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Home My WebLink About2002-05-20 Correspondence Meeting. Meeting Needs: Goodies We'll provide one plastic welcome bag free for everyone attending your conference. Guides We can supply Visitor Guides, maps, and area brochures for your registration robie. Put Faces w/Names We'll provide clear plastic name badges with cardstock inserts at cost. :, : The Goods We can arrange tbr and accompany a pre-meeting site tour. Distractions We can suggest alternative activities for family members of conference attendees. ~:~-,~:~: ~. :~:~ Greetings We can share our "Welcome to Iowa City/Coralville" banner. Buzz We can help prepare and distribute media releases. Doo-dahs We can supply gold plastic (5¢ ea) or gold and purple metal lapel pins (50¢ ea). Wired We can provide registration assistance, including computer & printer access for $8 an hour. Iowa City/Coralville Convention and Visitors Bureau · 1-800-283-6592 · www. icccvb.org It's like Athens with a really big mall. 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Come visit Iowa City/Coralville ['or a slice of the golden age... no time machine required. 800-283-6592 shanmm@icccvb, org www. icccvb.org Iowa City/Coralville Convention & Visitors Bureau FY 01/02 Business Plan FINAL DRAFT - 9/19/01 Adopted by B.O.D. 9/26/01 Mission Statement Convention and The Bureau is organized for the purpose of advancing the economic welfare of the Iowa City Visitors Bureau and Coralville communities through the promotion of the communities as a [ourist attraction, convention site and location for special events, Key Code: ADM = Administrative/Office Management, CO = Communications, CGS = Convention & Group Sales, IL: Individual Leisure, MBR = Membership, SRV = Convention & Group Servicing Iowa City/Coralville Convention & Visitors Bureau FY 01/02 Business Plan Goal I. Facilitate convention/sports bookings that will generate a 60% increase over FY 00/01 bookings. Increase to yield 2800 future overnights and $632,160 in local direct spending. Timeline Measure Dept Date Completed A. Strategy: Facilitate 35 qualified leads. CGS Action steps: 1. Purchase Gales Directories July Editions 7/5/01 - ,/ purchased 2. Develop and cultivate the trade, business and commercial market by attending On-going Monthly the Iowa Society of Association Executives meetings, functions and serving on meetings, the Board of Directors. holiday showcase and golf outing 3. Continue to research different trade shows that will work with our market mix, On-going Identification i.e., health/medical or education trades show. 4. Continue to stay abreast of the meeting planner market within Meeting As available Attendance, Planners International by attending state-focused meetings and functions, annual meeting 5. Host a Meeting Planners international Meeting and FAM tour. March 13 Meeting and FAM completed 6. Develop all market segments by partnering with member hotels and attending April 5 qualified leads HSMAI's Affordable Meetings Exposition & Conference in Chicago, IL B. Strategy: Promote the Iowa City/Coralville area as a meeting and CGS sportincj event destination. Action steps: 1. Advert[se in Who's Who In Iowa Association Management, ISAE's August Full page, full- 8/14/01 - ,/ membership directory, color ad on back cover 2. Coordinate with lodging/attraction members an Iowa City/Coralville tradeshow April 5 qualified leads in the Chicago area for regional meeting planners. 3. Participate in co-op advertising offered by the iowa Convention & Visitors On-going Iowa Meeting Bureau Association. Planners Guide 4. Work with Executive Director on developing the "convention/sports sales" January Project component of the new bureau website. (on-line RFP) completion 5. Sponsor and facilitate ISAE Hawkeye Tailgater event for ISAE meeting October Event held; 2 planners at the Iowa/Michigan football game. bookings 6. Send press release for any convention/sporting event booking that will On-going 4 press releases generate a minimum of $100,000 in direct spendin9. 7. Create collateral for the sporting facilities to be inserted in the Destination November insert completed Planner. 'C. Strategy: Facilitate open communication with members of the hospitality I industry. CGS Action steps: 1. Provide opportunities to co-op with the Bureau in marketing iowa On-going OpportHnities CJty/Coraiville to meeting p[anners~ provided 2. Provide monthly updates to hotel/motel general managers and directors of Monthly 12 faxes sales on the status of Bureau leads. 3. Participate in the Iowa Convention & Visitors Bureau Association. Bi-monthly Attendance at [ meetings; host one in IC/C 4. Hold round table discussions focusing on industry topics and developments - Quarterly 4 round table (will replace Hospitality Sales Meetings) discussions D. Strategy: Participate in professional development and educational I opportunities. CGS Action steps: 1. Take available computer classes to learn ways to enhance the appearance of When available Completion of proposals and presentations, class 2. Attend the IACVB's Professional Development Institute. February Attendance E. Strategy: Generate new local contacts for convention and sporting event business. CGS Action steps: 1. Meet with HR Directors of the top three corporations, University, and area On-going 7 meetings hospitals in Iowa City/CoralviIle to educate them on convention/sports sales ' department. Communicate "bring 'em home" message through newsletters/company emails. 2. Develop local marketing campaign challenging local residents to "bring 'em March 3 meetings home" F. Strategy: Strengthen relationships with University of Iowa, Kirkwood and CGS the local hospitals. Action steps: 1. Research and include college venues on the website and other sports and March Update as meeting communication pieces, needed. 2. Identify key contacts at each facility to communicate message/need. November Cultivate relationships at each college and hospital 3. Continue developing relationships with Athletic and Recreational Departments On-going at the University to provide alternative venues and housing support for larger events and opportunities. 4. Strategize ways to strengthen ties and bidding opportunities with contacts at December List of area colleges, suggestions/plan in place 5. Explore staff meeting speaking opportunities with Deans of the various February 6 meetings held colleges re: convention marketing assistance. I' 6. Identify and develop relationships with facility at area high schools. On-going Relationships established 7. Create an article to be published in chamber of commerce and local hospital January 1 published newsletters marketin~ "bring 'em home" message. ~. Strategy: P-,rsue infrastructure enhancement opportunities as they CGS relate to the meetings and amateur sports business. Action steps: 1, Stay abreast of ~ocal meeting/sports facility enhancement plans and offer On-going Support available support for such projects, provided Goal II. Increase servicing of conventions, sports and group travelers by 60% over FY 00/01 totals. Increase to yield 78 groups serviced and $548,059 in local direct spending. ~ Timeline Measure Dept Date Completed A. Strategy: Create community awareness of all services available and SRV new position goals. Action steps: 1. Meet with all hoteliers/attractions to educate/familiarize them on servicing October Info position and available services, disseminated 2. Communicate services available to all community rings, November info disseminated 3. Develop a system of correspondence with planners ranging from initial August System in 8/12/01 - ,/ booking through completion of meeting, place/communic ated 4. Offer and conduct personal site tours for meeting planners of hoteliers, On-going Site tours attractions and available activities, provided 5. Develop a servicing brochure for members and planners. September Brochure 9117101 ~ developed 6. Work with Executive Director on developing the "servicing" component of the October Info provided to new bureau website. ED 7. Develop and implement system for requesting servicing needs. August System in ~/12/01 - ~ place/comm unic ated 8. Train all staff, volunteers and hoteliers on servicing request policies and September Staff, volunteers, channels to receive services, members communicated i9. Develop a pool of trained on-site registration assistants and necessary November List avaitable i ms~tedal to fulfill play, her/position needs. , 10. Develop and provide convention/events calendar. December Calendar completed 11. Provide a monthly list to the Press-Citizen/Gazette of upcoming known On-going Lists provided conventions/events. B. Strategy: Utilize the servicing program to influence the return booking SRV of all groups. Action steps: . 1. Dave op and implement a post-convention report for meeting planners. August Report 8/12/01 - .,/ 2. Develop and:imptement a po~acking report. August Report 8/12/01 - -~ completed 3. Develop and implement a "services-needed" history on all conventions, August Report 8/12/01 - ./ sporting events and groups who stay in the area. completed C. Strategy: Identify and cooperate with similar businesses, organization SRV and industry peers to further expand servicing opportunities. Action steps: 1. Research and identify local groups with similar goals/objectives. On-going Research complete 2. Co-op to facilitate servicing of area visitors. On-going Co-op when opportunities arise 3. Convey the importance of servicing to similar groups. On-going Info is disseminated I4. Advertise available services in community Chamber and ICAD newsletters. On-going Information J listed, Goal III. Facilitate motorcoach bookings that will generate a minimum of 12 future overnights, 315 room nights and $52,380 in local direct spending. Timeline Measure I Dept Date Completed A. Strategy: Promote the Iowa City/Coralviile area as a group leisure CGS/SRV i destination for day-trips and overnight stays Actiort steps: 1. Continue to promote the hub and spoke concept through on going group tour On-going Concept part of advertisements, ad campaign 2. Purchase a full-page, full color ad in Bank Travel Management magazine. October Ad complete 3. Co-op with local hoteliers/attractions to showcase the ~ov~a City/Coralv ilia area November 15 qualified i to group tour operators at the National Tour Associations annual show. leads 4. Co-op with area communities to showcase the Iowa City/Coralville area to February 15 qualified leads I group tour operators at Bank Travel Mgmt conference. 5. Have a stronger presence in state organizations that will directly translate into On-going Attendance and 1uture group tours for the iowa City/Coralvi[[e area. participation 6. Develop and provide unique 1,2 and 3 day Iowa City/Coralville area December Itineraries I itineraries, complete 7. Develop and market 2002 winter/holiday specific itineraries, January Itineraries complete and i' marketed 8. Work with Executive Director on developing the "motorcoach" component of October the new bureau website. 9. Offer and provide individual and w~en available group FAM tours to interested On-going FAM tours group tour operators, completed Goal IV. Evaluate/implement CVB reporting mechanisms, which ensure accuracy and credibility. Timeline Measure Dept Date Completed A. Strategy: Utilize current software to its maximum capabilities. ADM/CO Action steps: 1. Develop and implement membership database in Microsoft Access. September Database set-up 9/19/01 - .,/ 2. Develop and implement department specific databases in Microsoft Access. October Database set-up 3. Develop and implement leisure travel database. Incorporate phone calls, ad October Database set-up responses and walk-ins. 4. Research and develop a more efficient employee record keeping system; September System set-up 9/12/01 - ,./ provide staff with monthly updates of accrued vacation and s!ck days. ~5. Develop and implement a system, which ties into database, for handling November File sharing phone and email requests for information, system set-up 6. Research more cost-efficient ways of sending information to board and November Research members, complete 7. Develop a membership "sign off sheet" to be used with membership invoices, November Policy and thank you letters, past due members, etc.., paperwork complete lB. Strategy: Maintain CVB record keeping and financial assessments ADtvl/CO , Action steps: 1. Schedule and assist annual audit. July Audit completed 8/6/01 - ,/ 2. Process payables/receivables semi-monthly. Crosscheck accounts to monthly 15~n & 30~n Processed banking statements, monthly i 3. Research alternative methods ct maintaining financial assessments in December Action taken if accordance with auditor's suggestions, cost-effective 4. Process and mail membership invoices and past due notices. December Invoices sent , out and processed 5. Process all monthly tax documents. Monthly Reports completed. 6. Process monthly activity indicator reports for monthly board packets. Monthly Reports completed. , 7. Process monthly board financial statements and variances. Monthly Reports I completed. j 8. Assist ED in providing health, life and disability insurance quotes annually. June Info provided : 9. Assist ED in preparing annual funding presentation to city councils. December Funding January presentations completed. 10. Process semi-monthly payroll. 15'n & 30TM Staff is paid on I~. Provide dffector book updaetes. -- - On-going Books kept up- to-date 12. Maintain accurate records of all retail items sold & submit sales tax reports, January 13. Maintain accurate records of all hotel/motel tax revenue received from Iowa Quarterly City and Cora(villa. 14. Maintain employee benefit info and records associated with pension plan. Quarterly 15. Assist ED in annual budge~ preparation. April 16. Maintain postage machine: Monthly Goal V. Implement current available technology to ensure maximum staff productivity, efficiency, and customer service. I Timeline Measure Dept Date Completed A. Strategy: Insure staff has the tools necessary to fulfill their business ADM/CO plan and day-to-day marketing/sales efforts. Pursue professional development opportunities. i Action steps: 1. Meet with Executive Director to review computer needs and determine most September Needs 9/17/01 - ~ productive way to set-up office network, determined I 2. Get bids for upgrades, setting up dedicated server to manage data, email, October Bids provided to etc... ED 3. Schedule "computer learning/reviewing sessions" with staff. October Sessions held 4. Determine firewall and antivirus needs September Needs 9/02/01 - ,/ determined 5. Attend Upper Midwest CVB Conference in Rochester, MN September Attendance ' 6, Maintsin CVB automobile. On-going 100% availability 7. Maintain all paper/product correspondence. On'9°ing 8. Maintain the CVB trade show booth. On-going ,B. Strategy: Provide a professional and courteous first impression of Iowa ABM/CO City/Coralville to the visitor requestinf~ information via phone, email, fax _ Action steps: 1. Mail all telephone requests the same day received. Daily Requests mailed 2. Develop and implement weekend "fun fax" and fax to hotels/attractions each Every Friday Fax sent out week. each Friday 3. Continue to seek and transfer ad responses from labels to disk; import to On-going Responses database, provided on disk when available 4. Mail all ad responses within 5 business days from time of receipt. On-going Responses mailed 5. Take initiative to process and track high traffic weekend hotel availability to As warranted Info is convey to visitors and members, disseminated 6.1=ront off~c~ staff End v01unfeers t6'[ou~al~ local cultural ~nt]tie§ a.~c~ attractions;March FAM tour held arrange vo unteer/staff rAM tour. _ O. Strategy: Maintain professional, clean atmosphere for walk-in visitors. Action steps: 1. Manage bureau-recycling process. Weekly 2. Manage janitorial service. Weekly 3. Maintain inventory of all brochure pubtications. Monthly 4. Oversee general maintenance of leased office space. On-going 5. Supervise volunteer assistance program. On-going 6. Supervise part-time visitor services assistants. On-going 7, Maintain the four-line phone system. Research ways to improve system, On-going Goal VI. Increase membership activities to maximize retention and grow membership, Results to yield 10% increase in membership over FY 00/01. Timeline Measure Dept Date Completed A. Strategy: Develop and implement a board-driven volunteer membership MBR committee. Action steps: 1. Recruit board member to serve as chair of committee. September Board member 9/26/01 - ~/ recruited 2. Develop incentive program for volunteers to recruit new bureau members. October Policy in effect 3. Provide volunteers with an updated member brochure and all necessary November Material marketing "sales" material, provided. 4. Arrange bi-monthly meeting of volunteers. Bi-monthly Nov, Jan, Mar, starting in May meetings November held 5. Provide a list of monthly leads via fax/mail to committee. Monthly Lists provided B. Strategy: Develop plan for staff & membership committee to enhance MBR current and create new communication vehicles. Action steps: 1. Identify top reasons for membership. October Reasons identified 2. Train staff to provide more communication and cooperative opportunities to September Meeting with membership, staff held 3. Send convention, sports and group leads out to ALL member hotels and On-going Leads sent out. attractions. 4. Communicate meeting and sports wins to all membership with "get ready, here On-going Membership j they come angle, release; newsletter mention 5. Purchase cover ad in Iowa Outlook COIF. 4500+ Iowa City/coralville, Cedar March Ad purchased Rapids businesses) magazine; utilize free editorial space, as a result of ad, to communicate Bureau message. Highlight non-traditional members; purchase over-runs. 6. Train staff to be on the lookout for membership opportunities. September Meeting with staff held 7. Work with Executive Director on developing the "membership" component of October Element the new bureau website, included C: Strategy: Develop plan for handling non-member requests for MBR material/services. Action steps: 1. Train staff on member/non-member philosophy. (references, bids, etc...) September All staff informed. 2. Set "maximum" number of brochures, guides, maps provided at no charge to August Identify # 8/14/01 non-member businesses, organizations and individuals. Maximum = 6 3. Charge non-member organizations and businesses for visitor guides. Be On-going Policy in effect consistent. 4. Charge non-member organizations and businesses for maps. Be consistent. On-going Policy in effect 5. Develop policy to handle wedding/reunion requests. October Policy in effect Goal VII. Further enhance the area as a leisure travel destination. Timeline Measure Dept Date Completed A. Strategy: Assist the Iowa Child organization in developing this visitor CO and education attraction. 1. Executive Director to serve on Community Advisory Board for Iowa Child. On-going Attendance 2. Assist Iowa Child and City of Coralville in securing available grants. On-going As avaitable 3. Assist Iowa Child and City of Coralville in lobbying efforts for round 2 state On-going As available funding. B. Strategy'. Complete individual leisure "attractor" plan that, when CO opportunities arise, could be called upon by council(s). Action steps: 1. Recruit a board member to serve as chair and assist him/her in development September Board member of leisure travel focused committee, recruited 2. Meet bi-month[y to complete plan. Bi-monthly Committee developed 3. Director to define leisure travel market, community need, and start committee October I brainstorming on development ideas. 4. Leisure travel "attractor" identified; develop strategies/timeline for completing a December professional and credible plan. 5. Progress plan in accordance with December timeline. February ~: Progress plan ~n accordance with December timeline. April 7. Plan complete and on council(s) shelf/communicated. June Goal VIII. Coordinate a diverse advertising program that results in a 15% increase in ad responses (10,906 to 12,542) over 00/01 actuals and benchmark 120,000 "home" page views. Timeline Measure Dept Date Completed A. Strategy: Position the Iowa City/Coralvilie communities as the premier iL/CO Iowa destination for visitors by producing eye-catching high quality advertisements, website splash pages, and area editorial coverage. Action steps: 1. Re-fine and re-focus current Bureau advertisements, collateral materials and On-going Cutting edge promotional items, ads ad material 2. Create and distribute the 2002 Official Iowa City/Coralville Area Visitors October Completion; Guide and Membership Directory at local, regional and state visitor centers, December convention and sporting event delegates and ad inquiries, delivery 3. Continue to participate in regional and state tourism cooperative advertising May As available and grant opportunities. 4. Revamp the Bureau's website at www. icccvb.org; look into marketing a October New website live different, more user-friendly domain name. 5. Purchase all available Iowa City/Coralville area domains that will assist in On-going Domains Bureau marketing efforts, purchased 6. Develop on-line incentive for visitors by suppl¥inq us with their information for October Incentive on-line follow-up marketing. 7. Research purchasing separate 800# for direct mail and targeted print ads to December Research determine conversion, completed 8. Research incentive program for local freelance writers who successfully January Research secure Iowa City/Coralville stories in state, regional and national publications, completed 9. Secure editorial coverage that will generate $120,000 in paid advertising On-going $120,000 in equivalency. PAE Goal IX. Grow the CVB business through regular communication with councilors/city administrators and developing information to be presented annually to councils detailing Bureau productivity; hotel/motel tax return on investment. Timeline Measure Dept Date Completed A. Strategy: Cultivate relationships with councils, administrators and CO/ADM community leaders. Action steps: 1. When available, meet quarterly with all councilors. Quarterly Individual/Group meetinqs held z. ~op¥ membership/press correspondence to all councilors when appropriate. On-going CC 3. Present annual report and funding presentation. December Report presented. 4. Position the Bureau as a community leader through speaking opportunities, On-going 12 speaking issue position, and business support, engagements 5. Design and produce a brochure that creatively and easily communicates the December Brochure I tourism impact and Bureau ROI story. Distribute to all pertinent audiences i.e., completed and councils, parks/rec newsletters, city water bill enclosures.., distributed Goal X. Continue to build community support for Bureau efforts by serving as an effective, credible, professional resource, and partner to Bureau members, communities, elected officials and other audiences. Timeline Measure Dept Date Completed A. Strategy: Coordinate and further develop methods of communicating CO/MBR/ADM with Bureau members and community regarding area economic impact of Bureau efforts. Action steps: 1. Coordinate and prepare CVB annual luncheon and meeting. June Annual mtg held 2. Coordinate a locally oriented marketing campaign for May, National Tourism May Event/campaign Month, which spotlights the tourism industry, held 3. Assist, cooperate with and communicate regularly with area organizations On-going As warranted and industry peers to accomplish mutually beneficial efforts. 4. Produce bi-monthly newsletter that effectively communicates news that Bi-monthly 6 newsletters impacts membership and serves as an effective planning tool. 5. Send regular press releases to board, media and membership conveying On-going Info is visitor expenditures and community impact disseminated. 6. Seek and implement opportunities to with Bureau and other organizations to On-going As available. provide tourism industry economic impact. B. Strategy: Improve community relations by improving existing and seeking new methods of assisting and communicating with Bureau audiences. Pursue staff professional development opportunities. Action steps: 1. Attend Upper Midwest CVB Regional Conference in Rochester, MN September 2 registrations 2. Attend IACVB Professional Development Conference in Washington, DC February 2 registrations 3. Co-op with Cedar Rapids CVB to attend Travel Media Showcase in Atlantic June 1 registration City, NJ. 4. When available partner with local media and speak to local groups and On-going As available schools regarding Bureau efforts. Iowa City/Coralville Convention & Visitors Bureau April 2002 Reporting Leads 7 n/a 35 Bookin~ls 2 n/a 28 i 55 Attendance 145 n/a 6896 3945 Direct Visitor Spendin~l $ 28,725.00 n/a $ 1,215,809.00 $ 535,~96.00 Site Tours 0 n/a 1 n/a Proposals 4 n/a 56 16 Presentations 0 n/a 3 n/a Lost Business* 1 n/a 11 n/a # of Groups Serviced 21 n/a 107 , 49 Groups Serviced Attendance 3256 n/a 12827~ 1800 Direct Spending of Groups Serviced $ 472,166.00 n/a $ 1,309,545.21 $ 342,~37.00 Ad Reponses 2082 n/a 6002 10906 Web site Responses 41,992 n/a 198762 n/a Ad Equivalency $ n/a $ 26,650.00 ' n/a # of Individuals Serviced 662 n/a 6516 n/a New Memberships 10 n/a 29 n/a Dropped Memberships 0 n/a 8 n/a Current Membership Level 206 n/a n/a n/a Prior Month's Level 196 n/a n/a n/a Oommunit~ Efforts 7 n/a 71 Definition of Terms Leads: Includes qualified & potential business leads from CVB marketing that is distributed to interested CVB members. Bookings: Confirmed future CVB assisted business. Site Tours: Tours thai are provided to familiarize meeting/group leisure planners, travel writers or film scouts with the area. Proposals: Written and verbal presentations to attract specific pieces of fulure business, Presentations: Speeches given to area groups, enhancing CVB visibility. Ad Responses: Includes requests for vacation packets, group tour manuals, meeting planners guides, generated from advedising. Website Responses: Total number ol page views "requested" by visitors to CVB site. Ad Equivalency: Standard [ormula applied to retail value of unpumhased media space and time resulting from Bureau marketing efforts. Community Efforts: Evenls, meetings, activities that staff participates in. Attendance: Estimated # of participanls and spectators of all new bookings, Direct Visitor Spending: Estimated expeditures of those aitending new bookings. Lost Business: Solicited group business that did not book here. Groups Serviced Attendance: Total # of participants and spectators serviced in the subject period. Direct Spending of Groups Serviced: $ Value of business serviced in the subject period. New Membership: # of First time members recruited. Also includes prior members who have dropped and therl re-recruited. Current Membership Level: Total number ol members in the CVB database, Prior Month's Level: # ol members recorded in the prior month. iowa City/Coralville Convention & Visitors Bureau Bookings Report Convention Marketing Department IA Auctioneers Assn ~,nnual Convention ~/6-8/2004 100 60 The president in 2004 is from Atalissa and thought IC/C Iowa City/Coralville Convention & Visitors Bureau Lost Business Report Convention Marketing Department Landlords of IA Annual Convention Fall 2004 150 70 Don't have a strong enough chapter in Iowa City. Iowa City/Coralville Convention & Visitors Bureau Bookings Report Group Leisure Department Cliff Schwartz's Tours 11-Jun-02 45 0 A nice day trip from Baxter. www.icccvb.or.q February 1-28, 2002 Hits 99,0~2 Average per day 3,537 Home Page 3,445 Page Views (impressions) 35,095 Average per day 1,253 Visitor Sessions 5,1, 1 Average per day 1~;3 Average length 4:( d Unique Hosts 4,2(;0 Visited once 6,0.~ .3 Visited more than once 1,2~ 1 Most Requested Pages (in page views) , www.icccvb.or.q 3,445 www.icccvb.or,q/visitors.html 2,246 www.icccvb.orq/coral,hot.html 1,4:~0 wvvvv.icccvb.o rg/ic..,..,,,hot, ht mi 1,3~6 www.icccvb.orq/calendar/text...,view ieo 1,004 Top 5 Referring Sites (in visitor sessions) Individual Lesiure Marketing Efforts ~ 4,2~2 wvvw.iowacity.com 3,682 www.goo,qle.com 1,009 www.'eonet.com 854 www.yahoo.com 651 Top 5 Search Engines Google 1,050 Yahoo 3t 1 Microsoft Network 275 AOL Net Find 91 AltaVista 62 Misc. Avg Number of Visitors per day (weekdays) 12,0~0 Avg Number of Visitors per day (weekends) 5,264 Most Active Day of the Week Thursday Most Active Hour 10:00-10:59 Least Active Hour 3:00-4:39 *Source: Webtrends, Definitions: Hits: The total number of successful downloads including HTML pages, pictures, forms, scripts and files. Page Views: The total number of pages within the website looked at during the repoding period. Visitor Sessions: The total number of individual visitors that came into our site and viewed pages during the reporting period. Unique Hosts: The total number of fimt time visitom to our site that viewed pages during the repoding period. www.icccvb.orq FY 01/02 Month to Month Comparison Flits 0 72,355 89,902 85,276 72,417 176,19( 99,02~ 0 99,195 ~,verage Per Day 0 2,411 2,90( 2,843 2,336 5,685 3,537 0 3,285 dome Page 0 2,992 3,49' 3,392 2,754 6,371 3,4z'5 0 3,729 Page Views 0 9,433 10,95' 10,505 9,555 41,147 35,085 0 19,446 ~,verase Per Day 0 314 35: 35¢ 308 1,327 1,253 0 651 Visitor Sessions 0 6,991 9,79( 8,675 7,642 16,32~ 5,141 0 9,095 ~,verage Per Day 233 31 ~ 289 246 526 183 0 299 ~,verase Length 5:22 6:41 6:06 4:48 5:5~ 4:51 n/a Jnlque Hosts 3,363 4,94.' 4,069 3,805 7,29~ 4.260 0 4,622 Visited Once 2,694 4,06(. 3,361 3,153 6,053 3.254 0 3,76~ Visited More t~an Once 669 87z 708 652 1,241 1,019 0 86' ~,vera~e Number of Visitors Per Weekday 5,015 5,24.~ 7,023 7,156 16,141 12,050 0 8,77; ~,verage Number of Visitors Per Weekend Day 813 1,02( 1,524 1,71: 4,995 5,264 0 2,55( ~lOSt Active Day of Week Monday Mondal Monda Monda~ Thursda Thursday n/~ _east Active Hour 3;00-3;59 2:00-2:5c. 2:00-2:59 4:00-4:5! 4:004:5§ 3:00,3:59 n/~ · New website launched on January 12. Site was also transferred to Jeonet for hosting/domain marketing. · February only 28 days a Front Desk feature from the CVB Thursday, May 16 - Sunday, May 19 Use the Visitor's Guide and www.icccvb.org for more information. COl~¥elltiolrl al'id ...and don't forget to send your guests our way - we're here to help. Visitors Bureau Thursday, May 16, >-002 ~aul LubaroffTrio (jazz; no cover) The Sanctuary, 405 S. 6ilbert, 351.5692 9:30pm Farmer's Market S.T. Morrison Park, Coralville, 354.3006 5-8pm: ~'ewelry Exhibit: Mid-nineteenth M.C. Ginsberg, 110 E. Washington St, 351.1700 9:30-8 Th; 9:30- century to 20th century contemporary 5 MTW, FSat Friday, May 17, 2002 E VENT ~V~HERE ~}rHEN Friday Night Concert Series: The Plaza Fotmtain Stage, Downtown Iowa City 6:30-9:30pm ~Dave Moore Band (free) David Campbell (free nonfiction Prairie Lights, 15 S. Dubuque St, 337.268 l 8pm reading) Flea Market & Craft Show B4 Building, Fourth St & B Ave, Kalona 656.2660 Call for info Saturday, May 18, 2002 E VENT ~VHERE Vt/HEN Chamber Singers of Iowa City Clapp Recital Hall, Voxman Music Building, UI Campus, 8pm N. Riverside Drive, 335.1667 Men's Baseball, Iowa vs. Illinois 319.335.9323 6pm Rollerskating Robert A. Lee Recreation Center, 220 S. Gilbert St, 6-8pm ' 356.5100 Uofl College of Liberal Arts & Carver-Hawkeye Arena 9am Sciences & College of Education Commencement Ceremonies Sunday, May 19, 2002 EVENT W~ER~ I WHEN Preucil School of Music Piano Fest. Preucil School of Music, 337.4156 3, 5 & 7pm Houby Days National Czech & Slovak Museum, 30 16th Ave. S.W. 9:30am-4pm Cedar Rapids, (319) 362-8500 Tues-Sun Riverview Square, 408 First Avenue, Coralville, IA 52241-2406 319.337.6592 or 1.800.283.6592 www.icccvb.org Hotel/Motel Facilities ' ~ I Softball Tourney~ UIOrientationITractor Temple Dedica~!gn j IAvs.~S_tate HomecomingP~arent'~ W~(en( PROPERT~ _~ ~ONI=--! 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Iowa vs. North',~,estcrn Iowa, 6pm 319-3350323 or 1-800 IA-HAWKS Women's Softball, luv~'a vs. Creighton, 5pm The Iowa City/Coralville 319-335-9323 or 1-8(11) IA-HAWKS Convention & Visitors Bureau University Theatres Mainstaae: Gertrude S e,n's made every eft'oft for this the Making of Americans, 8pm, David Thaycr Theatre. 319-335-1160, 1-800- HANCHER. Calendar of Events to be accurate at the time of printing. University Band/Concert Band. 8pm, David ThayerTheatre B. 319-335 3213. For more updated information 2 Riverfest, Hubbard Park. 319-335-3059. visit our website at 2 University Theatres Mainstage: Gertrude Stein's www.icccvb.org, call the the Making of Americans, 8pm, David Thayer Theatre B. 319-335 1160, I 81)0- HANCHER. ICCCVB at 319-:~37-6592, or use the contact numbers listed to 2 Honors Convocatiom (Chamber OrchestrdSym phony Band), 8pm Clapp Recital Hall. reach organizations directly. 319-335 3213. 3 University Theatres Mainstage: Gertrude Stein's the Making of Americans, 8pm, David Thaycr Theatre B. 319-335 llG0, 1-800- HANCHER. 3 Steel Band/World Percussion Ensemble, 8pm, Clapp Recital Hall. 319-335-3213. 3 Men's Baseball, Iowa vs. Northwestern, 6pm, 319 335-9323 m' I 800-lA- HAWKS 3 Men's Golf, Big Ten Championships, TBA, 319-335-9411 3 Know the Score LIVE! Joan Kjaer's hit KSUI show, 5pm-7pm, Lasansky mom, University of Oonvention and Iowa Museum of Art, 319-335-1727. Visitors Bureau 3 A Breath of Art, 7:30pm. Writer's Workshop Series, Elizabeth Wetmor¢ & Reed Smith reading exerpts from their work. University of Iowa Museum of Art, 319-335 1727. 3 Old (5old Singers. lpm-2pm, l)owntown Iowa 5 Men's Baseball, Iowa vs. Northwestern. lpm. City, 3t9-354-0863. 319-335-9323 or I 800-lA- HAWKS 3-4 Kiss Me Kate. lowa City Community Theatre, 5 University Theatres Mainstage: Gertrude 319~338-0443. the Making of Americans. 3pm, David Thayer Theatre B. 319-335 1160, 1-800 HANCHER. 3-4 Riverfest, Hubbard Park~ 319-335-3059 6 Iowa New Play Festiwd. 800 Words. 5:30pm and 4 RiverhankArt Fair. Riverbank ~ear Hanchcr~ 9pm. Theatre Building, 319 335 2706. 10am. 319~335 3059 6 Chamber Wind Ensembles. 4pm. M)xman tlall, 4 Project Green, Carver-llawkeye Arena, 319-335-1160. 1-800- HANCHER 9atn- 11:30am, 319-338-5362. 7 Women's Chorale, 8pm. Clapp Recital 4 Jazz Lab Band, 8pm, Clapp Rectital Hall, 319-335-3213. 319-335-3213. 7 Iowa New Play Festiwtl, Breakers, 5:30pm and 4 It's a Girl Thing, 2pm, Iowa Children's Museum, 9pm, Theatre Building. 319 335~3213 319-625-6255. 8 Iowa New Play Festival. 5:30pm and 9phi, Theatre 4 Men's Golf, Big Ten Championships, TBA, Building, 319 335 3213. 319-335-9411 8 Maia Quartet, 8pm, Clapp Recital }lall. 4 Annual Spring Mushroom aud Wildflower Foray. 319 335-3213. 10am, Palisades-Kepler State Park. 319-335-0482. 8 Mcn's Baseball. Iowa vs. UW-Milwaukec, 6pt~3. 4 Men's Baseball. Iowa vs. Northwestcrn Double 319-335-9323 or 1-800-1A- HAWKS, headen 4pm, 319 335-9323 or 1-800-IA- HAWKS 9 Iowa New Play Festival, Yellow Fevcr. 5:30pm 4 University Theatres Mainstagc: Gcrtrudc Stcin's and 9pm, Theatre Building, thc Making of Americans, 8pm, David Thayer 319 335 3213. Theatre B. 319 335 1160, 1-800- HAN(:HER. 10 Iowa New Play Festival, Bullet loc unaccompa 5 Riverfest, Hubbard Park, 319 335 3059 hied Heart, 5:30pm and 9pm~ Theatre Building. 319-335-3213. 5 Riverbank Art Fair~ Riverbank near Hanchcr, 10am. 319-335-3059 10 Kantorci. 8pm. Clapp Recital Hall. 319 335 3213. 5 RivcrRun. Iowa Memorial Union, 9am, 10 A Breath ol' Art, music l'rom Haiti, 7:30pm. 319 335 3059 University of Iowa Museum of Art. 319-335- [ 727. 5 '~ln thc Wake of 9/1 l-The Evolving Russian l 1 Iowa Ncw Play Fcslival. In Sar:kievo~ 5:30pm alld American Relationship", Hoover Presidential 9pn~. Theatre Building. 319-335-335 3213. l.ibrary. 3pn~, 319-643 5327 or I 800-828-0475. 24 Friday Night Concert Series, Johuny Kilowatt, 11 Camerata Singers, 8pm, Clapp Recital Hail, 6:30pm-9:30pm, Weather Dance Fountain Stage, 319-335-3213. Downtown Iowa City, 319 354-0863. 12 L/eopold LaFosse Baroque Ensemble, 2pm, 25 Dance of Iowa, lpm and 6pm, Ihmchcr Audito University of lowa Museum ol'Art, rium, 319-335-I 160, 1-800- HANCHER. 319-335-1727. ~ 25 Shakespeare at the Iowa Children's Museum, 12 University Choir. 3pm, Clapp Recital tta[1, 11 am Noon, Iowa Children's Museum, 319-335-3213. 319-625-6255. 12 Semi-Annual Last-Chance Concert, Dan Moore, [ 26 Arts Iowa City wine tasting and art auction, 5pm 8:02pm Hm'pcr Hall, Voxmau Music Building, 7pm, Adagio, 319-339-4811. 319-335-3213. 27 Civil War Remembrance Day, Herbert Hoover 13 Coralville Farmer's Market, 5pm 8pm, S.T. Presidential Museum, West Branch, l pm-5pm, Morrison Park, 319-354-3006. 319-643 5301. 14 A Breath of Art, Standard Ail' presenting a jazz 27 Coralville Farmer's Market, 5pm-Spin, S.T. program. 7:30pm, University of Iowa Museum of Morrison Park, 319-354-3006. Art, 319 335-1727. 27 Veterans Trail Dedication Ceremony, l:30pm, East 16 Coralvi]lc F~rrmcr's Market. 5pin 8pm. S.T Overlook Area Coralville l~ake, 319-338 3543. Morrison Park. 319-354-3006. 30 Music in the Park, Com~nunity Band, 6:30pm- 17 Men's Baseball, Iowa vs. Illinois, 6pln, 319 335 8pm. S.T Morrison Park, Coralvi[Ic, 319-354- 9323 or 1-800-IA- HAWKS. 3006. 17 Friday Night Concert Series, Dave Moore. 30 Coralvillc Farmer's Market. 5pln-8pm, S.T 6:30pm-9:30pm. Weather Daucc Fountain Stage, Morrison Park, 319-354 3006. Downtown Iowa City, 319-354-0863. 3 [ American Cancer Society Relay fl)r Life, l 8 19 Men's Baschall, Iowa vs. Illinois, 4pm, 319-887-742 I. 319-335-9323 o~ I 800 IA-HAWKS. 31 Friday Night Concert Series. City High & West 19 Preucil School o/Music Piano Festival, 3pm, High Schools, 6:30pm 9:30pm. Weather Dance 5pm. & 7Iml. 319-337-4156. Fnuntain Stage, Downtown Iowa City. 319 354- 0863. 20Coralville Farmer's Markel, 5pm-Spin, S.T. Morrisnn Park. 319 354 3006. 31 Family Free Nighl, Coral Ridge Mall, 5pm-9pm, 319-625 5500. 23 Coralvillc Farnlcr's Market. 5pm-8pm. S.T Morrison Park, 319 354 3006. PJ Party, 0:30pm 9pm, Iowa Children's 7 Gallery Walk, 5pm 8pm, Dowutowu Iowa City Museum, 319 625-6255. businesses, 319-351-8686. Parade of Homes, Iowa City & Coralville, 7 Iowa Arts Festival, 6pm-10pm, Music on Main 319-351-5333. Stage on lewa Ave. 319-337-7944. American Cancer Society Relay f})r Life, 7 Shakespeare Festival, Comedy of Errors. Riverside Festiw~l Stage-Lower Iowa City Park, 319-887-7421, Riverside Theatre, 319-338-7672. Plum Grove Historic Site Openiug, Plum Grove, Ipm 4pm. 319-351 5738. 7 Kuow the Score LIVE! Joan Kjaer's hit KSUI show, 5pm-7pm, Lasansky room, University of Parade of Homes. Iowa City & Coralville, Iowa Museum of Art, 319-335-1727. 319-351-5333. 8 Iowa Arts Festival, Music ou Family Stage "Tea with Presidential Families" Book Discus (Dubuque and Washington street) aud Main sion by Pearl Dextor, Hoover Presidcmial Stage (Iowa Ave & Dubuque Street) 10am- Library-Museum, 3pm, West Branch, 319-643 10pm. Art Fair on Washmgt{m St~cct 10am 5327 or 1-800-828-0475. 8pm. Global Village on the PED Mall I0am- 4pm. 319 337 7944. Coralville Farmer's Markcl, 5pm-Spin. Morrison Park, 319-354 311{16. 8 Jusl Jazz Concert Series, Iowa City ARTS Festival, 6:30pm-9:30pm, Weather Dance Parade of Homes, Iowa City & Coralville, Fountain Stage, Dowutown Iowa City. 319-351-5333. 319-354-0863. Coralville Farmer's Market, 5pm 8pm, S.T. 8 Parade of Homes. Iowa City & Coralvillc, Morrison Park, 319 354-3006. 319-351-5333. Parade of Homes, Iowa City & Coralville. 8 Shakespeare Festival, Cmncdy of Errors. 319-351-5333. Riverside Festival Stage-I_ower Iowa City Park, Riverside Theatre, 319 338-7672. Iowa Arts Festiwll, 6pm- 10pm at Blackhawk, Mini Park Coucerts in the Park 319-337-7944. 9 Parade of l tomes, Iowa City & Coralville. 319-351-5333. Shakespeare Fcstiwd, Comedy of El-rots, Riverside Festival Stage-l,ower Iowa City Park, 9 Iowa Arts Festival, Entertainment on Family Riverside Theatre, 319-338 7672. Stage (Dubuque and Washinglon street) and Main Stage (lowa Ave & Dubuque Gerry Eskm: Recent Ceramics opcuing Strect)10am-4pm. Children*s Day on Family reception, Universily of Iowa Museum of Art, Stage 12pm-4pm. Artl'air on Washington 319-335 1727. Street 10am 4pm. Global Village on the Mall l(lam 4pm. 319 337-7944. Music in thc Park, John llermann, S.T Morristm Park, (?oralville. 6:30pm-Spin, 319-354 3006. Shakespeare l~estix al, Comedy of Et mrs, 20 Cor~ Iv'lie Farmer's Market, 5pm-Spin, S.T. Riverside l'esti;al Stage-l,m,~er Io~a City Pa~k. Morrison Park, 319-354-3006. ~ers~dc lilca ~c, 319 338 7672. 20 American Cancer Society Pink Ribbon Classic l0 ('oral~ille I arn/ct"h Markcl, 5pln-Spnl, S.T. Golf Tournament, 319-887-7421. Mornson Palk. ~1 ) ~)4 _~006. 20 Shakespeare Festiwfl, Romeo and Juliet, River 13 Music m lt~e Park. The Billion I)olkn' Blues side Festival Stage-Lower Iowa City Park, Bztud, S.T Mot'risen Ihuk, Coralvillc, Riverside Theatre, 319 338-7672. 319-354-30( , 20 Music in the Park, Mad River Band, S.T. Morrison Park, Coralville, 319-354-3006. 13 Coralville t'almc~ 's Market, 5pin 8pm. Morrison Park. X 19 354~3( 06. 21 Shakespeare Festival, Comedy of Errors, Riverside Fesliwd Stage-Lower Iowa City Park, 14 Shakespeare Fcsti~ al, Rome{~ and Jnlicl, Ri~cl Riverside Theatre, 319-338 7672. side Festival Stage-l,owcr Iowa City Park. Riverside Theatre, 319 338-7672. 21 American Cancer Society Charity Golf Classic Golf Tournament. 31 ~-887-7421. 14 Friday Night Concert Sc~ its, Amy & Mike F'ndcrs, ( :30pm 9..~()[n . Weather l)ance Form 21 Friday Night Concert Series, BF Burr & the lainSta~,c l)ownlOX~l~lm~a(' x,319-3540803. lusligators, 6:30pm 9:30pm. Weather Dance Fountain Stage, Downtown Iowa City, 14-15 Kalona [)a3s. Ka{ona, 319-656 2660. 319~354-0863. 15 BarnStorming-Visit historic barns in Jolmson 22 Shakespeare Festival. Romeo and Juliet, River " side Festival Stage-Lower Iowa City Park, 319 351 5738. Riverside Theatre, 319-338-7672. 15 JuM Ja/z Concert Series. Saul Ltlbarol'f. 22 Just Jazz concert Series, James Kennedy, 6:30pm 9:30pm. Weather Dance Fountain 6:30pm-9:30pm, Weather Dance Fountain Stage. Dox~ntown Iowa Git5, 319 354 0863 Stage, Downtown Iowa City, 319-354 0863. 15 16 Shakcspcalc Festival. Romeo and Juliet, 22 Ne~ Horizons Band, 2pm. Iowa City Rix erside Festival Slage-Lower Iowa City Park Commanity Band at 3pm, Blackhawk stage, Riverside Theatre. 319-338~7672, Downtnwi1 lowa City. 319 354-0863. 17 Coralvillc Farmer's Market, 5pn~-gpm. S.T. 23 Shakespeare Festival, Comedy of Errors. Morrisou Park, 319 354 3006. Riverside Feslival Staged xm~er Iowa City Park. Riverside Theatre. 319-338-7672. 19 Shakespeare Fes6val, Comedy of Errors, Riverside Festival Stage-Lower Iowa City Park, 23 Iowa Memorial Service, Iowa Fircfighters Riverside Theatre, 319-338 7672. Memorial, Coralvdle, 319-351 72 I 19 Big Nighl O' Fun Family Night, 4pm 8pm, 24 Coralvillc Farmer's Markel, 5pm-Spin, S.T. Cor, 1~ lie Pubhc Library, 319 351-2163. Morrison Park, 319-354-3006. 24 WMT 'I raetorcade. Johnson Counly 29 ~es for an Alabama Sky. 8[)111, Univcrsit Fairgrounds. 319-395-0530. Iowa Thea[rc Building. 319-335 3213. , o 29 Shakespeare Feslival, ('on/edy o1' Errors. _4 _0 Acl it Out Stllllll/Cr Day Camp, 9am-4pln. Children's Museum. 319-625 6255. Riverside Festival Stage Lower Iowa City Park, Riverside Theatre. 319 338-7672. 26 Shakespeare Fcstixal, Rmneo and Julick River side Feslix:fl Slagc-Lo~tcr Iowa City Park, 29 Big Band. 2pm, Iox~a ( ~ty ( Rixcrsidc Theatre. 319-338-7672. I 3pm, Blackhax~k S ge, I)(~wntow o~a City. j 319-3544)863. _6-z7 Blues for all ,&labzlllla Sky, 813111, Un?crxity o1' ~9 ( oralvfile 4th l'est _ K Run/Walk. 8am. I()x~ a Theatre Buildine, 319-335-3213. Coralville Rccrcalion Center, 319 354-3006. 27 Shakespeare },cstival. Comedy of Errors. or) Just Jazz ct)llCel't Sclics. Majimba Band. Riverside [:cstix al Stage Lox;cr Iowa Cily Park, -' ' Riverside Thereto, 31t) 338 7f~72. 6:30pm-9:30pm. Wcafl~cr Dance }'ountain Stage. Downto~kn Io~a City, 319-354 08~3. 27 Music in thc Park, B.F. Burl and thc Instigators, S.T Mor~ison Park. Coralkillc, 319 ~54 3006. 30 Shakespeare Festival, Romco and Juliet, Riverside kcstival Stage Lower Io~a City Park, Riverside I'hcatrc, 319 338 7672. 27 Coralvillc I'armcr's Markct. 5pm 8pm, S.T. Morrison Park. 319~354-300(x 30 Blues for an/~]abzltlla Sky, 2pm & Unixersit~ of Iowa Theatre Building, 27 American Cancer Society 19th Hole Auction 319-335 3213. Gala, 319 887-7421. 30 Lives Revisited: A Historic Ccmclcry Walk. _7 _~ ,~cl il ()rtl Summer Day Camp. %m-4pm, Iowa 5:30 8pm. Rc~ervrtlt'o~ Requircd, Children's Museum, 319 625 6255. 319-351-5738. 28 Illucs lot an A]abanm Sky, 8pm. t ~nivcrsily of IOk~Lt Theatre Building. 319 335-3213. Shakespeare Festival, Romeo and Juliet. River side Festival S~age-Lowcr lowa City Park. Riverside Theatre, 319-338-7672. 28 Friday Night Concert Series, Too Much Yang, 6:30pm-9:30pm, Weather Dance Fountain Stage. l)ownto~n Iowa City, 319 354 0863. 28 Family Free Night. Coral Ridge Mall, 5pm-gpm, 319-625-5500. 28-29 Trek Fest. Riverside, 319-648 KIRK. I Coralville Farmer's Market, 5pm 8pm, S.T. 6 Iowa City Jazz Festivat, Just Jazz Concert Morrison Park, 319 354 3006. Series. 6:30pm 9:30pm. Downtown Iowa City, 319-354 0863. 2-3 Blues fi~r an Alabama Sky, 8pm, University of Iowa Theatre Building, 319-335-3213. 6 Iowa City Jazz Festival, Everett l)eVan Trio at 2pm, jazz pianist Bill Charlap and cornet 3 Shakespeare Festival. Comedy of Errors, legend Wmrcn Vachc at 4pm, Paul Motain Riverside Festival Stage-Lower Iowa City Park, and his Electric Be Bop Band at 6pm, Riverside Theatre, 319 338~7672. Legends of thc Bandstand ill 8plll. Jalll session at Morgans Bar in thc Sheralon 3 Music m the Park. Olds & Thc Mobiles Iowa City Hntcl following. 319 358-9346. America, 6:30pm-Spin. S.T Morrison Park. 319 354 3006. 6 PJ Pa~y, 6:30pm 9pm. Inwa Children's Mnseum, 319~625 6255, 4 Blues for an Alabama Sky. 6pm. University of Iowa Theatre Building~ 319 335-3213. 6 Shakespeare Festiwd, Remco and Juliet, Riverside Festiw~l Stagcq~ower Iowa City Park. 4 Coralville Farmer's Markel, 5pm-Spin, S.T. Riverside Theatre. 319-338~7672. Morrison Park, 319-354-3006. 7 Botlrbon at thc Border, 8pm, University of 4 An ()Id }'ashioncd Indcpcndcncc Day, Iowa Theatre Building, 319 335-3213. Ipm-5pm. Herbert lit>over Presidential Museum, Wcsl Branch, 319-643-5301. 7 Iowa City Jazz Festiw~l, Oddbar Trio at Noon, Malachi Thompson and his Frccbop 4 Nlusic in lbo Park. 4th Fcst Activities. S.T. Band at 2pm, Sex Mob at 4pm. Labay Mot~ison Park. 319-354-3006. Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers at 8pm. 319 358-9346. 5 Iowa City Jaz~ Fcslival. United Jazz Ensemble at 6pm..lain session al 7 Shakespeare Festival. Romeo and Juliet, Morgans Bar in thc Sheraton Iowa City Riverside Festival Stage-Lower Iowa City Park. Holcl following. 319 358-9346. Riverside Theatre. 319 338-7672. 5 Friday Nigh~ ('onccrl Series Kickofl, Bohemian 8 Coralville Farmer's Markel, 5pm-Spin, S.T. Soul Tribe. 8pm. }'ountain Stage, Downtown Mnrrison Park, 319-354 3006. Iowa City. 319 3544)863. 9 Blues fi)r an Alabama Sky, 8pm, University 5 Shakespeare Festival. l~otnco and .lulict, of Iowa Theatre Buildiug, 319-335-3213. Rixc~sidc Feslival Slage l.owcr Iowa City Park. Rivctsidc Theatre. ~ I / ~38 767.. 10 Bourbon at the Border, 8pm, University of Iowa Theatre Bui]ding, 319-335 3213. 5 (~ }tt)urbon at the I/el'del', gpm. [ nivcrsily el Iowa Thca~fc Building. 319-3~5-32L 3. ? 11 Coralvillc Furmer's Market. 5pm-Spin, S.T. 14 15 Jewelry Invitational Exhibit, Iowa Artisans Mnrrison Park. 319-354-30{)6. Gallery, 319-35 b8686. I 1 Music in the Park, Eulcnspiegel Puppets "Tales 15 Coralville Farmer's Market, 5pm-8pm, S.T. from Africa~L 6:3/)pm 8pm, S.T. Morrison Park, Morrison Park, 319-354-30(16. 319-354-3006. 16-17 Jewelry Invitational Exhibit, lowa Artisans I I - 12 Flying West. 8pm, University of Iowa Theatre Gallery~ 319-351 8686. Building, 319-335 3213. 16-17 Blues for an Alabama Sky, 8pm, University 12 Know the Score LIVE! Joan Kjaer's hit KSUI of Iowa Theatre Building, 319-335-3213. show, 5pm 7pm, Lasansky room, University of Iowa Musettm ol Art, 319-335 1727. 18 Coralville Farmer's Market, 5pm-Spin. S.T. Morrison Park, 319 354~3006. 12 Friday Night Concert Series, Kelly Pardekooper, 6:30pm-9:30pm, Weather Dance Fountain Stage. 18 Music in the Park, Lazy Boy and the Rcc]iners. Downtown luwa City, 319 354-0863. 6:30pm-8pm, S.T. Morrison Park. 319-354-3006. 12-13 Jewelry Invitational Exhibit, lowaArtisans Gallery, 319-351-8686. 18 Bourbon at the Border, 8pm, University of Iowa Theatrc Building. 319-335-3213. 12- 13 Thc Gondoliers, U I Summer Opera, 8pm. Clapp Recital Hall. 319 335 3213. 18 19 Sidewalk Sales, Downtown Iowa City, Downtown Association. 319 354-0863. 13 Flying Wesl. 8pm, University of Iowa Theatre Building, 319-335-3213. 18 19 Jewelry Invitational Exhibit. luwa Artisans Gallery. 319-351 8686. 13 Just Jazz Conccrl Series, Duugherly-McPartland Group,Weather Dance Fountain Stage. Down- 18 19 Summer Clearance Sale, Coralridgc Mall. town Iowa City. 6:30pm 9:30pm, 319-354 0863. 319-625-5500. 14 Thc Gondoliers~ UI Summer Opera, 2pm, ~ 19 Friday Night Concert Series, Billiondollar Clapp Recital Hall. 319-335-3213. Blues Band. 6:30pm-9:30pm, Weather Dance Fountain Stage, Downtown Iowa City, 14 Blues for an Alabama Sky, 8pm. University 319-354-0863. el Iowa Theatre Building, 319 335-3213. 19 20 Flying West, 8pm, University of Iowa Theatre 14 Bourbon at thc Border. 2pm, Univcrsily of Building, 319-335-3213. Iowa Theatre Building. 319 335-3213. 19-20 Jewchy Invitational Exhibit, Iowa Artisans Gallery, 319 351-8686. 19 2t) Summer Clearance Sale, Comh'idge Mall, 26 Family Free Night, Coral Ridge Mall, ~ 19 625-5500. 5pm~9pm, 319-625 5500. 20 Side~ alk Sales. Downtowu Iowa City, 26 Bourbon at the Border, 8pm, University of l)owntowu Association, 319 354 0863. Iowa Theatre Building, 319-335-3213. 20 Just Jazz Concert Series, Dick Watson 26 Friday Night Concert Series, Olds and Band, 6:30pin 9:30pm, Weather Dance Mobiles, 6:30pm-9:30pm, Weather Dance Founlain SI;igc, Downtowu Iowa City. Fount~n Stage, Downtnwn Iowa City, 319 3544)863. 319-354-0863. 21 Summer Clearance Sale. Coralridge Mall, 26 27 Jewelry Invitational Exhibit, Iowa Artisans 319-625-5500. Gallery, 319-351-3213. 21 Jewelry Invitational Exhibit, Iowa Artisans 27 Bourbon at the Border, 8pm, Universiiy of Gallery, 319 351 8686. Iowa ~eatre Building, 319-335-3213. 21 Bourbon at the Border, 8pm. Uuiversity 27 Just Jazz Concert Series, New Venue, Iox~a Theatre Building, 319 335 3213. 6:30pm-9:30pm,Weather Dance Fouutaiu Stage, Downtown Iowa City, 319-354-0863. 22 ('oral~ Jlle Farmer's Market, 5pm 8pm, ~T. Morrison })ark, 319 354~3006. 27 Kidpop~ Family Music Performance, lpm, Iowa Children's Museum, 319-625 6255. 22 Jolmson County 4-H [:air. Iowa City. X I )- ~3%5865. 28-29 Jewelry Invitational Exhibit, Iowa Artisans (~allery, 319-351-8686. 22-23 .lewelD Invitational Exhibit, lox~a Artisans Gallcr3. ~ 19 351 8686. 29 Coralville Farmer's Market, 5pm-Spin, S.T. Morrison Park, 319 354 3006. 22 2~ GusMacker3 on-3 Basketball Tournament. 319 354 0864. 29 31 Jewch'y lnvilatioual Exhibit. Iowa Artisans Gallery, 319-351-8686. 23-25 Jewclr5 Invitational lixhihit. IowaArtisaus (Jallcry. 3 ] 9 351-8686. 29-31 C]ay Play gummer Day Camp, 9am-4pm, Iowa Children's Museum, 319 625 6255. 2 ~-25 Johnson ('OUIIt) 4 [I Fair, Iowa Ci{y. 319 337 58(~5. 31 Taste of thc Heritage Garden, 5:30pm-Tpm~ Plum Grove Historic Home. 319-351-5738. 23 25 Boutbou al the Border. lox~a Theatre Buildiug, 319 335 3213. 25 Coralxitlc Farmer's Markct~ 5pm-Spin, Morrison })ark. ~ [ ) .o4 3006 Coral,Alle Farmer's Market, 5pm-8pm. S.T. 9 Friday Night Concert Scrics. Davc Zollo. Morrison Park. 319-354 3006. 6:30pm-9:30pm. Weather Dance Fonntain Stage. Downtown Iowa City'. 319 354 0863. Jewelry Invitational Exhibit. Iowa Artisans Gallery, 319-351 8686. 10 Jewelry Invitational Exhibit. Iowa Artisans GalleD;, 319 351-8686. Clay Play Summer l)ay Camp, 9am-Noon, Iowa Children's Museum. 319 625-6255. 10 Irving B~ Weber Day, Iowa City. 319 356 5061. Friday Night Concert Sci-its, The Mayflies of Johnson County, 6:30pm 9:30pm, Wcathe' 10 Teen Xtrcamc. '"I~cn Only Shopping NiglW' Dance Fountain Stagc~ Downtown Iowa City. discounts, door prizes and goodic bags~ 319-354-0863. Coralridge Mall, 319-625-5500. '[}~x Free ~ekcnd, 9am- I 1 pm, Coral Ridge 10 Jtlsl Jazz Concert Series, Thc Sam Anthony Malh 319-625-5500. Band. 6:30pm-9:30m. Weather Dance Fountain Stage, I)owntown Iowa City, Jnst Jazz Concert Series. Oddbar Trio, 319-354-0863. 6:30pm-9:30m, Weather Dance Foualain Stage. Downtown Iowa City. I 1-12 Jewelry Invitational Exhibit. Iowa Artisans ~ 19 354-0863. Gallery, 319 .*51 8686. PJ Party, 6:301nn~gpm. Iowa Children's 12 Coralville Farmer's Market, 5pm 8pm, S.T. Museum, 3}9 625 6255. Morrison Park. 319 354 3006. Jewelry Invitational Exhibit. Iowa Artisans 13 Je~clry Invitalional Exhibit, Iowa Artisans Gallery. 319-351-8686. Gallery, 319-351-8686. Hoo~crlest. Wesl Branch, 3 I9 643 5327. 15 Coralvillc Farmer's Markcl. 5pm 8pm, S.T. Morrison Park. 319 354 3006. Coral~i[lc Farmer's Market, 5pm-Spin, S.T. Morrison Park. 319 354 3006. 16 Friday Night Concert Series. Tornados. 6:30pm- 9:30pm, Weather Dance Fountain Stage, Je~ch-y lnvilaliona[ l~xhibit, Iowa Artisans Downtown Iowa City, 319-354-0863. Gallery. 319 351 8686. 16 Know the Score LIVE~ Joan Kjaer's hit KSU1 Coralvillc hamlet's Market. 5pm gpm. ST. shnw. 5pm 7pm, l.asansky room, University of Morl'ison Park. 319-354-3006. Iowa Mnseum of Art, 319 335 1727. .Ice, thy Invitational I~xhibil. Iox~a Arlisans 17 Just Jazz Concert Series. School Daze. 6:30pm- Gallery, 319 351 8686. 9:30pm. Weather Dance Founlain Stage, Downtown Iowa Cily, 319-3544)863. 19 Coral'.ille Far,ller's Mark.t. 5p,,~-~I,m. S.*. ICCC(/B~'~ ~' ~';"'.,,.em~,ers.w Morrison Park, 31t) 354-3006. has many benefits .... 22 Coralville Farmer's Market. 5pm-Spin, S.T. Morrison Park, 319-354-3006. * Complimentary listing in the Iowa City/Coralville Official Area Visitors Guide and Membership 23 Friday Night (?oncert Series. The Salsa Band, Directory. · Representation at industry meetings and trade 6:30pm-9:30pm. Weather Dance Fountain Stage, shows Downtown Iowa City, 319 354-()8(~3. · Complimentary listing/link(s) ou www.icccvb.org · Membership decal for storefmnt window 24 Jtlsl Jazz Concert Series, Ti~e Mild River Band, * Brochure display in Visitor Information (;enter 6:30pm-9:30pm, Weather Dance Fountain Stage, * Preferred referral status at Visitor Information Downtown Iowa City, 319-354-0863. Center · Members only referrals and leads 26 Coralville Farmer's Mark(t, 5pm-Spin, S.T. * Bi-monthly IMPACT newsletter Mon'ison Park, 319-354-3006. * Access to anuual convcntion calendar and meeting planners 29 Coralville Farmer's Market 5pm 8pm, S.T. * Media advertising discounts Morrison Park, 319 354-3006. * Local/state government relations · Marketing Consultation 30 Family Free Night, Coral Ridge Mall, * Preferrential listing of events in our Calendar of 5pm-9pm, 319-625-5500. Events Publication 30 Friday Night Cnn(crt Series, Big Wooden Radio, 6:30pm-9:30pm. Weather Dance Fountain Stage, Downtown Iowa City, 319-354-0863. 31 Iowa City Fall Fun Festivah Regina Education Center. 319-337-5865. 31 Jnst Jazz ( ( ncert Series, Ottensemble, 6:30pm-9:30pm, Weather Dance Fountain Stage, Downtown lov,'a City, 319 354 0863. Convention and Visitors Bureau Call 319-337-6592 for Details! hma City/Coralville Comention & Visitors Bureau Riverview Square 41}8 First Avenue Coralville, IA 52241 u'w~.icccvb.org Inside March/April 2002 I Vol. 3 No. I Would unification bring greater efficiency to local Wooing government? The Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce takes a closer 100k. tourists Taxes Changes to the 2002 Tax Code The power of chocolate Cold calling might be easier than you think with the treat everyone loves. The strengths of electronic marketing The Iowa City Coralville tourism ~1 CEO is courting visitors to the Tips to maximize your marketing dollars. tune of $167 million. On the money ~[O¥~a O"~lool~ Understanding Bonds is published bi-monthly by GreyMadder, Inc. 12 How American Gothic can get you into legal trouble, and is distributed free via US mail to over 6000 recipients in eastern Iowa. Legal advice from Matthew Krigbaum Esq, 8800 issues were printed for this issue. To receive Iowa Outlook con- tact our offices at 319-849-1555 or i~1[~ The collaborative enterprise e-mail us at info@iowaoutlook.com. for advertising information contact us l~.l~ Optimize your business, at 319-849-1555 or e-mail us at sales @ iowaoutlook.com. Iowa Outlook can be contacted by 16 Up in smoke mail at: 5466 Blairs Forest Way NE Box 169 Non-smokers win in iowa City. What's next for Cedar Rapids restaurants? Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 19 IT assessment Information technology assessment is vital to your strategic planning process. Printing&Mailing ~®COM Iowa Outlook is printed on paper Image Media Group, Inc. provided by JP Gasway Co., Inc. 1 I I Publisher's Notes By Bill Wessels Publisher My family moved frequently when 1 was young. I didn't mind, in take a look at Mike Weaverling's information on some of the fact I liked it. I saw new sights and met new people. I was able to changes to the 2002 tax code. Curious about Bonds? Take a look immerse myself in the local culture of a new town as a resident, at Steve Loesch's "On The Money" column. Marketing strategies but still appreciate it as an outsider. My favorite place of residence anyone? Try Kathy Brown's insightful piece on prospecting or Jan in those too many years ago was Iowa City. I was in high school Clark's primer on e-media marketing, your bottom line will thank at the time so living in a college town was about the best place in you. Bob Randklev and Tom Simon continue their series on online the world to be. But I, like many, soon discovered that the Iowa collaboration. And, Brian Becket of RSM McGladrey discusses City/Coralville area was more~ much more than a simple college the importance of IT assessment for technology dependent organi- town. There is truly something for everyone to enjoy in the Iowa zations. City/Coralville area whether for a short weekend or an entire life- Also in this issue is a brief but important piece from the time. Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce concerning local gov- Josh Schamberger thinks so too, just ask him. Or better ernment unification. This is an important issue that everyone, yet, spend some time reading our Spotlight on the Iowa City regardless of where you live in eastern Iowa, will be hearing more Coralville Convention and Visitors Bureau. Anyone who visited about in the upcoming months. I doubt that anyone is in favor of downtown Cedar Rapids last year and enjoyed the "Overalls All the inefficient use of tax dollars. And I'm sure finding a propo- Over" event is familiar with Josh's handiwork (See the "Legal nent of ineffective multi-tiered bureaucracies would take some Edge" column for some insight into this event.). Now, as the time. So the challenge lies not in convincing people that a more Executive Director of the ICCCVB, Josh tackles the enjoyable task efficient and effective local government is a good idea. The chal- of convincing people to spend some of their time (and money) in lenge lies in agreeing on the best way to go about achieving this the Iowa City area. common goal. The Chamber makes a good case for business to After you finish planning a long weekend in Iowa City, get involved in the discussion. Take a look, I think you will agree. 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Iowa has more than 6 percent of the nation's government but only 1 percent of the population. With bureaucracies for 99 counties, 950 cities, 1,900 townships and 371 school dis- tricts, Iowa ranks 14tlr in full-time government employees per capita. In Linn County alone, we have 206 elected offi- Oedar Rapids cials, not including school boards or federal and state repre- sentatives. Local government in Linn County collects about The 2002 Open for Business Trade Show sponsored by $216 million in property taxes every year. the Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce will be held Do we have too much bureaucracy, too many roads in March 20-21 at the U.S. Cellular Center. More than 140 the wrong places, too many duplicated services, too much exhibitors will be on hand, and more than 4,000 visitors focus on government systems designed for a century now make their way through the show each year. past? Can government be more efficient and more effective? Those are the questions the Cedar Rapids Area Chamber Iowa City of Commerce is trying to answer as it leads a community discussion about regional government in Cedar Rapids and The 1 lth annual Walk of the Stars Business Expo, held Linn County. The Chamber is studying successful regional January 18 and 19 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena was a suc- governments in Jacksonville, Louisville, Indianapolis and cess, hosting approximately 2,700 visitors. elsewhere. Ultimately, a grassroots community commission A Business-to-Business day was featured on January that would bring forward a new proposal for the framework 18, which was a day for businesses to network with other of government can use the information, business associates, as well as the culmination of the "We're not quarreling with individual elected officials," Chamber's largest Business PM of the year. said Ron Corbett, President of the Chamber of Commerce. "We think these same people may be even more successful The Culinary Competition shined for its second year, in a more effective, efficient form of government. The dis- allowing area chefs the opportunity to prepare their best cussion is simply about the best way to conduct the business offerings. Winners included, Rookie's Fine Food-People's of government." Choice Award, Iowa Memorial Union-Best of Show, Business and industry in Cedar Rapids will pay a greater Devotay-Best Appetizer, Adagio-Best Dessert and Best share of the property tax bill than homeowners for perhaps Showmanship. the first time in history in the next city budget. That raises the stakes for businesses to focus on government. A Business-to-Consumer day on the 19th allowed Some government officials have said, "if-it-ain't-broke- exhibitors to showcase their products and services to the don't-fix-it," an attitude that has led to some of the most public. colossal failures in history. As business leaders, we know the quest for the most efficient, effective means of getting the job done is a constant effort. Because we lack climate and geography advantages in Iowa, we have to be superior in areas of educated workforce, strong work ethic, good quality of life and government that does not over-burden its businesses and citizens. If it can be DISTRIBUTORS OF PAPER PRODUCTS shown that our transportation systems, recreational net- Phone (319) 363-3537 works, communicatioos or public safety can be more effec- QUALITY PRODUCTS & Toll Free (800) 255 5885 rive without artificial boundaries, isn't it time we did some- Fax (319) 363 4052 thing about it'?. EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE Toll Free Fax (800) 475-7474 For more infbrmation on this topic, email Sara visit us at 1113 Sixth Street S.E. Mentzer at the Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of www.jpgasway, com PO Box 2104 Commerce at smentzer@cedarrapids.org Cedar Rapids, IA 52406 3 Tax Changes for 2002 By Michael P. Weaverling, CPA Tax Partner Honkamp Krueger & Co., P.C. As most people are focusing on wrapping up 2001 's taxes College tuition and fees are now generally deductible to the and finding out what they'll owe or get back as a refund, we extent of the first $3,000 of costs for taxpayers with adjusted thought it might be time for a little good news. Here's a gross income (that number at the bottom of page I of your quick rundown of some of the major tax benefits that are return) of up to $65,000 (or up to $130,000, if you file joint- new (or improved) for this year. ly with your spouse). Lower tax brackets tbr everyone. The new 10% tax bracket Estate and gift tax exclusion jumps to $1 million this year. is fully effective this year and the other brackets above the In addition, the annual girl tax exclusion rises to $11,000. 15% bracket drop by .5% each. Employer matching contributions you receive because of Qualified Tuition (Section 529) Plan payouts for education compensation you defer into a 401(k) plan will now vest expenses are tax-free beginning this year and as before, with you faster than before. The old rules allowed a maxi- there's no taxable income limit on setting up or funding such mum of either 100% cliff vesting in the fifth year or seven- a plan. year graded vesting. The rules applying after 2001 allow a maximum of either three-year cliff vesting or six-year grad- Education Savings Accounts start the year with a four-fold ed vesting. increase in the annual contribution limit (from the old $500 limit to the new $2,000 limit). In addition, tax-free payouts Student load interest is more likely to be deductible because can now be taken for pre-college educational expenses, the deduction is no longer limited to the first 60 months that interest is due on the loan and the deduction phases out over Adoption expenses are eligible for an enhanced tax cmdit or a higher income range than before ($100,000 to $130,000 on income exclusion (if employer paid) of up to $10,000 per a joint return and $50,000 to $65,000 on most other returns). adoption. lowa Outlook The I~usiness to Business Magazine Right now, thousands of business professionals in key decision-making positions are seeing this ad... Tom Nowers 3,9-396-88 9 Shouldn't they be seeing yours? 319-573-3268 5 The Chocolate Factor By Kathy Brown President, The Brown Group Companies vary in their approach to turning prospects initially as disinterested in a business card as they are your into clients. Some may use expensive media kits; others use $20 folder/literature kit. Admittedly, uninvited sales people simple business cards. No matter what the medium, market- can be an intrusion. That, in a nutshell, is why even your top lng materials should achieve one primary goal: to help your producers hate to cold call in person. sales force build relationships with your prospects. There's a way to get around this: make your new contact Finding new prospects is critical. Many companies are feel compensated for the few minutes you will take from competing for the same dollars, and more customers are him/her. Give them something. seeking ways to cut spending. Cold calling is critical to assure continued growth. The only problem is that most good The power of chocolate. salespeople hate cold calling. Is it as simple as asking your sales force to dig up new It always amazes me that a decision-maker, whose hourly leads? Maybe not. After years of selling in tandem with worth is probably over $100 an hour, is willing to spend 15 dozens of sales reps, I have seen the greatest weakness of minutes with me for a piece of chocolate. (Dove chocolate is these outgoing people firsthand: they hate to cold call. That's highly recommended). But it's not the chocolate that wins fight - the same people who can strike up a conversation at a that few minutes. It's the fact that I concede that I am an crowded office party, garage sale, or in interruption. The chocolate is just a token line at the grocery store and hear the life of thanks. A simple thanks and brief apol- story of someone they will probably These talented, bubbly ogy for interrupting is nothing more than never see again are often the same ones people, who haveno good manners. Ask if you can drop by who despise going into a building, asking next week sometime to talk for a few who is in charge, and meeting the deci- qilitlltlS about asking for minutes. Leave your card. It works. sion maker in person. These talented, ti $20,000 investment in Consideration for the new prospect bubbly people, who have no qualms about is paramount - and it's the first part of asking for a $20,000 investment in your yourproduct often hateto relationship building. For good selling, product often hate to actually invite them- actually invite themselves you must meet the buyer where they are selves in the doon It's a humorous irony and what matters most to them. At the until you consider how much money you itt the door. moment of your first meeting, what mat- could be losing, ters most to the buyer is time - and you're So, how can you inspire them? Or if taking it. So be brief, and be considerate. you are a sales rep reading this article, how do you get your- self to (painlessly) begin cold calling and increasing your Re-evaluate your most widely used marketing tools: your sales? business cards. Effective marketing materials can help. That, and the commitment to stop by every potential place of business. But Perhaps one of your company's cheapest and most regu~ let's start at the beginning: getting the right tools, lady used marketing tools are business cards. Every sales rep Effective marketing materials can help your sales force to should hand out at least 500 every year - after all, that's less communicate to your prospects. Effective doesn't always than 2 cards per day, mean expensive. Frankly, at most first meetings cold Secondly, use your business cards as frequently as possi- prospects don't care how much you spent on your marketing ble, Instruct every person in your company to place business kit. Unless you have the good fortune of selling something cards with every letter, every invoice, and with every check everyone constantly wants, or you happen to walk in just mailed to vendors. (Sometimes sales reps insert company when they need your product or service, new prospects are business cards in outgoing bills from home.) 6 When following up a cold call with another visit, most flyers, new product information or special sales terms. Your sales people feel more confident with an 'excuse' to drop by. mission is to motivate your sales person to want to follow up Don't pull out the heavy artillery and hand out your most every cold call within one week. expensive literature. Save that for meetings further into the 3rd Cold Call: by phone. Make an appointment to show sales cycle. Instead, create follow-up cards - business cards something that may meet a need based on previous qualify- that can be used as coupons. Or create follow-up cards, ing questions. which say, "We'd like you to try our services. Take 10% off of your first purchase." If you are a copier salesman for What marketing literature and ads should accomplish example, create cards, which sell paper or consumable sup- plies. The possibilities am endless. Business cards are a low At progressive levels of the sales cycle your literature investment (as low as $15 for 500 in some places), so your should gradually involve the buyer in more details about the card-marketing angle can be scrapped if you need to alter the products or services you offer. Keep in mind that new buyers cards for a new promotional idea. who are unfamiliar with your products relate most to an And you don't need to advertise a super deal, or invent overview of benefits, while comparative buyers want every an incredibly clever card to get the attention of your detail. prospect. You just need a reason for your sales mp to feel he Ads should deal with the most common objection of your has a true purpose in stopping by to visit - since their true target market, based on the input from sales people. Whether mission is to create profitable friends for your company, black or white, full page or not, the most effective ads corn- Don't count on the card winning the sale. Left alone they municate to the buyer and deal up-front with the objection are largely ineffective, so there's no need to calculate how by showing benefits supported by features of your product or many cards equal a sale, etc. Your sole mission is to promote service. The ad becomes effective not only because it meets ways to get your super gregarious salesperson to visit new the buyer where they are thinking, but also because it pro- places, vides your sales team with additional tools that aid in sell- The magic number is eleven. By eleven contacts (by ing. phone, visits or e-mail), you should have established a new business relationship.., a customer. If your sales staff is not }Iow to change your literature to fit every prospect. cold calling, it may be because they need creative help in finding eleven reasons to contact a total stranger. Wouldn't Business seems to change at a faster pace and with that you feel the same way? dynamic comes the need for adaptable marketing materials. Literature can be outdated in months instead of years, which Junk marketing...when to throw out the old. can create an expensive problem for your marketing budget. A popular, economical way to present information is to Want an analogy of what junk is? Imagine flying in a bi- create a corporate folder that may show the company profile, plane made of pure gold. If through some engineering feat photos of product and employees. Sales reps can then mix the plane could be dropped in the air to look like it was fly- and match literature according to the sales cycle or product ing, no matter how great the plane looked, no matter how that most interests the buyer. accurately it visually resembled a real bi-plane, no matter Need something for a smaller budget? GBC wire binding how valuable the gold was, the plane would be junk. is a great solution. It provides a professional, high-tech look, Because if you are 500 feet in the air in a plane that won't while allowing you to place your investment in a permanent, fly, you learn immediately what real junk is. nicely printed or embossed cover, as well as the binding sys- Similarly, your marketing materials may look gorgeous, tem. Digitally printed or color copied material inside can be but if they aren't flying, they're as good as junk. Marketing tailored to the prospect. Either option allows companies to materials need to help sales people produce results to be of invest in corporate identity and still be able to customize value. Truly valuable materials give sales people something presentations as needed. to talk about, since talking is often what they do best. The final, perhaps least popular suggestion is have a cold Here are some ideas for effective marketing pieces to call phone blitz one day a week for a month or two and offer assist your sales force, listed according to cold call to sale prizes for the most appointments. Use the tried and true tele- and follow up sales, marketing technique of the telecom giants: have each sales rep keep score of appointments on a dry erase board visible 1st Cold Call: Business cards with chocolate. The mis- to all. Sales people moan and groan at the idea, but it can sion of the sales person is ONLY two fold: to make an actually be fun while it's going on. And it makes the "no's" a appointment at a more convenient time for the buyer and to little easier to handle. Use the telecom maxim: if you can ask 2 qualifying questions. Don't take up time! keep them on the phone for a minute, you can make the sale. 2nd Cold Call: Follow-up business cards, special sales (Or sell the appointment, in this case.) Happy Selling! 7 U ing the .of trengths Electronic Med a By Jan Clarke E lectronic media--television, radio and the Internet-- and prospects. For the modest-sized business, a web site have at least one thing in common other than art elec- might be an excellent choice: it gives a potential customer tronic delivery system. When a consumer turns on the round-the-dock access to information, products and servic~ television or radio, messages come directly into that viewer's es. Another increasingly popular and successfu! strategy is e- home. The lnternet delivers messages to your potential cus- mail marketing, which more directly targets individuals who tomers as soon as they check their e-mail or get on the Web. are interested in what your business offers. E-media and immediacy. The two are inseparable. When deciding which electronic media would be Although immediacy is a common trait, each elec- most effective for your business, remember they all have tronic medium is used differently. Knowing the strength of their individual strengths. No matter which one or combina- each medium is the key to maximizing your marketing dol- lion you decide upon, you need to give your marketing plan }ar, enhancing your company's image, and bringing cus- enough time to reap results. Immediacy refers to the high- tomers in the door. speed delivery of the advertisement, not the delivery speed By its nature, television combines visuals with audio of more customers to your door. elements. The dual layers work together to grab a potential customer's attention. If you are marketing a service, like Jan Clarke is an award-winning commercial writer/producer document shredding, a little creativity can go a long way whose work is broadcast throughout Eastern Iowa. toward showcasing the service's appeal. If you are selling an attractive product, such as diamond jewelry, television can show offyour merchandise and entice the consumer like no other electronic medium can. H~ Them are ways you can enhance your pre-retirement Immediacy refers to the m~{~]l~ potential retirement income, preserve your tmrdearncd high-speed delivery of the ~,~ and more. advertisement, not the delivery speed of more {}lit customers to your door. 401 {k~7-__~LatryWitzel'109 Second StreetCFi?' ~EL,U Suite 200 Radio is a powerful medium that has at its core the Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 ability to create different worlds and affect the listener on an (319) 362-2149 emotional level. Although the heyday of the radio drama has passed, the spirit lives on in today's commercials. A good radio commercial--a really good one--takes an unlikely sit- uation and makes it come to life. A good radio commercial engages the listener's emotions and peppers the story with information delivered by the characters, in character. A good radio commercial has a payoff at the end and doesn't crum- ble into a sales pitch. The Internet provides several ways to connect with potential customers. Banner, pop*up and pop-under ads are w~ UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU'RE WORKING FOR *h r~ ~ t~ -tie s cow t~anies u se to get the attention of customers ~ ¢,incipa[ c~fe Insurance Company {T~e vrinci~aP) be~ Moine$ Iowa 50392-0001 Understanding By Steve Loesch Bonds ] -n the last issue we looked at the emotional side of invest- issuer is not as stable, principal and/or interest payments lng and how to control it. Now we will examine one of may be at risk. To compensate buyers for the added risk the .the investment categories: bonds. Most investors know price of existing bonds will likely decrease which increases the yield for new buyers. The farther away the understandstocks fluctuate bonds in and price why but they few also investors vary in Bonds makematurity the higher the risk and the lower the price. Most fixed investments like bonds that pay sense for many price. Bonds make sense for many investors. They a predetermined interest rate and have a final investors, can stabilize the value and income of investment maturity date will fluctuate with market inter- portfolios, especially in these uncertain economic est rotes. The amount they change depends on 3 things: times. It is important though to not charge blindly ahead and interest payments, maturity date and quality of the bond. make sure you know what you're getting. Follow this example. Steve Loesch is an investment advisor ~"~.~ Financial Let's assume you bought a l-year bond yesterday that and partner with Financial Resources .[7'~.'} ~Resources cost $1000 that promised to pay 10% interest (coupon). The Group in Cedar Flapids. Ttley offer interest payment for the year would be $ 100 (10% of $1000). investments through Acumont 3mup, lnc. Now today, general interest rates for 1 -year bonds have Securities member NASD, SIPC ,,~,.,,~,.~,~.,,^~,o," risen to 11% and a new investor buying today would get $110 interest (1 I% of $1000) for the year. If you wanted to sell your 10% bond, you are now up against those bonds paying 11%. Since no one is likely to buy yours at the lower interest rate you have to induce an investor to buy yours by lowering the price. So how much is it worth? Assuming both bonds have top ratings, your original bond now has a value of about $991. (Remember that both bonds are worth $1000 at maturity.) The investor buying your original 10% bond at $991 gets $100 interest plus a $9 gain ($1000 proceeds minus $991 cost) for a total return of $109. Since the "old" bond is now Meeting Facilities worth only $991 thc total return is 11%, the same as the new · Fully e~luil~ped meeting rooms bond. * Auorio/vid'eo equipment and teleconferencing If the bond has a longer term to maturity the new price _ . · 3 ballrooms and 2theaters would be even lower because the new price has to factor in Cfllering 5erv ces,Quality service for 12.1,rtO0 more years of a reduced interest payment. If this example · Outstanding menus were comparing 30-year bonds, the initial 10% bonds would · Full catering service across campus drop in value to about $913 to produce the 11% yield to [0Wfl House Hotel maturity. Conversely, il' the existing market interest rates * 100 guest rooms drop, existing bonds will increase in value. Note that the · Free[oral phone calls and parking value of most bond portfolios has increased dramatically the · Group rates upon request last year or so with interest rates dropping to some of the · Exercise facility access lowest levels we've seen in almost 40 years. One factor still remaining is quality. Remember investors typically buy bonds for safety of principal. We assumed a high-grade bond in the example above, which meant that principal and interest payments were very secure. If the toul Josh Schamberger has dared Plato to eat his heart out, coveted the tourists of Altoona, and compared Iowa City and Coralville to Athens -- but with a really big mall. The iowa Ci[y Goralville Convention and Visitors Bureau He's one part clever marketer, with a hint of cavalier, team includes: Shannon Smith, Director of Convention & Group Sales; Jenny Klever, Office Manager; Samantha stirred by business savvy. Houston, Marketing Services Assistant; Josh Schamberger, Executive Director; Allison Heady, Visitors Services Schamberger, just shy of a year as the executive direc- Assistant; and Laurie Haman, Convention Sales Manager tor of the Iowa City/Coralville Convention and Visitors Bureau, has jumped into his new job in the spirit of a CEO, but with the buoyant philosophy of the tourism industry he advocates. Enter Plato. Stage Fun. Knowing that the Internet is the top source of leisure travel information, Schamberger made a web redesign his No. I Bureau priority, www. icccvb.org, which debuted in January, now incorporates Old Capital pillars, a paper shopping bag, and the comparison to Athens. The witty web site is a marketing cornerstone of the Bureau's new business plan, a plan that finely balances the duel sides of the CVB mission. We Plan For You "Tourism is an industry, and it's a business that The Convention Sales Department has two aims: depends on pleasure," said Schamberger, who made his Bdng oonvention/meetin9 business to the Iowa mark in the industry as the developer of the Overalls All City/Coralville communities, then make the resulting planning process simple for the event's hosts. Over campaigu in the Cedar Rapids area. "It's unique because you never have to completely separate the two." Tourism-generated spending totaled more than $167 The work begins by contacting meeting planners to spark interest in Iowa City/CoraMIle, and by contacting million last year in Johnson County. Last year, tourists local CVB members about hosting a convention/meeting, paid more than $10 million in local/state taxes. "Without those tax dollars, residents would have to pay more than $200 more annually to receive the same city/state services We contact all hotels and collect pricing and they now receive," Schamberger said. availability of sleeping and meeting space. That info is complied into one proposal that includes both hotel and With business always in mind, Schamberger's first area information. If requested, we will attend the site CVB tinkerings have been corporate efficient, selection meeting and make a formal presentation. This year, for instance, the CVB predicts a 60 percent We are also available to coordinate a community tour, increase in convention sales tourism, a goal that highlighting attractions, and showcasing the hotels that Schamberger says will be met, and even further increased submitted proposals, when both the Coralville Conference Center and Iowa City parcel 64-lA are developed. n By Beth Chacey DeBoom 71S CVB publications have been overhauled, including the As a member of the Visitor Guide, a publication that is every CVB's signature ICCCVB, you ~eceive collateral marketing piece. Last year 120,000 guides were many tangible benefits. printed. Next year, the Bureau will print 200,000 and vast- ly increase its distribution network. They include: Potential members take note, because an annual fee · Complimentary listing in gets them a listing in the Official Area Visitors Guide, and the Iowa City/Cora~ville on the web site, among other benefits. A related and proud Official Area Visitors Guide and Membership plug: Since launching the new site in January, visits have Directory, annual increased 230 percent, to 41,000 a month. This translates circulation in 2003 will to roughly 175,000 hits a month, be 200,000 copies "It's the best $754175 (annual membership dues) that · Representation at a business can invest," Schamberger says. industry meetings Schamberger has also worked to bring Johnson and trade shows County's cultural and arts organizations together to create · Complimentary a Johnson County Cultural Alliance, a unified voice in listing/link(s) on civic issues, and an empowered marketing force, www. icccvb.org And the Bureau has worked closely with Coral Ridge · Membership decal for storefront window ' ' ....... ' * ' Mall, a destination that attracts I0 million people a year, and is a key tool for marketing Bureau members. · Brochure display in Visitor Information Center There is much financial incentive for the CVB to cul- tivate such relationships. · Preferred referral status ' ': at Visitor Information The CVB is a non-profit, and the only tax-supported Center organization that replenishes its own funding pool. · Members only referrals Governed by a board of directors, funding comes from a and leads combination of membership dues, and hotel/motel taxes · Bi-monthly IMPACT collected in Iowa City and Coralville. Simply put, the newsletter CVB must invest in order to earn. · Access to annual So why invest in luring the 500,000 tourists who visit convention calendar Adventureland in Altoona? "Or visitors like them," and mooting planners Schamberger clarified. The Bureau's development cpm- · Media advertising mittee wants to attract visitors who will come to Iowa discounts City/Coralville for three-day weekends. · LocaVstate government "That committee has some pretty creative ideas on relations how to make this area a leisure-travel destination. They're · Marketing consultation excited, we're excited ... things are happening." 11 Legal Trouble, American Gothic Style By Matthew Krigbaum Esq. The prime goal of a convention & ("VAGA") was not happy about the fes- ty laws can be based on common law or visitor bureau is to promote tourism, tival. Why? Because it thought that codified by statute. Naturally, those One of the best ways to accomplish that certain rights it had control over were states where entertainers reside, such as goal is to promote famous people who being infringed. California and Tennessee, have very were born, grew up or lived in the area. The painting is currently owned and strong right of publicity protection. Recently the Cedar Rapids Area on display on The Art Institute of Other states, like lowa, do not even Convention & Visitor's Bureau Chicago. The Art Institute has owner- have a fight of publicity statute, but ("CVB') capitalized on Grant Wood. ship of the painting but likely does not may recognize the right under common Grant Wood, who lived and taught in possess any copyright in the painting law. Fortunately for Iowans, the lows the area, is of course the artist who crc- (although it retains copyright in repro- legislature in the next legislative ses- ated one of the most famous works of ductions). Back in 1930 when Grant sion will be considering a right of pub- art: American Gothic. Wood created the painting the copy- licity bill. right laws required that a work be regis- A right of publicity prohibits unau- []~. ~' [t':~'.~'~!! ~0 [~,t: tered with the U.S. Copyright Office thorized third party of use an individ- - ~,. -:'. - prior to publication and that proper ual's persona for commercial gain. Did ;,:"Flli-'d~ it(,;[' oft!.: !.,~: , . copyright notice appear on the work. Nan possess a right of publicity in the ,-~ti toltri:m iildtfxtri', Unfortunately, GrantWooddidnotreg- womanofAmericanGothic? Thereis IH! ! .['Ol' ttll.V bit.'~[~t! ~'X.~, ister his copyright nor use proper copy- no clear answer as the courts have not is th a t.,. right notice. When Grant Wood died he conclusively determined whether an bequeathed all of his possessions to his individual who serves merely as a sister, Nan Graham Wood. Nan died in model possess a right of publicity such American Gothic is also one of the 1991 and her beneficiaries employed that the model can prevent the work most parodied works in the world. It VAGA to control licensing of her from being used for commercial gain has appeared in all sorts of places from (Grant's) rights, including American without permission, lnstead of escalat- adult magazines to restaurants to Gothic. ing the dispute, the CVB and VAGA parades. Despite its wide spread use VAGA has in the past claimed copy- settled their differences. The demarca- and parody, it may not be free for the right in the painting, but with the CVB tion of the funds generated from the taking. It is common knowledge that it instead relied on rights of publicity, festival for educational scholarships Grant Wood's dentist, Dn McKeebie VAGA claimed that Nan's right of pub- was a mitigating factor in settling the and his sister, Nan Wood Graham, were licity was being infringed by the cre- dispute as commercial use is question- the models for the man and woman that ation of the statues. What is a right of able. appear in the painting. CVB decide to publicity? Right of publicity, an inher- The lesson to be learned, not only for exploit the recognition of the man and ent right that all of us possess, protects the tourism industry, but for any busi- women by having fiberglass statues us against the unauthorized commercial ness, is that the use of any employee, created to be decorated by local artists use of an individual's name, likeness, customer or model's persona without and displayed downtown Cedar Rapids. voice, signature or image (collectively their express authorization may be a This was part of its "Overalls-All-Over: their "persona"). Them is no need that violation of that person's right of pub- An American Gothic Happening" festi- an individual be famous or that they licity and written permission should val. The money generated by sponsors register their right of publicity. Right first be sought. was to be primarily used to fund educa- of publicity may extend beyond the Matthew Krigbaum, Esq. is an attorney tional scholarships in Grant Wood's individual's death as well, depending on practicing with the.firm of Moyer & name in local area colleges. The Visual the laws of the domicile at the time of Bergman, PLC in Cedar Rapidv Artists and Galleries Association the individual's death. Right ofpublici- Why All The Fuss About Collaboration? Over the past several years, we have been pounding away at the need for business managers to focus on the potential for web based Collaboration Systems. Why all the fuss? Simply stated, collaboration is optimizing the way businesses work, interact, and communicate with employees, customers, suppliers, and other business partners. This applies whether it is done on the web or in a traditional organizational setting. But the Yankee Group, is projecting that corporations stand to save an estimated $11 By Bob Randklev billion in 2002 and $84 billion in 2005 when using new tools, systems and methods Vice President Iowa Electronics, Inc. available for collaboration on the web. According to many industry analysts, this will And Tom Simon, Prism USA LLC. improve communication and interaction among employees, customers and extended enterprise partners. Should collaborative systems then be a priority for decision makers holding the IT purse strings? Well, it is not a decision that can be confined to IT by itself. There is no single product to install or IT system that is available to magically transform your organization. What is needed is a "collaboration mindset." A Model For The Collaborative Enterprise ~ The challenge to organizations is to break down barriers and open-up "silos" so that the full power of the enterprise is unleashed. But even within companies, processes often have multiple sub-processes. Combining this with multiple trading Pmco[n partners requires a new kind of infrastructure, systems architecture and new "col- laborative process." Business is still, and always will be, done on a peer-to-peer basis -- organization to organization, person to person. But you can't stop progress. There are forces at work that will change the way companies buy and sell products and services. The collaborative enterprise is not a dream for tomorrow/It is here today. A Practical Example: Virtual Distribution System All commerce requires people to people interaction. In this example a regionar distributor is linked to National both local and national accounts Account~ transactions via a "channel part- net" who helps organize related distributors around the country as a national alliance. The same model can be used for global alliances. The "Channel Captain" hosts and deproys a web based collabora- tion system and provides the col- laborative process training and facilitation that is essential to making the entire "virtual" enter- prise work. Delivers On The Promise of .Net In this example, based on a real Regional scenario, a Microsoft Biz Talk server is integrated to MS .Net Web Services within a collabora- five system providing a shared toolset and continuous interaction among all members of the distri- ,--'~"~ ~ bution alliance. ~ '~'~-""", ready you and your organization are to begin collaboration. In this model everyone is connected, "anytime from any- where with any dev*ce." Local sales people are more con- Take the Test: nected to their customer when they have knowledge of what Answer the following questions and enter your response in is happening at their customer's national headquarters, as the form on the left. When you have entered all of your well as at other customer locations around the country, responses "calculate" your score by multiplying your answer times the Weight and add them together for your Tota Score. ~ 1. What levsi of technology supporting collab- oration among employees and the outside ~1~ world currently exists in your organization? Lowest Level = I (Employees only have ~hone and fax availal~e) Highest Level = 10 (Emeloyees ail have high- end PC's, high-speed networ~ and internet c~fvity, emsil, group calendaring, task management, video confereneing~ document management, etc.) 2. What typeof culture currently exqsts in your organization that supports collaborative behavior. SUch as sharing information, consen- sus decision-making, etc.? ~' Prism and the .Net foundation, Lowest Level =1 (Organization supports a integrated w~th the Biz Talk Server. "feudel~ or "Silo" environment with strong bounclaries/watls,-no sharing between groups.) Highest Level = t0 (Organization supports a n th s example, based on a real scenario, a Microsoft Biz Talk server is integralea to MS Net "familial" environment with eden sharing of Web Serwcos w th n a collaborahve system prey d~ng a shared toolset and continuous ~mer- information, open discussions and sensonsus action arm)ng all membem c~f the dlstr~but on alhaflce decision-making betweei3 employees and groups.,] Answer only question 3 or 4. in Economics but NOT beth.. This Kind of Collaborative System Will Not Happen Overnight 3. For private sector businesses, what economic impact does col- Step 1: Portal Pilot Gain Experience taboration nave on your organization? Step 2: Define Process Requirements Lowesl Level = 1 (Collaboration has no impact on the bottom line of the business.) Step 3: Facilitated Deployment Highest Level = 10 (Collaboration between employees and business There is no short cut to building an effective collaborative partners means the difference between staying in business or going system It can only be "built" with people who have experi- out-of-business.) once with dispersed collaborative processes, tools and meth- 4. For public/government organizations, what impact does collabo- ods. You cannot take a manager with command/control meth- ration have on achieving your goals? ods and simply force collaboration. Collaboration will require a new way of working, a way that must first be experienced. Lowest Level = 1 (Collaboration has no impact on achieving stated Then it can be "coached." goals.) Taking the first step: Highest Level = 10 (Collaboration is required tO meet program The first step for any initiative for collaboration must be to goals. Programs wilt be cancelled if the goals are not met.) "experience it" Some people think they can gain collaborative 5. What is management's attitude towards collaboration in your expsriem, e just by samphng tools. But this is like learning to organization? (Management strongly encourages collaboration, sup- ~ce skate by exam,rang skate blades. The "experience" ~s the ports modeling collaborative behaviors tn the organization, and con- only' way to understand what collaboration is all about, stantly reinforces this position among employees,) B~t before yo~ can have the "experience," you must be ready Lowest Level = 1 (Management does not openly encourage or sup- for it. And w~lhng to stumble a b~t ~n order to get a 'fee" for port collaboration among employees, or they are non-committal. the real value that ~s the goal We have a way to test how 14 If you want to move your score to a level with other successful companies, then you need to begin step 1. 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The council voted 4-3 to approve The responses Eileen Fisher, of Iowa City/Coralville residents say the final reading of an ordinance that they prefer restaurants that do not will make it illegal to light up in any allow smoking inside, and 88.2 per- local restaurant that derives 50 percent .o,6 7. 5 percent of cent say they want other businesses or more of its revenue from preparing Iowa they visit to be smoke free. and serving food for on-site consump- Kim McWane Friese, owner lion. residents say they of Devotay, N. Linn St., downtown The vote, which was the last ,, Iowa City, said the response they have of three needed to enact the ordi- prejerrestallrants received for being a smoke-free envi- nance, finalized the ban that goes into that do not allow ronment is in-line with the survey effect March 1, 2002. Additionally, a results. measure in the ordinance imposes smoking inside... "Over the last five years, tougher standards in two years, with a we've only had about three people ban on smoking in all establishments that were unhappy they couldn't earning at least 35 pement of their chairperson at the JCTFC say they smoke in the restaurant, and on the revenue from food sales, received were, "we're interested but other hand we've had hundreds tell us Currently the only other city afraid to, and only if everyone else how happy they are that we offer a in Iowa to enact a smoking ban in does." Many of the area franchises smoke-free environment." restaurants is Ames. The idea for a stated that they couldn't do it unless Brad Johnston, Iowa City res- smoking ordinance came in March there was an ordinance, ident, disagrees with the results. 1999 when U.S. Surgeon General C. The JCTFC pushed ahead "This is largely a college Everett Koop came to visit Iowa City. with their campaign, providing public town, and the majority of people here Dn Kemp Kernstine, a thoracic sur- forums, conferences and mailings smoke. 1 think it will do area busi- leon at the University of Iowa about second-hand smoke, in addition nesses a great injustice," said Hospitals and Clinics, and the to petitioning the city council with Dr. Johnston. Johnson County Tobacco Free Kernstine who provided graphic visu- A similar city-sponsored sur- Coalition (JCTFC) asked the City als of the effects of second-hand vey conducted by Vernon Research Council to pass a proclamation sup- smoke. Group and published in The Gazette, porting a smoke-free weekend in "The process of passing an of citizen attitudes shows 65 percent honor of his Koop's visit, ordinance is quite educational," said of Cedar Rapids residents favor The JCTF presented area Fisher. smoke-free restaurants. businesses a list from the American She went on to state that each "l think it is a great idea. I Cancer Society featuring 10 reasons year 450,000 people die from tobacco hate leaving a smoky restaurant with to go smoke free, developed a list for use, and 63,000 die from the effects the smell on my kids and my clothes," their Web site highlighting smoke-free of second-hand smoke, said Lisa Devries, Cedar Rapids resi- restaurants in the Iowa City/Coralville A Clean lndoor Air Survey dent. 16 As the push for a similar Ames has faced some mixed reviews, smoking bans causing significant eco- ordinance heads into the Cedar Eight Ames restaurant owners nomic hardship to business is a false- Rapids area, many area business own- hood. ers will be watching the results of the "The tobacco companies use ban in Iowa City closely, possibly fol .... 65percent these tactics to scare people, but it's lowing suit. of CedarRapids just lies," said Fisher. "Research done Karen Bussey, general man- on tax data in California, Wisconsin ager of Vito's on 42nd, 4100 River residentsfavor and New York City (which have Ridge Dr. NE, Cedar Rapids, is some- SHlOke-free smoking ordinances) show to have no what concerned on how it would go economic effect, both positive or net- over in Cedar Rapids, and feels the restaurants, ative." ordinance should be done by county Regardless of the data, many rather than individual city. businesses, like Devotay, feel a smok- "I would be concerned that if have sued the city for approving the ing ban should be left up to the indi- the ban was just in Cedar Rapids, ban, claiming that city officials vio- vidual owner. businesses might build outside city lated state raw when they enforced the "As more people look for a limits and customers would go there ordinance, and indicated that the ban smoke-free environment, it will be or to Marion," Bussey said has driven away customers and profits something that will just happen natu- "Obviously the major concern is not have plunged. Phillip Morris USA rally," said McWane Friese. "A smok- losing business." agreed to pick up the cost for the lng ordinance isn't something that Like Bussey, Iowa City busi- restaurants lawsuit, the first of its should be legislated." nesses have also voiced their concern kind in Iowa. If you would like a list of with losing business to Coralville and A judge later determined that smoke-free restaurants in the Johnson North Liberty restaurants that will not the city does have authority to ban county area, please visit the JCTFC have the smoking ban applied, smoking if it did not conflict with Web site at The ordinance, which has state law. www. cleanairforeveryone.org/jctfc been enacted since August 1, 2001 in Fisher states that claims of Member of the AT&TWlreless Network Wireless AUTHORIZED DEALER where Lifestyle ~WIRELESS AUTHORIZED DEALER meetsyechn°l°gy cellular- paging - accessories verlz nwireless AUTHORIZED DEALER 90 N. 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The technology assessment will address major sys- tems and related procedures within the organization, including the technology supporting the organization's most important business processes and functions. The result of the assessment is to identify technology strengths and weaknesses and to provide recommendations for improving the use of technology within the organization. Lik~ many organizations, you have already completed your annual business planning process. You evaluated and planned your business strategy and growth. Now, sit back and ask yourself in review, "is my iT strategy aligned with and supporting my business strategy? Does my organiza- tion consider an integrated view of business processes, people and technology when reviewing and developing the IT strategy, invesm~ent decisions and projects?" 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Integrated Technology Solutions From the evaluation of the IT assessment, a strategic , ,/ IT'S ALL NEW AT THE SHERATON IOWA CITY HOTEL~.,,~.,,~'~ '~ ~' 234 Newly Renovated Guest Rooms overlooking the heart of beautiful downtown Iowa Ci~ · I1,000 square feet of renovated banquet and meeting facilities ~h~O~ accommodating functions from 5 re 600 people Iowa City · On-siteaudio/visual deparrmer~t H O T E L city's cultural and a~isdc communl~ ~ · Within minutes of the Universi~ of Iowa, Hancher Auditorium Toll Free 800-848-~ 20 It's like Athens with a re~dly big mall Population Iowa City (2000) 62,220 Fast Facts ~ CoraMlle (2000) 15,123 University, oflowa 28,300 Welcome to Iowa City/Coralville and Timeline 4 Johnson County (2000) 111,006 Calendar of Events 5-6 Important ~ ti ~ 6,m., 7~10 Phone Numbers I)aytdps u42 Emergency. ........................ 911 Parks/Recreation 13, 14 Iowa city Police ............. 319-356-5275 Iowa City Fire ............... 319-356-5260 Shopping 15-19 CoraMIle Police ............. 319-354-1 ~00 Dining 20-22 Corah'ille Fire ............... 319-351-1647 Johnson County Sheritt. ...... 319-356-6020 Accommodations 23-28 Road Conditions, local ........ 319-33%7000 ........................ ~.(,t~go~y 2~oo Membership Directory 29-32 Road Conditions, state ........ 800 288-11}47 Universi y of Iowa Public Safety . .319-363-5022 Iowa Cily/'Coralville Maps 33, 34-35 Medical Assistance Emergeucy ......................... 011 Convention & Visitors Bureau ~ Mercy Hospital Emergency Care 41)8 First Avenue and Walk-In Clinic ......... 3194~39-3000 Riverxiew Sqtuue Mercy On-Call CoraMllc, h)wa 522,11-2406 Health lntbnnation .... 319-358-2767 319-337-6502 .... 800 28343592 TOlL FREE University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics 319-337 9953 E&X ,~ ~,,~ ~ ff. Emergency Treatment (]enter 319-35~2233 ~av. icccvb.(n g University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics ............ CVB~qcccvb.otg 1-800-891-EITA General hfformation ....... 319-351M616 Poison Control Cenmr ........ 800~22.-1222 reproduction or reprint of this guide or any poaion thereof, without the ~ A ~A ~cohol Policy ,n,,r,,,,,,, Inc, is prohibited entbrced. ~qmu operating a vebk:le, blood alcohol level ol 0.1 or above is in viola6on of x,,~l~w. ~r Transportation City and Interstate Amcrican/American Eagle .... g00433-7300 Transportation Area Information ~,/COM~ ............. s00-~ ~ Iowa City/CoraMlle Northwest/KLM/ Iowa Cit} Transit Systcnl ....... 310-35~5151 .... _ ~. CoralvilleTlansitS~stcm .... 319-351-7711 Northwest Aiflink ...... 800-22 )-2,~2:* ' ' ' Convention & Visitors Btucau Camhus ~ UI T~ansit ......... 319-335-8633 Utfited .................... 800-241-6522 and ~{elcome Ce ~te ....... 800-283-6592 Airport Shuttle Service ........ 319-337-2540 ...................... ~a~'.icccd}.org US Ai~ Express .............. 800-t28-4322 ........................ 800-725 8460 Iowa Ci~~ Area Eastern Iowa Airport ......... 31.L362-833~ Ai~p ' Exp~tss/ Chamber ot Commerce ..... 319-337-0637 .................... 5~¥.crairport.org Prt sidential Limtmsines ..... 319-358-8000 ................. x~sv. iowaci~.ar ce.com Iowa Cit5 Airport ............ 319-338-7543 ........................ 800-81~8008 Johnson County Community Ne~,ork Quad Cities Airport .......... 309-704-96~1 Greyhound ................. 801~231 2222 .............. ~,:johnson-county. com ................... x~x~v, qcairport.com Grevhound/Tt allways 'lk:rminal .319-33%2127 UI Campus lntormation Center .319-335-3055 CORALVILLE Dear Visitor: C~.~O~ IOW~ SIT'/ It is my pleasure to welcome you to our city as mayor of CoraMlle. ~gq~ether yot~ plan an extended stay or are jus~ p~sing [ ~ xmgh [ ho~ 5ou will take advantage ot the many outttauding . ,. - oppornmilies available in this area· ts- ' "~-°ther ~xxs~ness °~ ~' "l Best ~ace t°k Coralville is one of d~e fasles~-~'owing cities in Iowa and h~ / ~ historical, educational or cultural. Maybe y~ u re here to visit 1 'ye B tlxc ~S ' .... seaSoBs ffac . ' o sniff o~xto lb' one of thc excellent hospitals in the area, or to enjoy some ol thc I kc semn~ '] a where restaxlVan)~ ,. hosO ta/t~} exg~. many fine even~ of the University of Iowa or to take advantage opk. ' 5'our eunre tCx~t~ral attraCtiOn's, an~,~a,o~s a~td tesX~xa~s o~ ~i~ hope your stay will be a rewardi,~g and enimable expvric~,ce. histori :al .ant, ex.i- -.,,e ~ gtoad~a~ s.......e why ;il/otu Please let'flw fin~ sutff at our Convention an~l (%itors Bureau ~Sha)t~-t-o*3s aod l~°°kstT~[~' ~,~ choose to sta~. show you why our motto is "Yot~Just Can't Hide That CoraMlle c°[?e s'.~o~x~v,, mad sou*t sm~p'. Pride," and let theln help yott plan your visit in this ci~, and the 3 M ,]Jlll Fatlsett Ma}or of Corahille History ts . · January 10 Men's Basketball, Iowa rs. Ohio State, 800-1A-HA~qqS 2 Men's Basketball, Iowa vs. Wiscm~sin, 17 NCAA Wrestling, Iowa vs. Indiana, 800-1A-HAWKS 800-L~-HAWKS § Women's Basketball, hlwa vs. 21,22 Shaolin Warriors 8pm 319-335-1160 Purdue, 8(}{MA-HAWKS or 800-HANCHER 9 Me s Basketball, Iowa vs. ~3 Men's Basketball, Iowa vs. Michigan, Nortbwes~ern, 800-1A-} IAW~$ 800-~-~S 10 Women's Basketball, Iowa vs. ~4 Women's Basketball, Iowa vs. Illinois, ~ . 800-IA-~WKS N ~ b~este'n, 80 glA-HA~KS 11 NCAA Wrt stling, Iowa vs. Oklahoma 26,27 Copenhagen 8pm 319-335-1160 or Stale, 800-1A-HAWKS 80(LHANCHER 13 Men's Basketball, Iowa vs. Indktna. 28-3/3 Etnily Dickinson & 1: Journey ora 800-1A-I lAWnS Portrayal, Riverside Theatre 319-338-7672 18,10 Business Fair Carver llawkeve Arena Iowa Ci~= 319-337-9637 March ci,,co de Mayo ceM. at*on ~0 Women's Basketball, Iowa vs. Ohio State, 800-IA-HAWKS I Galle~w Walk, Downtown Iowa City 10 Men's B~eball, Iowa vs. Northern 22 Men's Basketball, Iowa vs. Michigan businesses, 319-351-8686 12 Men's Baseball, Iowa vs. Ohio State, Stale, 800-1A-HAWKS 2 ~'onos Quarlet, The Nueva 800-1A-HAB~ ~4 Women's Basketball, Iowa vs. Collection 8pm 319-335-1160 or Michigan State, 800-1A-HAWKS 80%~CHER 1~ Women's Softball, Iowa vs. Ohio State, 80~-~B~S ~5,2~ Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance 8 ~ng s'ngers, 8p n 319-33~1160 or Company & Cbamber Music Society 800-HANCHER 12 Buena Vis~ Social Club, 8pm, 319-335-1160 or 800-~NCHER ot Lincoln Center, 8pm &10 ~IC Home & Outdoor Expo, 319-355-1160 or 800-HANCHER Carver Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City, 12-14 Pow Wow and Arks & Craft Show, 27 N(;.~ Wrestling, Iowa vs. 319-35~0500 Ca~,er Hawkeye Arena, 319-335-6883 Northwestern, 800-1A-HAWKS 10 Widen Our World Family' Day, UI Musemn of Art, 335-1727 13 Men s Baseball, Iowa ;s. Ohio State, e=rua : a, Mens Basebdk lm, a vs. ~llinois 800-LS-HA;~ 2 Winter Carnival, Iowa City State, 800-L~-HAWKS 13 Women's Softball, lowa vs. Ohio State, 800-1A-~B~ 319-35~5100 29 ~.~omen's Softball, lo;~a ~s. Indiana, 800-IA-~WKS 13 Swing into Spring, Old Gold 2 Men's Basketball, Iowa vs. Penn Singers, UI, 319-3~5-2548 State, 800-1A-HA;~ 30 ~{bmen's Softball, Iowa vs. [ndiana, 8~gMA-HAW~ 14 Men's Baseball, Iowa rs. Ohio State, 2 Children's Theatre Company 800-IA-~5~ (;rimm ~ales, 2pm & 7pm 30 Swing into Spring, Old Gold 319-335-1160 or 800-HANCHER Singers, U of 1, 319-335-1160 or 14 Bbmen's Softball, Iowa vs. Penn 80fLHANCHER State, 3 B hen's Basketball, Iowa ;s. Minnesou, 800-1A-ItAWKS 31 Women's Softball, Iowa vs. lg Anonymous 4 and Lionheart 8pm 0 Men's Basketball, lmYa vs. Wisconsin-Green Bay, 319-335-1160 or 800-H~CHER 800-1A-I~W~ 1~ Y~ng Quartet 8pm g1¢335-1 ltl0 or Minnesota, 80(MA-~WRS 80O~CHER David Krakauer's ~eznlci Madness~ April ~s B~men's Softball, Iowa vs. Micbigan 8pm 319-335-1160 or 800- State, 80~IA-~WKS HANCHER 2 Men's Baseball, lowa vs. Mt. St. 20 Borne fs S ftball, Iowa vs. M'chigan 10 NC~[ Wrestling, Iowa vs. Penn Clare, 800-1A-~B~S State, 800-~.~B~ State, 800qA-ItAB%$ ~-7 Blastl T-F, 8pm; S&S 2pm, 8pm 20 March of Dimes Walk, Iowa 12 Pamela and Claude Frank 8pm 319- 319-335-1160 or 800-~NCHER City/CoraMlle Walk &nerica, 335 1160 or 800-HANCHER 3 Men's Baseball, lowa vs. Bradley 800-45~9115 14 Women's Basketball, Iowa vs. 800-L5-1 ~WKS 21 Bbmen's Softball, Iowa vs. Michigan Michigan, 80(L[A-~WKS ~21 Side Man, ~verside Theatre (DH), 80~IA-~S 15 NC~ Wrestling, Iowa vs Michigan, 319-338-7672 ~3 Men's Baseball, Imva vs. Westen~ Calendar of Events 24 Women's Softball. Iowa vs. Northern 17 Men's Baseball, Iowa vs. Illinois, lUlXr Iowa (DH), 800-IA-HAWKS 800-IA-HAWKS 26 Men's Baseball, Iowa vs. Michigan 18 University of Iowa Graduation, Iowa 4 4th of July Parade, Corabqlle, State, 800-IA-HAWKS City,, 319-338 3055 319-351-1266 26-27 Kalona Quilt Show & Sale, Kalona 18 Men's Baseball, Iowa vs. Illinois. 5-7 Iowa Jazz Festival, Iowa City - Community Center, 319-656-2660 800-L~.-HAWI~S 319-358-9346 ~7 Men's Baseball, Iowa vs. Michigan 19 Me s Baseball, Iowa vs. Illinois, 22-23 Gos Macker 3-on-3 Basketball State, 809-1A-HAWKS 800-1A-HA~T.S Tournament, 319-354-0864 28 Men s Baseball. lows vs. Mich'gan 24 Pella Tulip Festival, Pella, 22-25 Johnson County ~I-H Fair, Iowa City, State, 800-IA-HA~nKS 641-628-4311 319-337-5865 May June August 1 Men's Baseball, Iowa vs. Northern 1,2,4,6,8,~ Parade of Homes, Iowa City & 24 Hoover Fest, West Branch, Iowa, 800-L~.-HAWKS Coralville, 319-351-5333 319-643-5327 1 Women's Softball, Iowa vs. Creighton (DH), 809-IA-HAWKS 6-9 Iowa Arts Festival, 319-337-7944 10 Irving B. Weber Day. Iowa City, 319-356-5061 2-5 Riverf~st, U of I, 319-335-3059 6-7/7 Comedy of Errors, Romeo and Juliet, Riverside Theatre 31 Iowa City Fail Fun Festival. Regina 3 Men's Baseball, Iowa vs. 319-338-7672 Edncational Center, 319-358-2455 Northwestern, 800-1A-HAWKS 7 Gallery Walk. Downtown Iowa CiD' Sentemher 4 Men's Baseball, Iowa Northwestern, 800-1A-HAB~KS businesses, 319-351-8686 4-5 River Bank Ai't Fair, Iowa Mem~rial 14.15 Kalona Days, Kalona, 319-656-2660 1-2 Iowa City Fall Fun Festival. Regina Union, 319-335-3059 23 Iowa Memorial Service, Iowa Educational Center, 319-358-2455 3 Men's Baseball, Iowa vs. FireBghters Memorial, Coralville, 27-28 Kalona Fall Fun Festb'al, Kalona, Northwestern, 800-IA-HAV~%S 319-351-7214 319-636-2660 8 Men's Baseball, Iowa vs. UW- 28,29 Trek Fest, Riverside, 3194148-KIRK 21-22 Thieve s Market, UI, Iowa Memoiial Milwaukee, 800-1A-HAWKS Union, Iowa CID', 319-335-3393 October 4 Gallery Walk, Downtown Iowa City C/"A'-~_~ McLEOD/BUSSE Businesses, 319-351-8686 I MAX' ~ Homecoming U of 1, 319-335-3055 19 Run for the Schools, Iowa City Road m~,~u '~.~A-r,~ Race, 319-321-0280 SCIENCE STATION November Cedar Rapids, Iowa 8-9 Dance Gala, Hanclter Auditorium, · 130 Hands on exhibits u ofi, 319-335-1160or 809-NANCHER · Live science demonstrations 2~2~, Holiday Thieve's Market, U1, Iowa · Fun & educational summcr Memorial Union, Iowa City, camps for children K-S 319-335-3393 December ·Modcrn meeting facilities ~-~':~ ~ 15 Aisle of Lights, Coralville, · Unique location for family ,~?'" ~ , 319-351-2424 reunions, graduation ..q~ ,~'~ ~ ~ or wedding receptions '~' Additional Information: · IMAX® Dome it,~ :": UI Sport information - Theatre ~1 ''~%''hawkeyespOr ts'c°m ~: ~;~" ;;:L. Concert information: ?' Carver Hawkeye Arena- Science Station, 427 First ~ ~a., www, uiowa,edu/~scope Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 ,, Calendar was accurate at time of printing. For more updated calendar events visit the 319-363-1MAX www. sciencestation.org Iowa City/Coralville CWB's website at www. icccvb.org or call (800) 283-6592. 6 10WA CITY/C 0~ALVlLLE You know us by these attractions and cultural offerings... Co~e ~e ~d Devon~ Fo~d Gorge 2850 Prairie Du Chien Rd NE, Im~ Ci~,..~ive 375 million years ago...and you can see it today, in Iowa! Visit the Coralville Lake Devonian Fossil Gorge~ Daily 7:~0am4pm. 319-3~543 ~v. cor~lvHlelake.org ~glert Ci~c ~ea~ 212 E. Washington Street, Iowa Ci~'. Watch for theatre to come back to life in ~002! 319-688-2653 ~,.englert.com programming for families. Monday-Friday 10am-5:30pm; Saturday 1 lam-3pm. 319-335-1160 or 80~CHER. ~v.uiowa.cdu/hancher He6~e M~eum with ~ohnson Coun~ history in the newly renovated 187~ Coralville School House. Wednesday & Saturday lpm-Spm, Sunday lpm- 4pm. 319-351-5738. Iowa C~d~n's M~eum ]451 Coral ~dge Avenue, Coralville. Explore Saturday 10am-6pm & Sunday l lam-6pm. Closed Monday. 319-~2~6~55. M~ of Na~ History Old Capitol M~eum City. Walk through a billion yea~ of Iowa's Capitol, a National Historic Landmark located 1st Avcnuc, 1/4 mile north of l~0, Coralvillc. featuring dramatic dioramas including a period of 1840sq850s. Duc to an unfortunate ~ emotional tribute to lowans who have Meskwaki Village, a nine-foot-~ll giam Ice Age fire that desrroycd thc gold domc, the Old given the ultimate sacrifice to save the lives of sloth and ~he bluffs overlooking thc Mississippi Capitol is closed For restoration. Call others. Cast bronze statue o~ firefighter ~ver. Over 1,000 birds on display, wid~ 319-335-0548 tot more information on a re- rescuing child s~nds before memorial wall mammals from around the world. Monday- open date. ~'.uiowa.edu/-oldcap and visitor center. Sunday-Saturday lOam-6pm. Saturday 9:30am-4:J0pm. Sunday 12:30pm- 319-55~3006. ~.io~firememorlal.org 4:30pm (Closed on narional holidays). 319-335~480. ~.uio~.edu/~nathist Attractions & Cultttral Entities But did you know Cur~s Hill Indian Museum 1612 Curtis Bridge Road NE, Swisben Largest about these? private museum of Native American artithcts in Iowa, Featuring thousands of arrowheads, M~ Iowa Ci~ pipes, beads, axes, and bonework. Call for 129 East Washington Street, Iowa City. Located directions. Daily 9am-Spin, year 'round. in downtown lowa City - a regional volunteer 319-848-4323. organization presenting exhibitions, workshops, lectures and art sales. CorPSe F~mem M~ket 319-337-7447. h~5v. malon.net/~artsic 1506 8tb Street, Coralville. Sbop tBr fresh produce, plants, cut flowers and baked goods. Seasonal, Mondays and Thursdav 5:30pm-7pm. Bock's Berry F~m & County Gifm 5888 Sand Road SE, Lone Tree. Family- 319-35&3006. oriented conlloy fi~n. 10 miles south of Iowa City on Gilbert Street. Visit our must-see gifi G~ebo on ~e Green barn. Petting zoo plus quality pre-picked or 3002 Ne~ort Road NE, Iowa Ci~. Fifteen pick-your-own berries, apples, pnmpkins and fbrmal gardens adorn Gazebo Gardens. Call Christmas trees. Open 6 days a week June- ~br information on tom's or Tour-N-Teas. By Decemben Closed Mondays;January-May appointment only. Fee charged. 319-338-7889, weekends only. 319-629-5553 Io~ Ci~ Comm~i~ Theatre Corfl~e ~blic Libr~y PO Box 827, iowa Ci~. Celebrating 45 seasons 1401 5th Street, Coralville. Full4e~'ice public of a~urd-winning theatre. Fun tbr the whole library fi)r children and adulm. Circulating family- a sure bet for your entertainment books, magazines, videos, CDs, and audio dollarl 319-3384443. books. We offer meeting romns. Audiovisual room & special programs, 319-351-2163. Plum Grove 1030 Carroll Street, Iowa City. The stately 1844 homestead of Gov. Robert Lucas and his Mfe, Friendly, evokes Iowa City's early settlement era. Go~ Lu¢~s sen'ed as Iowa's first territorial governor. Archeolog~ and heritage garden on grounds. Wednesday-Sunday lpm-5pm; Memorial Day-October 31. 319-351-5738. veaw.uiowa.edu/~plumgrov U1HC Medical Museum Universi~, o~' iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Iowa City. The Medical Museum's exhibits on current and historic health topics use artifacts and interpretive displays to provide a stimulating experience. Monday Friday 8am- 5pm; Saturday-Sunday lpm 4p~n. 319-356-7106 University of Iowa Musetm~ of Art 150 North Riverside Drive, h)wa Cits. Visit one of the areas most important resotlrces and satist? your appetite for art, Free and open to the public. Wednesday, Saturday-Sunday Noon- 5pm; Thursday-Friday Noon-It)pm. Closed Monda}; 319-335-1727. ,as~¥.uiowa.edu/uima Attractions & Cultural Entities Iowa City Farmers Market (;haunce? Swan parking ramp between Washington and (;()liege Streets, Iowa City. Shop tbr tresh produce, plants, ctll flowers and baked goods. May-October Wednesdays 5:30pm-7:30pm; Saturdays 7:30am-1 l:30am. 319-35{k5110. Calerinfl Services * QuailW service for 12-1,200 Iowa CiW Public Library · Full catering service across campus 1 ~' S('~lt~ [~1'[~ ~t['~e[ I(,~ ~i~>r. Q~[i',' Iowa House Hotel · ~ecutive andEconomyguest rooms collections, rcgulm children's programming · Group gates upon request and internet access are all available at the Meetinn Facililies Fully-equipped meeting rooms ]i~l-~ i. ~b,¥,,tOWl, ~o,,=~ tit>r. ~Jo~i~y '" "~ · Audio/~ideo equipment and teleconferencing Thm-sday lOam-gpm; Friday-Saturday 10an]- Opm;Su.d~y ~pl.-~pm. SX~ ~Sg~=O0. State Room · Superb calendar of special even~ ~,~v. iowa~i~'.nb.ia.us · Available for banquets, private parties, and ' customized evenN University Book Store · 0n- 0r off-site conference book sales Iowa Memofifl Union Corner of Madison ~.d,l~'tM-~o~, Sm*'t~, ~o,¥~, *Availabie for custom-published conference materials City. The IMU is die heart et campus lit~ and hub el activity, housing tbc lrniversiW oi Iowa Book store, Gampus Information Centel5 ~bUl- meeting/catering lgc:ilities. 319-~35-3114. VISITORS GUIDE 2002 Attractions & Cultural En/ities Riverside Theatre 213 North Gilbert Street, Iowa Cid,. iowa City's only professional theatre, producing plays from the classics to world premieres in an intimate setting. The Riverside Theatre Shakespeare Festival continues in lower Cit~' Park in June 2002. Administration office Monday-Frida} 9am-Spin, Box Office Monday- Friday Noon-5pm. 319-338-7672. ~¥.riversidetheatre.o rg State Historical Society of Iowa 402 Iowa Avenue, Iowa Cit~; Genealogical and hisforic records fbr your perusal a~ this state branch office in downtown Iowa Cii~,. Tuesday; Saturday 9am-4:30pm. 319-335-3916. Wfison's Orchard 2924 Orchard Lane NE, Iowa Ci~. A pick-your- own apple orchard with a dazzling selection of thc world's finest apples. Over 170 vatiefies for you to enjoy. Mid-July through mid-November daily 10am-dusk. 319-354-5651. Johnson County Courthouse Mabie Theatre 417 South Clinton Stax*t, Iowa Cily. On th~ Rivelside Drive (Theau'e Arts Building), Iowa National Regislt't ol klistotic Plat t,s. Ibis Ci~. Die University {~f Iowa student and Johnson County's First Asylum camped in Cm'alvillc ill thc mid-1850s, Amana Colonies Cedar Rapids/Marion 39 38th Avenue, Amana. Seveu quaint villages Jusl 25 minutes north on 1-380, Cedar Rapids in tile lush Iowa River valley comprise the boasts wonderthl cuhural, historic and ethnic Amana Colonies, a 26,00{Mere Natiomd attractions. The National Czech & Slovak Historic Landmark,just 20 miles west of Museum & Librar,/, Brucemore, IMAX Coralville. Once a religious communal syste~n, Theatre, and CR Museum of Art await visitors. the heritage of these German settlers is alive Cedar Rapids Area Convention & Visitors and well in the outstanding restmu'ants, Bureau. 319-398-5009 or 80(k735-5557. wineries, historic sites and specialt) shops, www. cedat=rapids.com Bureau, 319-622-7622 or 800-579-2294. SEVEN HISTORIC VILLAGES IN IOWA Only 19 miles west of the Iowa City area -on 1-80 or H~ghway The Amana Colonies ~ seven historic German ~illnges in the scenic Iowa River '/alley ~ features over 60 ~ .~ specialty shops, working artisans, legendary r~atauranm, wlnefies, famous festivals and live professional theatre. " I'l/I ~ander through our seven ~.~Ronneburg Restaurant y v unique villages, a National An Original Amana Restaurant... Historic Landmark tucked in the Serving Authentic German & American Food Family Style Since 1950 Daytrips Kalona Fmown as the "Quilt Capital ot Iowa" }ust 20 miks south of Iowa City on tlighwa8 I. ~dona is the largest Amish s¢Itlement west of the Mississippi. Speciahy shops and authentic Amish stores dot thc countryside. Most businesses open 10am-4pm Monday-Saturday. ~dona Chamber of Commerce. 319 6502660. Threshers Reuniim. A 5-day event ending on heartland's rural heritage. Watch stcant an dectric trolley or steam train. Midwest Old Tbeatre Museum, the Harlan-Lincoln Home at Iowa Xiksleyan College and Ibc Van Allen the 1800'S in ISH CO.TRY ]amesVana, len.~'ondelflllotherhistorica[ delights await SOU in the county. HenD' County Tomism Association, 319-385-2460 or 80(M21-4282. ;~svw. henr; countvtourism.org HO~E on tie HILL "Bed and Breakfast ~ its finest" WILLOW CREEK COLLECTIBLES Mount %rnon Mike and Carla KranE 3.0(~) dollpauerm, homespun fabrics, Just 25 miles north ol Iowa Cit, is known fbr 1208 J Avenue. 319-656 53~ locally crafted g~[ts, hand-dipped ¢ hocolates, i~ roiling h/lis, beaut/fid historic homes and Resort offerings within a cow setting Monday Saturday lOam-5pm unique shopping district. Cornell College, Luxury, Big Ten. Quilt Suites, Cabin Room 418 B Avenue. Kalona located in the heart of the city is listed on the Sauna, Hot Tub. Fireplaces 319-656-3939 National Register of Historic Places. www.kctc.net/ourhome/· Email: ourhome~kctc.net 319~95-8214. ~'.lnotm tvernoniowa.com West Brach Ca ge_, _House Woom WHEEL ANTIQUES Just 13 minuws east ot ~owa City on the Bed & reagJast ~¢e~s, retailer ~(quilt, in the area. historic He 'bet H ore' H gl wa)and Best of the Count~ Fine NaM-Quilted Quilts. Girls and Amiques Interstate 80, lhe Herbert t {oovel National 4 rooma, air condidotted.private baths Monday Saturday 9am 5pm Historic Site and Pr~ sidenlial Lihrar)/Museum 1-1/3 milesJ?om Kalona Co-spomor: ~bma Quib Show aM Sal~ tops the list of tblngs to do in West Branch. 1140 ~mh Ave.. Kalona . 319-656-3824 April 25.26. 27 Tbc Herbert Hoover National Historic Site chouse~kctc.net * www.carnhgehousebb.net Call 319-656 2240 jbr more information otters several indoor ai/d outdoor sites. Visit the outstanding, changing cxhibiu in thc ~ libraiy/muscum, thc birthplace cottage, a An "insiders" view of Amith lijb. ~-minute tour ~ [ · P. Buckler Mrna art In the 18Oacie park, visit thc hillside graves ol of Amish countryside with a visit to a local shop. ,~ · Custom framing President and Mrs. Homer and walk thc Tours are at I lam and Ipm Moa:Sat. ~ · Fine g(~s natural prairie trails bordering the sim. Open Register at the C~mber ~/ Commerce. ' · Collectibles 9am-Spm daily. Call 319-643-2541 fin' the ~,urseasonAprillS-October3l. ,,~'~ 414BAvenue. Kalona www~alonaiowa.org · 319-656-2660 888-514-0580 * 319-656 3853 National Park Service or 319-643-5301 ibr the KALONA ~ISTORICAL VILLAGE 13 authentically restored buddings. ~ULL~R INN MOTEL Quilt & Textile Museum, Wahl Museum. Cable ~ . Whirlpool Suite Re, Rock and Mineral display and Mennonite King/Queen Beds Museum aM Archives. Closed Sun. Continental Bma~hst April-October 9:~0-4; November to March 11-3. Highways I & 22, Kalona 6 and underpee, 31¢656-3232 319 656-3611 IOWA ClTY/CORALVILLE Recreation and Fitness Pleasant Valley Golf Course 1301 South Gilbert Street, Iowa Cily. 18-hole public, Florida-style golf course and driving City Park Carnival Rides range; banquet l~acilities h)r op to 200 people. Lower City Park, Iowa City. Old ti~shioned fun Golf equipment, lessons and rentals are for kids of all ages. Includes kiddie rides, available. T~*o minutes south of lowa CiD' carousel and Slnall scale train. Seasonally in limiLs. Daylight hours April-December. Jan- nice ~eather 1 lam-gpm. 31943~6905. March special events. 319-337-2622. 306 1st Avemm, Coralville. League and open bowling t?aturing glm~-in-the4ark Cosmic Camving Bowling. Cmnplete pro shop, pizza, snacks and x u bar. Parties welcome. Open every day at lpm. Colony Co~y Cmp~ound 319-351-9947. 1275 Forevergreen Road, Iowa Cie Famous tbr clean, restlid and friendly atmosphere. CorPSe Parks & Rv~eafion Close to the Hoover Historic Site, Amana 1506 8th Street, Coralville. Coralville Parks Colonies, ~qlona and the Iowa City/Coralvillc and Recreation otters diverse opportunities to area. Sunday-Saturday 7:30am-9:30am & meet your leisure needs, Onr facilities include 3:30pm~pm. 319-62~222l. indoor and outdoor pools, shelters, fishing (;oq i~ a favonte recreational aclwi0 /or M~ure and ponds, recreation center, playgrounds and business vi~itor~ alike, and bwa (2(~/(brah~il5 has Edgewater C~p~o~d tennis courts. Camp at Edgewater Pa~k, hike ~vu~e~ that a~/un and challo~gt~tgfl~ a*ly go~ Located just off I~0. Camp nearest hospitals, or bike thc trails in North Ridge Park. Stop in Iowa food)all games and dining. Boating and thc Rec (]enter al S,T. Morrison Park and woik Pipet X FmHy Entert~ment Center fishing a;ailable. On thc river's edge in out in the weight room, shoot hoops, gather Old Capitol Town Center, Iowa C0). Family Coralville. 319-46~¢7605. ;xa~'.coralville.org tbr a fmnily event, or play a game of entertainment center. Laser tag, miniature racquetball. Monda?Friday 8:30am-9:30pm, golt~ arcade, spaceball, golf simtdator, batting EW. Kent P~k Saturday-Sunday 9am-9:39pm. 319-35~3000. cages, golf cages, bumper cars and pard~ Highway 6 West,just west ot TitBn. Johnson ~sv. coralville.org roolns. Mondayffhursday Noon-lOpm; Friday Coun~"s best kept secret..,Over a lhousand Noon-Midnight; Saturday 10am-Midnighh acres of pristine parkland with trails and Cor~ ~dge Ice ~ena Sunday Noon-gpm. 319-339-0755. nature study, camping, fishing, and life 1451 Coral ~dge Avenne, Coralville. Open ;~5~'.planelxfuncenter. com guarded beach swimming in the summer. skating, skate ~enta}, drolMn hockey, learn-tr. 319-645-2315. skate and youth hockey league play. Hours Robert ~ ~e Recreation Center vary by season, ca}l tbr derails. 319-354-7870. 220 South Gilbert Street, Iowa City. Two floors L~e McBride S~te P~k of fitn including barrie~=fkec swimming pool, 3525 Highway 382 NE, Solon. Fishing, sailing, Gold's G~ gs'mnasium, gameroom, racquetball conr~, camping and swimming are just some of the 401 Oakdale Boulevard. Coralville. Enjoy weight room, crafi room, potter's studio and activities you can cqioy at Lake McBride. 27,000 square feet of space providing honest darkroom. 319-35f~5110. Renovated beach house was built as a CCC fitness for all Proficient, certiticd pro~kssiona[ prqject in thc 1930s. 31¢62~2200. trainers. Monday-Friday 5:30am-10:30pm; ~w. golds~m.cotg A half mile north of Mchaft~y Bridge on Bro~ Deer Golf Course Counh, Road F28. I liking, truss-country skiing Iowa Ci~ P~ & Recreation 1900 Coumry Club Drive, Coralvillc. 9-hole and nature study arc highlights of this Come out and play~ 40 parks, playgrounds and public course and driving range. Golf beautiful area boxdered by the Coralville Lake. open spaces toN1 approximalely 1,200 acres, equipment and clothing available. Daylight Primitive camping available. 319-335-9293. Indoor and outdoor pt)ols, tennis cotlrts, ball hours March November. Conveniently localed fields, trails, picnic shehers, skate park and off 1-80. 319-337-8508. x~av. coralville.otg Sleepy Hollow RV Park & Camp~und outdoor theatre. 319-35~¢5110. ~5v. icgov, org 3340 Black Hawk Avemte ~V, Oxtbrd. F~bine Golf Coupe Convenience store, shorkorder grill, pool, Mercer P~k Aquatic Center/ 1400 Melrose Avenue, Iowa Ci~; 18-hole restrooms, showers, fishing, horseshoes, Jmes P. Scion G~n~i~ championship course and range open to the basketball, w)lk:yball, dump sNtion. LP gas, 2701 Bradfi)rd Drive, Iowa City. Two barrier- public. Site ol '91-'93 PGA Nike Tour Hawkeye 30/50 amp, tenting, pull-throughs and flee swimming pools under one roo[] Open. Listed in Colt Digest Places to Play. laundry. April l-October 31 7am-10pm, D'mnasiuln and multi-purpose room. April-Decelnber. 319-335-9246. November I - March 31 limited ser;ice. 319-35~5109. ~a~.finkl) ine.coln 319-828-4900. Parks & Recreation ' [ [ ] lllllllllll Herbelt Hoover National Park and Historic Site 186 H,BF · 5 · 10 miles east of Iowa Ci~ on 1-80, West Branch IIIIIIIIII! Colony ~o~nt~ Campground ~.~ H,BF ~ 1,7,9 11 NE · · · 1275 Forevergreen R~ad, No~h Libe~ 34 E Coralville ~ke & Devonian Fossil Gorge 8,~0 H,B ~ · ~ 3,4,5, ~ 111 NE · · · 3.4 mi. no~h of 1-80 Exit 2~ on Dubuque St., Iowa Ci~ XC,BF, SM, 6(out),7 381 E 3~9-338-35~ phone ATV,0 RB F.W. Kent Park 1,~ H,B, ~ · caneE 4,5, ~ 48 NE · · · 3 mi. west of ~ffin on Hwy 6 XC,SF trollin 6(out),7 38E 3~9-645-2315 phone Lake Macbride State Pa~k 2,1~ H,B,SM, · · · 3,5, · 82 NE · · · 4.5 mi. west of Solon on Hwy 382 XC 6(out),7 40 E ~/2 mi. no~h of Mehaffey Bridge on Co. Rd. F28 BF center, 319- ~5- 9293 phone archery Sleepy Hollow RV Park & Csmpground 27 nearby ~ ~ 1,4 ~ ~ NE ~ · · ~ 0 W A C I T Y / C 0 R A L V I L L E Shopping Centers Antique Mall of Iowa City 507 Soudt Gilhcrt Street, Iowa (fit). Our shop ti.'amres a complete line ot quality autiques; thmitme, glass, china, vintage jeweh% Iowa mcmorahilia and thc unustla]. Stmday Saturday 10am-Spin. 319-354-1822. Coral Ridge Mall 1451 Coral Ridge A~enue, Coralville. Coral Ridge Mall t~atnres Dillards, Younkcrs, Sears, ]CPenney and Target, and NttL Ice Arena, Iowa Children's Museum, 10 movie theatres and more than 100 special%' stores. Monday- Samrda? 10am-9pm; Sunday I lan~-6pm. 319-625 5500. www,coralridgemall.com Downtown Association of Iowa City Escape the ordinary. From flmky to sophisticatt d. you'll find inax/y one-ol:a-kind choices roi shopping and dining in downtown Iowa City. Iowa City's vc~y own Pedestrian Mall ott~:~s flee outdoor concern, the Avenue I.iler:uy Walk or tl~e Oki Capitol Cit) is lruly a small town expefit ncc wid~ big city choices. 319-3544)863. Old Capitol To',m Center Friday 10am gpm; Saturday 10am-6pm; Sunday Noon 5pm. ~19-'338 78718. Pepperwood Place Mall/ Soufl~gate Development Highway 6 East, Iowa City. F{n' all of your shopping needs visil special~ stores, Kmart and a variety of restaurancs on Highway 6 East. 319-3374195. Sycamore Mall l lwy 6 and First Avem:e, Iowa Cfi),. Anchored by Von Math', this mall also features specialtT shops and lnovie theatres. 319-338-6111. · BIRKENSTOCK Fired .Up Iowa ¢i~, inc. Io'~'9 'Ft~ contemporav~ ceramic ~o 112 ~. ~ ~ ~wa ~ (~19) ~39-~ V 'SI ')72:~ ~ Co,,temporar~ BED & BREAKFAST B~ ~ ~ X Cra/~ The GoldenHau¢ ~ and Gifts The ~st .g3 ................................ (;ALI.ERY Des~ned DJ runner lewd,? Dow~tow. ~;o LDS;~ rr~ ............................... Iowa City %eh Daily Resermtlons ealh 31~-35~428~ 117 East College Street · 319 351 8686 Iowa Book ~ General Books · Textbooks · Special Orders ffi Black & Gold Items B School Supplies 3374188 · For Office Suppllcs & l)clivcrv Call 337 8376 Shopping Tanger Outlet Center 150 Tangel Drive, Williantsburg. 1-80, Exit 220, Williamsburg. Save an average of 40% off iclail everyday at inore than 60 authentic name brand outlet~,Januao'-Fehrualv Monday- Thursday I la - p 1 Fr ay-Sat trdav 10am- 9pm; Sunday Noon-6pm; March December, Monday-Saturday 9anl4~pm: Sunday Noon- 6phi. 319 668-2885 ot 800-40t¢2887. Retail Shopping Active Endeavors 138 South Clinton Smct, Iowa City. Iowa's largest outdoor specialty shop t~aturing Patagonia, North Face, Cohlmbia casual clottfing and footwear tbr your active lit~style. Monday-Thurs ~y a n-Bp n Fri la) l(}am 0pm, Satmday 10am-5:30pm, Snnday Noon- 5pm. 319-337-9444 or 800-828,8802. Amana Furniture & Clock Shop 724 48th Avenue, Amana. ttaudcralters of solid hardwood flu'niture and clocks since 1855. Showrooms and touls. Open daily. I hmrs vary with season. 31%022-3291 tlr 80th 247-5088. ,aww.amanafurniture.com Amana Meat Shop & Smokehouse 4513 F Street, Amana. Since 1858. Smoked hams, bacoll, sausages. Als() steaks, chnps, etc. (htalogue. Open daily. Hours vary with seaSOll. A bouquet q/welcoming heatl tom Co&i~* b5 l)e~i~l. 31%622-7586 or 800-377L0328. ~v. amanameatshop.com Design Ranch Store & Studio Frohwein Office Plus 701 East Davenport Sueet, Iowa City. On the 218 HW 6 Best, Coralville. Eastern Iowa's Amana Woolen Mill corner of Dodge & Davenport Streets. largest display of Steelcase and Hon Office 800 48111 A~enue, Amana. iowa's oldy woolen Specializing iii contemporatT gilts, lighting Furniture. Retail and colnmercial office mill. Weaver of ~mol, cotton, acrylic blankets, and fltrnimre for the home ot office, and products and supplies. Monday-Friday 8am- Salesroom. Open daily. Honrs ~try with ffaturing tile work of wodd-thmous designers - 5pm; Saturday 10am-lpm. 319 338-7701 or season. 319 622-3432 or 800-22245430. all "designed to bxixlg bcau~ to evetwday lit;e.' 8110-373-9211. ~vivw.t¥ohwcin,com www. amanawoolenmilhcom Tuesda5. V,k'dnesda% Friday 10am-5pm; Thursday Il}am-Spin; Saturday 10am-4pm; Fun Zone Chrismtas Room & Santa's Sleigh Sunday 1 pm4pm; ox by appointment. 105 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City. Located 4506 22(}th Trail, Amana. Region's largest year Designrax~ch@aohcom or 319-354-2623 tn downtown in theJeflbrson Building on the *round Chrism~as stoic. Something tbr every 8(10-3114696. Ped Mall. Listctl itl tile National Register of Christmas theme, including Dept. 56 Hislorical Places, the Fun Zone is eastern co}lectibles. Open daily, hours vary with Dick Blick Art Materials Iowa's nli~jor supplier of rubber chickens & season. 319-622-3692. v,g~v, chrisUnasmom,com 223 East Washington Street, Iowa City'. other three-tlimensional non-sequitors, Otti, ring a variety ot products fi)r painting, 319-351-0725. Cookies By Design drawing, calligraphy, dral'tng, ceramics and 4 I0 First Avenue, Coralville. Say it with more. Quali~' custom ti'atning. Monday FIiday Hawk Shop conkies! Featuring cookie bouquets, Hawkeye 9am-7pm; Sattuday 10am-tpm; Sunday Noon- 1525 2nd Street, Coralville. Official University cookies and student survival packs. Delivered 5pm, 319-337-5745. w~'.dickblick.com ot Iowa Athletic Deparunent souvenir store. anywhere. Monday-Friday 8am4pm, Saturday Sales benefit inch's and women's athletic 10amqpln. Clnsed Sunday. 319-88%1472 or Enzler's pmgialns. Monday-Friday 8am-8pm; Saturday 877-224-CLFT. www. cookicshvdesign.com 118 South Clinton Streeh Iowa (;iD'. h)wa's 9am-tpm; Sunday Noon-5pm. 31%337-8662 Ol largest selection of fine luggage and leather 800429-5746, v,.,~5v, hawkeyesports.coin goods. Unique gifts, computer and business cases. Monday 9:30mn4~pm; Tuesda?~Saturday 9:30am-5pin. 31¢337-2375. ¥~SITORS GUIDE 2002 17 Shopping Henry Louis, 506 E College Street, Iowa City. 8els~hlg tile area's imaging needs since 1884 with cameras, film, supplies, photo finishing, digital systems, frames and albums. Monday-Friday 8:30am- 5:30pm; Saturday 9am-5pra Closed Sunday. 319-338-1105 or 866-534-6243. www, henrylouisinc.com Iowa Artisans Gallery/DJ Binner, Goldsmith 117 East College Street, lowa Cie; Customers from near and far exclaim, "What a wonderful store. Featuring contempm~ary ceramics, glass, wood, fiber, original prints &jewehy by midwestern and national artists, as well as natural gemstone jewelry by goldsnfith Don Rinner; since 1984. Monday 10am-9pm; Tuesday-Friday 10am-7pm; Saturday 10am- 5:30pm; Sunday Noonqpm. 319-351-8686. www, iowa-ar tisan sqjallery, c o_m Iowa Artisan '~ Galb'ry in Iowa City features t ontelnporaU teramic~ gla~I wood fibe~; mlg~nal plints &jeweby Iowa Book LLC midwestern a~d national arti~& 8 South Clinton Street, Iowa City. Where Iowa students and Hawkeye fans shop. Downtown Ki~etico Water Condifioifing Systems Randy's Carpels & Interiors across from the Old Capitol since 1920. 711 2nd Street, Corah411e. Leading 401 2nd Streeh Corah'flle. Iowa s largest tlooi~ Monday-Friday 9am~tpm; Saturday 10am4pm; manufacturer of non-electric water covering store and leather gallcxy.. Sunday Sunday Noon-5pm. 319-3374188. conditioners, filters and drinking water Noon4pm; Monday & Thursday 9am-8pm: systems. Commercial, industrial and Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 9am- residential. Monday-Friday 8am-5pm; Saturday 5pm. 319-3544344 or 800-540-2706. (Nov-March) 9am-Noon, (April-Oct) 9am-2pm. wa~v. mndyscarpets.com 319-337-2181 or 800-945-5837. www. kinetico.com Rmming Wild 1801 2nd Sn-eet, Clock Tower Plaza, Coralville. The Mansion Join lo,va City/Coralville's oidy running cluh! 538 South Gilbert Street, Iowa City. Fine 7ain Sundays. Run 2-20 miles on 2 routes. All furniture and interior design. Monday-Friday abilities! Water stops! All flee! Monday-Friday 8am-Spin; Saturday 9am-Spm. 319-338-2830. 10am-8pm; Saturday lOam-6pm; Sunday Noun- 5pm. 319-3.11-3h62. New Pioneer Co-up - Iowa City 22 South Van Buren Street, Iowa City. Full- Stiers Gifts & Collecfibles sepAce natural foods graceD, open to thc 1451 Coral Ridge Avenue, Coral¼11e. Located public t~aturing fresh hearth breads, organic, in the Coral Ridge Mall next to Target. Visit local & specialty food, herbs & holistic heahh our on-line store. We have the peri,ct gift. fresh ~ood market products, Sunday-Saturday 8am-19pm. Monday-Saturday 10am-9pm Sunday 1 lain- 22_ S. Van Buren, Iowa City 319-338-9441. www. newpi.cmn 6pm. 319-337-5900 or 877478-4377. mvw. stiers.com O19)338-9444 New Pioneer Co-op - Coralvil[e Open 8am-aopm every day 1101 Second Street, Coralville. Full-se~wice Sueppel's Flowers & natural foods grocery open to the public 470 1st Avenue, Coralville. Hawkeyc Campus City Center Square featuring fresh hearfli breads, organic, local & Store. Cit)~vide and rm'al delivery. Two stores Hwy 6 & a2th Avenue, £oralvJlle specialty food, herbs & holistic health to service you. 1501 Mall Drive in Iowa City' (3~9)358-55~3 prodncts. Sunday~Saturday 7am-10pm. 470 1st Ave in Coralville. Miinday-Friday 8am- Open 7am-lepta every day 319.358-5513. www. newpi.com 8pm; Saturday 8am~Spm; Stmday 10am4pm. 319-351-1400. ~ea~v. seuppels.com Prairie Books Ligh~ 15 South Dubuque Strect, Iowa City. Iowa Textiles, Inc · Natural & organic foods 9rotary City's most unique book~tore. World renowned. 1/)9 South Dubuque Street Iowa City. We carp: in the heart of the downto~a~. Browse the we derfull~ comfortable we nan s clot] lng. · Herbs · Hearth baked breads shah,es and sip on an espresso in the second Featuring brands such as Flax, Russ Berens, · Deli/caterin9 · Fresh seafood floor coffee shop. Sunday 9am-f pm; Monday- Alywear, and many more. We also ofi~r lovely · Fine wines & cheeses Saturday 9am-10pm. 319-337-2681 or gift items as well as accessories. Monday- 800-295-2665. ~'ww:prairielights,com Saturday 10am43pm. 319-339-0410. 18 IOWA CITY/CO RALVILL£ VoFtex 211 East Washington Street, Iowa City. Downtown. Thc place for gifting -- off,rs an extraordina~2,, array of designer jeweh% natural and beautihd eclectic gifts! Monday-Thursday 10am4pm; Friday Saturday 10am-9pm; Sunday Noon-Spin. 319-2~;~37-3434. www. vortexgifts.coxn West Music Company 1212 5th Street, Co~alville. The most complete Thursday 10am-8pm; Friday 10am-6pm; Saturday 10am-5pm. 319-.'351 2000 or 800-37.~2000. ~v.westmusic.coxn OU~'LET SHOPPING Food... Fashion... Fun... ~ Experience the Difference! O? q NITT L 201 SOUTH CLINTON 0 DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY ° 319-338-7858 MALL HOURS: Monday-Friday 10am-Spm · Saturday lOam-6pm . Sunday Noon-5pm IOWA ClTY/CORALVILLE A&A Pagliai's Pizza I~i$ Pizza Big Mike's Super Subs ~15 Fast Food Brick Hans Restaurant [~15 American 302 East Bk)omington Street, Iowa Cib, 151 Highway I West, Iowa City. Big Mike's 728 47th Avenue, Ama~la, Tile Walt Schuerer 4pm-Midnight, Sunday 4prod Ipm. You'll be amazed~ Daily 10am-3am. MC, Visa. the Amana Colonies. Join the thn! Daily 7ain- 310-351 5073. 310-887-1200. 8pm. Am Exp, MC, Visa. 319~622 3278 or 800-622-3471. Airliner Americm~ Big Mike's Super Subs 22 South Clinton Street, Im~-a Ci~,. Iowa City's 208 First Avenue, Coralville. Big Mike's offers Brown Bottle ltalbln sealk~od. Daily ti'er delivery. Lunch and dinner the rest! Sunday-Thtlr~day 10am-12am. Fridap Second location in Nortb Liberty. Families daily 1 lam-10pm. Am Exp, Disc, MC. Visa. Saturday 10am-3am MC, Visa. 319-,'q87-fi916. welcome. Snnday Thursday 4pm-10pm, Friday- 319-338-LINER. Saturday 4pm 1 lptn Am Exp, Disc, MC, Visa. Bread Garden Bakery & Cafta [~15 Ame~i*'an 319-351-6704. 2pm-2ara; Saturday 10:30am-2am Disc, MC, Visa. 319-35t~6914. Dining Diamond Dave's Iowa River Power Company American Mexican Restaurant Mexican 501 1st Avenue, Coralville. Steaks, seatbod and 201 South Clinton Street, Iowa City. Serving prime rib served wi~h a beauffhl view of the downtown Iowa Ci9, with great American and Iowa River. Se~Mng dinner n ght ,~ bmnc on Mexican food. Join us for happy hour with the Sundays from 10am-2pm. Am Exp, Disc, MC, best margaritas in town. Monday-Saturday Visa. 319-351-1904. 1 lam-I lpm; Sunday Noon-8pm MC, Visa. 319- 35&6794. ,~vw,0iamonddaves,com Jon's Ice Cream Store & Restaurant ~$ Fast bbod Givanni's Caf~ ~18 Italian Highway 6 West, Tiffin. 5 minutes away trom 109 East College Suect, Iowa Cit). Featuring Coral Ridge Mall, stop on your way to Kent wood-grilled meats and fish, homemade pasta, Park, Featuring great food, low-fat soIt serve vegetarian specialtics and fine wine in a and frozen yogurt, hard ice cream, smoothies cosmopolitan downtown c~I~. Monday- and more. Daily 10am-19pm. 319-645~2558. Thursday 1 lam-10pm; Friday-Saturday 10am 1 lptn; Sunday 4pIn-10pm. 319-338-5967. IAnn Street Caf~ ~$ American 121 North Linn Street, Iowa Ci~. Area's finest House of Lords Restaurant & Pub American iestaurant, great wine list, seasonal innovative 704 1st Avenue, Coralville. Established 1972, menu. Casual, yet elegant atmosphere. medieval d~cor, featuring prime rib, seatbod Reservations recommended. Monday-Saturday and goblets of ale in a natural atmosphere. 5pm-10pm. Closed Sundays. Am Exp, Disc, Dinner 5pm-9:30pm, lounge 4pm-Midnight, MC, Visa. 319-337-7370. lfburgec~ are what you crave, Iowa (iity/Coralville hal Am Exp, D'sc, MC, ¥isa. 319-3514)400 or ~electiom jrom ]hit/Dod to,goura~et. 800-798-0400. Mic!ff's Irish Pub American 11 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City. Great India Cab5 I~18 Asian sandMches, burgers, pasta, salads and Colony lm~ Restaurant Amoican 227 East Washington Street Iowa City. specialties in a neighborhood-style restaurant 741 47th Avenue, Amana. German-American Specializing in tandoori day oven chicken and bar in downtown Iowa Ci~. Monday-Friday tbod since 1935. Famous family-style brealditst lamb, seafood vegetarian cuisine. Open daily. 1 lam-10pm; Saturday-Sunday 8am-10pm Am lunches, dinuers include dessert. Meeting Lunch bullkt 11:30am-2:30pm, Dinner buffet Exp, Disc, MC, Visa. 319-338~6860. room. Local beer on tap. Buses welcome. Daily 5pm-10pm. Bisc, MC, Visa. 319-354-2775. 7am-Spm. Am Exp, Disc, MC, Visa. ~sv. indiacafeinc.com 319~622-6270 o~ 800-227 3471. Country Kitchen America~ 91)0 1st Avenue, CoraMlle. 1-80 exit 242. Daily hmch and dinner buffets plus breakthst bullet }.. weekends. Sund y-Thursday 6am-1 lp n Fr day- *~ Saturday tam-Midnight Disc, MC, X,'sa. 319-354-1596. Dairy Bar & Mini Golf b'a~t Pbod 409 10th Avenue, CoraMlle. Famous soft serve ice crea~n and trozen yogurt. Specialty sundaes, wizard whips and sandx~Sches. Outdoo~ 18-hole mini golh April-September 1 lamq0pnl. 319-406-1507. Dairy Queen of Coralville ~15 Fast Food 904 2nd Su'eet, CoraMIle. Low-fat soft serve products. Cakes, pies and pizza. )dso rearm'lng tenderloins, chicken, burgers and fish. Lunch , and dinner selved seven days a week. Open daily I lam 19pm. 319-338-tj483. Devotay, Inc ~$ International Iowa Cits/Colotvitle of/}ia a variety 117 North L0m Street, lowa City. Fabttlous of eib,it tvsiaurantR aa well aa Tapas Bm, specializes in using fresh, local ingredients. Tuesday-Saturday 5pm-10pm Am VISITORS GUIDE 2002 Dining Mondo's Ox Yoke Inn Ronneburg Restaurant International Tomato Pie ~15 Sea/ood, Mexban, Italian Restaurant ~45 American, Sea[hod, lntert~ational 4408 220th Trail, Atnana. An Amana Colonies 516 East 2nd Slreet, (]ora[ville. Great 4420 220th Trail, Amana. An Amana Colonies hvofite ffaturing (',erman dishes se~'ed atmosphere complements a broad selection of tradition since 1940. Serving German and fhmily-style. Disc, MC, Visa. 319-622 3641 or pasta, wood grilled inea~s, fish, rotisserie ~nerican food family-s~le. Lunch & dinner 88~348-4686. chickei~, sandwiches and salads. Sunday daily. Child's menu. Open daily, Stmday 9:30am-10pm; Mop,day-Thursday l lam-10pm: brunch 9am4pm. Closed Mondays Janua~? Sh~ey's P~za Buffet Amebean Friday~Sattu-day I lam-I Ipm Am Exp, Disc, FchruaD~ Am Exp, Disc, MC, Visa. 75 2nd Street, Coralville. Buses welcome! MC, Visa. 319-337-3000. 319-622-3441 or 8(}0-237~3441. Buffet includes pizza, chicken, fish, choice Mog~'s Res~ur~t & B~ Am~qictm always fi'eel Daily 1 lam 9pin. MC, Visa. 210 So,lib Duhuque Street, Iowa City. Casual Ox Yoke I~ters~te ~$ Ar~ican, Intonational 319-337-7177. di~fing for breakthst, hmch & dinner. Open 1-86 ~nana exit 225, Williamsburg. German daily. Am Exp, Disc, MC, Visa. 319-337-4058 or and American fbod served t~mily s~,le. Daily Sm~ Popo Jap~ese & 8(}0448-1335. breakfhst, lunch, dinner, child's tnenu and C~ese Res~t ~8 Asian b~mquet roolns. Daily 7am-10pm. Reduced 725 Mormon Trek Blvd, Iowa Ci~~. Specializing Old Co.try Buffet ~$ Am~ican winter hours. Am Exp, Disc, MC, Visa. in tradifion~ Japanese sushi & Chil~ese ]451 Coral ~dge Avenue, Coralville. Buses 319-668-1443 or 877-668-1443. entrees, P~ohding friendly sec'ice & welcome] Exclusive menu of more than 100 ~'.oxyokeinn.com reasonable pricing. Am Exp, Disc, MC, Visa. madc-fiom-~cratcl~ recipes, beverages and 319-338-7676. desserts included in one low price. Breakfhst Red Avocado ~$ VagetaHan Saturday-Sunday 8am-I I:30am L~mch & 521 East %'ashington Street, Iowa City. MI Dinnei Monday-ThuBday 1 lam4:30pm, organic vegetarian cuisine using fresh locally Frida}~Samrday I lam-9pm, Sunday 8am- grown ingredients. Soups, salads, pasts, 8:30pm. MC, Visa. 319 fi2~2360, sandwiches no "gmos." Daily specials;just 2 blocks from downtown. 1 lam 2:30pm & 5:30pm-10pm. 319-351-6088. 22 IOWA CITY/C ORALVILLE * DINING: CVB Member Hotels and Motels ~.B~,,~ Alexis Park Inn 1,2,3 bedroom whirlpoor suites plus townhouses. Kitchens included 7205 ~ Riverstde D~/Iowa Ci~ IA 52240 Daily, weekly, and monthly rates. 319-337-8005phone 1-30, exlt225/Amana, IA 52203 makers, indoor pool. 20 minutes from Iowa City, 319-668.1175 phone · 800-633-5244 m/Efree ww~t~amanahohdayinn, com 31~6§5.2553 fax 319-525.2400phone °800-634-3444 toll-free ww~amerieinn com 319-351-0400 phone o SOO-198-O400 tof14ree 707 lstAvenue/CoralviOe, IA 52241 HBO, 36 channels & lounge. 205 West 9th SL/CoralviOe, IA 52241 open till midnight for adults, continental breakfast, pets welcome. I 80 Exit 225/Amana, IA 52203 Free breakfast, indoor pool. Special packages available. 315-658.2700 phone · 800-228-5150 tog-free 2218 N Dodge SL/Iowa City, IA 52240 Exit 246 near all major a[lractions. TGI Friday's is next door. Free 319 351, lOtO phone · 800 458-40~0 toll-free breakfast, ww~countrymn~ com $19 354 4400 phone · 800-325 2525 toll-free 315-350-7922 FAX S19-354-6000 phone · 800-553-2668 tog-free 319-337.8207 FAX Express Way Motel Clean, quiet comfortable and close to Coral Ridge Mall. 310.545-2466 phone 319-545-2465 FAX 214 9th St/Cora/vii/e, IA 52241 TV with HBO. Located at 1-80 Exit 242. Easy access to University of 319-337-8382 FAX ww~fairfield/nn, com Hampton Inn New property located at 1-80 exit 242. Free breakfast buffet, heated 1200 IstAve/Coralville, IA 52241 indoor pool, whirlpool exercise facility, irons in all rooms, suites and 319-351-5560 phone ° 800-HAMPTON toll-free meeting space available, ww~khconlme, com VISITORS GUIDE 2002 Accommodations Member Hotels and Motels 87 2nd S~/Curelvige, IA 52241 Experience Heartland Hospitality. Cdnsest hotel to University and 31g-351-S132phone °800-334 3277 toil free hospitals. Indoor pool. Free internet/email station in lobby. £vening 319-351 2916 FAX snacks, Serta pigow top beds, whirlpool and fireplace suites, Meeting I 80, Exit 249/Coralvgle, IA 52241 Located at Corer Ridge Mall. New in 2001. Featuring indoor pool, fitness 319 g25-5005FAX and internet access Generous hospitality and extended stay rates, Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Center 1220 lstAve,/Coralville, IA 52241 Free breakfast buffet indoor hea ed pool whirlpool, exercise room, full 319-351.5049phone · 80g-HOLIDAY tog-free servme restaurant/ounge, meeting and banquet facilities available. 319-337-8388 phone · 800-800-8000 toll-free We're your best value in the area Minutes from shopping and area 319-337-4327 FAX attractions ww~super&com Madison & Jefferson Sts,/Iowa City,, IA 52242 Located in the Iowa Memorial Union on the Ul campus. River view Pull'r Inn Hwys, 1 & 22/Kalona, IA 52247 17 miles southwest of Iowa City on Hwy 1. King and queen size beds, 319-g56-3g14 FAX Radisson Highlander Plaza 2525 N. Dodge Sc~Iowa City.. IA 52240 The difference is genuine. A full service hotel and meeting facility 319-354-7506 FAX indoor gool and health facility, ww~zradisson, com/iowacltyia Ramada Westfield 1-80 & Hwy 965/Coralvgle. IA 52241 Indoor fun center with pool, whirlpoot sauna, game area and exercise 319-337-9~02 FAX Red Roof Inn & Suites 319-337-gSg8 fax Sheraton Iowa City Hotel 210S Dubuque Stylowa City, IA 52240 Iowa City's only downtown hotel! Walking distance to UI, area 3fg-337-~758phone '800-848-f335tog-free businesses and the pedestrian mall. Indoor pool & health club ONE OF THE AREA'S NEWEST! ~ 3 Blocks from Coral Ridge Mall Exit 240 on 1-80 * Coralville, IA · 77 Guest Rooms · Continental Deluxe · Whirlpool & Breakfast Fireplace Suites · Indoor Pool & HOSPITAL RATES m Extended Stay Rooms Whirlpool HOSPITAL SHUTTLE with Kitchenettes · Meeting Room EXTENDED STAY RATES ° C"nff"r~able "feel at-house" atmosphere CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST · Luxurious ftmlishings 205 2nd St., (Hwy. 6) * Coralvilk, lA 52241 · ° INN Pzessive Club m f°r frequent 'ravelers 319-3544400 CORALVILLE - IOWA CITY Comfodable * '''~ Gu.-st R,,,,m.~ ~ Sn,t, · Complimentary Continental Breakfast t;onvenlence. · Indoor Pool · Exercise Room · Business Kings Let oar aha#, fecllltles, end 0n-camp0a Ioeatl0n · Suites with Microwave, Refrigerator, make ¥0u[ nald viait l0 Eealerf110wa Coffee Maker, and Sleeper Sofa ct anjayabla alq~0rienea. · Meeting Rooms 200 6th St.,/Exit 242 1-80, Coralville, IA 319-337-9797 CEDAR RAPIDS · 85 Guest Rooms & Suites · Complimentary Continental Breakfast · Indoor Pool · Exercise Room · Business Kings · Suites with Microwave, Refrigerator, Coftke Maker, and Sleeper Sofa · Conveniently located by Rock~vcll lnternatioDal · Meeting Rooms 1220 Park place NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 319-378-8000 l~ For reservations r~ ~,~,~ o~ ~ .... llllllll~ or inforlBation call toll free IOWA HOUSE HOTEL , .... 800-RED ROOF A'AAA Three Diamond' Certified Hotel HOLmAY INN & CONFERENCE CENTER Featuring the Hampton Inn and Wet erbys Foqd ¢ Sp~rtts ~iscover the Country . .. in l~a CityI T~ Hol~ay Inn at~ ~ ~nf~ence/Banquet/Receptions provide D ~ke you f~l at home... Confereme Center -- up to 400 · ~ntinen~l breaker ~ . · 1 Business Class Accommodations · ln-r~m coff~ mawr with ~mplimenm~ ~ff~ t~o a~aro-wtnnt~ ~ ln~gorating Indoor Pool Whirlpool · Weekday morning n~spaper hoteb, a areatroMurant · ~ ~lephone ~s & long d~ce ac~ss and Exercige Room · ~muran~, shopping & en~inment n~rby ~ W~irl~l Suites and ~pec.ig~ Rooms a~ b~&~a ~nte~ 800-456-4000' 2216 NO~ ~ge · Iowa CiW, IA -el ~ EXPERIENCE ~]~JrL~l~ HOSPITALITY · Indoor Pool · Whirlpool Rooms · Pillow Top Beds · In-room Coffee · Free Internet/E-Mail Station in Lobby 351-9132 · Free Hospital Shuttle ~ RESERVATIONS: 800-334-3277 ,. ,....o.. ,. ,,,,,.,., ,. w,,~..,, www. heartlandlnn~.com RAM_ADA CONFERENCE CENFER Newly Remodeled Free Hot Breakfast In-Room Coffeemakers Meeting & Banquet Facilities Restaurant & Lounge Indoor Pool & Hot Tub · The only hotel located downtown on the tl'J[]g¢~ Coralville, Iowa Pedestrian Mall in the center of Iowa City's cultural & business district 1-80 Exit 240 · Within walking distance from many fine 1-800-2 RAMADA restaurants, boutiques, and entertainment IlowaCity'sonlyixecutive cho oes ]-319-354-7770 B Over 11,000 square B Only blocks away from exciting coliege banqu~ facilities sporting events and the University of Iowa B Mor~aWs Food & Spirits B Relax in our indoor swimming pool, · Cou~esyTranspo~ation in Visitors; Recycle, Reuse, whirlpool or sauna· Iow, e~w and Please Return · Redeem empty soda cans for 5¢ ~' '~a instead of throwing them away. ~% 210 South Dubuque Street · Please pitch in~ S~te aed local fines ~~ ~ Downtown iowa City for Jittering are $100. q~ ' Hotels will often recycle gt est s 319.3324058 newspapers etD lust ask! Sheraton · Rease shopping bav. Iowa Highlander Inn What old-fashioned Convention Center hospitality is all about/ At the Highlander Inn the amenities are endless. Enjoy the Highlander Prime Grille, a taste of casual fine dining. Whether your stay includes business or leisure, our staff is dedicated to making it an extraordinary experience, Highlander Inn & Convention Center 2525 North Dodge Street Iowa City, IA 52245 319-354-2000 Fax 319-3S4-7506 Area's Newest Hotel Located at Coral Ridge Mall ~~ '~ Deluxe Continental Breakfast I~'X F}RI~'SS® e~ Indoor Pool and Whirlpool ~OT~k & SUE~r~S ~ Fitness Center 970 25th Avenue · Coralville, IA 52241 ~i Guest Laundry :}19-625-5000 ~ Hospital Rates I,...o,, co~.,~ (:o,,,.~,,~ .,,,, ~,,,.¥,,,~o,.,~ ~,~, ,,~ 1-800-HOLIDAY ~ Extended Stay Rates Comfort Inn Fairfield Inn 214 9th Street 209 9th Street Coralville, IA 52241 Coralville, IA 52241 319-337-8382 319-351-8144 · Indoor Pool and Spa · Complimentary Continental Breakfast · Small Pets Allowed in Smoking Rooms · Restaurants Nearby · Hawkeye Sports 1.5 miles Directions: 1-80, Exit 242. Proceed · Heated Indoor Pool & Whirlpool south on 1st Avenue to Continental Breakfast West 9th Street. Right t, ompmnentary on West 9th Street · Children 18 and Under Stay Free · Special Hospital Rates Available VISITORS GUIDE 2002 NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE IOWA CITWCORALVILLE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 408 1ST AVE CORALVILLE IA 52241-9900 M,h,,hh,M,h,h,,llhh,hh,lh,,Ih,,h,hl Welcome to Iowa City and Coralville! The Iowa City/Coralville Colwention & Visitors Bureau is interested in our visitors, If you would take a moment to fill out our survey and drop it in the mail, we will enter you in our weekly prize drawing for an Iowa City/CoraMlle souvenir. The information you supply will only be used for internal market research...we will not make any further contact with you. Thank-you! 1. The primary reason for my visit was: (check one) 9. Your age: __ UI Business UI Leisure ~ Meeting/convention ~1 Shopping ~ Visit friends/relatives 121 Medical reasons UI Sports Event 10. When did you receive the Visitors Guide? ~ Before visit ~ During Visit UI After visit 2. The secondary reason for my visit was (check one): 11. Bid the Iowa City/Coralville Visitors Guide help extend your visit? UI Business UI Leisure [21 Meeting/convention Gl Shopping ~ YES ~ NO rq Visit friends/relatives Gl Medical reasons UI Sports Event 3. How did you find out about our guide? 12. How helpful was this visitors guide in your planning? UI Saw Iowa CiW/Coralville ad, called toll-free number ~ very helpful UI somewhat helpful rq not helpful ~1 Responded to magazine reply card CI Requested by mail 13. What recommendations would you have to make the guide better? UI Other 4. Which tourist attraction(s) did you visit? 5. Including yourself, how many were in your party? __ -Win al~ Iowa Ciry/Coralville souvenir! To be eligible for the weekly souvenir drawing, 6. How man,/nioht$ did ¥0u stay 0wmight? __ just complete this survey and drop in the mail box. 7. Where did you stay while in the area? ~1 Hotel/motel ~1 Bed & Breakfast ~ Friend/relative r~ Did not stay overnight r~ Camp ~1 Other Name: 8. Please estimate your DAILY spending on: Address: $.__ Food $__Entertainment $. Transportation $.__Shopping, gifts, retail $__Lodging $.__0ther Git,/, State, Zip: 20Ol Welcome to Iowa City and Coralville! The Iowa City/Coralville Convention & Visitors Bureau is interested in our visitors. If you would take a moment to fill out our survey and drop it in the mail -- no postage necessary, but your First c .... ~ .... d Class stamp would be ............i d will apprec ate -- we enter you in our weekly prize drawing for an Iowa City/Coralville souvenir. See enclosed card Iowa City/Coralville Convention & Visitors Bureau 408 First Avenue · Riverview Square Coralville, Iowa 52241-2406 319-337-6592 800-283-6592 319-337-9953 FAX See us on the World Wide Web at: http://www, icccvb.org contact us by e-mail: CVB@icccvb.org 28 IOWA CIT¥/C ORALVrLLE Attractions & Cultural Entities Book's Berry Farm & Cottnt~, (;ills ...319-629- 353 Celebralion River Cruises .......... 890-/64-1952 Coralviile Lake and Devonian Fossil Go[ge .......... 319-338-3543 ~v. imuis,uit,~a.t'du Conference Facilities ~.-o,¥. Bottk ...................... 319-351-6704 Chambers of Commerce cok,ny hm Restamant ............. 800-227 ~471 ,,.¥~,:d,,,¥..,w,,.~,,m Creative & Advertising India CafO ....................... 319-35~2775 Membership Directo~'· Dain Rauscher ................... 800-728-3246 Health & Wellness Lodging ~,,,-g~,..~ R~,~,t,,-~,,,, ~ Wa, ..... 8o0~4~:~.~ Education ...~,~;choicehotels.c~u Shakcy's Pizza B,,iI~t ............ M9-337-7177 Financial Institutions Membership Directory Printers & Publishers Goodt~llow Printing Company' . ..... 800-a64~8526 Hospers & Brothers Printers ......... 319-337-2131 PIP Printing ..................... 319-337454gl Tru Art Color Graphics ............. 319-337 Professional Services Howard R. Green Co .............. 800-728-7805 Iowa City, Area Steamatic ........... 800 3304586 Iowa Cit)= Landscaping ............ 319-3374351 Lensing Funeral & Creination Service ............. 319-338-8171 Mcardon Sneppel & Dt)wurr PLC .... 319-338-9222 Neumann Monson PC Architects ..... 319-338 7878 Phelan, Tncket, Mullcn, Walker, q\lcker & Gehnan ............... 319 35a~1104 Shoemaker & Haaland Travis SyStelnS .................... 800-~61-3527 Watei Cond oning Systems, c .... 800-945-5837 Havc,kamp's Linn Streel Homcstay., .319-3374363 Parks & Recreation Relocation Services Media Kf~[I/KCJK ..................... 319-354-1242 Iowa and the MidwetD VISITORS GUIDE 2002 31 ;'.'- Membership Directory Prairie Lights Books ............... 80(I-295-2665 Rat~dy's Carpct~ & Interiors ......... 800_54(,t2706 Stiers Gifis& Collectibles ........... 877-478-4377 Sueppel's Flowet'~ ................. 319 351-1400 ]~dnger Out[et Cenlet . ............ 800406-2887 Thc Fun Z{mt .... ........................ 319-337-3434 West Music Coxnpany . ............. 8004173-2000 Sports & Entertainment Brown Deer Golf Course ............ 319 !137-8508 Travel & Transportation Retail ......... 31{t-235-4358 Ne~ Pioneei Co-op Iowa (i ?) ...... 319-338-9441 Iowa City downtown University of Iowa UI Hospitals and Clinics Mercy Hospital VA Hospital LEGEND "' Iowa City/Comlville TRAILS . ~ _ _. JOHNSON COUNTY I Iowa City/Coralville HOTELS & MOTELS 3. Best Western Cantebu,y Inn & Suites 4. Big Ten hm 0 ~ l 10. Express Way M t Iowa City 11. Fairfield hm towacm,~ 12. Hampton hm BED & BREAKFASTS 34 IOWA CITY/¢ 0 RA LVILL£ Iowa City JOHNSON § w~m*a*v - Des Moines 112 ~... Omaha 945 Milwaukee 26(I St. Louis 261 socc~a Minneapolis 300 ARE WE mERE YET? ARE WE mERE YET? ARE WE mERE YET?. blnvm your ~ outln8 8t C0r-a Rldp Mall Coral Ridffe is more than a shoppin~ center. A family destination where you'll find ~reat attractions like tho Coral Rid2e Ice Arena. Iowa Children's Museum, a food court and five sit-down restaurants, a 10-screen theatre, the John Deere Play plot for children and an old-fashioned carousel. So don't worry about ~ettin~ the kids to a~ree and leave the earplugs at home. Coral Rid~e awaits. Mention this ad at Guest Services (located in the Food Courl) and 2et a free coupon book. Abercrombie & Fitch · abercrombie · TarDet · GAP · Old Navy ~ Schools All Sports · Dillard's · JCPenney · Sears · Younkers 1-80, EXIT 240, CORALVILLE, IA · PHONE: 319-625-5500 Iowa's Shopplnff Play~rou nd. Hours: Mon.- SaL 10 a.m.- 9 p.m., · Sun. 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. Iowa City/Coralville Convention & Visitors Bureau