The Central District will be gathering in Independence, IA the weekend of August 27, 2026. We will be staying at the Comfort Inn & Suites, located at 2100 Swan Lake Blvd. We have secured a block of rooms for Thursday August 27 for 3 nights. Group rates start at $124.00 + tax a night. To make your room reservations please call the hotel at 319-334-6400.
Friday afternoon we are planning a tour of the John Deer Factory works in Waterloo, followed by a dinner Friday night. Saturday we will host a CE, followed by a not to miss tour of a local farming operation and a possible dairy tour. If you have any questions, please give Merritt Jones a call. 319-961-2244 or Contact Stacy in the FDA office 727-391-1750