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DMACC Newton Conference Center

Reception
High Tables
Auditorium
Wedding
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Bridal Table
Round Tables

Whether you’re addressing the stockholders, energizing employees, or uniting in holy matrimony, the DMACC Newton Conference Center will help orchestrate an event that will exceed your greatest expectations.

Delicious catered hors d’oeuvres or refreshments, lively conversation and a panoramic view of Newton’s small town life create the perfect ambiance to compliment your presentation.

The DMACC Newton Conference Center also accommodates gatherings for as few as 3 guests. We provide private rooms with ample seating configurations and audio-visual equipment to ensure a professional, successful meeting.

Directions: Located in central Iowa, only 30 minutes from downtown Des Moines, the DMACC Newton Conference Center is easily accessible from I-80 and I-35.

The conference center is located on the second floor of  DMACC Newton.

Weddings

When making marriage plans, picture an elegant and entertaining reception in the expansive banquet room with seating for 325, coupled with the ability to choose the caterer of your choice to enchant your guests.

  • Spacious hall for weddings or receptions
  • Dance floor
  • Stylish surroundings
  • $1500 Reception Package

Auditorium

Visualize a full-size, modern auditorium with theater style seating to accommodate 325. The house lights dim and, from the opening words, a multi-media presentation captivates your guests.

  • Large meeting room for up to 325 attendees
  • Smaller break-out rooms
  • 325 seat auditorium
  • AV Equipment (nominal extra charge)
  • Close to hotels
  • Free parking
  • Local caterers available

Business Meeting

Facility Details

210 Rooms

Room 210

210 Quad Room

Room rental includes a 5 hour reception and set up of tables, chairs, risers for head table and dance floor. Tear down, and clean up of those items.

Room 210 A & B

Seating for up to 135 with buffet line, head table, podium, screen and updated technology in the room. Set up, tear down and clean up of tables and chairs and the Av equipment already listed are included in the costs. The room size is 40’x80’.

Room 210 A & C

Seating for up to 108 with buffet line, head table, podium, screen and updated technology in the room. Set up, tear down and clean up of tables and chairs and the Av equipment already listed are included in the costs. The room size is 40’x69’.

Room 210 A or B

Each room will seat 54 banquet style comfortably with buffet line, head table, podium, screen and updated technology in the room. Set up, tear down and clean up of tables and chairs and the AV equipment already listed are included in the costs. The room size is 40’x40’.

Room 210 C or D

Each room will seat 24 classroom style comfortably with a head table, podium, screen and updated technology in the room. Set up, tear down and clean up of tables and chairs and the Av equipment already listed are included in the costs. The room size is 40’x29’.

View floorplan for 210 Rooms

Meeting Rooms

Room 213

Board room style seating is available in this room for 12-16 participants. A white board is located in the east end of this room. The room size is 25’x15’.

Room 214 & 215

15’x15’ room that can be set up to meet your needs. Capacity on seating is approx. 12.There is a white board at the east end of the room.

View Meeting Room floorplan

Auditorium

Seating for 325 with a stage area of 35’x22’. There is a drop down screen also available to be used with the updated technology. Flash drives work the most conveniently. An attendant to run the AV equipment is available at $40 an hour.

View Auditorium floorplan

Place Settings

Place settings include dinner plate, salad plate, cutlery, water goblet and coffee cup and saucer. Set up of place settings is the responsibility of the renter or caterer. They will need to be cleared, scraped and carried to the kitchen for the dishwasher.

Dishwasher

A minimum charge of 5 hours at $20 per hour for weddings with 200 guests or less. Weddings over 200 will require two dishwashers.

Table Linens

MG Laundry is the local vendor we use for linens. Once your guest count is finalized and you approve the transaction I order linens in your name and you are invoiced.

One of the advantages of the DMACC Conference Center is the freedom to choose your own caterer. We provide a listing of preferred caterers for events if you don't have one in mind. You may also offer alcohol at your event at the DMACC Conference Center.

Area Information

Area Information

Newton activities and attractions equal larger cities. From the Iowa Speedway, to sculpture garden tour, to one of Iowa's only drive-in theater, Newton can offer a lot of activities to keep your attendees/guests entertained surrounding your event.

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Contact Us

For more information on reserving space at the DMACC Newton Conference Center, contact:

Jacqueline Tharp
1-800-362-2127 ext. 1729
ConferenceCenter@dmacc.edu