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 Last Updated 7/5/08 Only 12 days until opening ceremonies Don't wait! Register today! June 30th was the last day to receive the early registration rate. Please see the registration page for current rates. Lodging Update! July 1, 2008, 5:30 p.m. Rooms at the Marriott with the special "ALCon 2008 Room Rate" are no longer available--but hold on... We are currently attempting to secure additional rooms downtown at a reasonable rate, but we need your help to do so, and the window of opportunity is short. Please spread the word... If you, or someone you know, is planning to attend and has not yet reserved lodging, please contact the ALCon Chairman, Bryan Butcher, as quickly as possible: chairman@alconexpo.com Other Lodging Renaissance Savery Hotel   401 Locust St, Des Moines, IA -
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines on the River  101 East Locust ST, Des Moines, IA -
Hotel Fort Des Moines 1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA -
Quality Inn & Suites Event Center 929 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA - (515) 282-5252
Holiday Inn (All) Downtown: 1050 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA (515) 283-0151
Above link also includes several other Holiday Inn Hotels in the areaRed Roof Inn Discount Hotel 4950 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA -
There are about 562 hotels in and around the Des Moines area. Click on "Other Lodging" above to browse through the complete list. If you are flying in, there are several hotels close to the airport which is just south of the downtown area. The Des Moines Astronomical Society is pleased to invite you to attend the Annual Astronomical League Convention and Exposition in the heart of the heartland, Des Moines, Iowa...A city made for walking!  Many walking bridges and trails are available within the area.  An expansive climate controlled skywalk system links throughout the central city. Come rain or shine it's always a delight navigating the city through the skywalks! Please join the members of DMAS, the Astronomical League, and the Association of Lunar Planetary Observers (ALPO) for a shared convention and weekend filled with blue skies, clean air, good food, and plenty of Iowan hospitality. Your ALConExpo 2008 Committee Spread the Word ALConExpo 2008 Brochure(.pdf) ALConExpo 2008 Advertisement(.pdf) Driving or Flying? 700 Driving Miles to Des Moines(.pdf) Convention & Visitors Bureau Updates NEW ITEMS ADDED! [Local Coupons - Free Shuttle Service] Flood Update Greater Des Moines Open for Business Des Moines is open! It's business as usual. Community support and collaboration from city and county officials helped prevent major flooding issues throughout Downtown Des Moines. Your convention chairman says "We're high and dry and ready for July!"
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