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Elks 290
407 E Park Ave, Waterloo, IA 50703, USA- Spaces for 75-375 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Bar
- 4 Total Spaces
Waterloo Elks Lodge #290 has been a cornerstone of the Waterloo, Iowa community since its founding on October 12, 1894. The current building, acquired in 1917 and expanded with a ballroom in 1924, carries more than a century of history into every event it hosts. With four distinct event spaces ranging from intimate private dining to a grand ballroom, the Lodge accommodates gatherings from 75 to 375 guests. The Grand Ballroom is the flagship space for weddings and large receptions, seating up to 375 guests under soft lighting and fabric-draped chandeliers. Smaller celebrations find a home in the Park Avenue Lounge, Gatsby's Restaurant, or the Brass Lounge. Wedding packages include ceremony and reception options, with dedicated dressing rooms, setup and teardown services, and a rehearsal option for Friday-Saturday bookings. In-house catering and bar service are provided for all events, and the building is ADA compliant with elevator access to every floor and wheelchair-accessible entrances.
FFA Enrichment Center
FFA Enrichment Center, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA- Spaces for 10-700 Guests
- 5 Meeting Spaces
- 5 Convention Centers
The FFA Enrichment Center is a multipurpose conference and event venue adjoining the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) Ankeny Campus in Ankeny, Iowa. The 60,000-square-foot facility opened in 2010 and was built through a collaboration of agricultural and civic partners to support educational programs, leadership development, and community events. The center offers 17 multi-purpose rooms across a range of sizes, from intimate boardroom-style spaces to large conference halls accommodating up to 700 guests in a theatre layout. The John Deere Exhibition Hall — a two-story atrium-style space — anchors the facility and hosts trade shows, receptions, and registration areas. Two large conference rooms can be used individually for up to 240 banquet-style guests each, or combined to seat 480 for larger galas, conferences, and fundraisers. All event spaces come equipped with ceiling-mounted projectors, projection screens, integrated sound systems, and on-site technical support. A catering kitchen and preferred catering partners support on-site food and beverage service. The facility hosts approximately 400 corporate meetings and events annually alongside weddings, holiday parties, and nonprofit galas.
Centerstone Inn and Suites Maquoketa
1910 Nairn Dr, Delmar, IA 52037, USA- Spaces for 350 Guests
Centerstone Inn & Suites is a full-service hotel in Maquoketa, Iowa, positioned off US-61 with 8,100 square feet of event space across two meeting rooms. The property accommodates up to 300 guests for conferences, banquets, weddings, family reunions, and company functions. Guests and event attendees enjoy complimentary high-speed WiFi, a heated indoor pool and hot tub, a fitness center, and a free hot breakfast served daily. The hotel's 64 guest rooms, including accessible accommodations, make it a practical choice for multi-day events and out-of-town guests looking to stay on-site.
Water Works Park
2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321, USA- Spaces for 500 Guests
Water Works Park is a nearly 1,500-acre public park and event venue in Des Moines, Iowa, operated by Des Moines Water Works along the Raccoon River near Gray's Lake. The park's grounds feature the Charles Sing Denman Memorial Fountain — a geyser-style fountain set within a formal garden — and the adjacent South Garden Gazebo, both available for outdoor wedding ceremonies from Memorial Day weekend through early October. A covered south shelter is available for picnic receptions and gatherings, with electricity, water, and picnic tables on site. The park also connects to an extensive trail network and hosts an equestrian area, fishing ponds, and open fields suited to a range of outdoor events. Amplified sound is permitted with a City of Des Moines sound permit, and alcoholic beverages are limited to beer and wine.
Giovannetti Community Shelter
9000 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322, USA- Spaces for 180 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Park
The E.J. Giovannetti Community Shelter is an enclosed event facility at Walker Johnston Park in Urbandale, Iowa, opened in September 2013. The approximately 3,000-square-foot building accommodates up to 180 guests and is available for private rentals including celebrations, gatherings, and community events. The shelter's main event room features a modern interior with warm wood accents, a gas fireplace, and large windows overlooking the park. A 60-by-30-foot covered outdoor patio extends the gathering space beyond the interior. The facility includes a commercial kitchen, full heating and air conditioning, and comes furnished with 16 round tables, 8 rectangular tables, and 180 chairs. Built from precast concrete panels, the shelter also serves as a designated tornado safe room — a distinction that reflects the building's durable construction alongside its function as a community gathering space. Reservations are available up to 365 days in advance through the Urbandale Parks and Recreation online booking system.
Principal Park
1 Line Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA- Spaces for 70-1,000 Guests
- 1 Bar
- 1 Outdoor
- 3 Event Spaces
Principal Park is a 11,500-seat professional baseball stadium in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, home of the Iowa Cubs — the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. Opened in 1992 and renamed Principal Park in 2004 following a naming rights agreement with Principal Financial Group, the ballpark sits at the confluence of the Des Moines River and the Raccoon River, offering views of both the skyline and the surrounding waterways. The park's event programming spans game-day group packages and non-game-day private rentals across several distinct spaces. The climate-controlled Left Field Lounge accommodates groups of up to 70 and includes a full bar, audio and visual capabilities, and views of Sec Taylor Field. The Mezzanine, on the second level behind home plate, hosts groups of up to 1,000 with panoramic views of the city and the field. The CKF Left Field Landing, situated above the home bullpen, serves as an exclusive picnic area for groups of up to 125. The venue's catering team customizes packages for reunions, receptions, graduation parties, holiday events, business meetings, and staff retreats. Ample parking and a convenient downtown location make Principal Park easily accessible for guests arriving from across the Des Moines metro.
The Music Man Square
308 S Pennsylvania Ave, Mason City, IA 50401, USA- Spaces for 100-350 Guests
- 3 Museums
- 1 Landmark
- 3 Total Spaces
Music Man Square is a museum and event venue in Mason City, Iowa, dedicated to the legacy of Meredith Willson — the city's native son and composer of "The Music Man." The 32,000-square-foot facility centers on an indoor 1912 streetscape recreated from the set designs of the 1962 Warner Bros. film, complete with brick sidewalks, period storefronts, an old-fashioned ice cream parlor, and a gift shop. At the heart of the square, the Meredith Willson Museum traces the composer's life and career with exhibits, instruments, and memorabilia. Three distinct spaces accommodate private events of varying scales. Reunion Hall seats up to 300 for a seated dinner or 350 in rows and is equipped with a stage, projector, full sound system, podium, piano, and kitchen. The 1912 Replica Streetscape offers an immersive vintage backdrop and seats up to 300 guests. Madison Park, a more intimate room anchored by a sweeping mural and a ceiling display of 76 trombones, seats up to 100 for a seated meal or 150 in rows. The venue is located in downtown Mason City within walking distance of hotels and restaurants.
Treynor Community Center
11 W Main St, Treynor, IA 51575, USA- Spaces for 100-600 Guests
- 2 Event Spaces
- 1 Meeting Space
The Treynor Community Center is a special events facility located on Highway 92 in Treynor, Iowa, just 20 minutes east of Omaha. The center hosts wedding ceremonies, receptions, corporate meetings, birthday parties, baby showers, and a wide range of other celebrations, accommodating groups from 50 to 500 guests. Two rental spaces serve different event sizes. The Four Corners Room seats up to 350 for receptions or 400 in assembly style, and comes equipped with a full commercial kitchen, stage, dance floor, sound system with microphone, and projector screen. The Legion Room accommodates up to 100 guests and includes a projector screen and movable podium. Both rooms can be reserved together to use the entire building, which seats 450 for receptions or 500 in assembly style.
Tuscany Special Events Center At Rastrelli's
2417 Cleveland St, Clinton, IA 52732, USA- Spaces for 300 Guests
The Tuscany Special Events Center at Rastrelli's is a full-service event venue in Clinton, Iowa, rooted in a family tradition that Pete and Ida Rastrelli began in 1939. Operating from a dedicated facility at 2417 Cleveland Street, the Center offers several event spaces — the Tuscany Room, the Avanti Room, and Room 39 — to accommodate gatherings ranging from intimate celebrations to receptions for up to 350 guests. Each space is furnished with tables, linens, china, glassware, and a dance floor, and events are staffed throughout with servers and an on-site banquet manager. All catering is provided through Rastrelli's kitchen, drawing on the Italian-American recipes and scratch-made traditions the restaurant has maintained for more than 85 years. The venue suits weddings, rehearsal dinners, business meetings, and private celebrations of all kinds.
The Park Lodge at Terry Trueblood
The Park Lodge at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area, 579 McCollister Blvd, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA- Spaces for 170 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Event Space
- 1 space at this venue
The Park Lodge at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area is a 5,870-square-foot year-round event facility situated along the edge of Sand Lake in Iowa City, Iowa. Completed in 2013 and designed by ASK Studio, the lodge features a large dividable multi-purpose room with floor-to-ceiling windows, a full kitchen, and an outdoor covered patio that extends the interior beam structure over the waterfront — giving events an open connection to the lake and the surrounding parkland. The main room accommodates up to 170 guests and can be split into two halves for smaller gatherings of up to 85 per section. A gas fireplace anchors the interior, and the kitchen is fully equipped with a stove, refrigerator, freezer, and microwave. Tables and chairs are included with the rental. The patio and adjacent lake banks provide a natural setting for outdoor ceremonies, with the option to move the celebration indoors for the reception. The lodge is available for daily rental from 7 a.m. to midnight and suits weddings, receptions, meetings, birthday parties, and family reunions. Reservations for weddings and receptions may be made up to 24 months in advance.
The Englert Theatre
221 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA- Spaces for 50-730 Guests
- 1 Bar
- 1 Landmark
- 3 Total Spaces
The Englert Theatre has anchored downtown Iowa City since September 26, 1912, when William and Etta Englert opened the doors of what would become Iowa City's last surviving historic theater. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001 and fully renovated in 2004, the building carries more than a century of performance history — from vaudeville and opera to live music, comedy, and civic ceremony — through a Renaissance and Tudor Revival facade that still defines the corner of East Washington Street. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Englert presents more than 120 events each year under its own banner, including Mission Creek Festival and Witching Hour, while opening its spaces to private clients seeking something beyond a standard event hall. The main theatre seats 715 across the orchestra floor and a sweeping balcony, and comes equipped with a newly upgraded sound system and full lighting capabilities suited for concerts, lectures, film screenings, variety shows, and ceremonies. A second-floor lounge — recently renovated, with a full-service bar and kitchen and tall windows that bring in natural light — accommodates up to 100 guests for standing receptions or 50 for seated gatherings. The stage itself is available as a standalone event space for up to 100 guests, offering a setting few private venues can match.
Kuehn Convervation Area
Kuehn Conservation area, 32849 Houston Trail, Earlham, IA 50072, United States- Spaces for 200 Guests
Grundy Center Community Center
705 F Ave, Grundy Center, IA 50638, USA- Spaces for 75-350 Guests
- 2 Event Spaces
The Grundy Community Center is a 10,644-square-foot single-story brick facility owned by the City of Grundy Center, Iowa. Completed in 1983 through the generosity of the Grundy Center and Grundy County community, it serves individuals, organizations, businesses, and conventions with rental availability seven days a week from 8 AM to 1 AM. The center features two dedicated event rooms. The Wilts Room is the largest, accommodating banquet seating for 350 guests, with kitchen access, a built-in stereo and PA system, and tile floors. The American Legion Room offers banquet seating for approximately 75 and also connects to the kitchen. A fully equipped commercial kitchen with complete table service for up to 350 people supports both spaces. A full-time director assists with rental arrangements, and the center provides room setup and janitorial maintenance. The facility holds a liquor license and can furnish a bar with bartenders on request. A/V equipment including a TV/VCR, projector, screens, and staging are available, along with wireless and hardwired internet access. Both the front and rear entrances offer handicap access.
DMACC Conference Center
600 N 2nd Ave W, Newton, IA 50208, USA- Spaces for 60-325 Guests
- 3 Meeting Spaces
- 2 Convention Centers
The DMACC Newton Conference Center is a professional event venue on Des Moines Area Community College's Newton campus, positioned off Interstate 80 in central Iowa. Its location makes it a practical meeting point for statewide and multi-state gatherings. The center offers adaptable spaces across a range of event sizes. The Auditorium seats 325 and includes a projector, podium, and a 35-by-22-foot stage. The Conference Room accommodates up to 300 and can be divided into quadrants, each with its own audiovisual setup. A suite of Meeting and Breakout Rooms handles groups of 5 to 60, all AV equipped. An Atrium and West Lot are available for cocktail hours, vendor setups, festivals, and expos when bundled with the signature spaces. The venue offers free onsite parking, an open catering policy, accessible event spaces, and an onsite conference coordinator. Hotels, dining, and the Main Street District are all within walking distance.
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conference Center
5000 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50322, USA- Spaces for 50-500 Guests
- 4 Hotels
- 3 Ballrooms
- 1 Meeting Space
The Ramada by Wyndham Des Moines Tropics Resort & Conference Center is a full-service hotel and event venue located at 5000 Merle Hay Road in Des Moines, Iowa, just off the interchange of I-35 and I-80. The property combines resort-style amenities with more than 10,000 square feet of dedicated event space, making it a practical choice for both corporate functions and celebratory gatherings. The centerpiece of the conference center is the Main Ballroom, a 5,200-square-foot space with 14-foot ceilings that accommodates up to 350 guests for banquets or 500 in a theater arrangement. Additional ballroom sections and salon rooms allow for flexible configurations ranging from intimate breakout sessions to large receptions. In-house catering, bar service, and onsite event coordinators are available to support the planning process. Beyond the meeting facilities, guests have access to an 18,000-square-foot indoor water park with waterslides and a poolside tiki bar — an amenity that distinguishes the property for multi-day events and group stays.