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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 2000
Page
8
About 15 000 attended the Taste of Iowa Rockin on the River finale as Huey Lewis and the News drew crowds on a cooler Monday. Organizers projected 45 000 to 50 000 total for the festival, with strong video screens on May’s Island and new recycling efforts cited as popular additions.
Huey Lewis and The News closed the Taste of Iowa Rockin on the River with their signature hits and a new track Plan B. Train opened the evening with Meet Virginia, delivering alternating rock and pop and a crowd eager for their groovy, catchy set on May's Island.
About 1,500 fans enjoyed a Temptations and Tower of Power show at Meskwaki Casino Tama. The Temptations performed classics and newer ballads while Tower of Power impressed with Derrick Hughes and Emilio Castillo on lead vocals. The crowd applauded warmly though an encore was not granted as the audience roared for more.
Cedar Rapids police investigated a suspicious death at 818 10th St SW after a friend heard a 3-year-old crying and found the woman dead in the bathtub around 6 30 p.m. The boy is in police custody. no names released.
At Taste of Iowa Rockin on the River Donnie Van Zant and 38 Special closed the day with Southern rock hits. Don Barnes delivered the glossy grooves while Bobby Capps added keyboard warmth and the crowd enjoyed a high energy set of party favorites.
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