When the cornerstone to Veterans Memorial Auditorium was laid in 1954, it was one of the largest arenas and exhibit halls in the country. Iowa and Des Moines competed with the leading venues in Chicago, New York and Los Angeles.

 "Vets" has become a part of Iowa's history, playing host to everyone from leading entertainers to future Presidents to high school athletes seeking state titles.

Veterans Memorial has now been renovated into a beautiful state of the art Convention Center. Inside Veterans Memorial is now considered Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center, with 27 meeting rooms and the state's largest ballroom (over 28,000 sq ft). Veterans Memorial Hall, located inside the west entrance, is a 5,000 sq ft tribute to Iowan's servicemen and women. Documents, personal stories, photos, and more detail each conflict since Iowa's statehood in 1846.

Directly joined to Hy-Vee Hall, and connected by skywalk to Wells Fargo Arena, Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center at Veterans Memorial provides maximum flexibility for events. Its three levels offer a 28,730 square feet ballroom, 27 meeting rooms, and Hall A, which is nearly 50,000 sq ft of exhibit space.

Veterans Memorial has been a part of Iowa's history for over a half century. With the renovation now complete, it will continue to be a part of the future.

Veterans Memorial Auditorium Renovation Information

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