Capitol Complex Event Coordination

Capitol Complex Event Coordination

Application Process

State agencies and the general public may request use of the common areas in the Capitol Building or the Capitol Complex for public events.

  1. Review the Capitol Complex Events Calendar for availability.
  2. Complete the application for the Capitol Building or the Complex. 
    Applications shall be submitted at least 30 calendar days prior to the event date and not more than one year in advance of the event date.  Applications will be reviewed for approval on a first come basis after 6:00 a.m. 

    Capitol Building Event Application 
    Capitol Complex Grounds Event Application 

    * Approved Benefit Providers will complete the Retirement Investors' Club (RIC) & Voluntary Insurance Informational Event Application
     
  3. Non-state agency events will be presented with the Department of Administrative Service (DAS) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as amended on July 26, 2024. DAS will draft the MOU and work directly with the event representative(s) regarding the agreement and event details.

Groups requesting the Governor or Lt. Governor to speak at the event will need to Submit a Scheduling Request Form.

 

Additional Event Areas on the Capitol Complex

Arrangements are made directly with the House of Representatives, Secretary of the Senate, Judicial Building, or the Iowa Historical Building:

  • House of Representatives Rooms:  515-281-5383. 
  • Senate Rooms:  515-281-5307.
  • Judicial Building:  515-281-5241. 
  • Iowa Historical Building


Event assistance: call 515-281-7259 or email β€‹capitol.complex.events@iowa.gov