Cedar Rapids orchestra cited as national model by arts leader
Ralph Black executive director of the American Symphony Orchestra League praised Cedar Rapids for leadership planning fiscal responsibility and community support. He called the Cedar Rapids Symphony a model with no deficit high per capita giving and a rich concert program. He urged wider arts leadership from Iowa and warned against overreliance on government funding while stressing arts are for everyone.
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Ralph Black
Chamber of Commerce
American Symphony Orchestra League
United States
Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra
U.S
Symphony League
Midwest
Sheraton Inn
Cedar Rapids
Black
New York
New York Philharmonic
Williams
Richard Williams
Chicago
Washington
Iowa
Iowa Symphony Orchestra League
American Association
America
Symphony League leaders urge sustained private funding for arts
The Cedar Rapids Symphony League leaders advocate a mixed funding model with up to 25 percent from government sources, plus private and organizational earnings. They highlight fundraising, volunteer support, and educational efforts as core functions and cite growth in orchestras and broader arts access across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Symphony League
Black
Cedar Rapids Symphony
Vienna
Arts Council
Symphony
National Committee For Symphony Orchestras
Washington
Burglary Hits New Move In on East Eighth Street
Roger Guyer family had just moved into 1290 East Eighth Street when burglars emptied a sizeable portion of possessions valued at 2,900 dollars. Police say entry occurred Friday morning. Stolen items include coats, two cameras, stereo, watch, radio gear, tools, tapes, records, a briefcase, clock, toy car and cash. Last week police logged 11 thefts and six cases of criminal mischief. Arrests included two adults for intoxication, one for possession of a controlled substance, and two for fifth-degree theft. Juveniles faced multiple theft and weapon charges.
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Roger Guyer
Eighth St
Guyers
Marion Neighbors He makes money on a walk
Terry Wacker, a ten year old from Marion, earns money by collecting aluminum cans along roads, parks, and streets. He sells the cans for 17 cents per pound at a Cedar Rapids recycling center after smashing them flat with a hammer. He started recycling in 1976 and now uses the proceeds for gum and small needs, while his sister babysits to earn her own money.
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Terry Wacker
Terry
Hillview Drive
East Post Road
Marion
Cedar Rapids
Glen Wacker
Sarah
Milwaukee
Fire crews break in to investigate smoke report
Marion firefighters responded to a smoke filled Triangle Bandag building at 1251 Second Ave at 9 55 p m Friday locating only an overheated air compressor after forcing entry. No fire was found.
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Marion
Triangle Bandag
Second Ave
Marion YMCA activity schedule and notices brief
Marion YMCA lists Tuesday non aquatic and aquatic schedules with open gym, fitness sessions, gymnastics, Blue Stars, and adult basketball. Sorosis Club meets Thursday at 7 45 pm with host Mrs Roy Potthoff. Local ads seek sales help, wait staff, and part time sales experience at Danish Maid Bakery Stickney's Ray's Jewelry.
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YMCA
Marion Branch
Blue Stars
Sorosis
Marion Sorosis Club
Roy Potthoff
Ray
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National Symphony
C.R
Beverley Duffy
Gazette
Paramount Theatre
Munich
Paul Jensen
Classified
Dugette
10Th Street
Marion Neighbors
Judy Daubenmier
Marion Bureau
Dairy Maid
Dairyland
First Ave
Center Pt. Rd
Edgewood Rd
Sixth St
Mt. Vernon Rd
Marion News
McGowan Blvd
Gordon Harstad
Danish Maid Bakery
Lantern
Stickney’s
Adv
Julie Gilds
Perpetual
Savings and Loan Association
Julie
Perpetual Savings and Loan Association
Iowa City
Second Avenue
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