Ok guys, this is a week away now so I'm going to explain how parking works at the venue (with this diagram that I hope is ok):
First off, the red circled area is where everybody should try to park. This lot uses meters so if you have quarters use them up (if not I'll try to get as many quarters as possible). The meters in the back rows are 10 hour parking and Iowa City stops checking the meters after 5 PM (so then after 5, you don't have to pay).
That's how parking works. THEN as you can see I showed where you enter, and the elevator. Use it, it'll make life easier. It's right next to some stairs...but if you use the elevator it literally gets you right up to the venue room. You can go in if you take a right from the elevator.
If there's any questions on this PLEASE ask.