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The Iowa Events Center's marquee thanked the construction workers for their efforts after Wells Fargo Arena opened.

The Iowa Events Center is a public events complex located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States.

History

Gov. Tom Vilsack speaks at the Wells Fargo Arena dedication ceremony on July 12, 2005.

The Iowa Events Center consists of the existing Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center, the existing Polk County Convention Complex, the new Hy-Vee Hall, and the new Wells Fargo Arena. The new buildings were designed by Populous (formerly HOK Sport Venue Event), who were also the architects of the renovated Principal Park in Des Moines, the United Center in Chicago, and many other arenas and stadiums in the United States. The project cost $217 million, making this the largest public project in Iowa history. Funding for the project came from Polk County and its cities, private donations, and the Vision Iowa Fund that Gov. Tom Vilsack signed into law in 2000. Gambling profits from the Prairie Meadows casino in nearby Altoona are expected to pay off the debt.^[1]

Construction began in early 2002 after Polk County reached a project-labor agreement with local labor unions that guaranteed favorable wages and working conditions in exchange for no work stoppages. Polk County was soon sued by right to work supporters who claimed that the use of a project-labor agreement on a public project violated Iowa's right to work laws. The lawsuit halted construction for several months, but on November 14, 2002, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled in Polk County's favor.^[2]

On April 22, 2004, Polk County agreed to transfer management of the Iowa Events Center to Global Spectrum, a Comcast subsidiary, of Philadelphia. Global Spectrum soon announced that the new Iowa Stars hockey team would be the center's primary tenant. In September 2004, Global Spectrum announced that ticket purchases will be done through Patron Solutions, another Comcast subsidiary, instead of Ticketmaster.^[3]

Venues

Current

Wells Fargo Arena

Named for title sponsor Wells Fargo Financial Services, Wells Fargo Arena has been the Des Moines area's primary venue for sporting events and concerts since it opened on July 12, 2005. The state high school wrestling and basketball tournaments have been held there since 2006. In fall 2007, it became home to the Iowa Energy (later named Iowa Wolves) of the NBA D-League/G League.^[4] The following spring, the reactivated Iowa Barnstormers arena football began playing at the Wells Fargo Arena.^[5] Wells Fargo Arena seats 15,181 for hockey games, 16,110 for basketball games, and as many as 16,980 for concerts.^[6]

Hy-Vee Hall

Hy-Vee Hall, which the Hy-Vee supermarket chain (based in West Des Moines) owns the naming rights to, is the Iowa Events Center's new exhibition hall. It features 100,000 square feet (9,000 m²) of space for trade shows, conventions, and other major events. It also features eight meeting rooms with a total of 15,000 square feet (1,400 m²) of meeting space.^[7] The south end of Hy-Vee Hall houses the Iowa Hall of Pride, which honors the achievements of Iowa high school athletes and performers.

Although it was still incomplete, Hy-Vee Hall hosted its first event, the Autumn Festival, from October 21 through October 23, 2004. It was formally dedicated on December 15, 2004,^[8] while the Iowa Hall of Pride opened to the public on February 23, 2005.^[9]

Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center

Originally an arena known as Veterans Memorial Auditorium that served as home to Drake University basketball and Iowa Barnstormers arena football, Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center was renovated and reopened as a convention hall in January 2012.

Former

Polk County Convention Complex

Nicknamed "The Plex" the Polk County Convention Complex opened in 1985. It features 60,000 square feet (5,600 m²) of exhibition space on two levels and 27 meeting rooms.^[7] Polk County originally planned to close the Convention Complex when Hy-Vee Hall opened, but they decided to transfer management of the building to Global Spectrum in August 2004.^[10] While the Convention Complex is located south of the other buildings, Global Spectrum marketed it as part of the Iowa Events Center. The facility has since been converted into a YMCA.

References

^ Dobbs, Kevin (2005-07-11). "We built it... will they come?". The Des Moines Register. p. 1A.
^ Santiago, Frank (2002-11-15). "State Supreme Court upholds Polk County's labor agreement". The Des Moines Register. p. 4A.
^ Munson, Kyle (2004-09-21). "Events Center bypasses giant in ticket deal". The Des Moines Register. p. 3B.
^ Witosky, Tom (2007-02-26). "Des Moines set to announce new pro basketball team". The Des Moines Register.
^ Witosky, Tom (2007-09-20). "Barnstormers revived as af2 team". The Des Moines Register.
^ Global Spectrum. "Iowa Events Center - Arena Info - Wells Fargo Arena". Archived from the original on 2008-08-07. Retrieved 2008-02-02.
^ ^a ^b Global Spectrum. "Iowa Events Center - About Facilities". Archived from the original on 2009-01-05. Retrieved 2008-02-02.
^ Owens, Elizabeth (2004-12-19). "Open house showcases new building". The Des Moines Register. p. 4B.
^ Morain, Erin (2005-02-20). "Iowa Hall of Pride opens as sports fans fill Greater Des Moines". Des Moines Business Record.
^ Santiago, Frank (2004-08-24). "Manager, Polk ink arena deal". The Des Moines Register. p. 1A.

External links

Iowa Events Center
Iowa Hall of Pride
Iowa Events Center photo gallery from AbsoluteDSM.com

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[1] Dobbs, Kevin (2005-07-11). "We built it... will they come?". The Des Moines Register. p. 1A.

[2] Santiago, Frank (2002-11-15). "State Supreme Court upholds Polk County's labor agreement". The Des Moines Register. p. 4A.

[3] Munson, Kyle (2004-09-21). "Events Center bypasses giant in ticket deal". The Des Moines Register. p. 3B.

[4] Witosky, Tom (2007-02-26). "Des Moines set to announce new pro basketball team". The Des Moines Register.

[5] Witosky, Tom (2007-09-20). "Barnstormers revived as af2 team". The Des Moines Register.

[6] Global Spectrum. "Iowa Events Center - Arena Info - Wells Fargo Arena". Archived from the original on 2008-08-07. Retrieved 2008-02-02.

[facilities-7] Global Spectrum. "Iowa Events Center - About Facilities". Archived from the original on 2009-01-05. Retrieved 2008-02-02.

[8] Owens, Elizabeth (2004-12-19). "Open house showcases new building". The Des Moines Register. p. 4B.

[9] Morain, Erin (2005-02-20). "Iowa Hall of Pride opens as sports fans fill Greater Des Moines". Des Moines Business Record.

[10] Santiago, Frank (2004-08-24). "Manager, Polk ink arena deal". The Des Moines Register. p. 1A.

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+{{Short description|Public events complex}}
-[[Image:IECmarquee.jpg|thumb|250px|right|The Iowa Events Center's marquee thanked the construction workers for their efforts after Wells Fargo Arena opened.]]
-The '''Iowa Events Center''' is a public events complex located in downtown [[Des Moines, Iowa]].
+[[Image:IECmarquee.jpg|thumb|250px|right|The Iowa Events Center's marquee thanked the construction workers for their efforts after [[Wells Fargo Arena (Des Moines)|Wells Fargo Arena]] opened.]]
+The '''Iowa Events Center''' is a public events complex located in [[Downtown Des Moines|downtown]] [[Des Moines, Iowa|Des Moines]], [[Iowa]], [[United States]].
-==Overview==
+==History==
-[[Image:VilsackatIEC.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Gov. [[Tom Vilsack]] speaks at the Wells Fargo Arena dedication ceremony on July 12, 2005.]]
+[[Image:VilsackatIEC.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Gov. [[Tom Vilsack]] speaks at the [[Wells Fargo Arena (Des Moines)|Wells Fargo Arena]] dedication ceremony on July 12, 2005.]]
-The Iowa Events Center consists of the existing [[Veterans Memorial Auditorium (Des Moines)|Veterans Memorial Auditorium]], the existing Polk County Convention Complex, the new Hy-Vee Hall, and the new [[Wells Fargo Arena (Des Moines)|Wells Fargo Arena]]. The new buildings were designed by [[Populous (architects)|Populous]]  (formerly HOK Sport Venue Event), who were also the architects of the renovated [[Principal Park]] in Des Moines, the [[United Center]] in [[Chicago, Illinois|Chicago]], and many other [[arena]]s and [[stadium]]s in the [[United States]]. The project cost $217 million, making this the largest public project in [[Iowa]] history. Funding for the project came from [[Polk County, Iowa|Polk County]] and its cities, private donations, and the Vision Iowa Fund that Gov. [[Tom Vilsack]] signed into law in 2000. Gambling profits from the [[Prairie Meadows]] casino in nearby [[Altoona, Iowa|Altoona]] are expected to pay off the debt.<ref>{{cite news|first=Kevin|last=Dobbs|title=We built it... will they come?|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:AWNB:DMRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10B515F72BC7FE18&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB57AB53DF815|work=[[The Des Moines Register]]|date=2005-07-11|page=1A}}</ref>
+The Iowa Events Center consists of the existing [[Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center]], the existing Polk County Convention Complex, the new [[Hy-Vee]] Hall, and the new [[Wells Fargo Arena (Des Moines)|Wells Fargo Arena]]. The new buildings were designed by [[Populous (architects)|Populous]]  (formerly HOK Sport Venue Event), who were also the architects of the renovated [[Principal Park]] in Des Moines, the [[United Center]] in [[Chicago, Illinois|Chicago]], and many other [[arena]]s and [[stadium]]s in the [[United States]]. The project cost $217 million, making this the largest public project in [[Iowa]] history. Funding for the project came from [[Polk County, Iowa|Polk County]] and its cities, private donations, and the Vision Iowa Fund that Gov. [[Tom Vilsack]] signed into law in 2000. Gambling profits from the [[Prairie Meadows]] casino in nearby [[Altoona, Iowa|Altoona]] are expected to pay off the debt.<ref>{{cite news|first=Kevin|last=Dobbs|title=We built it... will they come?|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:AWNB:DMRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10B515F72BC7FE18&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB57AB53DF815|work=[[The Des Moines Register]]|date=2005-07-11|page=1A}}</ref>
 Construction began in early 2002 after Polk County reached a project-labor agreement with local [[labor union]]s that guaranteed favorable wages and working conditions in exchange for no [[work stoppage]]s. Polk County was soon sued by [[right to work]] supporters who claimed that the use of a project-labor agreement on a public project violated Iowa's right to work laws. The lawsuit halted construction for several months, but on November 14, 2002, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled in Polk County's favor.<ref>{{cite news|first=Frank|last=Santiago|title=State Supreme Court upholds Polk County's labor agreement|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:AWNB:DMRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0F759BD6522BEDB3&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB57AB53DF815|work=The Des Moines Register|date=2002-11-15|page=4A}}</ref>
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 On April 22, 2004, Polk County agreed to transfer management of the Iowa Events Center to [[Comcast Spectacor#Global Spectrum|Global Spectrum]], a [[Comcast]] subsidiary, of [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Philadelphia]]. Global Spectrum soon announced that the new [[Iowa Stars]] hockey team would be the center's primary tenant. In September 2004, Global Spectrum announced that ticket purchases will be done through Patron Solutions, another Comcast subsidiary, instead of [[Ticketmaster]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Kyle|last=Munson|title=Events Center bypasses giant in ticket deal|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:AWNB:DMRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1054BEC88E46D5AF&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB57AB53DF815|work=The Des Moines Register|date=2004-09-21|page=3B}}</ref>
+==Venues==
-===Wells Fargo Arena===
+===Current===
+====Wells Fargo Arena====
 [[Image:Wellsfargoarena.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Wells Fargo Arena]]
-{{main|Wells Fargo Arena (Des Moines)}}
+{{Main|Wells Fargo Arena (Des Moines, Iowa)}}
-Named for title sponsor [[Wells Fargo]] Financial Services, Wells Fargo Arena has been the Des Moines area's primary venue for sporting events and concerts since it opened on July 12, 2005. The [[Iowa Chops]] hockey team has played there since October 2005, while the state high school wrestling and basketball tournaments have been held there since 2006.  In fall 2007 it became home to the [[Iowa Energy]] of the [[NBA Development League]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Tom|last=Witosky|title=Des Moines set to announce new pro basketball team|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:AWNB:DMRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11795DCD572F5938&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB57AB53DF815|work=The Des Moines Register|date=2007-02-26}}</ref> The following spring, the reactivated [[Iowa Barnstormers (AF2)|Iowa Barnstormers]] [[arena football]] began playing at the Wells Fargo Arena.<ref>{{cite news|first=Tom|last=Witosky|title=Barnstormers revived as af2 team|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:AWNB:DMRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11BCECC6EF53C8A0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB57AB53DF815|work=The Des Moines Register|date=2007-09-20}}</ref> Wells Fargo Arena seats 15,181 for hockey games, 16,110 for basketball games, and as many as 16,980 for concerts.<ref>{{cite web|author=Global Spectrum|title=Iowa Events Center - Arena Info - Wells Fargo Arena|url=http://www.iowaeventscenter.com/arena_info_wells_fargo.aspx|accessdate=2008-02-02}}</ref>
+Named for title sponsor [[Wells Fargo]] Financial Services, [[Wells Fargo Arena (Des Moines)|Wells Fargo Arena]] has been the Des Moines area's primary venue for sporting events and concerts since it opened on July 12, 2005. The state high school wrestling and basketball tournaments have been held there since 2006.  In fall 2007, it became home to the [[Iowa Energy]] (later named [[Iowa Wolves]]) of the [[NBA G League|NBA D-League/G League]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Tom|last=Witosky|title=Des Moines set to announce new pro basketball team|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:AWNB:DMRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11795DCD572F5938&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB57AB53DF815|work=The Des Moines Register|date=2007-02-26}}</ref> The following spring, the reactivated [[Iowa Barnstormers (AF2)|Iowa Barnstormers]] [[arena football]] began playing at the Wells Fargo Arena.<ref>{{cite news|first=Tom|last=Witosky|title=Barnstormers revived as af2 team|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:AWNB:DMRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11BCECC6EF53C8A0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB57AB53DF815|work=The Des Moines Register|date=2007-09-20}}</ref> Wells Fargo Arena seats 15,181 for hockey games, 16,110 for basketball games, and as many as 16,980 for concerts.<ref>{{cite web|author=Global Spectrum|title=Iowa Events Center - Arena Info - Wells Fargo Arena|url=http://www.iowaeventscenter.com/arena_info_wells_fargo.aspx|accessdate=2008-02-02|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080807123134/http://www.iowaeventscenter.com/arena_info_wells_fargo.aspx|archivedate=2008-08-07}}</ref>
-===Hy-Vee Hall===
+====Hy-Vee Hall====
 [[Image:HyVeeHall.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Hy-Vee Hall]]
+{{Main|Hy-Vee Hall}}
-Hy-Vee Hall, which the [[Hy-Vee]] supermarket chain owns the [[naming rights]] to, is the Iowa Events Center's new exhibition hall. It features 100,000 square feet (9,000 m²) of space for trade shows, conventions, and other major events. It also features eight meeting rooms with a total of 15,000 square feet (1,400 m²) of meeting space.<ref name="facilities">{{cite web|author=Global Spectrum|title=Iowa Events Center - About Facilities|url=http://www.iowaeventscenter.com/cc_facilities.aspx|accessdate=2008-02-02}}</ref> The south end of Hy-Vee Hall houses the Iowa Hall of Pride, which honors the achievements of Iowa high school athletes and performers.
+Hy-Vee Hall, which the [[Hy-Vee]] supermarket chain (based in [[West Des Moines]]) owns the [[naming rights]] to, is the Iowa Events Center's new exhibition hall. It features 100,000 square feet (9,000 m<sup>2</sup>) of space for trade shows, conventions, and other major events. It also features eight meeting rooms with a total of 15,000 square feet (1,400 m<sup>2</sup>) of meeting space.<ref name="facilities">{{cite web|author=Global Spectrum|title=Iowa Events Center - About Facilities|url=http://www.iowaeventscenter.com/cc_facilities.aspx|accessdate=2008-02-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090105165406/http://www.iowaeventscenter.com/cc_facilities.aspx|archive-date=2009-01-05|url-status=dead}}</ref> The south end of Hy-Vee Hall houses the Iowa Hall of Pride, which honors the achievements of Iowa high school athletes and performers.
 Although it was still incomplete, Hy-Vee Hall hosted its first event, the Autumn Festival, from October 21 through October 23, 2004. It was formally dedicated on December 15, 2004,<ref>{{cite news|first=Elizabeth|last=Owens|title=Open house showcases new building|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:AWNB:DMRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10721A65091B3E0E&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB57AB53DF815|work=The Des Moines Register|date=2004-12-19|page=4B}}</ref> while the Iowa Hall of Pride opened to the public on February 23, 2005.<ref>{{cite news|first=Erin|last=Morain|title=Iowa Hall of Pride opens as sports fans fill Greater Des Moines|url=http://www.businessrecord.com/main.asp?ArticleID=2191&SectionID=30&SubSectionID=42&S=1|work=Des Moines Business Record|date=2005-02-20}}</ref>
+====Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center====
-===Veterans Memorial Auditorium===
-[[Image:VetsAuditorium.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Veterans Memorial Auditorium]]
+[[Image:VetsAuditorium.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center]]
+{{Main|Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center}}
-{{main|Veterans Memorial Auditorium (Des Moines)}}
-Named to honor the [[World War II]] veterans of Polk County, the 7,227-seat Veterans Memorial Auditorium opened on February 1, 1955. It previously served as the home for the [[New York Dragons|Iowa Barnstormers]] [[arena football]] team from 1995-2000 ([[Arena Football League (1987–2008)|AFL]]) and 2001 ([[arenafootball2|af2]]), and it was also the longtime home of the Iowa State [[high school]] [[basketball]] and [[wrestling]] tournaments until 2005. Vets continues to be used for smaller arena events and exhibitions after the opening of Wells Fargo Arena.
+Originally an arena known as Veterans Memorial Auditorium that served as home to [[Drake University]] basketball and [[New York Dragons|Iowa Barnstormers]] [[arena football]], Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center was renovated and reopened as a convention hall in January 2012.
+===Former===
-===Polk County Convention Complex===<!-- This section is linked from [[Des Moines, Iowa]] -->
+====Polk County Convention Complex====<!-- This section is linked from [[Des Moines, Iowa]] -->
 [[Image:ConventionComplex.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Polk County Convention Complex]]
-Formerly named "the Plex," the Polk County Convention Complex opened in 1985. It features {{convert|60000|sqft|m2}} of exhibition space on two levels and 27 meeting rooms.<ref name="facilities"/> Polk County originally planned to close the Convention Complex when Hy-Vee Hall opened, but they decided to transfer management of the building to Global Spectrum in August 2004.<ref>{{cite news|first=Frank|last=Santiago|title=Manager, Polk ink arena deal|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:AWNB:DMRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=104B34764C4487DF&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB57AB53DF815|work=The Des Moines Register|date=2004-08-24|page=1A}}</ref> While the Convention Complex is located south of the other buildings, Global Spectrum markets it as part of the Iowa Events Center.
+Nicknamed "The Plex" the Polk County Convention Complex opened in 1985. It features {{convert|60000|sqft|m2}} of exhibition space on two levels and 27 meeting rooms.<ref name="facilities"/> Polk County originally planned to close the Convention Complex when Hy-Vee Hall opened, but they decided to transfer management of the building to Global Spectrum in August 2004.<ref>{{cite news|first=Frank|last=Santiago|title=Manager, Polk ink arena deal|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:AWNB:DMRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=104B34764C4487DF&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB57AB53DF815|work=The Des Moines Register|date=2004-08-24|page=1A}}</ref> While the Convention Complex is located south of the other buildings, Global Spectrum marketed it as part of the Iowa Events Center.  The facility has since been converted into a YMCA.
 ==References==
-{{reflist}}
+{{Reflist}}
 ==External links==
 * [http://www.iowaeventscenter.com Iowa Events Center]
 * [http://www.iowahallofpride.com Iowa Hall of Pride]
-* [http://www.absolutedsm.com/Projects%20and%20Construction/Iowa_Events_Center/iowa_events_center.htm Iowa Events Center photo gallery] from AbsoluteDSM.com
+* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060212202144/http://www.absolutedsm.com/Projects%20and%20Construction/Iowa_Events_Center/iowa_events_center.htm Iowa Events Center photo gallery] from AbsoluteDSM.com
+{{Des Moines}}
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+{{Authority control}}
+{{Coord|41.591944|N|93.621667|W|region:US_type:landmark|display=title}}
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 [[Category:Convention centers in Iowa]]
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+[[Category:Tourist attractions in Des Moines, Iowa]]
+[[Category:2003 establishments in Iowa]]

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