Archives for July 2010
- Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance Names New Executive Director
- The Board of Directors of the Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance (ICCA) has named Abby Ballain its Executive Director. She replaces Joe Jennison who resigned in May after four years with the organization.
- American Legion Convention to be held in Cedar Rapids
- The 92nd Annual Convention of The American Legion, Department of Iowa, will be held July 16 - 18, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Fireball Run Charities Confirmed; Registration Deadline Approaching
- One of the largest transcontinental motoring events in America, Fireball Run is a nine day, 18-city, 3,500-mile "adventurally." The 2010 American Heroes Challenge begins in Henderson, Nevada on September 23 and ends in Galena, Illinois on October 2. Cedar Rapids was selected as an official over-night, "Destination" city for this one-of-a-kind event and will play host to the over 150 participants on October 1 and 2.
- Upper Iowa University and CRACVB to Host 2012 NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships
- Success of 2008 Wrestling Championships Translates to Repeat Appearance Four Years Later: The NCAA Championships Committee has awarded the 2012 NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships to Upper Iowa University and the Cedar Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, or the CRACVB.
- Cedar Rapids Named One of the Best Places for Affordable Homes
- Cedar Rapids has been selected as one of the "Best Places for Affordable Homes" by CNN and Money Magazine. The list, along with an article, photo, interactive map, median home price and median family income, was posted on http://money.cnn.com July 14, 2010.
- Welcome the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association to Cedar Rapids!
- The National Horseshoe Pitchers Association (NHPA) World Tournament will be held at the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena July 26 - August 7, 2010. The NHPA World Tournament will be hosted by the Iowa Hawkeye Horseshoe Pitchers Association and the Cedar Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau.
