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Your job becomes easier when you partner with the Newton Convention and Visitors Bureau. It is our pleasure to offer assistance in providing community information, attraction information, area maps, site inspections, pre-planning advice, welcome packets, registration assistance, and assistance with hotel inspections. Since Newton is located on Interstate 80 in the middle of Iowa, just 30 minutes from Des Moines and Interstate 35, we are a perfect location to hold meetings. Our prime location and free parking at all convention facilities are just two additional benefits for having your next meeting in Newton. Let us help you make your event a success! Contact us via e-mail at newtcvb@pcpartner.net or call us at 1-800-798-0299 for more information. We look forward to working with you!



Name
Total meeting space
(sq. ft.)
Total # of meeting rooms
Largest seating capacity banquet style
Largest seating capacity classroom style
Number of lodging rooms
AmericInn Lodge & Suites
650
1
50
30
65
11,221
5
500
400
118
1,224
3
36
10
7
DMACC Conference Center See info below.
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites
1,728
1
140
100
75
700
1
64
30
78
Iowa Speedway
10,000
8
400
250
N/A
Izaak Walton League See info below.
1,220
1
N/A
60
N/A
1,860
1
N/A
N/A
N/A
3,388
7
N/A
50
N/A
Sugar Grove Vineyards & Gatheringplace
1,080
1
42
42
N/A

There is no charge for meeting planners to send a request for proposal (RFP). Your information is kept strictly confidential. It will be sent to the Newton Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and the facilities you designate. All information received by the Newton CVB will not be shared with any other facility, without your request.


AmericInn Lodge & Suites
4401 South 22nd Avenue East
Newton, IA  50208
(641) 791-1160  Fax:  (641) 791-1166

The AmericInn Lodge and Suites of Newton is the area’s newest and finest hotel, offering upscale accommodations and amenities to all of its guests.  After a busy day of meetings or travel, you can enjoy a glass of wine by our magnificent two-story stone fireplace or relax  by the indoor pool.  We offer 65 beautifully appointed guestrooms featuring upscale linens and triple sheeting for our guests’ comfort and health. 

Accommodations, Equipment & Service:
  • Enhanced Complimentary AmericInn Perks Breakfast Buffet
  • 65 Guest Rooms
  • Fireplace, Whirlpool, and Two-room Suites Available
  • 32” Flat screen TV/Cable in all rooms
  • High-speed Internet
  • 2- Line Telephones with Voice Mail in all rooms
  • Oversized Work Desk in all rooms
  • Upscale Bedding with Triple Sheeting
  • Coffeemaker/Hairdryer in all rooms
  • Microwave/Refrigerator in select rooms
  • Iron and Ironing Board
  • Free Local Calls
  • Pet-friendly Rooms Available
  • Elevator
On-site Facilities:
  • Meeting Room 
  • Built-in Projection Screen
  • White Board/Easel/Flip Chart
  • Data Ports/High Speed Internet
  • Catering Available
  • DVD/VCR Player
  • Pit Stop Wine, Beer & Pizza Pub
  • Fax and Copy Services
  • Business Center
  • Indoor Heated Pool
  • Whirlpool
  • Guest Laundry
  • Game Library
  • Large Vehicle Parking
Room
Sq. Ft.
Size
Theatre
Conference
U-Shape
Classroom
Banquet
Meeting Room
650
24x27
50
28
28
30
50

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America's Best Value Inn
2000 W. 18th St. S., Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-4200
Contact: A.J. Patel
Email: info@thenewtoninn.com
www.thenewtoninn.com

 
Accommodations, Equipment & Service:
  • 118 guest rooms
  • Overhead Projector
  • Screen
  • TV/VCR
  • Data ports
  • Flip charts/markers
  • Blackboard
  • Podium/Mic
  • Piano
  • Stage
  • Dance floor
  • Free notepads, pens & mints
  • Handicapped-accessible
  • Business center available (fax, printer, copier)
  • Free well-lit parking
  • Free HBO, CNN, ESPN
On-site Facilities:
  • Free Full breakfast for adults
  • 10% off all meals
  • Indoor Jr. Olympic size pool
  • 2 saunas
  • Whirlpool
  • Ping pong & putting green
  • Video arcade

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DMACC Newton Conference Center Rentals
600 North 2nd Avenue West
Newton, Iowa 50208
641-791-1729
Cell 641-840-2026
awest@dmacc.edu

210 Quad Room
Set up, tear down and clean up. This also includes the dance floor, restroom maintenance and hurricanes and mirrors that are in inventory. Cleaning and set up of centerpieces is the re-sponsibility of the renter. Room size 80’ x 69’.

$800.00

Room 210 A & C
Seating for 80 with buffet line, head table, podium, screen and LCD projector in room. Set up, tear down and clean up. Room size 40’ x 69’.
$300.00

Room 210 A & B
Seating for 128 with buffet line, head table, podium, screen and LCD projector in room. Set up, tear down and clean up. Room size 80’ x 40’
$400.00


Room 210 A or B
Each room will seat 50 banquet style comfortably with a head table, buffet table, podium and screen in room. The room size is 40’ x 40’
$150.00

Room 210 C or D
Each room will seat 24 classroom style with a head table. Set up, tear down and clean up. Room size 40’ x 29”.
$100.00

Auditorium
Seating for 325 with a stage area of 35’ x 22’. There is a drop down screen also available.
$350.00

Foyer/Landing
Great location to socialize. The permanent bar is located in this area. Five high top tables are available to use in this area. If additional tables are needed there will be a $10.00 charge for each table. Area is 70’ x 30’.
$125.00

Room 213
Square style seating is 16 with a white board at the east end of the room. Set up, tear down and clean up. Room size is 25’ x 15’
$50.00

Room 214 & 215
15’ x 15’ rooms that can be set up to meet your needs. Set up, tear down and clean up. There is a white board in the east end of each room.
$30.00

Kitchen
The use of the full kitchen by a licensed insured caterer.
$200.00

Place setting
Table settings which consist of dinner plate, salad bowl, cutlery, water goblet, and coffee cup and saucer.
$1.50 each

Dishwasher
A minimum charge of 5 hours at $20.00 per hour.
$100.00

Chiffon Wall
A double wall of sheer and solid material topped with a swag and ivy greenery. Serves as a lovely backdrop for the bridal party.
$300.00

Additional Decorating
Chiffon drape at head table with lights, hurricanes, candles and mirrors on tables and (decorating around hurricanes that you provide).
$150.00

Centerpieces
Cone shaped vase surrounded by 6 votive candle holders. There are 30 available. Candles must be provided by renter.
$3.00 each

Table Linens
We use a local vendor, MG Laundry. Linens will be ordered in your name if you chose to use them and a check is required the day of the event for their payment.


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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites
1405 West 19th Street South
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-8100, Fax: (641) 792-8116, Reservations: (800) 55-ECONO
Website: www.choicehotels.com/hotel/ia146
Accommodations, Equipment & Service:
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Irons and ironing boards in all rooms
  • Bus Parking
  • Cold Weather Hook-up
  • Computer w/Internet
  • Government Travelers: FEMA Approved
  • Interior Corridors
  • Outdoor Parking
  • Pets Allowed *
  • Truck Parking
  • Vending Machines *
  • AT&T Long Distance
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Free Wireless High Speed Internet Access
  • Free Local Calls
  • In-Room Coffee Maker
  • Individual A/C & Heat
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Voice Mail
  • Wake-Up Service
  • Hair dryers
Available in Some Rooms:
  • Handicap Rooms
  • In-Bath Whirlpool
  • Microwave
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Refrigerator
* Indicates services/amenities that my require an additional cost
On-site Facilities:
  • Banquet/Meeting Rooms
  • Guest Use Copy Machine
  • Guest Use Fax Machine
  • Guest Laundry *
Room
Sq. Ft.
Size
Theatre
Conference
U-Shape
Classroom
Banquet
Meeting Room
1728
27x64
N/A
N/A
N/A
100
140

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Holiday Inn Express
208 W. 4th St. N.
Newton, Iowa 50208
(641) 792-3333 Fax: (641) 792-7775
Accommodations, Equipment & Service:
  • Free continental breakfast
  • 78 Guest rooms on three floors
  • 4 Whirlpool suites
  • Fax, copy service
  • TV/VCR w/remote
  • Tabletop podium
  • Flip charts & markers
  • Handicapped-accessible
  • Free, well-lit parking
  • Free pens, notepads, mints/candies, icewater
  • Coffee makers in rooms
  • Data ports in all rooms
  • Free HBO in all rooms
  • Irons and ironing boards in all rooms
  • Hair dryers in all rooms
On-site Facilities:
  • Indoor heated pool
  • Whirlpool
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Lounge

Room
Sq. Ft.
Size
Theatre
Conference
U-Shape
Classroom
Banquet
Heritage Room
700
25x28
50
24
24
30
64

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Iowa Speedway
3333 Rusty Wallace Dr.
Newton, IA 50208
641-791-8000 fax: 641-792-8728

Room Square Foot Dimensions:
Suite 2520
Garage 23,978 61’x388’
Media Center 10,530 61’x170’

Iowa Speedway is the nation’s most state-of-the-art motorsports facility. Located just south of I-80 in Newton, Iowa, the track showcases the first-ever driver designed speedway. The Rusty Wallace designed track offers 7/8 mile tri-oval racing with 12-13-14 degree compound banking in the turns and covers 600 acres of land. Iowa Speedway also offers a wide range of options for events in our Newton Club such as, wedding receptions, business meetings, trade shows and much more.

Accommodations, Equipment and Service:
  • Ample, well lit parking
  • TV/VCR
  • Overhead projector
  • Portable screen
  • Podium/mic
  • Fax & copy service
  • Handicapped accessible
  • Dance floor
  • Stage
  • Outside reception space
On-site facilities:
  • Media Center
  • Garage
  • Suite
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Izaak Walton League - Emerson Hough Chapter
889 Hwy F36 W., Newton, IA  50208
641-792-1373
Contact:  Mark Guy
Website: www.iwla.org/emersonhough

  • Main Floor - Dining room and Kitchen with seating for 150 and Full-Service Lounge
  • Upper Level - Seating area and Dance Floor for 250.  Handicap Accessible by Lift Chair
  • Reservations available for either One or Both Levels
  • Large Outside Barbeque Grill with Picnic Tables
  • Outdoor Gazebo Beautiful for Weddings
  • Well-lit Parking with the Club House surrounded by well-manicured lawn, lots of trees and a 4-acre pond.

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August Bergman Inn & Suites
629 1st Ave. E.
Newton, Iowa 50208
(641) 792-6833 Fax: (641) 792-6597
Email: info@augustbergmaninn.com
www.augustbergmaninn.com


Amid the charm of the original mission oak woodwork, art nouveau stained glass windows, brass light fixtures and even some of the original furnishings, enjoy, roaring fireplaces, luxuriant whirlpools and of course 4 1/2 star gourmet dining. This opulent, mission-style mansion, built in 1909 by early Iowa State Senator August Bergman is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Accommodations, Equipment & Service:
  • 5 guest rooms
  • 2 suites
  • A member of the Select Registry of distinguished inns in North America
  • 4 1/2 star gourmet dining
  • Mission-Style mansion listed on the National Register of Historic Places
On-site Facilities:
  • Fireplaces
  • Full breakfast for guests
  • Wonderful facility for retreats
  • Beautiful patio area

Room
Sq. Ft.
Size
Theatre
Conference
U-Shape
Classroom
Banquet
Atrium
400
20x20
20
N/A
N/A
10
24
Dining Room
320
16x20
N/A
12
N/A
N/A
12
Den
196
14x14
N/A
6
N/A
N/A
6
All Common Areas
1224
36x34
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
36

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Newton Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
3000K N. 4th Ave. East
PO Box 321
Newton, Iowa 50208
(641) 791-3021 Fax: (641) 792-6435


Accommodations, Equipment & Service:
  • Overhead Projector
  • Slide Projector / Screens
  • TV/VCR
  • Podium
  • Flip chart
  • Dry-erase board
  • Handicapped-accessible
  • Free, well-lit parking
On-site Facilities:
  • Krumm Horticultural Learning Center
  • Botanical Gardens on-site
  • Gazebo
  • Use of kitchen area including microwave, refrigerator, 30-cup coffee maker

Room
Sq. Ft.
Size
Theatre
Conference
U-Shape
Classroom
Banquet
Main Room
1248
62
40
24
24
30
64

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Newton Community Theatre
1701 S. 8th Ave. E.
Newton, Iowa 50208
(641) 792-1230
(In same building as YMCA)


 
Accommodations, Equipment & Service:
  • Full depth stage
  • Lighting board
  • Sound system podium/mic
  • Boundry mics
  • Overhead projector
  • TV/VCR
  • Portable screen
  • Audio technician
  • Handicapped accessible
  • Free, well-lit parking
On-site Facilities:
  • Dressing rooms
  • See YMCA info


Room
Sq. Ft.
Size
Theatre
Conference
U-Shape
Classroom
Banquet
Theatre
1860
60x31
250
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

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Newton YMCA
1701 S. 8th Ave. E.
Newton, Iowa 50208
(641) 792-4006
Fax: (641) 791-3355
E-mail: jessica.lowe@newtonymca.org


 
Accommodations, Equipment & Service:
  • Overhead projector
  • Portable screen
  • TV/VCR
  • Podium/Mic
  • Flip Chart
  • Chalk Board
  • Fax & Copier service
  • Handicapped accessible
  • Free, well-lit parking
On-site Facilities:
  • Dressing rooms
  • Heated indoor pool
  • Two gyms
  • Two strength training areas
  • Cardiovascular area
  • Indoor jogging/walking track
  • Racquetball/Handball facilities
  • Three art studios
  • Day care
  • Whirlpool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • 4 game fields


Room
Sq. Ft.
Size
Theatre
Conference
U-Shape
Classroom
Banquet
Multi-Purpose Room
1276
22x58
100+
35
35
50
N/A

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Sugar Grove Vineyards & Gatheringplace
6602 Ginger Ave.
Newton, Iowa 50208
Phone: 641-787-9463 or 641-831-3843
E-Mail: info@sugargrove.com
Website: www.sugargrove.com
Fax: 641-791-5386



 
Accommodations, Equipment & Service:
  • Seating for 42 theatre style
  • Seating for 45 dinner style
  • Seating for 20 conference style
  • Wireless internet
  • Stage, 10’ deep
  • Slide projector and screen
  • Podium
On-site Facilities:
  • Nationally registered heritage facility
  • 11-acre vineyards, elk, pond & wildflowers
  • Iowa gold-medal wine tasting
  • In-house catering, hearty Midwestern cuisine with a flair
  • Outdoor seating option
  • Relaxing and inspiring rural setting
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There is no charge for meeting planners to send a request for proposal (RFP). Your information is kept strictly confidential. It will be sent to the Newton Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and the facilities you designate. All information received by the Newton CVB will not be shared with any other facility, without your request.
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