Mid-America Center
| Mid-America Center | |
|---|---|
| MAC | |
| Location | 1 Arena Way, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501 |
| Broke ground | 2000 |
| Opened | October 18, 2002 |
| Owner | City of Council Bluffs |
| Operator | SMG |
| Surface | Multi-surface |
| Construction cost | $75 million[1] ($91.6 million in 2012 dollars[2]) |
| Architect | HNTB |
| Project Manager | J.E. Dunn Construction Group[3] |
| Capacity | Concerts: 8,000 Hockey: 6,793 Basketball: 7,000 |
| Tenants | |
| Omaha Lancers (USHL) (2002-2009) Iowa Blackhawks (APFL) (2003-present) Omaha Rollergirls (WFTDA) (2011-present) |
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The Mid-America Center is an arena and convention center located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, just five minutes from downtown Omaha, Nebraska. The arena's maximum capacity is about 8,000 for concerts and 6,700 for ice hockey and arena football. The arena continues to provide free parking.
It is the home of the Iowa Blackhawks of the APFL. From 2002-2009, it hosted the Omaha Lancers of the USHL. Beginning February 19, 2011, it will host roller derby bouts for the Omaha Rollergirls of the WFTDA.
From rock shows to family shows to USHL hockey to community events, the arena has hosted top names such as Foo Fighters, Sheryl Crow, Martina McBride, Cher, John Mellencamp, Pearl Jam, Tom Petty Black Eyed Peas, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Kenny Chesney, Tool, B.B. King, Reba McEntire, Kings of Leon, Def Leppard, Journey, REO Speedwagon, Styx, Counting Crows, Monster Jam, Playhouse Disney Live. The convention center has hosted the Omaha Press Club Show, Peel's Salon Shows, OWH Bridal Ideas Shows, River City Hunting & Fishing Expo, Nebraska State Bridge Tournament which hosts Warren Buffett and Bill Gates.
Arena: 30,000 square feet (pillar free), 12 Luxury Suites, 2 Party Rooms,
Convention Center: 24,500 square feet (2,280 m2) Exhibition Hall, 120-150 Exhibit Trade Show Booths, 23,000+ square feet of Ballroom/Meeting Space, 90-112 Exhibit Trade Show Booths in Ballroom, 8 Meeting Rooms, 15,000 square feet (1,400 m2) in Pre-Function Area,
Free Parking: 2,600 open surfaced spaces surrounding the complex
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2002/11/20021125/Special-Report/Mid-America-Center-Council-Bluffs-Iowa.aspx
- ^ Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–2008. Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Retrieved December 7, 2010.
- ^ http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2002/11/20021125/Special-Report/Mid-America-Center-Council-Bluffs-Iowa.aspx?hl=%22club%20seats%22&sc=0
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