The Medleys Duo-Piano Legacy in Cedar Rapids and Beyond
Joe Coffey chronicles Bill and Pat Medley, a renowned duo-piano couple. From 1974 to 1992 they settled in Cedar Rapids, shaped Mount Mercy programs, taught hundreds of students, and earned a national reputation with tours, publications, and the Hal Leonard The Medley Way method.
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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
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University of Town
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Arkansas State Music Teachers Association
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the History Center
Cedar Rapids Hosts Early Bicycle Races at West Side Park
In August 1895 Cedar Rapids staged one of its first bicycle races at the West Side Driving Park on F Avenue NW. The event featured two half mile races and a Smile race with $35 prizes each, plus a family race offering $50. Tara Templeman, curator at The History Center, notes the era’s tech advances spurred growing interest in cycling.
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