The Funk Daddies performed during NewBo City Market’s fifth weekly Rock The Block concert at Bankers Trust Stage on the front lawn of NewBo City market. Rock the Block is a weekly concert series that takes place on the front lawn of NewBo City market every Friday from the beginning of May until the end of April. It begins at 6:00PM, and ends at 8:00PM. The Funk Daddies have been performing their blend of horn driven Soul, R&B, and Dance music for the last 23 years. With 15 more shows left before the end of the year the Funk Daddies will be performing at many of the midwest’s best outdoor venues and events including Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery, Fireside Winery, the Annual Root Beer Festival, and Solon Beef Days among several others. the band also features six different members of the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

NewBo City Market’s Director of Programming and Events Nolan Henkle adresses the crowd and introduces the band the Funk Daddies during the concert held at Bankers Trust Stage on Friday June fifth. Henkle has been the Director of Programming and Events at NewBo City Market for the last three years.

Cedar Rapids native Craig Erickson plays lead guitar during his first performance back with the Funk Daddies in almost two years. Erickson missed time due to an ongoing battle with AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia). During his time away from the band Erickson had to go through chemo, and receive a stem cell transplant in order to treat the cancer.

NewBo City Market employee Marcus Jacobs pours a Yard Sale IPA from Lion Bridge Brewing Company for a customer while working at the beer tent during the weekly Rock the Block concert on Friday June fifth. Jacobs has been working at NewBo City Market part-time for the last month, and worked as a bartender in Daytona Beach before moving to Iowa.

Dave Shawver plays the saxophone with the Funk Daddies during Friday night’s concert held at Bankers Trust Stage on the front lawn of NewBo City Market. Shawver has also played saxophone for the Cabala Musical Gang, the Lincoln Garcia Band, and singer/songwriter Rick Tyler.

David Price (left) and Stephanie West dance to the music of the Funk Daddies on the front lawn of NewBo City Market during the Rock the Block concert on Friday June fifth. Rock the Block is a series of free concerts presented by Collins Aerospace and sponsored by Lion Bridge Brewing Company, Iowa Economic Development Authority, ImOn Communications, Coldwell Banker Hedges Realty, Rapids Wholesale, Advantage Chiropractic, Fast-Trans, Sam’s Club, and Rinderknecht Associates.

Guitarist and Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Dave Rosazza performs with the rest of the Funk Daddies during Friday’s concert. Rosazza has been performing for over 30 years, and currently operates Rosazza Lesson Studios in Iowa City.

Denny Ketelsen plays the keyboard for the Funk Daddies on Friday June fifth. Ketelsen has played in various bands since he was 17 years old, and was inducted into the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020 with the band Shade of Blue.

Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame drummer and Funk Daddies co-founder Ken Duncan performs with the band on Friday June fifth. Duncan attended the University of Iowa School of Music and has played in several bands including the Federal Reserve, Cabala, Express, City Soul Band, The Invisible Jazz Band, Hawk Rap, and of course the Funk Daddies.

Lead vocalist Anthony Hendricks performs with the rest of the Funk Daddies on Friday June fifth. Hendricks recorded his first original song on an international gospel album at the age of nine. The Funk Daddies next show will be at the UI Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center Event on June 18th.

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The 9th annual St. Joseph Fun Days took place at St. Joseph Catholic Church Friday May 29th to Sunday May 31st. The event (which is set up by the churches Fun Days comittee) featured a country store, silent auction, Bingo, carnival rides, a fun run, a hog roast meal, interactive catholic trivia, a catholic Name That Tune game, a silent auction, a guided tour of their church, Matthew Kane & The Band GREENBRIER, and the band Lonesome Road. The original St Joseph church opened in 1905 with the current location opening in 1977.

St. Joseph Catholic Church’s new entry way was created as part of their recent renovations in order to give attendees a place to hang out before and after service. Renovations to the church began in August 2024, and were completed in September 2025.

Roy Lange from Cedar Rapids takes a look at some of the items available at the country store located in the St Joseph Catholic School band room on Saturday May 30th. Lange has been a regular attendee of the St Joseph Fun Days for many years.

Jack Oehler from Cedar Rapids announces the Bingo game during St Joseph Fun Days on Saturday May 30th. Oehler has attended St Joseph Catholic Church his entire life, and is currently a Mechanical Engineering major at UNI.

Julie Lammers from Marion looks at some of the items available at the silent auction that took place in the science room of St Joseph Catholic School during St Joseph Fun Days on May 30th.

Eli Shouse (left) and Jackson Catan from Marion race down the Super Slide on Saturday May 30th while attending St Joseph’s Fun Days with their families. The rides at St Joseph Fun Days have been provided by Next Generation Shows for the last five years.

Zach Wassmer (left) and Izzy Smith from Marion ride the Sizzler while attending St Joseph’s Fun Days together on Saturday May 30th. Wassmer has been attending St Joseph Catholic Church with his family for the last 11 years.

Lonesome Road bass player and vocalist Charlie Chapman performs with the rest of the band on Saturday night. Chapman joined Lonesome Road 13 years ago, but has been playing in different bands since he was 11 years old. Also pictured is drummer Rob Carnahan.

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The Cedar Rapids Kernels took on the Quad Cities River Bandits at Veterans memorial stadium on Sunday May 31st at 1:00PM. The Kernels won the game with a score of eight to one, improving their record to 26-25 on the season. Currently the Kernels are ranked third in the midwest league. The Cedar Rapids Kernels (originally named the Cedar Rapids Rockets) were founded in 1949, and are the High-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins Major League Baseball team. Their next game will be against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in Appleton Wisconsin tomorrow at 7:30PM.

A crowd gathers at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Cedar Rapids to watch the Cedar Rapids Kernels take on the Quad Cities River Bandits on Sunday May 31st at 1:00PM. Veterans Memorial Stadium can be fond at Veterans Memorial Park in Cedar Rapids.

Kernels pitcher (number 35) Garrett Horn pitches the ball during the game on Sunday. Horn pitched three innings, and struck out five batters during the game.

The Cedar Rapids Kernels number 13 Quinn McDaniel hits a pop fly into the backfield. McDaniel scored one run in three at bats during the game vs the River bandits on Sunday.

The Kernel’s number 9 Brandon Winokur drops the bat before sprinting towards first base during Sunday’s game. Winokur was drafted 82nd overall by the Minnesota Twins during the 3rd round of the 2023 MLB draft.

The Cedar Rapids Kernels number eight (Short Stop) Danny De Andrade throws a runner out during the game on Sunday. De Andre has scored 204 runs (including 30 home runs) since becoming a minor league baseball player in 2021.

The Cedar Rapids Kernels number 24 Rayne Doncon takes a swing at the ball while at bat during Sunday’s game vs the River Bandits on Sunday. Doncon has scored 203 runs out of 1,413 at bats since 2021.

The Cedar Rapids Kernels number four Khadim Diaw hits a foul ball during Sunday’s game against the Quad Cities River Bandits at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Diaw scored one run on two at bats during the game.

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The Cedar Rapids Metro Veterans Council hosted their annual Memorial Day Service at 10:30AM in the Veterans Memorial building in downtown Cedar Rapids on Monday May 25th. The event featured several speakers from the Cedar Rapids area including The Metro Veterans Council’s Vice President Dick Hogan, Rich Hunt, Police Chaplain Ken Glandorf, Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell, and retired U.S. Army veteran Scott Droessler. The event also featured performances from the New Horizons band of Cedar Rapids, the Twenty First Century Vocals, and Bagpiper Greg Francisco.

A model of one of Ace Col. Clarence Emil “Bud “Anderson’s three P-51 Mustangs owned by local historian David Wendell sits on display at the entrance to the Veterans Memorial building. Anderson served in the United States Army Air Force from 1942 until the Air Force became independent from the United States Army in 1947. He then served in the United States Air Force from 1947 until 1972. During his time in the military Anderson fought in both WW2 and Vietnam.

The Metro Area Veterans Council’s Vice President, and American Legion 2nd district vice commander Dick Hogan introduces Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell during the Memorial Day service at Veterans Memorial building on Monday May 25th. The 2nd District is the largest American Legion district in the state of Iowa, and is composed of posts in Dubuque, Davenport, Maquoketa, Dyersville, Clinton, Bellevue, Marion, Walker, Donahue, Ely, Toddville, Blue Grass, Hiawatha, and Cedar Rapids.

Cedar Rapids Mayor (republican) Tiffany O’Donnell delivers the proclamation during the Memorial Day service in Downtown Cedar Rapids. O’Donnell is also the Chief Executive Officer at Women Lead Change which is the state of Iowa’s premier leadership organization for women. Women Lead Change has offices in the Quad Cities, Cedar Rapids, Cedar Falls/Waterloo, Des Moines, and Sioux Falls, SD.

Retired U.S. Army veteran Scott Droessler from Ely speaks to the crowd about his experiences in the military. Droessler spent 26 years in the Army and was a Senior Personnel Sargent when he retired.

Greg Francisco plays the bagpipes during the Memorial Day service at Veterans Memorial building on Monday May 25th. Francisco plays the Bagpipes at various events all over the state of Iowa.

Police Chaplain Ken Glandorf delivers the benediction before the retirement of the colors at the end of the Memorial Day Service in downtown Cedar Rapids on Monday May 25th. Glandorf joined the Marines at 17 years old, and turned 21 while serving a 13 month deployment in Vietnam.

Members of AMVETS Post 6 (located in Cedar Rapids) retrieve the colors during the retirement of the colors at the end of the Memorial Day service hosted by the Metro Veterans Council of Cedar Rapids. The Metro Area Veterans Council member organizations include American Legion Post 298, American Legion Post 727, American Legion Post 735, AMVETS Post 6, Marine Corps League Cedar Valley Detachment 099, Fleet Reserve Association, Forty et Eight Voiture 1305, Korean War Veterans Association Chapter 99, Linn County Veteran Services, Veterans of Foreign Wars post 788, Vietnam Vets Motor Club, and the 24th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment.

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Miss Czech-Slovak USA 2nd runner-up Megan Moucha (representing Wisconsin) waves to the crowd during the Houby Days parade on Saturday May 16th. The parade featured the Miss Czech-Slovak pageant participants, and took place near the Czech Heritage Foundation at 10:00AM.

Miss Czech-Slovak 1st runner up Isabel Sherman waves to the crowd during the Houby Days Parade in the Czech Village on May 16th at 10:00AM. The Mis Czech-Slovak Pageant is a platform for young women of Czech, Slovak, Moravian, and Silesian decent from all over the United States to showcase their talents, leadership, and cultural pride. Sherman represented Iowa and is from Cedar Rapids.

Will Beard draws a caricature of a couple of customers at his tent during the Houby Days celebration. Beard has been doing caricatures since 1997, and currently does between 20 and thirty shows per year.

Nicole Gensicke and her son Elias Gensicke look at some of the classic cars on display during the Houby Days car show on Saturday May 16th. This was Nicole’s first time attending the Houby Days celebration.

Miss Czech-Slovak Iowa 2024 Morgan Simoneau strikes a pose while participating in the parade of Kroje at the Kosek Bandstand during the Houby Days celebration on Saturday May 16th. Simoneau has been the Miss Czech-Slovak Pageant director for the last two years.

Members of the Karička Music and Dance Ensemble (a Czech-Slovak folk ensemble from San Diego California) perform a traditional folk dance at the Kosek Bandstand in the Czech Village on Saturday May 16th. The group is named after a traditional women’s circle dance and song originating from Eastern Slovakia.

National Czech and Slovak Museum President Dr. Cecilia Rokusek (right) performs a traditional Czech-Slovak dance with Jana Farella from the Karička Music and Dance Ensemble. The National Czech & Slovak museum and Library are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s network of museums, educational institutions and cultural organizations that share the Institution’s resources.

Aidan Gray (vocals,guitar) performs the song “I Shot the Sherriff” (originally by Bob Marley) with his band Funkatude at the Vintage Market on Saturday May 16th. The band also includes Tristan Gray on Bass Guitar, and Craig Willingham on drums.

Oak St Health marketing employee Robert Wickens speaks to a couple of potential customers about the services provided by Oak St Health. Oak St Health was founded in 2012 and specializes in helping older adults stay healthy and live more fulfilling lives.

Nate Basinger plays the accordian while performing with the band The Swamp Land Jewels at the Kosek Bandstand during the Houby Days celebration on May 16th. Basinger has been playing the accordian for thirty years, and with the band for four years. The Swamp Land Jewels are sponsored by Stephanie Wager from Five Seasons Chamber Music.

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The Kenwood Park Neighborhood Association hosted it’s annual Pancake Breakfast at Kenwood Park United Methodist Church at 7:00am on Saturday May 2nd. The Kenwood Park Neighborhood Association (KPNA) was created in 1986 and has been hosting the Pancake Breakfast since at least the mid 90s. The KPNA was incorporated in 1999 with it’s original mission being to save the Northeast side branch of the Cedar Rapids Public Library. While they were ultimately unsuccessful in saving the library branch the KPNA has since committed itself to bringing the northeast Cedar Rapids community together by completing various projects and programs designed to benefit the community.

Kenwood Park Neighborhood Association President Erica Yoder pours the pancake batter while preparing pancakes for the attendees of the KPNA’s pancake breakfast. Yoder has been a member of the Kenwood Park Neighborhood Association since 1994 and the president of the KPNA since 1998.

KPNA President Erica Yoder serves pancakes to Rox and Pam Brandstatter. Kenwood Park Iowa was founded in the late 1880’s.

Four year old Lorene Johnson and her mom Brandy Johnson fill their plates while attending the pancake breakfast at the Kenwood Park United Methodist Church on Saturday May 2nd. The Johnsons decided to stop and get some pancakes when they drove by the sign on the street.

Lyle Broer from bowman woods enjoys his pancakes while attending the KPNA’s pancake breakfast with his friend Annabell Mollenhauer. Broer used to mow the lawn at the church.

Bob Mason works the cash register during the KPNA’s Pancake Breakfast on Saturday May second. The KPNA has meetings on the second Monday of every month at 7:00PM.

Nine year old Lincon McNulty pours some syrup on his pancakes while attending the pancake breakfast held by the Kenwood Park Neighborhood Association in the basement of the Kenwood Park United Methodist Church with his aunt Abby Scheitlin on Saturday May 2nd. The KPNA was awarded 501©(3) tax exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service as a charitable organization in February 2000.

KPNA Treasurer Michelle Thorton checks to see how much coffee is left while starting to clean up near the end of the pancake breakfast. Thorton has lived in the Kenwood Park neighborhood for 22 years, been a member of the KPNA for four years, and it’s treasurer for two years.

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Hawkeye Downs kicked off it’s second century of racing on Saturday the 25th with the races taking place from 2:00PM-5:00PM. The event featured Hornets, Hobby Stocks, Legends, Sport Mods, Sportsman, Late Models, and HD Dawgs races. The track at Hawkeye Downs began as a dirt track known as Frontier Park in 1925, and became Iowa’s first paved oval with a paved pit to host weekly races in 1989. Over the last 101 years Hawkeye Downs has hosted ASA,IMCA, NASCAR, ARCA Midwest Tour, and American Indy Car Series races. The Speedway and Expo Center offer over 35,000 square feet of event space, and is Eastern Iowa’s premier 1/2 and 1/4 mile asphalt racing venue. Hawkeye Downs is a 501 C3 Organization that hosts weekly racing, enduro racing, drag racing, and drifting, as well as trade shows, meetings, conventions, concerts, auctions, weddings, and private events. After Saturday the weekly races at Hawkeye Downs will take place at 7:05PM on Friday nights from May first until August 21st which is when they will host their annual weekly racing championship night.

The crowd at Hawkeye Downs watches as the number 5 and 72 cars finish another lap during one of the Sportsman series races on Saturday April 25th. The events at Hawkeye Downs attract more than 100,000 visitors per year.

Alana Kirkpatrick from Cedar Rapids works the concession stand during the races at Hawkeye Downs on Saturday April 25th. This is Kirkpatrick’s second year working the concession stand at Hawkeye Downs.

Tammi and Gary Jones stand for the National Anthem before the races on Saturday afternoon. Both Tammi and Gary have been attending the races at Hawkeye Downs for many years with Tammi’s dad having been a flag man at the raceway, and Gary being a regular attendee for the last 60 years.

The 16 car rounds the corner during the legends racing series at Hawkeye Downs on Saturday April 25th. The weekly races at Hawkeye Downs are part of the NASCAR Advanced Auto Parts weekly racing series.

Casey Koran poses with his family after winning one of the Legends series races on Saturday at Hawkeye Downs. The speedway and expo center at Hawkeye Downs is the only full-time weekly Asphalt race track in Iowa.

Corner Worker Elliott Vogel watches the HD Dawgs race during the event at Hawkeye Downs on Saturday. If any incident occurs during a race the corner worker reports it to the tower. Vogel participated in the races as a driver from 2017 until 2022.

Garrett Warren in the 88 truck leads the pack during one of the races at Hawkeye Downs on Saturday April 25th. Warren won the race.

Jeff Selfridge (left) presents HD Dawgs race winner Corey Crispin with his award at the end of the race. Hawkeye Downs also hosts a kids night called Tuesday Night Titans on Tuesday nights from June to August.

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The Kirkwood Baseball team took on Ellsworth Community College while the Softball team took on Iowa Lakes Community College on Sunday the 19th. Both the softball and Baseball teams played two games with the first ones taking place at 1:00PM at Kirkwood’s Baseball and Softball fields. The men won their first game 16-6, and their second game 11-0. The women won their games 14-3, and 11-2. They were originally supposed to play these games on Friday and Saturday however due to the weather on Friday all four games were pushed back until Sunday in order to give the give the field time to dry out.

Kirkwood’s number 34 sophomore Alex Altmann from Buffalo Minnesota stands at bat during the game against Ellsworth community college on Sunday. Altmann had two at bats and scored one run in each of Kirkwood’s baseball games on Sunday.

The Eagles Short Stop sophomore Brady Blake from Indianola Iowa throws a runner out during Kirkwood’s second game against Ellsworth on Sunday. Blake went two for two scoring in both of his at bats in the first game and two for three in the second game.

Kirkwood’s number 32 catcher (sophomore) Ty Andrews from Johnson Iowa takes a swing at the ball while at bat during the second game against Ellsworth on Sunday the 19th. Andrews scored three runs during the first game and two during the second game.

Kirkwood pitcher redshirt freshman Drew Zemaitis from Shorewood Illinois throws a strike during the second game on Sunday in Cedar Rapids. Zemaitis struck out seven batters during Kirkwood’s second game against Ellsworth on Sunday helping Kirkwood’s baseball team improve to a record of 15-5 in Conference, and 39-7 overall.

The Kirkwood Softball team’s number six (Fr) Alley Gorsh from Williamsburg Iowa hits a pop fly into the backfield. Gorsh scored one run in the first game.

Pitcher Carley Cavanagh prepares to throw the ball during the Eagles second game against Iowa Lakes in Cedar Rapids on Sunday the 19th. Cavanagh struck out six different batters during the game.

Eagles Sophomore Reese Stockman sprints towards first base during the second game against Iowa Lakes on Sunday the 19th. Stockman scored two runs during the first game and one run during the second game.

The lady Eagles number 20 Savannah Caves from Alburnett Iowa hits a grand slam during the second game against Iowa Lakes on Sunday the 19th. Caves scored one run in the first game and two in the second game while helping the Kirkwood Softball team improve their record to 31-1 in conference and 51-5 overall.

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Bloomsbury Farm hosted it’s fifth annual Bunny Bash on Saturday March 28th and Sunday March 29th and Friday April 3rd to Sunday April 5th. This event kicked off the 2026 season at Bloomsbury Farm which also hosts the Iowa Tulip Festival, Fields of Flight Kite Festival, Iowa Flower Festival, Iowa Fall Festival (which includes Scream Acres), and the Baby Animal Festival which they will be bringing back for the first time in several years. The Baby Animal Festival will feature Chicks (baby chickens), baby bunnies, baby ducklings, a calf (baby cow), kids (baby goats), lambs (baby sheep), a foal (baby donkey), and possibly more.

Mike Clark (right) pushes his sons Kanyon (6 years old, left) and Kaiden (4 years old) on one of the swings while attending Bloomsbury Farm’s Bunny Bash on Saturday April 4th. The Clarks enjoy visiting Bloomsbury Farm a couple of times per year.

Clara Rudebeck (six years old, left), Annika Lundquist (seven years old, center), and Elin Lundquist (four years old) visit with the Easter Bunny while visiting Bloomsbury Farm with their parents on Saturday April 4th. Prior to 2020 Bloomsbury Farm hosted a Breakfast with the Easter Bunny.

Rowan Heller from Lisbon plays Barnyard Basketball with his dad Brock Heller during Bloomsbury Farm’s Bunny Bash on Saturday April 4th. Bloomsbury Farm hosted a drive through Easter Bunny Experience during the pandemic in 2020.

Megan Tillman from Dubuque buries JJ Nelson in corn while her daughter Wren Tillman watches. The Tillman’s visited the farm for the first time on Saturday April 4th.

The Easter Bunny rides the Barrel Train during Bloomsbury Farm’s Bunny Bash. Bloomsbury Farm hosted the Bunny Bash on Saturday March 28th and Sunday March 29th and Friday April 3rd to Sunday April 5th, and are hoping to open their Tulip Festival on Friday April 17th.

Riley Becker from Cedar Rapids sits with her son Westley Becker (four weeks old) behind the Blame it All On My Boots sign in order to get out of the cold while attending Bloomsbury Farm’s Bunny Bash on Saturday April 4th. The Becker’s enjoy attending Bloomsbury Farm at least once per year.

Steven Blake from Des Moines pushes his niece Josephine Brosofski on the Bee Line Mini Zip at Bloomsbury Farm on Saturday April 4th. Bloomsbury Farm is owned by Dave Peterson, has been in business as an attraction farm for 31 years, and has over 60,000 visitors every year.

Seven year old Callen Olson from Rochester Minnesota plays Mini Golf while stopping at Bloomsbury Farm’s Bunny Bash on his way to Florida with his family on Saturday April 4th. The Olson’s also visited the first Bunny Bash back in 2021.

Dan Pfeiffer and his son Grant Pfeiffer (three years old) from Cedar Rapids play one of the games available at Bloomsbury Farm on Saturday April 4th. The Pfeiffers have visited the farm about once a year for about ten years.

Payton (mom), Dalton (dad), and one year old Huxson Moeller from Amana pet one of the Goats while visiting Bloomsbury Farm for the first time on Saturday April 4th. Bloomsbury Farm will also be hosting their Kite Festival on Saturday May 9th and Sunday May 10th.

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The Wolf Den Flea Market was held at the old Yonkers store in Lindale Mall in Cedar Rapids on Saturday March 28th 9:00AM-6:00PM and Sunday March 29th 10:00AM-4:00PM. This event is hosted by Wolf Den Close Outs and Wolf Den Market Place owner Jason Miller. Miller has been hosting markets for the last six years, and the Wolf Den Flea Market at the Lindale Mall for the last five years. The event featured over 100 vendors selling everything from toy cars to records, and various arts and crafts.

Antiques/Candy Man owner Craig Bender shows some of his records to some of his customers while participating in the Wolf Den Flea Market as a vendor on Sunday March 29th. Benders business is based in Cedar Rapids.

Nikki Loveless (left) from Cedar Rapids and Cloey Duran from the Quad Cities take a look at some of the records available for sale by Antiques/Candy Man owner Craig Bender while attending the Wolf Den Flea Market at Lindale Mall in Cedar Rapids on Sunday March 29th.

Callie Gardemann (left) and Norman Humble take a look at some of the items available for sale at the Vendors for Flea Flea Markets table while attending the Wolf Den Flea Market in the old Yonkers store at Lindale Mall on Sunday March 29th. Vendors for Flea Markets is owned by Neil and Mariah Lahr who participate in six flea markets per year.

Corey Staten (left) and Bobbie Hoover from Cedar Rapids look at some of the cutting boards for sale by Loyal Impressions owner Alissa Klein while attending the Wolf Den Flea Market on Sunday March 29th. Klein has owned her business for the last six years, and made the cutting boards herself.

Mike Baker looks at some of the Hot Wheels available for sale by one of the vendors while attending the Wolf Den Flea Market with his friend Mike Baker on Sunday March 29th.

Embodying Elysium owner Desiree Cunningham tells a couple of customers about her blind date with a book books. Cunningham has ran her business for about a year, and is based in Cedar Rapids.

Margie Lopez from Cedar Rapids takes a look at some of the Chapstick Holders available for sale by Craftastic Chrissy owner Chrissy Cook while attending the Wolf Den Flea Market at the old Yonkers store at Lindale Mall in Cedar Rapids on Sunday March 29th. Chrissy, who also runs a YouTube channel called Cooksrodsshop with her husband, is currently in her first year running Craftastic Chrissy.

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Cedar Rapids Campus Pastor Jairus Beckett performs with the worship team (band) before the service. Beckett was the youth pastor at the original campus in Coralville before becoming the campus pastor of the Cedar Rapids campus in 2020.

The Cedar Rapids campus’s men’s prayer team, and security team leader Tony Benning speaks to the crowd while Jairus Beckett plays his guitar in the background. Benning recently got out of the United States Army after serving for 12 years.

Todd Schultz raises his hand in worship during the worship team’s opening performance at Life Church in Cedar Rapids on Sunday March 15th at 9:00AM. Life Church’s mission is to “create an atmosphere where people can become fully-devoted followers of Jesus Christ” according to lifechurchnow.org.

The crowd at Life Church in Cedar Rapids listens as Lead Pastor Rich Greene delivers the message from the Life Church Campus in Coralville. Life Church expanded from Coralville into Cedar Rapids in 2020 due to having a large number of people from Cedar Rapids attending the church.

Life Church in Cedar Rapids is currently adding an auditorium, lobby, and offices to make the space that they have more functional. Phase one of the addition ended in June, and phase two is scheduled to be finished in April.

Sally Podzimek grabs a cup of coffee before heading into the 11:00AM service at Life Church in Cedar Rapids on Sunday March 15th. According to lifechurchnow.org the church’s goal is to “give everyone many opportunites to discover what living life on mission with Jesus is really like”

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CSPS (Czech and Slovak Prudential Society) Hall hosted the Art Soul and Blues Brunch and Silent Auction on Saturday March 7th from 9:30AM-12:00PM. The event was CSPS’s first signature fundraiser. It featured an art auction with works of art by local artists, a brunch prepared by Julia’s Kitchen, and musical performances by Jefferson Highschool’s Vocal Jazz Ensemble and Iowa City based Blues musician Kevin Burt.

CSPS began in 1988 as an independent performance art company helmed by Mel Adringa and F John Herbert. Adringa and Herbert rented CSPS Hall from Service Press & Litho Company owner Robert G. Prucha for $550.00 per month until the flood of 2008 after which they bought the building and spent 6 million dollars renovating it. Over the last thirty years CSPS Hall has hosted over 3,000 concerts and 500 art exhibits.

Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Executive Director Heather Wagner grabs food from the buffet table before sitting down to enjoy enjoy music from the Jefferson Highschool Vocal Jazz Ensemble, and Blues artist Kevin Burt. Wagner has worked at the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy for fourteen years.

CSPS Co-founder Mel Andringa tells an attendee about one of his art works during the Art and Soul Blues Brunch and Silent Auction. Andringa sold one of his paintings for one thousand dollars during the auction.

Cedar Rapids resident Russ Keast bids on one of the pieces of art work available for sale during the silent auction at CSPS Hall on Saturday March 7th. Keast is a regular attendee of the events at CSPS Hall and enjoys both the art and artistic performances on display there.

Sherry Petersen from Cedar Rapids takes a look at some of the artwork on display during CSPS Hall’s Art and Soul Blues Brunch and Silent Auction on Saturday March 7th. Petersen had previously taken a Tango Dance Class at CSPS Hall.

CSPS Executive Director Jason Zbornik introduces the Jefferson Highschool Vocal Jazz Ensemble. Zbornik has worked for CSPS for the last two years.

The Jefferson Highschool Vocal Jazz Ensemble performs as the opening act before Blues Singer Kevin Burt takes the stage during the Art and Soul Blues Brunch and Silent Auction at CSPS Hall on Saturday March 7th.

Iowa City based blues singer, and Iowa Blues Hall of Fame member Kevin Burt performs All Along the Watchtower originally by Bob Dylan during the Art and Soul Blues Brunch and Silent Auction at CSPS Hall on Saturday March 7th. Burt is a self taught musician that now performs anywhere between three hundred and twenty five and four hundred shows per year.

Kevin Burt performs an original song about being a father and watching his kids grow up. Burt will be making the trip to San Francisco to perform at Biscuits & Blues on March 13th and 14th next before coming back to Cedar Rapids to perform during the Never Miss a Sunday Show at the Old Neighborhood Pub on March 29th.

CSPS Board of Directors member Amy Johnson introduces CSPS Co-founder Mel Andringa before announcing the winning bids on on the rest of the works of art at the end of the Art and Soul Blues Brunch and Silent Auction at CSPS Hall on Saturday March 7th. People can sign up to volunteer as Greeters, Bartenders, Ushers, Lighting Techs, or Soundboard Operators at CSPS by visiting their website or clicking on this link CSPS/Volunteer.

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Camp Tanager celebrated it’s 100th anniversary with their Grill and Groove for Good fundraiser at Camp Tanager on Saturday February 28th from 5:30PM-9:00PM. Tanager offers programs that address disruptive actions, behaviors, and emotions in children. They also teach important life skills, prepare children and teens to make positive decisions in the future, and give parents the information needed to understand how mental health affects their child’s development and well being. Camp Tanager hosts overnight camps, day camps, medically specialized camps and more in order to provide kids a place to go when they are in need. The Grill and Groove for Good fundraiser boasted a cash bar, silent auction, and party games for guests to participate in. All proceeds from the event will go to Tanager’s prevention programs which include Expressive Arts, Freedom Schools, and the LGBTQ+ Youth Center.

Pitmaster Thyron Mathews from Oelwein Iowa prepares barbeque for guests at Tanager Place’s Grill and Groove for Good. Mathews won Netflix’s “The American Barbecue Showdown” Season Two. He credits his family for his skills in the kitchen.

Dillon Rairdin plays the keyboard during his set with the band, Vibe. The musicians played several sets throughout the night. Music included jazz, classic R&B, Motown and Soul music. The group has been playing together on and off for a decade.

Emcee Ryan Shenefelt addresses the crowd. Shenefelt has volunteered for Tanager Place’s annual fundraisers for four years in a row. “I love bringing everyone together and raising money,” Shenefelt said.

Attendees of Tanager’s Grill and Groove for Good Fundraiser take a look at some of the items available in the silent auction. Tanager’s mission is to provide services to families that inspire, empower and heal, and they do this through prevention, treatment and outreach.

Todd Kerska, Executive Vice President of Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust, speaks to the crowd about the bank’s involvement in Tanager Place. The Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust was the presenting sponsor of Grill and Groove for Good.

Mary Beth O’Neill chats with other guests at her table. O’Neill is the President and CEO of Four Oaks Family and Children Services. Four Oaks is an organization located in Cedar Rapids "comprehensively helping children and families through all of their struggles”. They partner with Tanager Place to help families in need of support thrive.

Kellie Sauter talks with a fellow guest while she makes her plate. Sauter was one of several attendees who helped Tanager Place raise money for their prevention program. This program provides kids with the opportunity to attend Tanager’s annual camps.

Tiffany Meeker plays Heads or Tails at her table. Tanager hosted several activities throughout the evening. Meeker tied for second, missing the final round’s guess.

Okpara Rice, CEO of Tanager Place, speaks to the crowd about what Tanager means to those it impacts. He told his story of life as a social worker and those who helped him get where he is today. Rice finished his speech with the sentiment that Tanager doesn’t solve people’s problems, but walks alongside them on their journeys.

Quinn Pettifer makes the final speech of the night. She reminded the community of the positive impact that Tanager has, and announced that they had gotten their $5,000 fundraising match.

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The Coe College men’s and women’s basketball team took on Simpson College at 2:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 21^st. The Lady Kohawks played first and lost 58-68. The men’s team won 76-71. The games took place at Kohawk Arena in Cedar Rapids. Regardless of the loss, both teams celebrated Senior Night with the players’ parents in attendance. Both teams will play in the A-R-C tournament this coming week. The men will play on Tuesday, February 24^th, at 7:00 P.M. The women will play at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 24^th. Both games will take place in the Kohawk Arena.

Caydee Kirkham (number four) blocks her opponent as she dribbles down the court. Kirkham scored a total of eight points with five assists and two rebounds.

Coe’s number 13, Kelly Knight, dribbles toward the basket. Knight completed six rebounds and two assists. She scored a total of 11 points.

Women’s head coach, Kayla Waskow, briefs her team during a timeout. Waskow took the head coach position in 2017. Currently, she holds a .600-win percentage and has won over 100 games.

Audrie Helmrichs (number 33) goes in for a layup. Helmrichs finished the game with 24 points, one assist and seven rebounds.

The Senior Kohawks (women above) stand beside their parents on Senior Night. The game held Saturday afternoon marked a celebration for the team, who prepared to say goodbye to their Seniors, and commemorate their accomplishments.

Coe’s number four, Deuce Walters, shoots a free throw. Walters scored a total of 12 points and made five rebounds.

Cooper Nailor (number 5) makes a run down the court. Nailor made 15 points, two assists and five rebounds.

Kaleb Wilgenbusch (number 33) goes in for a shot. He made five rebounds and two total point.

Men’s head coach, John Payan, briefs his team during a timeout. Payan has been the head coach since the Summer of 2024. Previously, he served as the head coach for the Junior Varsity team at the University of the Dubuque. He currently holds a win record 8-8.

This post was written by guest writer Maura De Cicco if you wish to check out her articles click on this link. Maura De Cicco

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The eighth annual Cedar Rapids Quad Con comic and toy show took place at the DoubleTree hotel in downtown Cedar Rapids on Saturday February 14th from 10AM-5PM. The event featured authors, artists, speakers, a cosplay contest, and a One Piece card game tournament. Quad Con is a family friendly event that costs just $10.00 for people over the age of 12 to attend with kids age 12 and under able to get into the event for free. The Quad Con organization holds 38-40 events per year in various cities around the mid-west. Quad Con is an event that celebrates people that enjoy comic books, sci fi, toys, video games, costumes, and other nerdy hobbies.

Author Ben Wolf speaks with potential customers about some of his books. Wolf has been writing professionally for the last sixteen years, and has published 29 books. Wolf’s first published book is called Blood for Blood and is a historical fiction about vampires. His most recent published book is called Rickshaw Riot and it is about a video game mogul that becomes trapped in his own game.

Justin Shaw purchases some comic books from Cool Stuff owner Kim Wells while dressed as Super Man. Cool Stuff is based in the Quad Cities, and has been in business for 35 years. Cool Stuff will be in Peoria Illinois on February 21st and 22nd next.

Akiiaris Atelier owner Kristi Lee adjusts her acrylic standees that she had for sale at her stand in the DoubleTree hotel on Saturday February 14th. Lee Made the design for the acrylic standees, and works full time as a pharmacist.

Matt Rybarczyk speaks with potential customers about some of the comics that he has for sale while participating in the Quad Con comic and toy show as a vendor Saturday February 14th. Rybarczyk has been collecting comics for the last 45 years, and selling them at shows for 35 years.

Andrew McFarlin takes a look at some of the pen and ink on wood artworks from Gayne Allen Darrow Jr. while attending his second Quad Con dressed as his favorite Marvel Comics Character Gambit. Darrow Jr. has been making art since he was a kid, has self published five different comic books, and also worked as a story board artist for several different independent movies. He is also the nephew of celebrated comic artist Geof Darrow.

Lauren Walvatne (center left) and her boyfriend Nicholas Conrad (center right) stop to look at some of the video games and collectables available for sale by Wizard Shelf Games and Collectibles while attending Quad Con for the first time in celebration of Conrad’s birthday. Wizard Shelf Games and Collectibles is based in Moline Illinois and has been in business for the last three years.

Voice actor Sarah Williams answers questions for a crowd during the Quad Con comic and toy show on Saturday February 14th. Williams has had voice roles in shows such as To Your Eternity, Witch Watch, Dandadan, Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Re: Zero - Starting Life in Another World.

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The Kirkwood Community College men’s and women’s basketball teams took on the Northeast Community College Hawks at 1:00PM and 3:00PM at Johnson Hall on Saturday February 14th. The women played first, defeating the lady hawks 70-39. Afterwards the Kirkwood men were defeated 67-85. This was the second to last home game of the season for the Kirkwood men’s and women’s basketball teams. Both teams will be traveling to Iowa Falls to take on Ellsworth Community College on Wednesday with the final home games against Des Moines Area Community College taking place at 1:00PM and 3:00PM on Saturday February 21st.

Kirkwood’s number 24 Erianna Moeschter dribbles past the hawks defense during Saturday’s game. Moeschter recorded 12 points, six rebounds, five steals, and four assists during the game on Saturday.

Kirkwood’s Olivia Wren (number 0) goes for a layup. Wren scored 12 points and recorded 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals.

The head coach of Kirkwood’s womens basketball team Kim Muhl watches as his team pulls off the win over the Northeast Community College Hawks. Muhl is currently in his 37th season as the head coach of the Kirkwood womens basketball team. Muhl coached the Kirkwood women to a fourth place finish during last years national tournament.

Kirkwood’s Kennedy Blakely (number 1) dribbles the ball down the court during the game at Johnson Hall on Saturday. Blakely recorded four points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals during the game.

The Kirkwood men’s number one Richard Lindsey Jr. pushes past the Hawks defense during the game at 3:00PM at Johnson Hall on Saturday. Lindsey scored six points and recorded four rebounds, four assists, and one steal.

Kirkwood’s number four Manasse Kasongo looks to pass the ball during the game on Saturday. Kasongo scored 14 points while recording six rebounds, one assist, and one steal.

Kirkwood’s mens head coach Tim Sandquist speaks to his team during a time out. Sandquist is currently in his seventh season as the head coach of the Kirkwood mens basketball team. Sandquist coached the Eagles to an NJCAA Division II Men's Basketball Championship last season.

Kirkwood’s number 13 Cole Marsh looks for a way past the Hawks defense during the game on Saturday. Marsh recorded ten points, seven rebounds, and three assists during Saturday’s game.

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Suzy Myer tells a potential customer about her homemade jewelry while participating in the Trunk Show as a vendor at Cedar Rapids Museum of art on Saturday February 7th. Myer has been making jewelry off and on for over fifty years, and currently does about a dozen shows per year.

Sybil Scheetz puts on a new pair of earrings after purchasing them from Zoe Filzer during the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art’s Trunk Show. Filzer has been making ceramics for about four years, and jewelry for one year.

Plum Tree Designs Owner Patty Smith rearranges some of the jewelry for sale at her table during the Museum of Art’s Trunk Show. The Trunk Show is put on by the Museum of Art to give local artists the opportunity to showcase their work.

Mileah Mesch prepares to sell a couple of earrings to a customer while participating in the Trunk Show for the first time. Mesch has been in business for one year, and also works full time as a secretary for Robinson Construction.

Jan Clarke stops to look at some of the painted clothing available for sale by Randy L. Estes (also known as Wizard). Estes has been in business for a little over two years, and has also created the Cedar Rapids Fashion Month with 237 Collective Creative Directors Abbey Long Williams and Paxton Williams as well as Deb Crerie of Kinheart Studio.

Spoke Dupree reads volume 14 of Sakamoto Days while waiting for potential customers to stop by his table. Dupree started his business with making jewelry before switching to making clothing in the last year. Dupree does shows in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and Des Moines.

Cedar Rapids Ceramics Center resident Zoe Filzer waits for potential customers to stop by her table. Filzer moved to Cedar Rapids about six month ago for the Ceramics Residency at the Cedar Rapids Ceramics Center.

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A couple of Earrings are displayed for sale by Lil Buggies owner Ann Marie McNamara. McNamara, who has been in business since 2023, makes the Earrings using Polymer Clay.

Sabrina Tyler and her Niece June Tyler (both from Cedar Rapids) look at some of the jewelry available for sale by Art 101. Art 101 is based in Knoxville Iowa, and is owned by Frank Mathias who has been in business for the last 15 years. Mathias made the switch from selling clay sculptures to selling 3D printed sculptures six years ago.

Cake and Bake owner Jennifer Rud takes a look at some of the books available for sale at the Embodying Elysium section. Embodying Elysium is based in Marion.

(left to right) Alyson Parker, Amber Morrison, Jessica Burke take a look at some of the wood burned and painted pieces available for sale by Kanbeon owner Ann Deklotz on Sunday February 1st. Deklotz has been in business for over thirty years and is based in Cedar Rapids.

Author and Ciba Award Finalist Rebecca M Krogman has books from her Keepers of The Midgate series on display at the winter market at Hawkeye Downs on Sunday February 1st. Krogman has been writing for the last five years, and works as a freshwater fisheries biologist full-time.

Diane Jensen looks to purchase a bottle of wine from Brickyard Wines while attending the winter market at Hawkeye Downs on Sunday February 1st. Brickyard Wines is owned by Chuck and Marsha Brainard (who started the business four years ago), and is based in Clermont Iowa.

Co-Owner of Tubby Tactical Anne Middleton takes inventory at the end of the Made in Iowa Winter Market on Sunday February 1st. Middleton who owns the business (which is based in Leroy Minnesota) with her husband Jim Middleton sold over 25% of their inventory during the Market on Saturday January 31st and February 1st.

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