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Polk County Reevaluates Arena Management
Polk County is poised to overhaul management of the Iowa Events Center for the first time in two decades, putting the contract out for bid after Oak View Group’s current deal expires. Despite praise for Oak View’s success—including major concerts and lucrative naming rights—supervisors voted 3-2 to hire a $197,500 consultant to ensure taxpayer money gets the best return. The consultant will help define success metrics and facility maintenance standards, while Oak View has signaled it’s ready to compete for the contract. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn…
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