To the folks in Iowa

Coach · 04-06-2005, 07:51 AM

Either that would be Hoover, Iowanian, or whoever lives in the state. Apparently, me and the family is planning a trip to Council Bluffs, Iowa for a track meet in April 30th. And I would appreciate it if you fellas would take the time to respond to a few questions that I would have in mind.

1. We live close to Wichita, Kansas. My best guess on how to get there is taking the toll road (I-35) up to Emporia, then going off into KC and going off into I-435 W, merging to I-29 up to Council Bluffs. Is there any other way around, other than what I mentioned?

2. We will be going to the deaf school in Iowa, which would be Iowa School for the Deaf. If any of you guys know what street/intersection the school would be located, that would be greatly appreciated. I looked up Yahoo! maps and some others, and they both were not accurate on where it is exactly. And last time I tried to find the actual link of the school, it was off-line (Unless it's my computer?)

3. Any of you guys happen to know any good decent hotels where it's very close to the school, yet is very good in quality? Like Days Inn or Red Inn, or something?

I appreciate your comments and information that I be seeking.

Eleazar · 04-06-2005, 07:52 AM

I-29 goes right to council bluffs.

Here is a map to the campus

http://www.iadeaf.k12.ia.us/map_to_ISD_wcolor.pdf

Hoover · 04-06-2005, 08:02 AM

I'm more of a Eastern Iowa Dude, but I'll look to check out some hotels.

**Iowanian** · 04-06-2005, 08:11 AM

I've been to CouncilTucky a few times but wouldn't exactly know directions to the school.

I do know that there is quite a bit to do in the area while you're there. Good places to eat in Old Town Omaha, just across the river, the Zoo etc...

Wish I could be of help, but far Western IA is probably my weakest area of assistance.

seclark · 04-06-2005, 08:12 AM

harrah's - council bluffs
sec
-edit to state i'm not from iowa, but know about where it's at.

**Iowanian** · 04-06-2005, 08:17 AM

AmeriStar.......Counciltucky.

Coach · 04-06-2005, 08:17 AM

Cochise - Thanks for the link. I'll have to look it up. It also might be possible that we might stay the night at my uncle's house in Lincoln, so we might be going up on I-80 to there. It's possible. Do you perhaps live in Council Bluffs?

Hoover - Thanks for the hotel deal. I'll be checking on that.

Iowanian - Sounds like a good place to et at in Old Town in Omaha. I might have to check that out. I take it you have been there before? Good food?

Sounds like most of ya'll live in central/east IA.

**Iowanian** · 04-06-2005, 08:22 AM

I don't really have a big list of restaraunts, but there are some pretty good steakhouses in the Old town...shopping for the hens. I'm sure the Omaha locals can elaborate further, but it kind of seemed like "the place to be".

http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_pg=1775

jspchief · 04-06-2005, 08:26 AM

You probably need some Omaha folks to help you with C Bluffs. They would probably know more than most of us Iowans.

Eleazar · 04-06-2005, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Coach

Cochise - Thanks for the link. I'll have to look it up. It also might be possible that we might stay the night at my uncle's house in Lincoln, so we might be going up on I-80 to there. It's possible. Do you perhaps live in Council Bluffs?

Nah, I am in KC. I have just been through there a few times and am good with a search engine

Coach · 04-06-2005, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jspchief

You probably need some Omaha folks to help you with C Bluffs. They would probably know more than most of us Iowans.

Yeah, I been trying to get ahold of a buddy of mine who used to live in Omaha, but no luck yet. Will keep trying on that. I just figured maybe there might be some folks on the Planet that might be living near the area, considering that we have alot of members on here.

Coach · 04-06-2005, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cochise

Nah, I am in KC. I have just been through there a few times and am good with a search engine

Heh, darn, you had me fooled.

Hoover · 04-06-2005, 08:43 AM

For Hotels I would go in this order

Fairfield Inn - Exit 3
712-366-1330

Settle Inn - Exit 3
712-366-5555

Heartland Inn - Exit 5
712-322-8400

The Settle Inn and Fairfield Inn are newer and there is restaurants around them. The Heartland inn is a little older.

Coach · 04-06-2005, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoover

For Hotels I would go in this order

Fairfield Inn - Exit 3
712-366-1330

Settle Inn - Exit 3
712-366-5555

Heartland Inn - Exit 5
712-322-8400

The Settle Inn and Fairfield Inn are newer and there is restaurants around them. The Heartland inn is a little older.

Interesting. Thanks for the search. I'll have to check it out.

Chief Henry · 04-06-2005, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iowanian

AmeriStar.......Counciltucky.

I can tell you that this place is fun. I've never won any $$$
put they seem to always have fun and inexpensive entertainment.

04-06-2005, 07:51 AM
Coach Champs! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $5978476	To the folks in Iowa Either that would be Hoover, Iowanian, or whoever lives in the state. Apparently, me and the family is planning a trip to Council Bluffs, Iowa for a track meet in April 30th. And I would appreciate it if you fellas would take the time to respond to a few questions that I would have in mind. 1. We live close to Wichita, Kansas. My best guess on how to get there is taking the toll road (I-35) up to Emporia, then going off into KC and going off into I-435 W, merging to I-29 up to Council Bluffs. Is there any other way around, other than what I mentioned? 2. We will be going to the deaf school in Iowa, which would be Iowa School for the Deaf. If any of you guys know what street/intersection the school would be located, that would be greatly appreciated. I looked up Yahoo! maps and some others, and they both were not accurate on where it is exactly. And last time I tried to find the actual link of the school, it was off-line (Unless it's my computer?) 3. Any of you guys happen to know any good decent hotels where it's very close to the school, yet is very good in quality? Like Days Inn or Red Inn, or something? I appreciate your comments and information that I be seeking.
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04-06-2005, 07:52 AM	#2
Eleazar Beyond the Rapids Join Date: May 2003 Location: Langley, VA Casino cash: $-370000	I-29 goes right to council bluffs. Here is a map to the campus http://www.iadeaf.k12.ia.us/map_to_ISD_wcolor.pdf
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04-06-2005, 08:02 AM	#3
Hoover Rufus Dawes Jr. Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $1688179	I'm more of a Eastern Iowa Dude, but I'll look to check out some hotels.
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04-06-2005, 08:11 AM	#4
Iowanian Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utopia Casino cash: $4788454	I've been to CouncilTucky a few times but wouldn't exactly know directions to the school. I do know that there is quite a bit to do in the area while you're there. Good places to eat in Old Town Omaha, just across the river, the Zoo etc... Wish I could be of help, but far Western IA is probably my weakest area of assistance.
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04-06-2005, 08:12 AM	#5
seclark MVP Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: nemo Casino cash: $1719900	harrah's - council bluffs sec -edit to state i'm not from iowa, but know about where it's at.
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04-06-2005, 08:17 AM	#6
Iowanian Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utopia Casino cash: $4788454	AmeriStar.......Counciltucky.
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04-06-2005, 08:22 AM	#8
Iowanian Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utopia Casino cash: $4788454	I don't really have a big list of restaraunts, but there are some pretty good steakhouses in the Old town...shopping for the hens. I'm sure the Omaha locals can elaborate further, but it kind of seemed like "the place to be". http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_pg=1775
Posts: 61,520

04-06-2005, 08:26 AM	#9
jspchief BAMF Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Your Face Casino cash: $9998710	You probably need some Omaha folks to help you with C Bluffs. They would probably know more than most of us Iowans. __________________ Courage is not the absence of fear but rather the judgment that something is more important than fear. The brave may not live forever but the cautious do not live at all.
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04-06-2005, 08:43 AM	#13
Hoover Rufus Dawes Jr. Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $1688179	For Hotels I would go in this order Fairfield Inn - Exit 3 712-366-1330 Settle Inn - Exit 3 712-366-5555 Heartland Inn - Exit 5 712-322-8400 The Settle Inn and Fairfield Inn are newer and there is restaurants around them. The Heartland inn is a little older.
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