The History Center
800 2nd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Library & archives of the local historical society, open by appointment for research.
Convention Centers in Iowa
Iowa hosts 32 convention centers suitable for corporate events of all sizes. Browse by city, or request a quote and we'll connect you with up to 3 matching venues in your area.
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Next Level Expo
Convention Center · Ames, Iowa
Hilton Coliseum
Convention Center · Ames, Iowa
Grant Wood Studio and Visitor Center
Convention Center · Cedar Rapids, Iowa
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Convention Center · Cedar Rapids, IowaFree for planners At most 3 venues see it Never sold to anyone else
Hawkeye Downs Speedway & Expo Center
4400 6th St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Speedway for stock car, motocross & other races plus a bingo hall, concessions & a campground.
Iowa River Landing steps to Xtream Arena & Coralville Convention Center
Coralville, IA 52241
Iowa River Landing steps to Xtream Arena and Coralville Convention Center
Coralville, IA 52241
Great Mississippi Valley Fair
Davenport, IA 52804
Bix Beiderbecke Museum and Archives
112 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA 52801
Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Speedway
2815 W Locust St, Davenport, IA 52804
BEAUX ARTS FAIR
2815 W Locust St, Davenport, IA 52804
Iowa State Fairgrounds
3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
Jacobson Center
3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
Varied Industries Building
3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
Fort Madison Santa Fe Depot
Fort Madison, IA 52627
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center Fort Madison Campus
5445 Avenue O, Fort Madison, IA 52627
Graham Hall And Conference Center
812 University St, Pella, IA 50219
Environmental Learning Center
2342 IA-92, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Penn Activities Center
Penn Activities Center, 1802 N E St, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Fairfield Arts & Convention Center
200 N Main St, Fairfield, IA 52556
Mahaska Community Recreation Foundation
2019 Stadium Dr, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Penn Central Mall
200 High Ave W, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Central Iowa Expo
1827 217th Rd Suite 1, Boone, IA 50036
Greater Mason City Chamber of Commerce
9 N Federal Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mason City by IHG
3041 4th St SW, Mason City, IA 50401
Contemporary lodging with an indoor pool & saline spa, plus a free breakfast bar, WiFi & parking.
Franklin County Convention Center
1008 Central Ave W, Hampton, IA 50441
Environmental Learning Center
3300 Cedar St, Muscatine, IA 52761
Muscatine Community College
152 Colorado St, Muscatine, IA 52761
Expo Center Dr
Sioux City, IA 51101
Sioux City
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Sioux City is in northwest Iowa. The Sioux City Art Center showcases work by artists from the Upper Midwest. Nearby, Sioux City Public Museu…
Celebrate! Innovation Exhibition
5959 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Where are Iowa's convention centers?
Most Iowa convention centers are concentrated in Des Moines, Davenport, Cedar Rapids, with additional options across 12 cities total.
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