Hy-Vee Hall

Hy-Vee Hall is a convention center located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The convention center is a part of the Iowa Events Center.

Hy-Vee Hall
Address730 3rd Street
LocationDes Moines, Iowa
Coordinates41°35′33.6″N 93°37′16.1″W
OwnerPolk County
OperatorSpectra Venue Management
Built2002–2004
Opened2004
Theatre seating
17,000
Enclosed space
 • Total space14,400 sq ft (1,340 m2)
 • Ballroom96,120 sq ft (8,930 m2)
Website
iowaeventscenter.com

History

While 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,[1] while the Iowa Hall of Pride opened to the public on February 23, 2005.[2]

Locally-based Midwest grocer chain Hy-Vee acquired the naming rights in a 20-year deal finalized in 2001.[3]

Convention hall

The convention center features 100,000 square feet (9,000 m²) of space for trade shows, conventions, and other major events; with the connected Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center, the Hall offers 150,000 square feet of continuous space. It also features eight meeting rooms with a total of 15,000 square feet (1,400 m²) of meeting space.[4] The south end of Hy-Vee Hall houses the Iowa Hall of Pride, which honors the achievements of Iowa high school athletes and performers. Surprisingly enough, Hy-Vee Hall is considered "Iowa's largest ballroom" with a capacity of up to 17,000.[5]

Notable events

In 2008, Hy-Vee Hall hosted then-Senator Barack Obama's victory speech following the Iowa caucuses. [6]

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References
  1. Owens, Elizabeth (2004-12-19). "Open house showcases new building". The Des Moines Register. p. 4B.
  2. Morain, Erin (2005-02-20). "Iowa Hall of Pride opens as sports fans fill Greater Des Moines". Des Moines Business Record.
  3. http://www.mississippivalleypublishing.com/hy-vee-to-be-title-sponsor-of-iowa-events-center/article_bb04b4f7-682c-5a9d-a979-a0e928abb2a1.html
  4. Global Spectrum. "Iowa Events Center - About Facilities". Archived from the original on 2009-01-05. Retrieved 2008-02-02.
  5. Hy-Vee Hall at Iowa Events Center
  6. http://content.time.com/time/politics/article/0,8599,1700132,00.html
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