I agree with PORTAGE DOG. The Holiday Inn Express is the best hotel for Copia. The rooms were topnotch, nice breakfast, excellent meeting room and the hospitality was A+. And you could walk across to the Alliant Energy Center or take their free shuttle.

I think we should do it again next year at this venue. Old Salt got us a good deal and the manager (Amy) would like us to reup for 2026. I know some of her family (POCI FARMS)  in Rock Falls, IL and she said she would  treat us well.

Old Salt did a a great job with his ALASKA Presentation on Sunday Morning. I am sure he should get excellent reviews and be asked to come back next year.

I enjoyed catching up with fellow QJ'ers.

See you all next year!