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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

18 Oct 2015

Page 16

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Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

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Oct 18, 2015

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16

Surf Ballroom preserves Buddy Holly legacy in Clear Lake Iowa

In Clear Lake Iowa a memorial marks the 1959 plane crash that killed Buddy Holly Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper. The Surf Ballroom hosts tributes and preserves artifacts as part of a broader history highlighted by local leader Jeff Nicholas and references to national recognition.

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Surf Ballroom and Museum Memorial Site Details and Events

Surf Ballroom and Museum in Clear Lake operates 8 am to 4 pm weekdays at 460 N Shore Dr. The Dean Snyder family owns the site since 1994 and leases it to North Iowa Cultural Center and Museum. The Surf preserves 1940s charm and relies on volunteers. annual Winter Dance Party occurs each February with art, record show, sock hop, and tours. Feb 4–6 features performances, concerts, tours, and a vow-renewal ceremony.

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