GATEWAY TO NORTHEAST IOWA WELCOME  CENTER

           The Welcome Center is now open.  Fran Schmitt is the director.

            The Welcome Center is located less than a mile from a high speed interchange.  It provides a safe access roadway stop for motorists and is highly visible from the interchange.  The site is situated adjacent to a small wooded area and has a view of Cedar Lake and Cedar View Park.  There is also a beautiful view from the deck.

              This building is a stand alone facility including the Welcome Center and a Rest Stop.  It was designed to look like a railroad depot.  The full basement will serve as a storm shelter for the traveling public, fairground events, campers at the city campground and mobile home residents.  A FEMA grant has been awarded to help pay for the storm shelter. There are two reception areas that can be rented for parties, anniversaries and events.

            The Welcome Center Lobby is open 24 hours, 7 days a week.  It contains vending machines with pop, weather information, TV and an ATM.  There is an elevator in the Lobby.  There is also a Family Restroom along with Men's & Women's. 

               The Craft Shop has over 40 vendors with gifts for all ages and all occasions.  The Craft Shop is open 9:00 - 4:00 pm seven days a week.  There is a computer available in the Craft Shop either on a laptop or the Center's public computer.

               The City of Nashua has employed a director and a custodian.  The task of the director and staff will be to make sure anyone who stops is aware of all that Nashua and Northeast Iowa has to offer.  The facility will be maintained by the City of Nashua.  The City has pledged to provide all utilities.  Snow removal and upkeep will be handled by the Street Dept.

              The benefits that this facility will bring to our area are numerous: more customers for restaurants, convenience stores, motels and speciality shops, to name a few.

                  If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help with this project, please call Fran Schmitt at 641-435-4187 or email City Hall at nashuaia@butler-bremer.com

                    Tax deductible donations can be sent to  City of Nashua, P.O. Box 38, Nashua, IA 50658.

City Hall: 641-435-4156.