Rooms at the Fairfield Inn and Suites in West Des Moines (7225 Vista Drive) have been reserved at a rate of $79. It is a nonsmoking hotel and there is a complimentary hot breakfast. This rate is being held until Dec. 28, 2007. The hotel's web site is http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dsmwf-fairfield-inn-and-suites-des-moines-west/.

Call (515) 225-6100 to make the reservation for the “Iowa Institute for Social Action”.