Officials urge caution on roads this July Fourth weekend
Iowa officials warn that the holiday weekend is historically deadly for traffic with impaired driving a major risk. Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau funds 180 law enforcement agencies to deter crashes as 175 traffic deaths occur this year, up 34 percent from last year. a statewide task force will report recommendations this summer.
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Iowa Department of Transportation
Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival Schedule Highlights
A crowded Fourth of July weekend in Cedar Rapids features Dock Dogs at the National Czech & Slovak Museum and Library, Movie Night at Veterans Memorial Stadium with The Sandlot, IMAGINATION! Square activities at NewBo City Market, a Freedom Festival Parade through Czech Village and NewBo, Freedom Bop Market, Hy-Vee slider tastings, Music at the Museum with Bob Dorr and the Blue Band, Pancake Breakfast at Memorial Building, a Car Show on Third Avenue Bridge, a McGrath Amphitheatre concert by The Roosevelts and The Johnny Holm Band, and a 9:45 p.m. fireworks display over the First Avenue Bridge. Free with festival button options and guidelines vary by event.
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Cedar Rapids
National
Ballpark
Veterans Memorial Stadium
Rockford Rd
Dan Mussell
Robins
Madison
Dock Dogs
Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Inspiration
Bob Dorr
Blue Band
Roosevelts
Johnny Holm
Second Avenue
Third Avenue
First Avenue
The Gazette Contact and Subscription Rates
The Gazette issued from Cedar Rapids Iowa provides delivery options with weekly and annual rates. Out-of-state delivery is listed and postmaster address change details are included along with contact numbers for subscription service and general inquiries.
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Third Ave
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
The
Gazette
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Gazette Co. Inc
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Iowa man runs cross country to fight MS for awareness and funds
Dubuque native Curt Ehlinger, 46, runs 176 miles through Iowa City part of a 3000 mile MS Run the US Relay from Los Angeles to New York City. He aims to raise awareness and funds with a $10 000 minimum per runner and has already collected over $37000 for MS research and families in need. Donations remain open at tinyurl com Curt Fights MS.
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Curt Ehlinger
Dubuque
Ehlinger
West Des Moines
Davenport
Iowa City
Penny Ehlinger
Los Angeles
New York City
MS Run the US Inc
Rachel Aldrich
Amy van Dyke
MS Run the US
van Dyke
Aldrich
Tinyurl.com
Curt
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NewBo
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Third Street
Ninth Avenue SE
Freedom Bop
NewBo City Market
Third St
Imagination! Square
Veterans Memorial Building
Second Avenue Bridge
May
Island Parkade
Third Avenue Bridge
Freedom Festival
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McGrath Amphitheatre
First St. SW
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