Grand Celebration of Brass Bands at Ushers Ferry
The 11th annual event runs 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday June 18 at Ushers Ferry Historic Village. Eastern Iowa, Illinois and Madison Brass Bands perform hourly with a 6 p.m. mass concert. Jim Busta Polka Band at 2 p.m.Admission $5 adults $2 ages 5-14. Food on site. Call 319 286 5763 or visit cedar-rapids.org/ushers.
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Marion Community Bands to Perform Tuesday at Marion Square
The Marion Community Bands under David Law will perform at Marion Square at 7 p.m. Tuesday marking the 24th season with the community concert band and jazz band. The St Joseph School Summer Band directed by Benjamin Work joins for a third year with nearly 40 of 95 students in the program volunteering. The concert is free and open to the public.
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Freedom Fest honors local heroes in Cedar Rapids
Julie Beckett of Cedar Rapids helped turn Medicaid financed in home and community based health care into national policy. The six area residents named as Freedom Festival heroes will be honored at a June 23 luncheon at the Crowne Plaza Five Seasons Hotel Ballroom.
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Tribute to Heroes Luncheon to Honor Katie Beckett and Family Voices
The Tribute to Heroes Luncheon on June 23 at the Crowne Plaza Five Seasons in Cedar Rapids honors Katie Beckett for her advocacy after a 1978 case led to broader Medicaid home care. Beckett, now 27, lives independently and continues work with Family Voices to expand family centered care and access for children with special health needs.
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Relay For Life of Linn County Planned In Cedar Rapids
The American Cancer Society event enters its 16th year with teams from area groups gathering at Coe College for an overnight relay. Activities begin Friday at 7 p.m. with a Survivors Lap and wrap up Saturday morning, including a luminaria ceremony honoring cancer survivors and memorials.
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Close-Up Cedar Rapids Man Endorses Commission Government
In an interview Cedar Rapids resident Steve Oberbroeckling argues for preserving the commission form of city government. He cites 100 years of success, notes public input, and urges voters to react to current officials in November rather than abandon the system.
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