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Directions to the Iowa Department for the Blind

I-235 coming from the East:

1. Take the exit labeled "Downtown Exit" for 3rd, 5th, and 7th streets.  Merge to the far right hand lane on the exit ramp and follow 3rd Street south to either Watson Powell Jr. Way or Grand Avenue.

2. If you take Watson Powell Jr. Way, turn west (right) on Watson Powell Jr. Way and go 1 block to 4th Street.

3. If you take Grand Avenue, turn west (right) on Grand Avenue.  Go one block to 4th Street.  Turn north (right) on 4th Street.

We are located on the Southwest corner of 4th Street and Watson Powell Jr. Way.

I-235 coming from the West:

1. Take the exit labeled "Downtown Exit". On the exit ramp, merge into the far right hand lane and continue east to 5th Street.   

2. Take 5th street south to Watson Powell Jr. Way.

3. Turn left (east) on to Watson Powell Jr. Way.

4. Continue east on Watson Powell Jr. Way to 4th Street. We are located on the Southwest corner of 4th Street & Watson Powell Jr. Way.

Parking:

There is street parking (meters) available on both 4th Street & Watson Powell Jr. Way ($.25 per 20 minutes).

A parking ramp is available on the southeast corner of 5th Street and Watson Powell Jr. Way. The entrance to the parking ramp is on the 5th Street side about half way between Watson Powell Jr. Way and Grand Ave. The parking ramp is also connected to the skywalk system.

If you have any questions regarding current directions, location, services available, etc., please feel free to call us at 515-281-1333 or toll free from anywhere in Iowa at 1-800-362-2587.

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