Aida rises above challenges at Cedar Rapids charity night
More than 600 people gathered at Washington High School to support Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre after flood damage. The two hour and three quarter performance featured stellar orchestra and Annermis Amneris star Janara Kellerman delivering a standout mezzo role. General admission was $20 with a non air conditioned venue, and Diana Nollen noted the gala shows resilience and artistry in face of past days.
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Residents vow to rebuild after 2008 floods in Cedar Rapids
James Q. Lynch reports from Cedar Rapids where Hartgrave and neighbors vow to return to their flood-damaged homes along L Street SW and Czech Village. City officials promise neighborhood centered recovery to improve the city and keep residents engaged at Jefferson High School meeting.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids
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Sandi Fowler
Mound View
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Taylor Area Neighborhood Association
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Neighborhood Association
Joe Nosek
Damaged Czech Museum Faces Devastation After Flood
Cedar Rapids coverage follows Czech Radio journalist Pat Shaver and museum Director Gail Naughton examining flood damage at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library. Water rose seven to ten feet. artifacts are cleaned in Chicago with hopes to gut and restore within a week and a half.
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Culver launches Eastern Iowa flood recovery fundraising drive
Gov. Chet Culver names Pat Baird Clay Jones and Sally Mason to represent Eastern Iowa in a statewide private fundraising effort for flood victims. Civic leaders Barry Griswell and Fred Hubbell will spearhead the initiative.
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Cedar Hills Church Hosts Flood Relief Concert and Cook-off
Cedar Hills Community Church in Cedar Rapids will host a 5 p.m. cook-off and 6 p.m. concert to benefit flood relief. Judy Wiggers memorial funds will aid Salvation Army and Aid to Women with tickets at five dollars. Praise Apella from Cleveland will perform with TORCH opening.
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