Discount Program

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National Discounts
Gateway Hotel & Conference Center Discount
Iowa Events Center Discounts
Local Discounts in Iowa

Would you like to offer a discount to ISUAA members? Enroll in our free benefit partnership program.

Discount lists will be updated as new discounts are added. Last updated March 28, 2013.

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National Discounts

The Savings Connection:

ISU Alumni Association members can enjoy incredible savings on movie tickets, travel, shopping, and more. Current members: Visit our members-only site to get more information about accessing this benefit. (Please note: You must log in using your online directory username and password.)

The ISU Alumni Collection:

Members receive a discount on every item at http://store.isualum.org.

Play it Forward Golf:

Play it Forward Golf is a great way to save up to 70% when playing your favorite sport ... featuring more than 500 courses in the Midwest, 4,000 across the U.S., and more than 650 private clubs. Every time you play, your alumni association earns funds for new activities. Everyone wins! Get started today at www.pifgolf.com.

Other national discounts:
Click on the key icon () where listed to log in with your online directory username and password and access discount codes.

Auto rental: Receive discounts with Hertz, Avis, National, Budget, Alamo, and Auto Europe rentals
Hotel chains: Receive discounts at Sleep Inn, Comfort Inn, Quality Inn, Clarion Inn, Rodeway Inn, Econo Lodge, Main Stay Suites, Wyndham Hotels, Wyndham Grand Collection, TRYP by Wyndham, Wyndham Garden, Days Inn, Ramada, Hawthorn Suites, Baymont Inns & Suites, Night Hotels, Howard Johnson, Microtel, Super 8, Knights Inn, Travelodge, Wingate, and Dream Hotels.

99Perfume.com: Free shipping on all fragrances, skincare, bath & body products
Achoo Allergy: 10% off + free shipping on all orders at online checkout or call (800) 339-7123
Affordable Travel of Orlando: Save up to 35% on hotels and purchase theme park tickets below gate price. Visit website or call (866) 463-0412 for more discount information.
Air & Water, Inc.: 10% off all orders
Airgle Corporation: 15% off all air purifiers and air filters
Alumni Association merchandise: All can buy, but only Alumni Association members enjoy a discount on every item
America's Best Value Inn Value Club: Enroll and save 15%
The Anniversary Rose: 20% off all online orders
Automatic Pitching Machines: Receive a 10% discount on all orders
Beaded Royalty LLC: 10% off any order
Chrome Battery: 20% off entire purchase
DDS Architectural Rendering LLC: Free alternative view rendering with any order
Dell Marketing, Inc: Dell has exclusive discounts on Dell and other brand name TVs, printers, and more
Dog Collars Boutique: 10% off online orders
Dogtown University Online Store: 25% off all online purchases
EPIC Hearing Savings Plan: Receive big discounts on hearing aid products
Everything4Mom.com: 10% off any purchase
Fire Pit Mart: 10% off all orders
Firewood Rack Outlet: 10% off all orders
FreightCenter.com: 10% off first LTL shipment
From You Flowers: 25% off all regularly priced floral and gift items
Frontier Computer Corp.: 10% off all online quotes
Holiday LEDs: 10% off online purchases
Icon Jigsaw Puzzles: 20% off all online orders
Indulge in Chocolate: 10% off online orders
Iowa State University Book Store: 15% off online orders
Jewelry Central: 10% off engagement rings, settings, and jewelry
Lapigems Tanzanite Company: 10% off all jewelry and loose gemstones
Lexington Hotels Experience Reward Program: Enroll and save 15%
Life's Little Favors: 10% off entire order
Limoges Jewelry: 10% off online orders
Mammoth Dog Beds: 10% off online orders
Medical Goods, Inc.: 15% off entire inventory of personal care and medical supplies
Moving Day Boxes: 10% off all online orders of moving boxes and moving supplies; claim discount using this form and enjoy free shipping on all orders
The Natural Sapphire Company: 10% off all loose sapphires and finished jewelry
Ornament Shop: 10% off online orders
Our Promise Rings: 10% off entire online purchase
Pinecraft.com: 10% off all products
Primoslings.com: 10% off any and all purchases
Sam's Club: $10 gift card when signing up or renewing an Advantage Sam's Club membership; $25 gift card with a Plus membership
The Serious Teddy Bear Company: 10% off
Sugardaddy's Sumptuous Sweeties: 15% off any online order, on the phone or in store
Sungogs.com: 20% off all orders placed online
Tanzanite Jewelry Designs: 10% off
Test Country: 10% off all products
Ultimate Truck and Auto Accessories: 10% off all orders of $100 or more online or call (877) 921-1531 to place an order
Zoara: 10% discount on all fine jewelry (does not apply to loose diamonds)

Gateway Hotel & Conference Center, “The Official Hotel of the ISUAA”

The following discounts are available to ISUAA members at the Gateway Hotel & Conference Center:

20% off best available room rate (not available during blackout dates) and 20% off at the Iowa Stater Restaurant (excludes alcoholic beverages) during hotel stay.

Iowa Events Center Discounts

Group discounts are available to ISUAA members on select events. Upcoming events include:

Kenny Chesney Pre-Show - April 27, 2013
Fleetwood Mac Pre-Show - June 26, 2013
Taylor Swift Pre-Show - August 1, 2013

Local Discounts in Iowa

To take advantage of these discounts, simply present your current Alumni Association membership card, mention the discount, and save!

Dining:
Most discounts for Ames unless otherwise specified.

Aspen Leaf Yogurt: 10% off purchase
B-Bop's: Buy any sandwich, receive a free large order of french fries
Cafe Milo: 10% off any drink order
Chocolaterie Stam: 10% off regular-priced items
Coldstone Creamery, Ames: $1 off Love It (TM) sized or larger creation (see store for details)
Cookies, etc.: Buy one cookie, get a free 24 oz. soda, lemonade, or iced tea
Culvers of Ames: Buy one double deluxe burger, get one free
Dairy Queen: Buy one Waffle Bowl Sundae, get one free or $1 off any Blizzard 12 oz. or larger
Domino's Pizza: Buy any large pizza at menu price, get 2nd pizza of equal or lesser value free (valid on carry-out only; not available for online orders)
Dutch Oven Bakery, Ames & Boone: $1 off one dozen breakfast rolls, donuts, or pastries
Es Tas Bar & Grill: $1 off all-you-can-eat taco bar
Ge-Angelo's Italian Restaurant: $5 off purchase of $30 or more
House of Chen: 10% off total purchase (one discount per table/ticket)
Jeff's Pizza: 10% off all regular-priced items
KFC, Ames: $1 off buffet at regular menu price
La Fuente Mexican Restaurant: 15% off purchase
Long John Silvers, Ames: 10% off entire purchase
Papa John’s Pizza: Buy 1 large pizza at regular menu price & get 1 large pizza free (equal or lesser value only; carry-out only)
Papa Murphy’s: Free cheesy bread or cinnamon wheel with purchase of regular-priced family size pizza
Pita Pit: Free chips & soda with purchase of a pita (dine-in only)
Pizza Hut: Buy one large pizza, receive one free order of breadsticks
Pizza Pit: Free cheese bread when purchasing a 12”, 14” or 16” pizza or 12” hot sandwich at regular price (dining room only -- not valid on delivery; $4.25 value)
Pizza Ranch, Ames: $1 off adult buffet
The Spice Thai Cuisine: 25% off any appetizer (one discount per table)
Taco John’s: 15% off entire purchase
Valentino’s: $1 off lunch or evening buffet
Wallaby's Bar & Grill: $1 off any appetizer

Service/Retail:
Most discounts for Ames unless otherwise specified.

Adventureland Park: $30 tickets valid any one day; $10 off a season pass (follow web link to purchase; online registration required)
Alpha Copies: 20% off all regular-priced copies
AmericInn: 15% off standard room
Ames Back & Neck Center: Free initial consultation and examination
Ames Racquet & Fitness Center: $10 off any joining fee
Best Western University Park Inn & Suites: 20% off regular room rate (not available during special events or with any other discount)
Brown's Shoe Fit Company: 15% off any regular-priced footwear
Capital Mortgage of Iowa: $750 applied to loan closing costs (see website for details)
Carpet One Floor & Home: 10% off a new flooring purchase (Ames, Carroll, Spirit Lake, & Urbandale -- see store for details)
Celebrations Party & Wedding Store: 15% off all retail items
Coe's Floral and Gifts: 10% off regular-priced in-store items
Comfort Inn of Ames: 20% off best available rate (restrictions apply) - discount not available on blackout dates
Copyworks: 25% off full price printing services
Country Inn & Suites: 15% off regular room rates (excludes special events; not valid with any other offer)
Des Moines Metro Opera: Group discounts available on select events (more info here)
Dogtown University: 25% off regular-priced merchandise
EconoLodge Ames: 10% off a regular night's stay (restrictions apply; discount not available on blackout dates)
Emerhoff's Footwear: 15% off any regular-priced footwear
Fitness World (Des Moines and Ankeny): No joining fee on any VIP membership
Gateway Hotel & Conference Center: 20% off best available room rate (not available during blackout dates) and 20% off at the IowaStater Restaurant (excludes alcoholic beverages) during hotel stay
Gilger Designs: 10% off in-stock merchandise
Global Reach Internet Productions: 10% off initial website development
Golf Cars of Iowa: $400 off purchase of a new golf car
GrandStay Residential Suites: 20% off regular room rate (additional discounts may not be applied)
Great Clips: $1 off haircuts; 10% off hair products
Heartland Tire & Auto Center: $25 off a set of 4 new tires and $5 off any oil change
Hilton Garden Inn Ames: 15% off any room type (mot valid during ISU home football games or city-wide events; not valid with any other discounts)
Hy-Vee, Ames: $1 off photo processing (both stores)
Hy-Vee Drug Store: 15% off any Iowa State merchandise
Images by Ngaire: 10% off
Iowa House Inn: 15% off standard room rates (not valid with any other discounts, gift certificates, or special events)
Iowa State Center: $5 off any Performing Arts Series event at Stephens Auditorium or Fisher Theater
Iowa State University Book Store: 15% off regular-priced items (some exclusions may apply)
ISU Alumni Center: 10% off room rental
Jiffy Lube Ames: 20% off total bill
Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions (Des Moines & Iowa City): 10% off Kaplan's comprehensive courses taken through the Des Moines or Iowa City Kaplan Centers; mention discount before ordering; all family members are eligible; one discount per family member per year
Kil'n Time Studio: 1/2 off studio fee
Lyla's Boutique: 10% off regular-priced retail items
Lynn's Car Wash: Purchase a CleanCard of $50 or more online and receive a 10% bonus credit; info available on our secure online discount page
Maurices, Ames: 20% off one regular-priced item
Mayfair Cleaners: 20% off dry cleaning, excluding leather
Medicap Pharmacy, Ames: Buy one greeting card, get the second card free (must be of equal or lesser value)
Medicap Pharmacy, Ankeny: $2 off an over-the-counter purchase
Memorial Union Guest Rooms: $5 off standard room rate
Microtel Inn & Suites, Ames: 10% off standard room rates (not valid with any other discounts, gift certificates, or special events)
MonteBello Bed & Breakfast Inn: 15% off room rate
Moorman Clothiers: 10% off any regular-priced item
Party Time Special Events: 15% off (excludes tents)
PCI Academy, Ames: $7 haircuts, including shampoo and style
Playground for Kids, Ankeny: 10% off Jump extravaganza party package
Pressure Point Cleaners: 10% off any power washing or gutter cleaning service
Pro Cleaning Service: 10% discount for carpet cleaning (minimum 500 sq. ft. - steps and apartment cleanings not included)
Reflections Auto Glass: $10 off rock chip repairs; $25 off windshield replacements
Reiman Gardens: 10% off admission for each member of your party
Ron's Auto Repair Center: $5 off oil changes and 10% off any repairs over $100 (maximum discount of $50)
The Salon in Ames: 20% off all haircuts
Sam's Club: $10 gift card when signing up or renewing an Advantage Sam's Club membership; $25 gift card with a Plus membership
Serenity AVEDA Ames: 10% off all haircuts (excludes other services)
Seven Oaks Recreation: 10% off regular-priced ski, snowboard, or canoe; $1 off regular-priced snowtube (not valid with other offers or discounts)
State Savings Bank: 0.25% discount on loans for qualified borrowers & 0.25% premium on qualified deposits
Super 8 Ames: 15% off best available rate (restrictions apply) - discount not available on blackout dates
Swank's Jewelry: 10% off regular-priced merchandise
Sylvan Learning Center (Ames, Cedar Rapids, Coralville, & Urbandale): 50% off a Sylvan Skills Assessment; 15% off hourly rate
Tommy's Salon: $5 off a cut & color or 20% off one retail item; not valid with any other offers
Trickle's Tires and Automotive: 10% off oil changes
WCI Pools and Spas: 10% off regular-priced spas, chemicals & accessories
Wheelock's Service: 10% off all service work (does not include tires or sublet work up to $100)
Wild Birds Unlimited: 10% off regular-priced, in-stock merchandise, excluding pet food