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The Mid-America Center is an arena and convention center located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, just five minutes from downtown Omaha, Nebraska. The arena's maximum capacity is about 8,000 for concerts and 6,700 for ice hockey and arena football. The arena continues to provide free parking. Caesars Entertainment began managing the Center in 2012, taking over from SMG.

It was the home of the Iowa Blackhawks of the APFL. From 2002-2009, it hosted the Omaha Lancers of the USHL. From February 19, 2011, to February 2013, it hosted roller derby bouts for the Omaha Rollergirls of the WFTDA.

From rock shows to family shows to USHL hockey to community events, the arena has hosted top names such as Foo Fighters, Sheryl Crow, Martina McBride, Cher, John Mellencamp, Pearl Jam, Tom Petty Black Eyed Peas, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Kenny Chesney, Tool, B.B. King, Reba McEntire, Kings of Leon, Def Leppard, Journey, REO Speedwagon, Styx, Counting Crows, Monster Jam, Playhouse Disney Liv ...