Iowa Government Performance Strategy Academy Logistics
Venue
Capitol Building room 103 - Old Supreme Court Chamber
East 9 St. & Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA
Lodging
If you are traveling to Des Moines, we will provide complimentary lodging the night of April 20 and April 21 (if needed) at the Embassy Suites on the River at 101 East Locust Street in downtown Des Moines. For a list of nearby restaurants and shops click here.
Getting Around Des Moines
The Embassy Suites offers complimentary shuttle service to and from the Des Moines International Airport and within a two-mile radius of the hotel from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm daily.
To arrange shuttle transportation call the Embassy Suites hotel upon arrival (ph. 515-244-1700). Or use the telephone located near the baggage claim at the Des Moines International Airport. It takes about 10-15 minutes for the shuttle bus to arrive from the hotel.
The
D-line Downtown Shuttle provides free and continuous service between the state capitol and central campus, Monday through Friday, between 7 am and 6 pm. Visit
www.dmmta.com/downroutes_dline.html.
Walking Directions from Hotel
Head east on E Locust Street toward E 2nd Street
Turn left at Pennsylvania Avenue.
Turn right at E Grand Avenue.
The State Capitol is located at East Grand Ave and East 9th Street.
The Embassy Suites shuttle will be available to transport participants to the strategy academy.