Progress at The Downtown Church Building

Things are starting to take shape around The Downtown Church. The bathrooms are finalized, the new HVAC units are installed, and more improvements are on the way.

Here are a few photos of some completed projects around the church:

Carpeted side room

New lit racks at Welcome Center

Men's restroom

Men's restroom

Men's restroom

Men's restroom

Women's restroom entrance moved

Women's restroom

Women's restroom

Women's restroom

New HVAC system in main Multi-Purpose room

Restroom Demolition

Dust is flying at The Downtown Church. Demolition of our current restrooms has begun to make way for nicer, more modern facilities. Pastor Dan Rude posted a few progress photos to Twitter that we thought would be great to share. Pictured below is the men's restroom.

Ugly plastic wall paneling is gone!

Drop ceiling is gone

Working hard on tile removal

A Little History of Our Building

Capitol Gateway East Ice Pavilion

Capitol Gateway East Ice Pavilion was an indoor family ice skating facility with a full service pro shop, gift shop and snack bar. Recreational skating, figure skating, and private ice party rentals were also available.

2008 Obama for America - Iowa Headquarters 

Every four years, the world turns its attention to Iowa for the caucuses. During the 2008 election cycle, President Obama's Iowa headquarters was at 323 East Locust. Volunteers made calls and organized the campaign.