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  • #61
    Re: Iowa game Tailgating

    traffic gets pretty thick by 10. i would take first ave, take a left, and go down to hawkins, or continue through that light and take the "batcave" behind carver if its open.

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    • #62
      Re: Iowa game Tailgating

      Originally posted by 9YRPLAN View Post
      or continue through that light and take the "batcave" behind carver if its open.
      Also known as Newton Rd

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      • #63
        Re: Iowa game Tailgating

        Originally posted by jegbomb52 View Post
        Hey Iowa Tailgate Guy,

        I have a K/C pass, my two friends have SH passes, I want to park with them. Can I do that? Or are they going to make me go to a K/C lot? I figured they can't park with me in K/C, but can I go down a level to them? Thanks.

        Worlds most fun Panther fan....
        Sorry for the late response. Didn't check this until now.

        Here are the order of the priority parking passes, starting with the highest:

        KC
        GH
        SH
        GP(cash parking)

        KC passes allow you to park in any of the lots.
        GH passes allow you to park in GH, SH, GP
        SH passes allow you to park in SH, GP
        And finally, GP only allows you to park in the General Public lots.

        I know it's too late now, but the KC passes have a very high value. You would have been better off selling that pass for around $100, then buying an SH pass for about $30. Again, likely too late now. I would put an ad on Craigslist and see if someone is willing to trade with you (and they pay a little extra cash, of course).

        KC passes are very rare because you have to donate a minimum of $5,000 a year to have access to that parking lot. That's why they have a fairly high resale value.

        I saw the Iowa/ISU game sell for over $350 for the KC pass and the Iowa/Nebraska game sell for over $400. That's just to park!

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        • #64
          Re: Iowa game Tailgating

          Originally posted by jnutt View Post
          alright guys, covering the game for the Sports Monter, and was lucky enough to get a parking spot on Ramp 3 on Stadium Drive and Hawkins. Question is, easier to come from Hawkins and the coralville exit or come from 218 to Melrose. I'm thinking Melrose will be a ***** to deal with. Thanks in advance for the Advice
          Looks like your question was already answered. Melrose is a zoo on gameday.

          I'd highly recommend taking Hawkins. Traffic will be a lot smoother than on Melrose.

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          • #65
            Re: Iowa game Tailgating

            Originally posted by BCPanther View Post
            Does anyone know if the College of Public Health lot outs a cash lot or a reserved lot??
            I'm not familiar with that. There are plenty of cash-lots available within a 15-18 minute walk to the stadium. Newton Road Ramp = $.90 cents an hour. Finkbine is $20 a vehicle.

            Myrtle is back to being a cash-only lot this year, too.

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            • #66
              Re: Iowa game Tailgating

              Originally posted by IowaTailgate View Post
              I'm not familiar with that. There are plenty of cash-lots available within a 15-18 minute walk to the stadium. Newton Road Ramp = $.90 cents an hour. Finkbine is $20 a vehicle.

              Myrtle is back to being a cash-only lot this year, too.
              We have a KC pass but might be after noon. What's the best way to find out if any lots are open? Just check with friends?
              Selling a lot of old UNI stuff here: http://www.panthernation.com/showthread.php?t=65762

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              • #67
                Re: Iowa game Tailgating

                Originally posted by TravelingPanther View Post
                We have a KC pass but might be after noon. What's the best way to find out if any lots are open? Just check with friends?
                I don't think you'll have any problems. The lot right next to Kinnick might be pretty full, but I would expect some openings still.

                Last week, I was in the GH lot (Dental Lot, next to carver hawkeye arena) and there were still empty spaces at 2 p.m. as I was walking towards the stadium.

                Also, cell phone reception is absolutely terrible a couple hours before kickoff. Even a half mile from Kinnick, it can take a few times to send a text message or receive a call. So if you try to call someone, it might take a few attempts.

                Once you get inside Kinnick, don't plan on using your phone. I have US Cellular and I can never do anything.

                Edit - I guess I really didn't answer your question. I would say ask your friends if you know someone tailgating in/near your parking lot.
                Once the lots are full, they'll block off the entrance. So as long as the entrance isn't blocked off, then there will be parking spaces available.

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                • #68
                  Re: Iowa game Tailgating

                  Back in '09, I remember parking somewhere just off of 218 (somewhere around Mormon Trek, I think), and taking a free shuttle into the stadium (or near enough).

                  Was nice as it didn't cost me a thing (for parking or for the shuttle), and it was quite easy to get back out onto 218. I'm hoping that's still available this year.

                  Of course, I don't tailgate, so I don't have to worry about those regulations.

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                  • #69
                    Re: Iowa game Tailgating

                    also, taking the train is a ripoff for adults but its still pretty cool.

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                    • #70
                      Re: Iowa game Tailgating

                      I have a few tailgates to hit tomorrow but is the PSC or Alumni Association hosting a tailgate or gathering anywhere tomorrow?
                      "I think they're very good," Farley said of the preseason top 25 Hawkeyes. "But so are we."

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