Cedar Rapids Museum of Art staff wins Rising Star Award
Julia Jessen, curator at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, received the Iowa Museum Association Rising Star Award for 2025 for expanding audience reach through exhibitions and community programming since July 2023. The award will be presented at noon April 29 during the IA Museum Association conference in Cedar Rapids.
Cedar Rapids plays safer with indoor fun center boom
The region sees rapid growth in entertainment centers and trampoline parks led by Edwards Entertainment with Fun Station expansions in Cedar Rapids and nearby cities. Chains like Sky Zone and DEFY Iowa City join AirFX and Bowl Dogs as families seek diverse activities and larger venues. Edwards plans a 70 000 square foot Cedar Rapids indoor park to replace a smaller location, betting on repurposed retail spaces and a broad menu and lounges for parents.
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Dangerous Leadership and Internal Motivation Insights
Dr. Jennifer Smith, a Cedar Rapids based coach and speaker, discusses the difference between reaction and response, stressing intrinsic motivation of duty and love versus external fear and desire. She urges leaders to check their motivations and foster a culture that elevates purpose and personal authenticity.
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