Riverfest in Manchester spotlights whitewater course
The second Riverfest centers on Maquoketa River whitewater course in Manchester with water sports, demonstrations, food vendors and a 4 to 1 crowd ratio along re engineered riverbanks. Officials expect safe conditions after heavy rains. events run 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Shelly Park with a 5K, rubber duck race, river demonstrations and a 4 p.m. concert by David Zollo & the Body Electric.
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Manchester Riverfest schedule guides river town events
The Maquoketa River festival in downtown Manchester includes a 5K run walk registration at 7 am and race at 8 am, rubber duck race at 9:30, vendors at 10, Whitewater 101 at 11, river stewardship at noon, Whitewater demo at 1, Frozen T shirt contest at 2, river safety at 3, and a David Zollo and The Body Electric concert at 4 on Marion Street bridge. Manchester named 2015 River Town of the Year by Iowa Rivers Revival for reconnecting residents and visitors to the Maquoketa River. Contact 319 934 3172 orlan love thegazette com.
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Worst Festival returns to Amana with sausage tastings
The Amana Colonies host the second Best of the Wurst festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Market Barn. Six sausage vendors plus the Amana Heritage Society offer dozens of varieties and potato pancakes as the event celebrates German heritage. Organizers expect about 3,000 attendees to compare last year’s 1,500.
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Festival Guide for Amana Wurst Fest in Cedar Rapids
The guide details the Hours Festival from 14 a.m. to 5 p.m. with music by 4 Guys & a Gal from noon to 4 30 p.m. at The Market Barn located at 220th Trail and 46th Avenue. Admission is 2 general, with $20 for Wurst University enrollment. Vendors include Amana Meat Shop and others. awards include First of the Wurst and Best of the Wurst. Activities feature corn hole and Rubb and a commencement speech by Dean Weiner.
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Gazette publication details and contact information
The Gazette lists its history since 1883, mailing address at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52401, and subscription rates including $8 weekly and $416 yearly. Postage paid in Cedar Rapids with out of state rate $468 yearly. Postmaster and general numbers provided for subscriber services and inquiries.
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Cedar Rapids marks Juneteenth with young artist’s tribute
Hannah Hip Hop Nimmers paints the name of Jayla Williams, 4, at Viola Gibson Park during Cedar Rapids Juneteenth events. Activities begin today as the city celebrates the holiday with community gatherings and remembrance.
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Juneteenth events hosted by Iowa groups in Cedar Rapids
The African American Museum of Iowa and the Black Legacy Association of Cedar Rapids host two Juneteenth events. An intergenerational panel runs 6:30 to 9 p.m. today with talks on Black Lives Matter education and poverty, followed by spoken word performances. Saturday’s Viola Gibson Park celebration from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. features food vendors stage performances and kids activities.
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