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If you are coordinating a conference, planning a meeting, workshop or  sporting event in western or central Iowa, Carroll is the ideal location!  Carroll has a reputation as a progressive, vibrant community and invites you to share in that  reputation.  You will earn the respect of your group by hosting a first‐class event with Carroll’s  warm and welcoming hospitality.  Carroll is the regional business center for west‐central Iowa.   It is located at the junction of US Highways 30 and 71.  Here you will find everything you need  without fighting big city traffic or long lines.    Staff at our professional meeting facilities, restaurants, and sports venues is anxious to assist  you with your planning needs.  The fun begins when your plan starts to come together.   

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Determine the best meeting facility to meet your groups’ needs – whether it’s a hotel,  meeting facility, area attraction, auditorium, or sporting venue.  Attain current lodging information – use toll free number/web page for up to date  lodging information.  Offer cuisine suggestions – from fast food and casual to ethnic or banquet feast.  Arrange for local dignitary to give welcome speech.  Provide free information – Carroll County Visitor Guides, Carroll Magazines,   Carroll/Carroll County Maps or coupon sheets for attendees.  Give suggestions for free time activities.  Supply media contact information available for your news release.  Provide local business listings of suppliers 

 

We hope you will be bringing your group to Carroll soon.  Check our website for additional resources to help you plan your event.                       Carroll Chamber of Commerce            PO Box 307

   

         Carroll, Iowa 51401           712‐792‐4383           [email protected]           www.carrolliowa.com 

Carroll Meeting Rooms Carroll Chamber of Commerce, 407 W. 5th St., Carroll, Iowa 51401 Phone: 712.792.4383 Email: [email protected] www.carrolliowa.com Fax: 712.792.4384 American Legion Hall, 1124 Heires Ave., 712-792-9726, kitchen/food available, full bar, TV/VCR, Capacity 300 B & S’s 529 Club, 529 N Main, 712-792-3431, food available, full bar, Capacity 100 Bishop Greteman Parish Center (Holy Spirit Church- 712-792-4386), 421 E. Bluff, 712-792-3025, kitchen, nursery, bride room, TV/VCR, Capacity 320 Burke Inn, 1225 Plaza Drive, 712-792-5156, food not available, Capacity 15-20 Carroll Country Club, 20069 Olympic Ave, 712-792-9207, food available, full bar, 2 rooms, Capacity 125-150 Carroll High School Auditorium, 2809 N Grant Road, 712-792-8010 – Capacity 400 Carroll Recreation Center, 716 N Grant Road, 712-792-5400 Activity Room – Capacity 70, kitchenette/stove, refrigerator, microwave, Auditorium – Capacity 400 Carrollton Inn, Hwy 71 North, 712-792-5600, full banquet/conference menu services, full bar, equipment Capacity per room as follows: Ballroom 400 Homewood A 40 Oakland A 40 Newton 200 Homewood B 40 Oakland B 50 Jasper 200 Polly’s 48 Conference Room 14 Greasewood Flats Club, 1607 Griffith Road Carroll, IA 51401 (712)830-4850, facility rental only, cater in your own food and beverages, full kitchen, indoor Capacity 90, outdoor Capacity unlimited, dance floor and fire pits outside, wireless internet, large bar, 14’ buffet table, lots of tables available inside or outside, four large TV’s with Direct TV subscription and sound system. Information by calling or Facebook. “Greasewood Flats Club” th Harold J. Bierl Community Room, Depot Courtyard, 407 West 5 St., 712-792-4383 kitchenette, wireless internet and A/V equipment available, Capacity 45 Hunan Chinese Restaurant, 708 Simon Ave., 712-792-5587, food available, no room charge, Capacity 40 th Knights of Columbus Hall, 110 ½ West 6 , 712-792-1772, food/kitchen available, TV/VCR, basement not suitable for handicapped, Capacity 200 th Moose Lodge, 200 E 5 St., kitchen/food, full bar, big screen TV/VCR, 712-792-3151, Capacity 95 National Guard Armory, 1712 Le Clark Road, 712-792-1545, kitchen available Piranha Club, 1215 Plaza Dr, 712-792-9184, food available, full bar, wireless internet, Capacity 60 Pizza Ranch, 425 Hwy 30 W, 712-792-3456, rooms available when ordering food, Capacity 60 or 2 rooms of 30 Queen Beans Coffeehouse, 522 N Clark, 712-792-1222, Capacity 15 St. Anthony Regional Hospital Education Center & Conference Rooms, 311 S Clark St., 712-794-5849 or [email protected] Catering services and audio visual equipment are available. Capacity: nd 28 St. Anthony Room 56 2 Floor Education Room St. Francis Room 32 Meeting Room 2 18 St. Clare Room 33 St. Francis & St. Clare Room 72 th St. John’s Lutheran Church, 801 E 18 , 712-792-5396, kitchen available, meeting room Capacity 100 th Santa Maria Vineyard & Winery, 218 W. 6 St (Hwy. 30), 712-775-2013 Full banquet/conference menu services, handcrafted wines and full bar, state-of-the-art A/V system, broadband internet, indoor Tuscan balcony, 1 outdoor and 3 indoor fireplaces, outdoor wood fired pizza oven, Italian water fountain, and courtyard stage Super 8 Motel East, 701 Bella Vista Drive, 712-792-6666 – Capacity 30-35 th Swan House, 1024 E 12 St., 712-792-6974 – audio visual equipment and light refreshments, Capacity 4 separate rooms with up to 40, 2 courtyards and activity room with kitchen up to 10 Swan Lake State Park, 22676 Swan Lake Drive, 1 mile southeast of Carroll, 712-792-4614 • East side Shelter, enclosed – fireplace, water, electricity, kitchen, heated, softball field & sand volleyball court, playground equipment, capacity 75 • North side Shelter, enclosed – fireplace, water, electricity, playground equipment, capacity 60 • South side Shelter, open-faced stone shelter, fireplace, grill, sand volleyball court and scenic view • Education Center, classroom w/200 seats (can be divided to 2-100 seat rooms) state-of-the-art audio & video system

Carroll Area Meeting Rooms Carroll Chamber of Commerce, 407 W. 5th St., Carroll, Iowa 51401 Phone: 712.792.4383 Email: [email protected] www.carrolliowa.com Fax: 712.792.4384 ARCADIA: Arcadia Legion – 712-689-2268 or 712-269-3757 In-house Catering, Reception Hall, Stage, Dance Floor, Three Bars, Capacity 600 City Hall – 712-689-2585 Kitchen, TV/VCR, Capacity 70 City Park Shelter House – 712-689-2585, Kitchen, Enclosed, Capacity 40-50 BREDA: American Legion – 712-673-2683 or 712-830-8762 Capacity 550, Kitchen, Bar, TV, Catering COON RAPIDS: American Legion/Community Center – 712-999-5496 or 712-999-5423 Kitchen, Bar, Handicap Accessible, Capacity 525 (two rooms) Whiterock Conservancy – 712-684-2697 ext. 112 Burr Oak Visitor Center - Indoor Capacity 40/Outdoor Capacity 75, Garst Home Farm - Capacity 20 DEDHAM: American Legion – 712-683-5810 or 712-683-5572 Capacity 480, Kitchen, Bar, Catering Available, PA system, Handicap Accessible, TV/VCR, Stage GLIDDEN: The Lincoln Club –708 Idaho St, 712-659-3195 or 712-210-6311, Capacity 500, Handicap Accessible HALBUR: Community Center – 712-658-2033 or 712-658-2859, Capacity 75, Kitchen, Handicap Accessible, Catering Available LIDDERDALE: Holy Family Parish Center – 712-822-5597, Kitchen Available, Capacity 200 - 300 MANNING: American Legion – 712-655-2114 or 712-655-2447 Konferenz Center – 712-655-3131, Capacity North Hall 120, Capacity South Hall 280, Catering, Bar, Handicapped Accessible MT. CARMEL: Mt. Carmel Hall – 712-792-1416, Capacity 400 (with dance floor area, capacity 325) SCRANTON: John 15 Vineyard – 712-652-3760 or 712-210-1011, Kitchen & Catering Available, Capacity 100, AV and Handicap Accessible TEMPLETON: Templeton Center – 844-669-3343 or 641-521-8828, [email protected], ww.templetoniowa.com/center

Banquet Center - Capacity 430, Cafeteria/Stage - Capacity 150, Conference Room - Capacity 15 – 20, Gymnasium - Capacity 300. Kitchen, Handicap Accessible. The Banquet Center, Cafeteria/Stage, and Conference Rooms all have integrated projection screen systems and sound systems (including microphones/lavalieres/etc). WILLEY: St. Mary’s Parish Center – 712-683-5708, Kitchen Available, Capacity 240, Handicap Accessible, TV/AV

Athletic Venues

Carroll Chamber of Commerce, 407 W. 5th St., Carroll, Iowa 51401 Phone: 712.792.4383 Email: [email protected] www.carrolliowa.com Fax: 712.792.4384

City of Carroll Parks & Recreation

716 N Grant Rd Ph: 712-792-5400, [email protected] • Aquatic Center, outdoor swimming pool with 6 competitive lap lanes • Band shell • Baseball fields • Basketball courts • Golf course – 18 holes • Indoor swimming pool with 6 competitive lap lanes • Racquetball courts • Skate park • Softball fields • Tennis courts • Weight room • 400 seat theater with stage and orchestra pit

Carroll Community Schools

2809 North Grant Road Ph: 712-792-8010 • Basketball courts • Football field • Soccer fields • Track • 400 seat auditorium with stage

Swan Lake State Park

22676 Swan Lake Drive Ph: 712-792-4614 • 510 acres with 110 acre lake • 33 miles biking and hiking trail • Cross country skiing • Education center with meeting rooms • Fishing, fish house • Frisbee golf • Snowmobiling

Carroll Bowl

23688 Hwy 30 East Ph: 712-792-9575 • 18 lane bowling alley with automatic scoring

Shooting Range

½ mile south of Hwy 30 on Kittyhawk Ave Ph: 712-792-4614 • 100 yard range (shooting), 30 yard range (archery) • Archery tower & pole to use with your tree stand • No clay birds • Rifles & pistols

Carroll Country Club

20069 Olympic Ave Ph: 712-792-9207 ● 18 hole golf course ● Food available ● Swimming pool

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Super 8 Motel (North) 1757 Hwy 71 N 712-792-4753 www.super8com

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Motorcoach Parking

Restaurant

Continental Breakfast Incl. Full Gourmet Breakfast

Full Gourmet Lounge Breakfast

Exercise Equip.

100

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Super 8 Motel (East) 701 Bella Vista Dr. 712-792-6666 www.super8.com

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Days Inn 1127 W Hwy 30 712-792-9404 www.daysinn.com

1520

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2025

Pets Allowed

Whirlpool In Suite

Iron & Board

Internet Access

Cable TV

Max. Capacity Meeting Rooms

Meeting Rooms

Non-Smoking

Handicap

Pool

Carrollton Inn 1730 Hwy 71 N 712-792-5600 or 800-798-3535 www.carrolltoninn.com

Whiterock Resort 1390 Hwy 141, Coon Rapids, IA 712-684-2964 www.whiterockconservancy.org 3 Cottages also available

Patio & Grill outside

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Up to 400

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Burke Inn 1225 Plaza Dr 712-792-5156 800-348-5156 www.tcfb.com/burkeinn

John 15 Vineyard Retreat Center/Tree House Camping 343 180th St, Scranton, IA 712-652-3760 or 712-210-1001 www.john15vineyard.com

Suites

DVD Player

Microwave & Fridge in all rooms

Adams Street Bed & Breakfast 726 N Adams Street 712-792-5198 or 866-792-0726 www.adamsstreetbandb.com

Total Rooms

Business

Restaurants & Catering Fast Food

Arby’s 1515 Plaza Dr

B & S’s / 529 Club 529 N Main

712-792-9190

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Godfather’s Pizza 712-792-5470

Hunan Chinese Restaurant

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Chinese

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712-792-3006

Espresso, Sandwiches, Ice Cream/ Frozen Yogurt Shop

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Espresso, Coffee, Sandwiches, Baked Goods Salads/Soups - Delivery

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712-792-1227

712-775-2384

712-792-9184

Family Dining features prime rib & steak

712-792-1280

Pizza, Pasta, Sandwiches & Wings - Delivery

712-792-3456

Pizza, Chicken, Salads & Wraps - Delivery

Piranha Club Pizza Hut Pizza Ranch Queen Beans Coffeehouse 712-792-1222

Sandwiches, Salads & Soup

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Mexican

Rancho Grande 712-792-9399

Family Dining

Sam’s Sodas & Sandwiches 712-792-0550

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Family Dining

Santa Maria Vineyard & Winery 712-775-2013

Subway 710 Hwy 30 E

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Perk Central

218 W 6th St

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McDonald’s

127 W 5th St

Sandwiches Open Seasonally

Family Sports Bar & Grill

MAC’s Corner Café

323 N Main St

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712-822-5322

522 N Clark

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Lidderdale Country Store 209 Main St, Lidderdale, IA

425 Hwy 30 West - Suite 130

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Sandwiches, Delivery & Catering

712-792-9191

801 Plaza Dr

Family Dining

712-775-2468

223 E 5th St

1215 Plaza Dr

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Family Dinning Sunday Brunch

Kerp’s

509 N Adams

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712-792-6333

Jimmy John’s

912 West Hwy 30

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712-792-5587

Hy-Vee Market Café

424 W Hwy 30

Family Sports Bar & Grill

Family Dining

Dunkin’ Donuts 821 W Highway 30

427 E 6th St

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Mexican Catering Only

712-792-9151

905 Hwy 30 W

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712-664-2769

227 N Carroll St

708 Simon Ave - Closed Mondays Closed 3-5 Daily

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Family Dining

Denny’s Steak & Spirits

624 Hwy 30 W

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712-775-2600

Daisy’s Decorations 2600th 4th Ave, Denison

Sandwiches & Pizza

712-792-5600

Culver’s of Carroll 405 W Hwy 30

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Family Dining

Charlie’s Steakhouse (at the Carrollton) 1730 Hwy 71 N

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712-792-9206

Car roll Municipal Golf Course 2266 N West St

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712-792-9101

Carroll Country Club 20069 Olympic Ave

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712-792-3431

Bloomers Bar & Grill 1235 Plaza Dr

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712-775-2729

712-792-6422

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Free Time Activities Come early or stay late to play! Get a full listing of attractions and calendar of events on the Chamber website www.carrolliowa.com

Golf Courses

Carroll Municipal Golf Course

Carroll Country Club

One mile East of Carroll on Hwy 30, 20069 Olympic Ave. Ph: 712-792-9206 • 71 par, 18 hole semi-private • Driving range • Pro shop & golf pro • Swimming pool

2266 N West St Ph: 712-792-9190 • 18 hole • Cart rentals • 71 par

Biking & Hiking Trail Sauk Rail Trail

Ph: 712-792-4614 33 mile paved trail connecting Swan Lake State Park in Carroll and Black Hawk State Park in Lake View.

Shopping-Shopping-Shopping

“Small town” atmosphere, service and convenience with “big town” selection and savings. The Central Business District features an enclosed mall and several blocks of street front stores. Businesses range from unique specialty shops, gift shops, elegant women’s boutiques, men’s apparel and home décor stores, along with popular chain stores. And that’s not all; Highway 30/71 corridor is lined with businesses and restaurants.

Sites to Tour

• John 15 Vineyard 712-652-3760 or 712-210-1001 • Manning German Hausbarn/Heritage Park 712-655-3131 • Santa Maria Vineyard & Winery 712-775-2013 • Swan Lake State Park/Education Center 712-792-4614 • Templeton Rye Whiskey Distillery 712-669-8793 • Whiterock Conservancy 712-684-2964

Carroll Family Aquatic Center 600 E 11th Street Ph: 712-792-5400 • 11,245 square feet • Three meter diving board • Two 41’ speed slides • Locker rooms

Media Support Carroll Chamber of Commerce, 407 W. 5th St., Carroll, Iowa 51401 Phone: 712.792.4383 Email: [email protected] www.carrolliowa.com Fax: 712.792.4384

  NEWSPAPERS  Breda News  

    PO Box 183, Breda, IA 51436  PH: 712‐673‐2318  FAX: 712‐673‐4246 

 

 

 

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Coon Rapids Enterprise  504 Main St., Coon Rapids, IA 50058  Ph:  712‐999‐6397  FAX: 712‐999‐2821  Email: [email protected]   

Daily Times Herald  508 N. Court St., Carroll, IA 51401  Ph: 712‐792‐3573  FAX: 712‐792‐5218  Email: [email protected]  Website: www.carrollspaper.com   

LaPrensa  PO Box 14, Carroll, IA  51401  Ph: 712‐790‐1563  Email: [email protected]  Website: www.laprensaiowa.com   

Manning Monitor  411 Main St., Manning, IA 51455  Ph: 712‐653‐3854  FAX: 712‐653‐9430  Email:[email protected]    

The Glidden Graphic  111 Idaho St., Glidden, IA 51443  Ph: 712‐659‐3144  FAX: 712‐659‐3143  Email: [email protected]   

 

RADIO 

 

 

Carroll Broadcasting 

   

(93.7 KKRL, 106.7 KIKD, 1380 KCIM)  1119 Plaza Dr., Carroll, IA 51401  Ph: 712‐792‐4321      Email: [email protected]  Website: www.carrollbroadcasting.com   

TELEVISION  CAAT  (Channel 6)  Ph: 712‐790‐8838  Email:[email protected]