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Parade of Homes Builders Parade of Homes LocationsAbode Construction abodeconstruction.com 4397 Quail Trail Dr, MarionAcademy Homes academyhomesinc.com 1097 Tramore Court, MarionBurger Homes & Development burgerhomes.build 744 Buckingham Place, MarionB. Hancock bhancockhomes.com 3037 Dell Ridge Ct, Hiawatha CARGOHAB 527 30th St Dr SE, Cedar RapidsDahl Custom Homes dahlcustomhomes.com 1425 Foxborough Dr, MarionDream Builders of Iowa dreambuildersia.com 6102 Sanden Rd NE, Cedar RapidsFlynn Homes flynnhomes.com 3719OakRidgeCtSE,CedarRapidsFirst Construction fcchomes.com 1058 Adare Pass, MarionHome Town Restyling hometownrestyling.com 2375 Creekside Dr, Hiawatha (Remodel) Home Town Restyling hometownrestyling.com 4018 M Ave NW, Cedar Rapids (Remodel)Jerry’s Homes jerryshomes.com 1326 Petrus Drive NE, Cedar RapidsJim Buresh Construction bureshcontruction.com 5129 Winter Ct, Cedar Rapids (Remodel)Jim Buresh Construction bureshconstruction.com 5075 Deer View Rd, Cedar RapidsJW Home Builders jwhomebuilders.com 154 Cemar Ct, Marion JW Home Builders jwhomebuilders.com 2925 Diamondback Rd, HiawathaJW Home Builders jwhomebuilders.com 1156 Adare Pass, MarionLegacy Green Builders legacygreenbuilders.com 311 Ridge View Dr, Fairfax Legacy Green Builders legacygreenbuilders.com 3987 Macbride Place, SolonPrecision Builders precisionbuilderscr.com 6007 Sanden Rd NE, Cedar RapidsSattler Homes & Remodeling sattlerhomes.com 2305 Heritage Green Dr, HiawathaSattler Homes & Remodeling sattlerhomes.com 5222OakCreekDrNE,CedarRapids(Remodel)Schrage Construction schragecustomhomes.com 4588 Willow St, PaloSkogman Homes skogmanhomes.com 1554 Bridge Creek Ct, MarionSkogman Homes skogmanhomes.com 1359CrescentOakDr,MarionStonebrook Homes 608 Valley Dr, AtkinsThomas Dostal Developers thomasdostaldevelopers.com 5225 Dostal Dr SW Cedar RapidsTINY Project 3204 7th Ave, Marion, IA (Hills Bank)

Visit this year’s Parade of HomesNew Homes Only

Saturday,October7th12:00to5:00p.m.Sunday,October8th12:00to5:00p.m.Tuesday,October10th5:00to8:00p.m.Thursday,October12th5:00to8:00p.m

New & Remodeled Homes. Saturday,October14th12:00to5:00p.m.Sunday,October15th12:00to5:00p.m.

The Fall 2017 Parade of Homes will be held on:Saturday,October7th 12:00to5:00p.m. NewHomesOnlySunday,October8th 12:00to5:00p.m. NewHomesOnlyTuesday,October10th 5:00to8:00p.m NewHomesOnlyThursday,October12th 5:00to8:00p.m. NewHomesOnlySaturday,October14th 12:00to5:00p.m. New&RemodeledHomesSunday,October15th 12:00to5:00p.m New&RemodeledHomes

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Happy October! Fall is underway and already the leaves are turning and starting to fall. If you’re planning on bringing some plants inside, now might be the time to start. This is also a good time to plant some spring bulbs. For me it’s time to divide and conquer. Which may include a new flower bed.

There are some very odd days this month. October 2nd is name your car day. Now I can see if you have a very special classic car, you might name it, otherwise mine have always just been car or truck! The 3rd is Virus Appreciation Day. Whether it is a computer virus or something making me ill, I can’t say that I appreciate either one. Here is hoping you and your computers stay healthy. I like the 6th, Mad Hatter Day. It is a day to be silly. Sometimes we take life to seriously, so be silly and laugh at yourself a bit. The 6th is also World Smile Day. This is a day to do an act of kindness and make someone smile. I think if we try to smile all day, it can’t help but cause someone else to smile too. The entire month is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. If there is room in your home and heart, consider adding a pet to your home. They can bring a lot of love as well as entertainment.

This is also Clergy Appreciation Month. Thru the years our church has been blessed with some awesome ministers. Even as they have moved on to minister to others, I have always considered them as part of our family. A special Thank You to Don and Chris, James and Ginger, Tim and Mary Kay. You have all helped make me who I am today.

October 31st is Halloween. There are several Halloween activities going on in the area such as Ushers Ferry and at the local libraries, or if you want to do something at home with friends, you might want to check out the recipes Macaroni Kid has this month.

The Fall Parade of Homes starts October 7th, with remodeled homes being added October 14th & 15th. There are many beautiful homes being showcased this fall and whether you are ready to build, buy, or just dreaming of the future, take a tour of these great homes. Make sure to take a look at the Parade Feature in this issue for glance at what you will see on the tour. Be sure and clip out the coupon on page 1 for a $1 off your admission ticket.

Life has a way of throwing us a curve ball every now and again. The trick is to catch it and throw it right back! Have a great month and enjoy.

God Bless

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4 Parade of Homes Features Elegant House by Burger Homes

8 Fall Parade of Homes 2017 Sneak Peek of the Fall Parade Homes

13 Remodelers Showcase Ready for an Update

15 TINY Project 2017 Teaming up With Kirkwood Students

17 Zillow, Trulia, & Realtor.com What Do These Apps Really Do

18 What you Need to Know About Iowa’s New Breast Density Law

Breast Cancer Awareness

21 Hispanic Heart Health American Heart Association

23 Watching Your Pets Weight Edgewood Animal Hospital

24 Halloween Snacks Your Kids & You Will Love

Recipes from Macaroni Kid

27 October 2017 Kids Events

29 Halloween in the Corridor

32 6-Pack Cadillac 2017 Custom Trike

34 October 2017 Event Calendar


Article by Cindy HadishPhotography by Justin Fox

Living space abounds both indoors and out in the latest house by Burger Homes & Development. Visitors will be able to see the home, at 744 Buckingham Place, Marion, during the Fall Parade of Homes.

An elegant entrance, with dark shingles, taupe siding and real stone on the exterior, sets the tone for the upscale, classic look throughout the interior. The front door, with mission-style horizontal and vertical lines in the glass, is echoed in the dark cherry, double-stacked cabinetry in the kitchen, while unique circular-shaped lighting offers a contrast, including a stunning fixture that accentuates the 14-foot-high ceiling in the front room.

That area, with double-stacked windows, could serve as a dining room, sitting room or music room with enough space for a baby grand piano. Another room on the

same level offers equal versatility, as a formal den, music room or office, with double French doors that close off the room for privacy, just off the master bedroom.

While the six-bedroom, 3 1/2-bathroom house has more than 4,500 square feet of living space, it is energy efficient, meaning lower energy costs, and is designed to be remarkably easy to maintain. In the kitchen, for example, a hidden pantry has convenient space behind what looks like a cabinet door for quick cleanup and storage.

The open floor plan puts the kitchen at center-stage for eating and entertaining, with enough room to seat a large number of guests. Kitchen cabinets provide a furniture-like appearance, giving the main level an even more spacious feel, while grays and browns in the granite countertops complement the dark chocolate shades of the woodwork.

“It’s timeless,” Deb Burger said of the dark colors and high-quality cherry. Her husband, Bob Burger, a carpenter with 40 years of experience, constructs the custom-made built-ins, along with aprons and crowns that provide a finished, clean look to the rooms.

Stacked ledger stone is featured in the floor-to-ceiling fireplace, providing a light-colored contrast to the dark woodwork and walnut flooring, while a glass railing offers an unobstructed view of the wall of windows on the main floor.

Corner windows allow the east morning sun in the master bedroom, which features a 12-foot ceiling. The master bath is another example of a timeless, classic look, with a glass backsplash and light fixtures and a free-standing, modern tub. The large shower, with three shower heads, continues the theme, with glass doors and glass on the back wall.

“Clear glass never goes out of style,” Deb said. At the same time, the bathroom stays cozy, with heated floors, along with abundant closet space with built-in shelves and other custom features.

Just off the garage, a drop zone provides more custom built-ins, with strip-lighting in the shelves, alongside the laundry room, with more custom features, and set off by a pocket door. An enclosed porch overlooking the landscaped backyard offers an example of indoor-outdoor living space, featuring EZE Breeze windows and outlets for a TV, while composite decking offers maintenance-free stairs to the large patio below.

Windows make the well-lit lower level feel the same as the main floor. Whole-wall tile surrounding the fireplace provides a focal point, while a built-in mini library and closet make good use of space under the stairs. An 18-by-17-foot media room is nearly hidden on the lower level, but provides enough space for a home theatre, exercise room or other uses.

A full kitchen along with the wet bar makes entertaining easy from the lower level, and a wine cellar has ample space for wine bottles and more. High-end appliances are featured on both the main and lower levels.

Three lower-level bedrooms, linen closets and a full bathroom, plus half-bath, provide room for extra visitors or relatives who need their own living space, while one of the rooms could easily be used for crafts or seasonal storage.

The lower level is completely finished, so new homeowners will only have to unpack, Deb noted. The garage itself provides even more space for entertaining or other uses, with epoxy floors, painted walls, floor drains, hot and cold water, stubbed heat, and light fixtures and windows that echo the home’s interior.

“More people are using garages as finished space,” Deb said. “We try to think how people live in their homes to ensure they have everything they need.”

See more at: www.burgerhomes.build or call: (319) 551-6223


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Abode Construction • abodeconstruction.com4397 Quail Trail Dr, Marion – 3357 sq. ft. 4 bed, 3 bathAcademy Homes • academyhomesinc.com1097 Tramore Court, Marion – 3087 sq. ft. 5 bed, 3 bathBurger Homes & Development • burgerhomes.build744 Buckingham Place, Marion – 4544 sq. ft. 6 bed, 3.5 bathB. Hancock • bhancockhomes.com3037 Dell Ridge Ct, Hiawatha – 4163 sq. ft. 6 bed, 4 bathCARGOHAB527 30th St Dr SE, Cedar Rapids – 1500 sq. ft. 2 bed, 2.5 bathDahl Custom Homes • dahlcustomhomes.com1425 Foxborough Dr, Marion – 3312 sq. ft. 5 bed, 3.5 bathDream Builders of Iowa • dreambuildersia.com6102 Sanden Rd NE, Cedar Rapids – 4225 sq. ft. 5 bed, 3.5 bathFlynn Homes • flynnhomes.com3719 Oak Ridge Ct SE, Cedar Rapids – 2528 sq. ft. 4 bed, 3 bathFirst Construction • fcchomes.com1058 Adare Pass, Marion – 1640 sq. ft. 3 bed, 2 bathJerry’s Homes • jerryshomes.com 1326 Petrus Drive NE, Cedar Rapids – 2266 sq. ft. 4 bed, 2.5 bathJW Home Builders • jwhomebuilders.com154 Cemar Ct, Marion – 2635 sq. ft 3 bed, 3 bathJW Home Builders • jwhomebuilders.com2925 Diamondback Rd, Hiawatha – 3610 sq. ft. 5 bed, 3.5 bathJW Home Builders • jwhomebuilders.com1156 Adare Pass, Marion – 3300 sq. ft. 5 bed, 3 bathJim Buresh Construction • bureshconstruction.com5075 Deer View Rd, Cedar Rapids – 8479 sq. ft. 5 bed, 6 bathLegacy Green Builders • legacygreenbuilders.com311 Ridge View Dr, Fairfax – 3181 sq. ft. 5 bed, 3 bathLegacy Green Builders • legacygreenbuilders.com3987 Macbride Place, Solon – 2253 sq. ft. 4 bed, 3 bathPrecision Builders • precisionbuilderscr.com6007 Sanden Rd NE, Cedar Rapids – 4020 sq. ft. 5 bed, 3.5 bathSattler Homes & Remodeling • sattlerhomes.com2305 Heritage Green Dr, Hiawatha – 2330 sq. ft. 3 bed, 3 bathSchrage Construction - 4588 Willow St, Palo – 1500 sq. ft. 3 bed, 2 bathSkogman Homes • skogmanhomes.com1554 Bridge Creek Ct, Marion – 2370 sq. ft. 4 bed, 3 bathSkogman Homes • skogmanhomes.com1359 Crescent Oak Dr, Marion – 2906 sq. ft. 5 bed, 3 bathStonebrook Homes - 608 Valley Dr, Atkins – 2470 sq. ft. 4 bed, 3 bathThomas Dostal Developers • thomasdostaldevelopers.com5225 Dostal Dr SW Cedar Rapids – 1130 sq. ft. 2 bed, 2 bath

Tour the areas most beautiful homes showcasing the work of local top builders and subcontractors!

For the last 20 years, The Greater Cedar Rapids Housing & Building Association has held the Fall Parade of Homes; showcasing the exceptional work and quality craftsmanship of the areas top builders and subcontractors.

This year’s event includes 23 new homes, four remodel homes, and new this year, the TINY Project. The parade as always will feature houses in a variety of neighborhoods with a range of price points. The tour showcases a variety of floor plans, home designs, and products with the latest in green technology; giving the community an opportunity to take an up-close look at the newest advancements in home building techniques.

“It’s a great opportunity for our members to showcase not only what they can do, but who they are,” said Executive Officer, Melissa Olson.

Building a home involves many companies working together to provide a quality, efficient and affordable home that the buyer will love. Choosing the right companies to work with can be daunting. This cooperation between the GCRAHBA and the builders and subcontractors ensures that you find the right builders for you. The association provides networking and offers connections for building professionals to work together to provide quality, efficient, affordable structures for the Cedar Rapids area, as well as a directory for the public to find qualified businesses for building and remodeling projects.

Anyone looking for a local professional to perform painting, plumbing, electrical work, lawn care or a myriad of other projects, all the way up to constructing a home or commercial building, can peruse the directory on the GCRHBA’s website, at www.crhba.org.

Olson says by connecting the various businesses involved in construction projects, along with the associates, the entire community is strengthened. “We encourage members to use companies that are supporting their industry,” she said.

If you think a new home or remodel may be in your future, tour the Fall Parade of Homes and find the right builder for you!

Thank you to this year’s Fall Parade of Homes sponsors, Hills Bank and Trust Company & Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery. Thank you to all of the participating members.

Tickets are $10 each and are available at each parade home, or in advance, with a $1 discount, at any local Casey’s General Store. Coupon in this edition of City Revealed offers $1 off the ticket price from any of the parade homes. Children 5 and under are admitted free. See more at: www.crhba.org or call: (319) 395-0778.

Visit this year’s Parade of HomesNew Homes Only Saturday, October 7th 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 8th 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 10th 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 12th 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. New & Remodeled HomesSaturday, October 14th 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 15th 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.


A beautiful home can be a family’s refuge from the stress of the outside world, a comfortable gathering place for friends and family, and an investment for the future. With a new year upon us, it’s a great time to start thinking about what changes you want to make. Building your dream home or giving your home a facelift may be just what you need; and the Corridor has some of the highest-quality businesses to work with to make it happen. But sometimes it’s hard to picture what you’re going to get from a floor plan. This parade is a great way to see who fits your style best and see the quality of construction they provide.

Like a famous work of art, a beautiful home has its own style. That style appears in themes that create unity through choices of color, woodwork, and even furnishings. A good designer will create a sense of style by building it in from the beginning.

When working on the design of your new home or remodel, keep in mind these two main elements to any room, color and texture. When you’re planning your color scheme, think of the whole house and make sure to pick colors that you love. It is important to make the predominant color in a room something relatively neutral that you will not tire of and will be able to accent easily as your style changes. This includes your flooring, kitchen cabinetry and other main elements in a room.

The proper use of color and texture is important to creating a beautiful room with balance and cohesiveness. Without enough textured elements, a space can feel cold and sterile. On the other hand, one person might love a room that’s bursting with textured elements, while to someone else the same room might read as busy, or even dirty. It’s all about finding the balance that you like — finding your own spot on the texture spectrum, so to speak.

Keep these tips in mind when creating any space. Lightly painted walls, vaulted ceilings and large windows that let in an abundance of natural light, make space immediately warm and inviting. The right combination of furniture and accessories, with added splashes of bold colors and textures will complete the room. Try a bold color on an accent wall to add depth.

Add color with accessories. Changing the artwork in a room can bring a fresh feel. Everything from paintings on stretched canvas to tapestry to metalwork can bring a new look to your home. When it comes to artwork, bigger is better. Rather than a cluster of smaller pieces hung together, consider one large piece that brings in bold shapes, textures, and, of course, colors.

Adding texture with carefully chosen furniture can make a huge difference.

A worn leather couch, rustic wood coffee table, and rug can bring warmth to a white space. Add color through special touches like pillows, throws, and other accessories.

Incorporating things like wood and textiles. Incorporate things that have pattern and movement and look like they would be interesting to touch. These are the things that make a room feel cozy. They provide the eye with something interesting to look at, but they’re also incredibly soothing. Also, at this particular moment in interior design, the textured look is especially big.

Add texture with plants. Plants are the original texture. Plus, having plants around has been shown to improve your mood, and they purify the air. A win-win for you and your home.Remember, the house is yours and should reflect your personality. Make sure to choose what you love. Use your imagination and don’t hesitate to go bold. After you add your favorite bold colors to your wall, wait a few days before you panic. You may just need to get used to the change—and once you get used to it you’ll probably love it.


Remodeled Homes Open OnlyOctober 14 & 15, 2017 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. 4018 M Ave NW, Cedar RapidsBuilt in 1995, this L-foyer home was ready for an update. The Home Town Restyling team upgraded both bathrooms and added a new three-season sunroom with sliding glass windows and a vaulted ceiling. New Jupurana granite acrylic tub/shower surround and acrylic base with a brushed nickel adjustable hand-held showerhead was installed and the flooring was replaced with beautiful Aduratile flooring. Other additions included a Kohler comfort-height toilet and a furniture-grade oak vanity with dovetailed, soft-close drawers. The vanity features a marble top and brushed nickel faucet. Home Town Restyling also created a new storage area to the right of the tub/shower and replaced the old golden oak door with a new white raised-panel door.

2375 Creekside Dr, HiawathaThese homeowners wanted an updated, more functional kitchen with more storage. Home Town Restyling removed a bay window and several corner windows, as well as adding new cabinets and counters to create additional storage and work surface. Specialty cabinets include roll-out trays in the pantry, pull-out trash and recycling and a charging station. The new kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink and updated lighting with under-the-cabinet lights. Luxury vinyl plank flooring was installed throughout the main floor. A new gas fireplace was installed with a custom mantel and surround. The homeowners now have a new space that is more efficient for a growing family for many years to come.

Home Town Restyling, offers quality products installed by trained employees with after-sale service. Customers can visit their showroom and experience their home improvement project by viewing full-size displays, seeing real-life examples of what their project could entail. Visit HomeTownRestyling.com.

5222 Oak Creek Dr NE, Cedar Rapids This home was originally built by Sattler Homes in the early 1990s. Trusting the Sattler team, the homeowners

decided it was time to update their partially finished lower level. Sattler Homes added a custom bar that features quartz countertops, dark maple cabinets, subway tile and ceramic tile flooring. The rest of the lower level was transformed into an exercise room and office. Sometimes a remodel project requires innovative thinking. In this case, the water line and meter came into the home right where the bar was to be located. The Sattler team was able to condense the plumbing and design the cabinetry around the plumbing. The Sattler team solved the problem with ease. Come see how an amazing lower level can take a home from good to great!

The third generation of the Sattler family is carrying on the tradition of offering customers high standards of quality, design and customer service. Sattler Homes & Remodeling builds in all price ranges and can custom build in one of their developments or on a client’s own lot. Visit sattlerhomes.com.

5129 Winter Ct, Cedar Rapids This multilevel addition includes a 20-by-40-foot pool, a full bar, changing area and laundry room, bedroom, full bath, rec room, exercise room, guest suite, new master bath and closet, outdoor living space and two-stall garage. The pool features a light and sound show that will take your breath away. Rain walls and floor-to-ceiling windows give a real-life waterfall effect. Open this water world getaway to the outdoors with the most advanced folding door system available by La Cantina, to a fully equipped outdoor area with appliances, a grilling station, spa, Tikis, a firepit and a light show. Inside, the new upper-level master bath addition is a five-star resort experience; toting a zero-entry shower, an oversized vanity mirror hiding a vanishing TV, and a free-standing soaking tub. More of a couture dressing room, the master closet pampers with built-in custom seating and a storage island.

Jim Buresh Construction Company’s commitment to excellence has exceeded their clients’ expectations in both the quality of their new custom homes and the simplified nature of the building process. They achieve their high standards by utilizing only the very best craftsmen and suppliers who share their vision of quality

Greater Cedar Rapids Housing & Building Association has partnered with Kirkwood Community College for Tiny Project 2017, which involves renovating an 8’ x 40’ shipping container into a tiny home. The TINY home covers just 266 square feet with one bedroom and one bath. The home features a kitchen with a refrigerator, range and convection/microwave oven, along with plumbing hookups. Fitting a full-size bed with life up storage, this TINY home has plenty of room; for one. Make sure to stop by and see if for yourself.

Tiny Project 2017 was completed by High School students who are in a college academy at Kirkwood’s Linn Regional Center in Hiawatha. The high school students from all over Linn County come to the regional center every day where they learn about Architecture, Construction and Engineering (ACE) at Kirkwood.

This partnership is intended to encourage High School students to pursue a career in construction. The Tiny House is part of the curriculum for the students to learn about plumbing, electrical, HVAC, finishes, cabinets, windows/doors, flooring, thermal/moisture protection and framing. The students received 12 free Kirkwood college credits for completing the ACE Academy.

The TINY PROJECT was made possible by the generous support of a number of sponsors from the building trades. Come tour the TINY PROJECT on the Parade of Homes and support these area high school students as they further their education in the building trades.

PRESENTING SPONSORS: A-1 Mobile Storage Service, KBD Kitchens By Design of Cedar Rapids, Suburban Lumber Company.

MAJOR SPONSORS; Carpet King Carpet One, Fosters Heating & Air Conditioning, Pella. SUPPORTING SPONSORS: Great Plains Blind Factory, Millhiser Smith, Skogman.

DONATIONS: BankIowa, Cascade Manufacturing Company, Dependable Electric, Duball Electric, Iowa Appliance Center, Jerry’s Homes, Julius Cavira Fine Art, Kelly Demolition, Lowe’s, Lumber Specialties, Streff Electric.


October brings us World Series baseball. In winning baseball, there is a lot of strategy involved. Some strategy carries over from philosophies of the game that were learned at a young age. Take, for instance, the commonly accepted strategy for a batter who has a three ball/zero strike count (3-0). In Little League, what does the coach usually tell the batter to do? Don’t swing at the next pitch (in baseball lingo “take the pitch”). It makes sense in little league. The pitcher has already thrown three balls and odds are, at that level of play, will throw a fourth giving the player first base. Now, picture the same batter and same count in Major League Baseball. He is facing a professional pitcher, not a little leaguer. What does the coach usually tell the batter in Major league baseball? Usually the same as in little league: take the next pitch. Great hitters like Joey Votto and Miguel Cabrera still get the sign to take the pitch. What does the next pitch usually look like in Major League ball? The pitcher regroups and often throws a strike down the middle. It is usually the best pitch yet. So often the most hittable pitch comes when the batter has been instructed to not swing. Coaches at the professional level know much more about baseball than I do. There must be a good reason they still instruct their players to not swing in spite of the fact the best pitch may go by. I can’t help but wonder though, if this strategy leaves an echo of “we’ve always done it this way” reverberating through the dugout. The history and the modern reasoning would be interesting to know. One thing I do know is that for a business (or a church for that matter) to succeed, we must avoid doing things simply because “we’ve always done it that way.” Leaders, we must be willing to ask the tough questions: is this strategy still effective? Are we fulfilling our mission? Should we change our methodology? We have heard the last words of a dying organization: “we’ve never done it that way before.” Leaders must regularly, ruthlessly evaluate. It doesn’t mean making changes for the sake of making changes. But it does mean that if the count is 3-0 and we know there’s a good chance a meatball pitch is coming next, we are willing to break with common thought and swing!John Seitz, Senior Pastor Antioch Christian Church433 Cross Road, Marion, IA 52302www.lifeisforliving.org


As an agent and REALTOR, I spend a great deal of time dealing with and working with companies such as Zillow, Trulia, and REALTOR.com. I want everyone to better understand what happens when you rely on a web-service, or an app rather than a local professional. While these are tools we use to help get our clients home in front of a mass audience, you may be missing out on the very best our real estate market has to offer if you’re not working with a professional, full time agent. If you are using any of these sites, please read this article, I think you may be surprised by what you learn.

At least once or twice a week I receive an email, text or phone call from someone using Zillow who wants to see a home listed in our market and I must inform them the home is already sale pending. Many times, they are upset and can’t understand why, or how that could be as the property just showed up that day. I then explain to them how this works. Believe it or not, we as agents do work with each other. We communicate extensively with one another as one of our roles for our clients is to market and get their homes in front of other agents who are working with 98% of the buyers in our market. Most agents know about, and are sharing with their client’s new homes that hit the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) the very minute those listings go live. In some cases, even before they are entered to the MLS.

It takes time for the listings to be entered and synchronize with web services such as Zillow, Trulia, or REALTOR.com. For most agencies across the country it takes at least 24 hours, and could take up to as many as three business days for their feeds to hit the web marketing machines you have come to rely on so heavily. When you are working on your own, or utilizing only a web tool to search for properties in a seller’s market, you are very likely going to miss out on the best that market has. Buyers working with a professional, fulltime agent, or even a team of agents, are going to have seen the property long before you even know it is on the market. Lesson in this, connect with a professional when you are looking to purchase the most expensive item of your life! They will help you get in front of the very best our market has to offer!

Despite what you may think in this, “There’s an app for that” world we live in, web tools and apps will never replace the professional aspects of working with someone who is plugged into, and has their finger on the daily, weekly, and annual pulse of a given real estate market. Smart buyers are working with their agents and depend on them to get them information early and get them into homes before they are flooded with activity. Likewise, good listing agents are getting their listings out to the buyer’s agents in their markets as soon as they possibly can to give their sellers every advantage and make sure the very best buyers are the first ones in the door!

Be a smart consumer, my team and I are here to help you with the buying and selling process. Please call us to discuss your buying or selling needs. We would love to help you or anyone you know with their real estate questions. Check out our current listings at: www.LiveInOurTown.comEmail your questions to: [email protected] Call Jason directly at: 319-521-1234

Jason Vestweber is a Licensed REALTOR in the state of Iowa and President of VB&S at Skogman Realty.

VB&S at Skogman Realty411 1st Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401


By Cindy Hadish

Like many states, Iowa recently enacted a new breast density law

which will go into effect January 1, 2018. The aim of the new notification law is to help women

understand what it means to have dense breast tissue.

We asked Dr Arnold Honick, mammography coordinator at Radiology Consultants of Iowa, to explain the law and what it means for patients.

What is the new breast density law?The new law will require all mammography service providers to give every patient an explanation of the degree of her breast density, as well as general information about how dense breast tissue can potently interfere with detection of breast cancer on a mammogram.

What is breast Density?“Breast tissue density is determined by the radiologist who reads the mammogram,” says Dr Honick. Breasts contain fatty tissue mixed with fibrous and glandular tissue. The less fatty tissue a woman has in her breasts, the more dense her breast tissue. Radiologists classify breast tissue density into four categories: fatty tissue, scattered fibroglandular tissue, heterogeneously dense tissue, and extremely dense tissue. The latter two categories are considered “dense.”

Why is breast density important?The density of breast tissue is important, Honick said, because the more dense the breast tissue, the more difficult it is to detect tumors using mammography. Additionally, patients with dense breasts have a higher risk of breast cancer. Dense breast tissue appears white on a mammogram, which is the same color as cancer cells, while fatty tissue appears as gray. “As the whiteness goes up, our ability to find tumors decreases,” Honick said. “So (dense tissue) can hide smaller lesions and that’s called the masking effect.”

When did breast density notification start? In 2009, Connecticut became the first state to enact a density reporting law, inspired by a woman after her advanced stage breast cancer spread to her lymph nodes, and was discovered within weeks of her 11th normal mammogram. Doctors at that time finally revealed to her the challenges posed by her dense breast tissue in detecting cancer by mammography alone.

What if I do have dense breast tissue?Honick noted that 40 percent of women in the U.S. have dense breast tissue, which is impossible to identify without a mammogram. In our area, notification to patients with dense breast tissue will also include a note encouraging that person to discuss further screening with their clinician.

This is the wording patients will receive: “Your mammogram indicates that you have dense breast tissue. Dense breast tissue may make it more difficult to evaluate the results of your mammogram and may also be associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. You are encouraged to consult with your primary health care provider regarding the results of your mammogram. Together you can best decide which additional screening options may be right for you based on your mammogram results, individual risk factors, or physical examination.”

If I have dense breast tissue, do I still need a mammogram?“Yes, mammography is still the front-line,” Dr. Honick said. Mammograms are the only screening test proven to reduce breast cancer deaths. Many cancers are seen on mammograms even if you have dense breast tissue. RCI offers the option of 3D mammography, which takes multiple low-dose images of the breast at different angles, resulting in a series of one millimeter slices that radiologists can view as a 3D reconstruction of the breast. While 3D mammography is better at detecting tumors in dense breast tissue than standard mammography, Honick said additional screening may be recommended for some patients.

What other screening tests are used for dense breasts?

The next step for patients with dense breast tissue is ultrasound, which can detect smaller cancers that are missed by a mammogram.

Hospitals in Cedar Rapids also can screen patients with molecular breast imaging (MBI,) which requires patients to be injected with a radioactive tracer for the imaging process. This test has a higher cancer detection rate than ultrasound.

The last screening step would be magnetic resonance imaging, known as an MRI. Honick said the goal of all of the screening tests is earlier detection of breast cancer, the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women and the second leading cause of cancer death among women, following lung cancer.

It is important to note that not all insurance companies will cover the cost of supplemental screening exams. Patients are encouraged to check with their insurance companies prior to scheduling

a supplemental screening study. Contact RCI for pricing and payment options for these exams.

Recommended guidelines for mammographyRCI follows guidelines from the American College of Radiology and Mayo Clinic, which recommends a screening mammogram every year for women, beginning at age 40. Patients should consult with their doctor about having earlier screenings if they have a family history of breast cancer.

“It takes ongoing education, of both providers and patients,” Honick said of the new law. “The ongoing effort is to find breast cancers sooner.”

Ask your doctor for a referral to RCI, 1948 First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids, or call for an appointment at 319-364-0121. See more at: www.rciowa.com


Dementia: Understanding & Managing Challenging Behaviors There are many reasons for different behavioral symptoms with a person that has a form of Dementia. Touch, invasion of personal space, frustration due to declining abilities, pain, hunger, lack of attention and many more. Take a minute… 60 seconds, evaluate the person in destress before you react, and find out what is really going on. Behaviors rarely come out of nowhere. Typically, this is a sign that a need is not being met.

What does a certain behavior mean?Wandering → Boredom?

Grabbing → Pain or discomfort?

Pushing → Privacy?

Agitation → Over Stimulation?

There can be so many different possibilities and reasons for a certain behavior. Assess the behavior and environment that you’re in to find out what stimuli could be causing it. Change how you would normally react to a stressed situation and find out what behaviors can be ignored and gently redirect by discussing something positive or by giving them a complement.

Simple pleasures that can help reduce behaviors include: stress balls, oil and water wave runner, fidget board or fidget blanket. A textured or visual sensory item can also help distract and redirect the challenging behavior that has occurred.

Always remember to take 60 seconds, evaluate the person in destress before you react.


From September 15 through October 15 National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed across America in celebration of the independence of several Latin American countries and the contributions that have infused America. The American Heart Association is passionate about celebrating and preserving culture and heritage by building lives free of heart disease and stroke – two leading causes of death a month Hispanic-Americans.

While the Hispanic identity is diverse, the rich Latino culture and heritage shares the experience of hard work, love of family, food and perseverance. Family health history and ethnic background play a large role in health. Along with cultural factors, environmental influences, education and economic status significancy impact their personal health.

Does this sound familiar? “I thought it couldn’t be true,” says Eva Gomez. “In my mind, I take care of other people. There’s no way that I will be the one who has to be cared for.”

Like many other Hispanic women, Eva spent her time as a caregiver for her family rather than thinking about herself. The result? Thirteen years of an ignored heart murmur.

Many Hispanic women have said that they are more likely to take preventative action for their families when it comes to heart health. However, they end up completely ignoring their own health in the process, and these acts of selflessness can become deadly.

Here are some stats:• On average, Hispanic women are likely to develop heart disease 10 years earlier than non-Hispanics.• Only 1 in 3 Hispanic women are aware that heart disease is their No. 1 killer.

Why Hispanic women?While heart disease doesn’t discriminate, you could argue that it does have a bit of a penchant for racial bias where Hispanic and Latina women are concerned. And the statistics above are proof.

The firsthand challenges that face Hispanic women are that they take on the role of caregiver superwoman, catering to the needs of everyone but themselves. And that catering largely has to do with food. For Hispanic and Latina women, cooking for family is an act of love that can involve unhealthy pork products and lard. And the more they assimilate to American traditions, the quality of their diets really deteriorate.

Turn the corner to a heart healthy lifeTo address these issues, the American Heart Association launched Go Red Por Tu Corazón, which promotes a

heart healthy lifestyle among Hispanic women, building on the strong ties to family and cultural traditions.

As a Hispanic woman, remember that your commitment to your family cannot be met unless you make a commitment to yourself first.

Today, Eva is more committed to her family than ever before, and is fiercely committed to putting her own health issues first.

“I Go Red for myself, my family and all Hispanic women,” Eva proudly declares.

Just like these ladies, you can reverse this trend in your own family – and in your own life. Being born Hispanic does not have to be synonymous with heart disease, or death. But in order to do that, you have to share the passion and love you have for your family with yourself.

Remember, one size does not fit all and this is not the exception when it comes the heart and brain health matters, but there’s one common denominator to reducing heart disease, stroke and its risk factors – awareness.


Andrea Thomson Viner

According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, an estimated 59% of cats and 54% of dogs in the United States are overweight or obese. Obesity in pets is just as unhealthy as it is in humans, so the staff at Edgewood Animal Hospital in Cedar Rapids will help you ensure your pet is at a healthy weight.

With Pet Obesity Awareness Day coming up on October 11, now is a great time to learn more about the causes of pet obesity , the effects on pets’ health, and what to do if your pet is overweight or obese. Dr. Jonelle Hankner says that the most common causes of obesity in pets include a lack of exercise or stimulation, feeding your pet the wrong diet, giving too many treats or table scraps, and overfeeding.

Dr. Hankner also notes that thyroid disease, or other metabolic disorders, can cause obesity or unhealthy weight in pets. Signs of thyroid disease include: lethargy, generalized weakness, inactivity, mental dullness, unexplained weight gain, hair loss (alopecia), excessive hair shedding, poor hair growth, dry or lusterless coats, excessive scaling, recurring skin infections, and intolerance to cold. If your pet exhibits any of these symptoms, see a veterinarian. The only way to know that your pet has a thyroid issue is to run a blood panel to check the thyroid function.

Excess weight can cause many ailments in pets. Dr. Hankner notes that obesity can cause skin infections or other issues; joint problems, including arthritis; and diabetes (or other metabolic and endocrine disorders). Gaining weight is unfortunately a negative cycle: “Excess fat causes inflammation that causes the metabolism to slow down, making weight loss more difficult,” says Dr. Hankner.

Now, let’s talk solutions. To help your overweight or obese pet lose weight, Dr. Hankner says the first point to consider is a proper diet, possibly a prescription diet formulated for weight loss. “We offer auto shipping of these diets,” says Hankner, “which helps with compliance.”

Exercise, of course, is another key to weight loss. Dr. Hankner realizes that sticking to an exercise plan can be difficult, so she recommends having a walking buddy to keep you accountable to walking your dog. She also recommends taking your dog to a dog park, and committing to regular weight check-ins for both cats and dogs.

October is the perfect month to commit to making walks a part of you and your dog’s daily routine. October 1-7

is National Walk Your Dog Week. According to the Walk Your Dog Week organization, “If you and/or your dog are overweight, walk just 30 minutes a day, three times a week, and you can lower blood pressure, increase energy, heighten your sense of happiness and well being, and reduce your weight by 5% and your dog’s by 15%” (www.walk yourdogweek.com).

Exercising your cat is obviously a different story from exercising dogs. Since walking your cat likely isn’t an option, the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention recommends the following activities:Move the food bowl away from where your cat likes to hang out the mostPlay “Find the Food” by moving the food bowl downstairs or upstairs and rotating the location so your cat has to walk to get food.Use toys like feathers or flashlights (or anything that interests your cat in chasing), and try to engage your cat for 10 minutes per day So, this month, make a commitment to check your pet’s weight and adjust its diet if needed. Then get creative with your cat’s exercise and get out with your dog to enjoy the crisp weather and the autumn leaves—it’ll do you both good!

How to Tell If Your Pet is Overweight*You should be able to feel and count your dog’s ribs when you lightly run your fingers across its side.

If you stand over your pet, you should see an hourglass figure or an indentation near the midsection.

When you look at your pet from the side (while it’s standing), you should see a “slight tuck or upward slope of the tummy.” The abdomen should not hang low.

*Information from the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (www.petobesityprevention.org)


It’s FALL and that means its a fun time to get creative with your food! Halloween is one of the most exciting holidays that kids and kids at heart enjoy every year. This month we have put together a couple of fun fall recipes, spooky treats and non-candy ideas to hand out this Halloween. Wishing you and your family a happy fall and Halloween full of ghosts, goblins, witches and lots of family fun!

3 Ingredient Candy Corn Snack Mix 1 cup candy corn1 cup milk chocolate M&M’s 1 cup salted peanuts

Mix and enjoy! Serves 12

Roasted Pumpkin SeedsSave those seeds after carving the pumpkins! 2 cups fresh pumpkin seeds5 teaspoons melted butter1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

DirectionsPreheat oven to 250

In a bowl, toss pumpkin seeds with all ingredients. Spread in a single layer on non stick baking sheet. Stirring occasionally. Bake until seeds are lightly browned. Cool completely.

Halloween Snack Mix2 cups Honey-Nut Cheerios2 cups Rice Chex1 cup honey-roasted peanuts1/2 cup raisins1/2 cup orange and black milk chocolate M&M’s1/2 cup butterscotch chips1/2 cup white chocolate chips

DirectionsPour into a bowl and stir to combine. Makes 8 servings.

Pumpkin Spice CupcakesDress up a boxed cake mix with the taste of fall!

Ingredients1 box spice cake mix 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix 1/2 can pumpkin 3 eggs1/2 cup canola oil1/2 cup water

1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Mix all ingredients together. Fill paper cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake according to box directions. Cool completely before frosting.

Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting2 8 oz. packages of cream cheese - room temperature2 sticks of butter - room temperature1 tablespoon vanilla extract5 cups of powdered sugar 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Using mixer, cream ingredients together. Top cupcakes with icing and enjoy!

Spooky Spider Web Hard-Boiled EggsCredit: Julie FollansbeeEggs are a great snack and something quick and nutritious to grab when you are crunched for time. This spooky spider web version is a fun addition to your Halloween night dinner or a great snack for a school party.

Hard boil your eggs and then with a slotted spoon, transfer them to a clean dish towel.

Gently crack each egg in several places with the bowl of the spoon. The more cracks you make, the more spider webs you will get. Mix some food coloring (we used Wilton Black) in the pan with hot water. Transfer eggs back to pan and let cool completely.

Carefully peel eggs to reveal spider webs!

Non- Candy Halloween SnacksHalloween snacks don’t always have to be full of sugar. These healthy ideas will make you feel good, too! All you need is a black sharpie to draw your jack-o-lanterns on your otherwise ordinary snacks.

ClementinesMandarin Orange CupsGoldfish or other Cheese-flavored Crackers in a plastic bagPopcorn ball or loose popcorn

The ink dries completely in seconds and doesn’t smear when opened.

Charlotte Linde is the editor and publisher of Macaroni Kid Cedar Rapids and Macaroni Kid Iowa City. Macaroni Kid and its family of Publisher Moms are dedicated to delivering the scoop on all the family-friendly events and activities happening in their area.

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Non-CandyIdeas to Hand Out at HalloweenWater Bottles Animal Crackers Army MenChalkFlashlightsGlow BraceletsPlastic Bugs & SpidersVampire TeethTemporary TattoosToothbrushStickersSpider RingsActivity BooksBouncy BallsBubblesCereal BarsColored PencilsColoring BooksFake MoustachesPlaydohPretzelsSilly Putty


Every Tuesday 10am – 2pmTot Tuesday 10am – 2pmPlay Station200 Collins Rd NE, Cedar Rapids3196.373.1111www.theplaystation.com

October 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2017ICPL’s Sunday Fun Day Presents October Improv 2pmIowa City Public Library123 S. Linn St., Iowa Citywww.icpl.org

October 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2017Teen Pathfinder Club 3:30 – 5:30pmMarion Public Library1095 6th Ave, Marion319.377.3412www.marionpubliclibrary.org

October 4, 2017Early Out Movie Day: Captain Underpants 1pmMarion Public Library1095 6th Ave, Marion319.377.3412www.marionpubliclibrary.org

Critter Crusaders fund raiser 5 – 7pmWendy’s 190 Collins Rd. NE, Cedar Rapidswww.crittercrusaders.org

October 6, 13 & 20,2017STEAM Fridays (Teen) 3 – 5pmMarion Public Library1095 6th Ave, Marion319.377.3412www.marionpubliclibrary.org

October 7, 2017Free First Saturdays for Students 9:30am – 4pmNational Czech and Slovak Museum1400 Inspiration Place SW, Cedar Rapids319.362.8500www.nsml.org

Kids Workshop - Pencil Box 9am – 12pmHome Depot4501 1st Ave. SE, Cedar Rapidswww.homedepot.com

October 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2017Harvest Hayrack Nights: Sunset Pumpkins 6:30pmUshers Ferry Historical Village5925 Seminole Valley Trl. NE, Cedar Rapids319.286.5763www.ufhv.com

October 6, 2017 – October 8, 2017Go For Broke Barrel Racing 12pmEquestrian Center6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapidswww.GoForBrokeProductions.com

October 7, 2017 – October 8, 20172017 Ultimate Cowgirl & Iron Horse Competition Sanburr Rodeo Arena58 Sutliff Rd, Lisbon

October 10, 2017Fire Prevention Week Storytime 10am - Marion Public Library1095 6th Ave, Marion319.377.3412www.marionpubliclibrary.org

October 12, 2017Lego Club 3 – 5pmMarion Public Library1095 6th Ave, Marion319.377.3412www.marionpubliclibrary.org

October 13, 2017S.T.E.A.M. Trunk or Treat 5 – 8pmGood Shepherd Ev Lutheran Church2900 42nd St. NE, Cedar Rapids

Friday Night Movie: Labyrinth 5:30 – 7pmIowa City Public Library123 S. Linn St., Iowa Citywww.icpl.org

October 14, 20176th Annual Wickup Fall Fest (ages 3-8) 10am – 12pmWickiup Hill10260 Morris Hills Rd, Toddville319.892.6485www.mycountyparks.com

October 16, 2017Minecraft Jr. 4 – 5pmIowa City Public Library123 S. Linn St., Iowa Citywww.icpl.org

October 21, 2017Pumpkin Painting Party 1 – 2pmNational Czech & Slovak Museum1400 Inspiration Place SW, Cedar Rapids319.362.8500www.nsml.org

Critter Crusaders Vendor Fair 9am – 3pmKirkwood Regional Center1770 Boyson Rd, Hiawathawww.crittercrusaders.org

October 23, 2017Family Time – Spooky Story Fall Festival 6 – 7:30pmMarion Public Library1095 6th Ave, Marion319.377.3412www.marionpubliclibrary.org

October 27, 2017Doodlebugs: Skin Deep 10:30amHiawatha Public Library150 W. Willman St, Hiawatha319.393.1414www.crma.org

Halloween Parade and Carnival 6pmMercer Park Aquatic Center2701 Bradford Dr., Iowa City319.356.5223www.icgov.org

www.crlibrary.orgwww.icpl.orgwww.coralvillepubliclibrary.org

Find these and more events at www.cityrevealed.com. More area kids events and fun family ideas found at cedarrapids.macaronikid.com and iowacity.macaronikid.com

October 31, 2017Tot Monster Mash 9:30am (6 & under)Mercer Park Aquatic Center2701 Bradford Dr., Iowa City319.356.5223www.icgov.org

Trick-or-treat at the Library (all day)Marion Public Library1095 6th Ave, Marion319.377.3412www.marionpubliclibrary.org

Doodlebugs: Dem Bones 10:45amMarion Public Library1095 6th Ave, Marion319.377.3412www.crma.org

For Weekly Story Times & Kids Events at the Library Visitwww.hiawathalibrary.comwww.marionpubliclibrary.org

Kid’s Robot Boot-Camp 9:30am – 3:30pmMarion Public Library1095 6th Ave, Marion319.377.3412www.marionpubliclibrary.org


Paranormal Teen Lock-In 5 – 8pmMarion Public Library1095 6th Ave, Marion319.377.3412www.marionpubliclibrary.org

October 29, 2017Sunday Fun Day: Pumpkin Painting Party 2pmIowa City Public Library123 S. Linn St., Iowa Citywww.icpl.org


Every Tuesday 10am – 2pmTot Tuesday 10am – 2pmPlay Station200 Collins Rd NE, Cedar Rapids3196.373.1111www.theplaystation.com

October 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2017ICPL’s Sunday Fun Day Presents October Improv 2pmIowa City Public Library123 S. Linn St., Iowa Citywww.icpl.org

October 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2017Teen Pathfinder Club 3:30 – 5:30pmMarion Public Library1095 6th Ave, Marion319.377.3412www.marionpubliclibrary.org

October 4, 2017Early Out Movie Day: Captain Underpants 1pmMarion Public Library1095 6th Ave, Marion319.377.3412www.marionpubliclibrary.org

Critter Crusaders fund raiser 5 – 7pmWendy’s 190 Collins Rd. NE, Cedar Rapidswww.crittercrusaders.org

October 6, 13 & 20,2017STEAM Fridays (Teen) 3 – 5pmMarion Public Library1095 6th Ave, Marion319.377.3412www.marionpubliclibrary.org

October 7, 2017Free First Saturdays for Students 9:30am – 4pmNational Czech and Slovak Museum1400 Inspiration Place SW, Cedar Rapids319.362.8500www.nsml.org

Kids Workshop - Pencil Box 9am – 12pmHome Depot4501 1st Ave. SE, Cedar Rapidswww.homedepot.com

October 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2017Harvest Hayrack Nights: Sunset Pumpkins 6:30pmUshers Ferry Historical Village5925 Seminole Valley Trl. NE, Cedar Rapids319.286.5763www.ufhv.com

October 6, 2017 – October 8, 2017Go For Broke Barrel Racing 12pmEquestrian Center6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapidswww.GoForBrokeProductions.com

October 7, 2017 – October 8, 20172017 Ultimate Cowgirl & Iron Horse Competition Sanburr Rodeo Arena58 Sutliff Rd, Lisbon

October 10, 2017Fire Prevention Week Storytime 10am - Marion Public Library1095 6th Ave, Marion319.377.3412www.marionpubliclibrary.org

October 12, 2017Lego Club 3 – 5pmMarion Public Library1095 6th Ave, Marion319.377.3412www.marionpubliclibrary.org

October 13, 2017S.T.E.A.M. Trunk or Treat 5 – 8pmGood Shepherd Ev Lutheran Church2900 42nd St. NE, Cedar Rapids

Friday Night Movie: Labyrinth 5:30 – 7pmIowa City Public Library123 S. Linn St., Iowa Citywww.icpl.org

October 14, 20176th Annual Wickup Fall Fest (ages 3-8) 10am – 12pmWickiup Hill10260 Morris Hills Rd, Toddville319.892.6485www.mycountyparks.com

October 16, 2017Minecraft Jr. 4 – 5pmIowa City Public Library123 S. Linn St., Iowa Citywww.icpl.org

October 21, 2017Pumpkin Painting Party 1 – 2pmNational Czech & Slovak Museum1400 Inspiration Place SW, Cedar Rapids319.362.8500www.nsml.org

Critter Crusaders Vendor Fair 9am – 3pmKirkwood Regional Center1770 Boyson Rd, Hiawathawww.crittercrusaders.org

October 23, 2017Family Time – Spooky Story Fall Festival 6 – 7:30pmMarion Public Library1095 6th Ave, Marion319.377.3412www.marionpubliclibrary.org

October 27, 2017Doodlebugs: Skin Deep 10:30amHiawatha Public Library150 W. Willman St, Hiawatha319.393.1414www.crma.org

Halloween Parade and Carnival 6pmMercer Park Aquatic Center2701 Bradford Dr., Iowa City319.356.5223www.icgov.org

www.crlibrary.orgwww.icpl.orgwww.coralvillepubliclibrary.org

Find these and more events at www.cityrevealed.com. More area kids events and fun family ideas found at cedarrapids.macaronikid.com and iowacity.macaronikid.com

October 31, 2017Tot Monster Mash 9:30am (6 & under)Mercer Park Aquatic Center2701 Bradford Dr., Iowa City319.356.5223www.icgov.org

Trick-or-treat at the Library (all day)Marion Public Library1095 6th Ave, Marion319.377.3412www.marionpubliclibrary.org


For Weekly Story Times & Kids Events at the Library Visitwww.hiawathalibrary.comwww.marionpubliclibrary.org

Kid’s Robot Boot-Camp 9:30am – 3:30pmMarion Public Library1095 6th Ave, Marion319.377.3412www.marionpubliclibrary.org


Paranormal Teen Lock-In 5 – 8pmMarion Public Library1095 6th Ave, Marion319.377.3412www.marionpubliclibrary.org

October 29, 2017Sunday Fun Day: Pumpkin Painting Party 2pmIowa City Public Library123 S. Linn St., Iowa Citywww.icpl.org


Goblins, Ghosts, & Ghouls, Oh My!Halloween, famously known for scary costumes, trick-or-treating children, horrifying ghost stories and haunted houses, has become one of the most celebrated holidays across America. It has become a fun, family holiday filled with traditions of baking sweet treats, carving pumpkins with a spooky glow, and bonfires lit for ghost stories. Adults and children alike dress in scary costumes, of monsters and witches, and decorate their homes with frightening displays, set out to scare their friends, family, and neighbors.

This Halloween take the family out for a ghoulish dinner and night of haunting but make sure to follow these important safety tips.• Young goblins should always be accompanied by a mature monster, like older siblings and parents.• Stay with your Goblin and Ghoul friends or parents at all times.• Slither and sneak on sidewalks and not in the streets. • Cross at corners after looking both ways to check for cars, trucks, and low-flying brooms. Stay out of dark alleys, fields and shadows. • Do not open scary tricks and sweet treats until inspected at home.• Parents, treat your young monsters to a spooky Halloween dinner to deter them from eating their sweet treats before they have been inspected.• Only trick-or-treat at homes in your neighborhood with the light on, but don’t go in the house.• Make sure your scary costumes are fireproof, bright and reflective, and carry a flashlight to be seen by all.• If carrying a prop, such as a scythe, butcher knife or a pitchfork, make sure the tips are smooth and flexible enough to not cause injury if fallen on.• Be cautious of animals and strangers lurking in the dark.

Fun Events for all Goblins & GhoulsOpen NOWCircle of Ash Scream Park & AttractionsLinn County Fairgrounds201 Central City Rd, Central City Visit www.circleofash.com for information on dates & times.

October 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2017 Harvest Hayrack Nights: Sunset Pumpkins5:00 PM to 6:30 PM 5925 Seminole Valley Trail NE, Cedar RapidsBring supper with you and come out to Ushers Ferry for an early evening hayrack ride, bonfire and simple craft. The saloon will be open with popcorn and sarsaparilla available for purchase. $6 (2-12 years) $9 (13+years) 2 & under FREE. 319.286.5566

October 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2017 Harvest Hayrack Nights: Night Owls6:30 PM to 8:00 PM 5925 Seminole Valley Trail NE, Cedar Rapids

Take a hayrack ride, gather around the bonfire with hot cocoa to roast marshmallows, make a simple craft and join us in the saloon for some card games. Popcorn and sarsaparilla will be available for purchase. $6 (2-12 years) $9 (13+years) 2 & under FREE. 319.286.5566

October 10, 2017 Haunted Alley Walking TourTown Centre Plaza - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM 3rd Ave & 3rd Street, Cedar RapidsExplore the dark side of downtown architecture and hear stories of how alleys function as service and utility access and learn about secret Prohibition era business entrances and clever retail store designs. Please wear alley appropriate footwear!

October, 13 2017 S.T.E.A.M. Trunk or TreatGood Shepherd Ev Lutheran School & Church5:00 PM to 8:00 PM 2900 42nd St NE, Cedar RapidsThis year will be fun and educational, with opportunities to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. There will be a bounce-house and lots of treats, so come join the fun!

October 14, 2017 6th Annual Wickup Fall Fest10260 Morris Hills Road - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Come out and experience our friendly trick or treat hike through the woods, pumpkin bowling, straw scramble, crafts, creepy critters, and more! Costumes encouraged! Cost $3/child.

October 22, 2017 Safe Halloween for Kids - 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Ushers Ferry 5925 Seminole Valley Trail NE, Cedar Rapids Enjoy the an old-fashioned Halloween at the village with trick-or-treating, games, and costume contests. $7 per trick-or-treater. 319.286.5566

October 23, 2017 Hiawatha Fall Festival 11:00AM – 2:00PMGuthridge Park 10th Avenue Parking LotLast Hiawatha Farmers MarketEnjoy Trick or Treating, Apple Bobbing and Pumpkin Decorating

Looking for a local pumpkin patch to let your little monsters find their perfect pumpkin? Visit Bart’s Farm and Pumpkin Patch located at 7307 Alburnett Rd, Marion. This family owned pumpkin patch has a variety of pumpkins to choose from. Stop out Monday thru Friday from 5-9pm or Saturday and Sunday from 9am-7pm.


Oyama SushiMon – Thurs 11am-2:30 pm, 4:30pm-10pmFri 11am-2:30pm, 4:30pm-10:30pmSat 11am-10:30pm, Sun 12pm-9pm5350 Council St NECedar Rapids, IA319.832.1800 www.oyamasushi.com

Freshwraps2835 Mt Vernon Rd SECedar Rapids, IA 52403319.364.3123eatfreshwraps.com

Ramsey’s Wine BistroWine & Beer Bar & Deli1120 7th Ave, Marion 319.447.1700 www.ramseysmetromarket.com Parlor City Pub & Eatery Open Daily: 11am-2am. Breakfast: Sat & Sun 8am-11am1125 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids319.247.0000 www.parlorcitypub.com

Lincoln Winebar & Wood Fired PizzaLive Music Thurs-Sat125 1st St WMt Vernon319.895.9463 www.foodisimportant.com

Tyler & Downing’s EateryChoice Steaks & SeafoodOpen: Tues – Fri 11am-9pm, Sat 3:30pm – 10pmLounge: Tues – Sat 3:30pm - Close122 E Main St., Anamosa319.462.5533www.tyleranddowningseatery.com

Lucky’s on 16th(319) 200-459086 16th Ave SWCedar Rapids, IA 52404 Kitchen open Sun-Thurs 6am-10pm and Fri/Sat 6am-11pm. Bar open until midnight Sun-Thurs and 2am Friday and Sat

Cancun Mexican Grill & BarAuthentic Mexican Experience 365 33rd Ave SW Cedar Rapids319.365.0778www.cancunmexicangrillbar.com

Ox Yoke Inn Food Served Family Style Since 19404420 220th Trail, Amana, IA800.233.3441

Daly Creek Winery & BistroCasual Upscale DiningLunch & DinnerChef’s Weekly Specials, Decadent Desserts106 N Ford StAnamosa319.462.2525www.dalycreekwinery.com

Emil’s HideawayHappy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6 pm222 Glenbrook Dr SE, CR(Behind 1st Ave Taco John’s)319.743.3123www.emilshideaway.com

Napoli’s Italian Ristorante500 Marion Blvd, Marion319.377.2100 www.napolismarion.com

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop4640 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids319.393.2900www.capriottis.com

The Wright Touch Cupcakery - Bake Shoppe7085 C Ave NE, CR 319.431.5388 www.thewrighttouch.ws

Casa Las GloriasAuthentic Mexican Food & World Class Margaritas2245 Blair Ferry Rd NECedar Rapids319.294.2101www.casalasglorias.com

General Store PubWednesdays 11am-4pmThursday 11am-9pm (Bar til 11pm)Friday 11am-10pm (Bar til 12am)Saturday 11am-10pm (Bar til 12am)Sunday 11am-9pm (Bar til 11pm)12612 Stone City Rd, Anamosa319.462.4399www.generalstorepub.com

P.H.A.T. Daddy’s Restaurant & Catering728 47th Ave, Amana, IA 52203Hours: Open today · 11AM–6PM 319.622.3001phat-daddys.com

Dairy Queen Linn CountyCR: 11 Wilson Ave Dr SW, 501 16th St NE2843 Mount Vernon Rd SE, 3304 1st Ave NE2100 6th St SW, 2825 Johnson Ave NEHiawatha: 100 Center Point RdFairfax: 513 Williams BlvdMarion: 1101 Eagleview Blvd, 2100 7th AveMt. Vernon: 100 Highway 30E

Serena’s Coffee Shop728 47th Ave, Amana, IA 52203319.622.3320

Lu’s DeliLocal • Homemade • Fresh1010 3rd StreetCedar Rapids, Iowa319.200.2221

Kickstand Bar203 16th Ave SECedar Rapids, IA [email protected]

Brewhemia Coffee • Espresso • Beer • WineSpirits • Food1202 3rd. St. SECedar Rapids, IA 52401Phone: 319.364.0802


Article and photography by Richard Butschi

Sometimes you catch a glimpse of something that draws you closer to it, like bees to honey. Such is the case for Roger Johnson, of Cedar Rapids. Ten years ago at a bike rally in Conesville, he spotted a 3-wheeler powered not by the usual Harley V-Twin or a VW motor, but by a Chevy V8 small block. The image stayed with him and after retiring from Crandic Railway Co. on January 1st of this year, he now has the time to feed his hunger for “big boy toys.” His inventory currently includes a 2012 HD Street Glide 2-wheeled motorcycle, a recently finished ‘32 Ford highboy roadster hot rod and a ‘30 Ford 5-window coupe, now under construction. He also recently purchased a new 2017 Dodge Ram diesel pickup and is looking for 5th-wheel trailer to haul two or three toys to the long-distance shows.

After being bitten by the V8 trike bug, Roger ran across the website of Mac’s Hot Rod & Trike Shop located in Adel, IA. He called and then visited their booth at The GoodGuys Show, in Des Moines in 2014. Mac’s offers a variety of start-up packages for those wanting to build their own, or one can opt for the completed trike - all steel and hand-built to the owner’s specs. All kits are set up for V8s and start with a chassis with rails resembling a ‘32 hot rod. Shop owner, Rick McManis designed the stretched frame to get the V8 out and away from the body with a shroud that directs the engine heat under the body away from the driver. To aid in this effort, McManis put the radiator with electric fans at the rear of the trike with a rear-facing grill from a ‘32 Ford. This adds to the desired hot rod look and probably confuses would-be tailgaters.

Johnson chose some higher-end options, like the three 2-barrel Rochester carbs (by Vintage Speed located in Florida) sitting atop the V8. The Rockford stereo speakers, made from vintage Cadillac headlamps, along with 6 iconic ‘59 Cadillac taillights. These features can be credited to the folks at Mac’s and add to the trike’s overall theme. The engine horsepower is in the 350 to 380 range and power transfers through a TH 350 3-speed transmission to an 8” Ford rearend.

Geared at 2.73:1, it makes for a very smooth and economical ride. The raked chopper springer front suspension and angled handlebars make for easy turning and good control. The wheels are “one-offs” made by Colorado Customs. Wiring was done by ReRods, with the engine built by Casey Wilson, both businesses are in Des Moines. Ace Upholstery, of Illinois, did the seats. Mac’s gold metalflake paint also aids in turning heads, as if the neck-snapping trike needed help with that.

After a two-year build, Johnson took delivery of the trike in March of this year. In May, he set off on his first long trip with McManis to Daytona Bike Week, where Roger picked up the first-place trophy in a highly competitive Trike Class. Later that month, it was noticed at a local car show and garnered

an invitation to be a featured vehicle at the Cedar Rapids Corvette Club’s annual charity car show held at Hawkeye Downs in June. There it took the top custom motorcycle trophy. In August, Johnson and McManis headed north for the big bike rally in Sturgis, SD, where it drew a lot of attention. It also showed well at the Cruisin’ For The Kids Car Show held at Kinnick Stadium, even attracting the attention of Herky the Hawk.

All these miles and shows have been logged in just the past four months! When Roger gets all of his toys finished, ready for the road and finds just the right trailer with bed, shower, small kitchen area and adequate “toy closet,” who knows where he and Max, his loyal German-Pinscher, will end up. But you can bet he’ll have just the right vehicle for the occasion.


FARMERS MARKETS:NOW – October 29, 2017Hiawatha Farmers MarketSundays 11am – 2pmGuthridge ParkN 10th Ave parking lot, Hiawatha

NOW – October 2017Noelridge Park Farmers MarketMonday, Wednesday & Friday 4 – 6pmCollins Rd & Council St. NE, CR

8th Ave City Farmers MarketTuesday 4 – 6pmSaturday 7:30am – 12pm8th Ave & 2nd St. SE, Cedar Rapids

Mt Vernon Farmers MarketThursdays 4 – 6pm221 1st St E., Mt Vernon

Coralville Farmers MarketMonday 5 – 7pm1513 7th St., Coralville

Iowa City Farmers MarketNOW – October 25, 2017Wednesdays 5 – 7pmSaturday 7:30am – 12pmChauncey Swan Ramp, 400 blockof Washington St., Iowa City319.356.5210 www.ic.gov.org

October 1, 2017 – October 31, 2017Scarecrow TrailAmana Colonies622 46th Ave, Amana

October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2017Blues Jam 7pmParlor City1125 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids319.247.0000www.parlorcitypub.com

October 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2017Daddy-O 7pmParlor City1125 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids319.247.0000www.parlorcitypub.com

Nooks and Crannies Tour 7pmBrucemore2160 Linden Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids319.362.7375 www.brucemore.org

October 5, 2017 – October 8, 2017Shirley ValentineOld Creamery Theatre39 38th Ave, Amana319.622.6262www.oldcreamery.com

October 6, 2017 – October 22, 2017Ben ButlerHomestead Store Museum4430 V St., Homestead, IA319.622.3222www.iowatheatreartists.org

One Man, Two GuvnorsThe Giving Tree Theater752 10th St., Marion 319.213.7956www.givingtreetheater.com

NOW – October 8, 2017GreaseTheatre Cedar Rapids102 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids319.366.8591 www.theatrecr.org

October 12, 2017 – November 12, 2017The Church Basement Ladies in Rise Up, O MenOld Creamery Theatre39 38th Ave, Amana319.622.6262www.oldcreamery.com

October 20, 2017 – November 11, 2017Dead Man’s Cell PhoneTheatre Cedar Rapids102 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids319.366.8591www.theatrecr.org

October 27, 2017 – November 26, 2017Layl McDill Artwork DisplayArtisan’s Sanctuary1070 7th Ave, Marion319.573.2537www.artesiansanctuary.org

October 1, 2017Michaela Anne 7pmLegion Arts1103 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids319.364.1580www.legionarts.org

Oktoberfest 11am – 5pm622 46th Ave, Amana319.622.7622www.festivalsinamana.com

Leslie Odom Jr. 7pmThe Hancher Green141 E. Park Rd, Iowa City800.426.2437www.hancher.uiowa.edu

October 3, 2017Martin Sexton 7pmLegion Arts1103 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids319.364.1580 www.legionarts.org

The Olate Dogs 7pmThe Englert Theatre221 E. Washington St, Iowa City319-688-2653www.englert.org

Master Gardeners – Hardy Roses 6:30pmMarion Public Library1095 6th Ave, Marion319.377.3412www.marionpubliclibrary.org

October 5, 2017La Santa Cecilia 7:30pmHancher Auditorium, Hadley Stage141 Park Rd, Iowa City319.335.1160www.hancher.uiowa.edu

Mischief Live 7pmParamount Theatre 123 3rd Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids319.398.8203www.paramounttheatrecr.com

October 6, 2017Mary Gauthier 8pmLegion Arts1103 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids319.364.1580www.legionarts.org

The Avett Brothers 8pmParamount Theatre 123 3rd Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids319.398.8203www.paramounttheatrecr.com

October 7, 2017The Ice Breakers 8pm – 12amParlor City1125 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids319.247.0000www.parlorcitypub.com

Steve Grismore TrioArt Space Outdoor Stage 1 – 3pmArtisan’s Sanctuary1070 7th Ave, Marion319.573.2537www.artesiansanctuary.org

October 8, 2017Titus Andronicus 3pmThe Englert Theatre221 E. Washington St, Iowa City319-688-2653 www.englert.org

G. Willow Wilson, A Superhero for Generation Why 2pmHancher Auditorium, Hadley Stage141 Park Rd, Iowa City319.335.1160www.hancher.uiowa.edu

Downtown Abbey Tea 4pmUshers Ferry5925 Seminole Valley Trail NE, CR 319.286.5763www.silosandsmokestacks.org

October 9, 2017Peter Aquero 7pmThe Englert Theatre221 E. Washington St, Iowa City319-688-2653www.englert.org

October 10, 2017 – October 14, 2017The King and IHancher Auditorium, Hadley Stage141 Park Rd, Iowa City319.335.1160www.hancher.uiowa.edu

October 11, 2017WellRED: From Dixie With Love 8pmThe Englert Theatre221 E. Washington St, Iowa City319-688-2653www.englert.org

October 12, 2017Over the Rhine 7pmLegion Arts1103 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids319.364.1580 www.legionarts.org

Masquerade Murder Mystery 6 – 9pmMarion Public Library, Meeting Room A1095 6th Ave, Marion319.377.3412www.marionpubliclibrary.org

Hollywood Undead with Butcher Babies 7:30pmUS Cellular Center370 1st Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids319.398.5211www.uscellularcenter.com

October Vintner’s Dinner White Cross Cellars & Ox Yoke Inn755 48th Ave, Amana319.622.3233www.whitecrosscellars.com

Williams & Wallace 8pm – 12amParlor City1125 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids319.247.0000www.parlorcitypub.com

Tchaikovsky 7:30pmParamount Theatre123 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids319.366.8203www.paramounttheatrecr.com

The NewBo Bash 7pm – 12amNewBo City Market 1100 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids319.200.4050www.newbocitymarket.org

Cedar Rapids Rough Riders vs.Omaha Lancers 7:05pmCedar Rapids Ice Arena1100 Rockford Rd. SW, Cedar Rapids319.261.4625www.ridertownusa.com

Cedar Rapids Rollergirls vs.Barbed Wire BettiesVeterans Memorial Coliseum50 2nd Ave. Bridge, Cedar Rapidswww.crrollergirls.com

October 15, 2017Red Cedar Chamber Music: Czech Strings 3 – 5pmNational Czech & Slovak Museum1400 Inspiration Place SW, Cedar Rapids319.362.8500www.nsml.org

October 16, 2017Anderson Brothers Jazz Combo 7:30pmParamount Theatre123 3rd Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids319.398.5226www.crcommunityconcert.org

October 18, 2017311 with special guest Tropidelic 7:30pmUS Cellular Center370 1st Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids319.398.5211www.uscellularcenter.com

October 20, 2017 Joshua Bell, Alessio Bax, Piano 7:30pmHancher Auditorium, Hadley Stage141 Park Rd, Iowa City319.335.1160www.hancher.uiowa.edu

Cedar Rapids Rough Riders vs.Lincoln Stars 7:05pmCedar Rapids Ice Arena1100 Rockford Rd. SW, Cedar Rapids319.261.4625www.ridertownusa.com

October 21, 2017Saloonatics 8pm – 12amParlor City1125 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids319.247.0000www.parlorcitypub.com

Cedar Rapids Rough Riders vs.Central Illinois Flying Aces 7:05pmCedar Rapids Ice Arena1100 Rockford Rd. SW, Cedar Rapids319.261.4625www.ridertownusa.com

2 Chainz 8pmUS Cellular Center370 1st Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids319.398.5211www.uscellularcenter.com

October 22, 2017Skipper’s Alley 7pmLegion Arts1103 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids319.364.1580www.legionarts.org


Master Gardeners – Hardy Roses 6:30pmMarion Public Library1095 6th Ave, Marion319.377.3412www.marionpubliclibrary.org

October 5, 2017La Santa Cecilia 7:30pmHancher Auditorium, Hadley Stage141 Park Rd, Iowa City319.335.1160www.hancher.uiowa.edu

Mischief Live 7pmParamount Theatre 123 3rd Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids319.398.8203www.paramounttheatrecr.com

October 6, 2017Mary Gauthier 8pmLegion Arts1103 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids319.364.1580www.legionarts.org

The Avett Brothers 8pmParamount Theatre 123 3rd Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids319.398.8203www.paramounttheatrecr.com

October 7, 2017The Ice Breakers 8pm – 12amParlor City1125 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids319.247.0000www.parlorcitypub.com

Steve Grismore TrioArt Space Outdoor Stage 1 – 3pmArtisan’s Sanctuary1070 7th Ave, Marion319.573.2537www.artesiansanctuary.org

October 8, 2017Titus Andronicus 3pmThe Englert Theatre221 E. Washington St, Iowa City319-688-2653 www.englert.org

G. Willow Wilson, A Superhero for Generation Why 2pmHancher Auditorium, Hadley Stage141 Park Rd, Iowa City319.335.1160www.hancher.uiowa.edu

Downtown Abbey Tea 4pmUshers Ferry5925 Seminole Valley Trail NE, CR 319.286.5763www.silosandsmokestacks.org

October 9, 2017Peter Aquero 7pmThe Englert Theatre221 E. Washington St, Iowa City319-688-2653www.englert.org

October 10, 2017 – October 14, 2017The King and IHancher Auditorium, Hadley Stage141 Park Rd, Iowa City319.335.1160www.hancher.uiowa.edu

October 11, 2017WellRED: From Dixie With Love 8pmThe Englert Theatre221 E. Washington St, Iowa City319-688-2653www.englert.org

October 12, 2017Over the Rhine 7pmLegion Arts1103 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids319.364.1580 www.legionarts.org

Masquerade Murder Mystery 6 – 9pmMarion Public Library, Meeting Room A1095 6th Ave, Marion319.377.3412www.marionpubliclibrary.org

Hollywood Undead with Butcher Babies 7:30pmUS Cellular Center370 1st Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids319.398.5211www.uscellularcenter.com

October Vintner’s Dinner White Cross Cellars & Ox Yoke Inn755 48th Ave, Amana319.622.3233www.whitecrosscellars.com

Williams & Wallace 8pm – 12amParlor City1125 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids319.247.0000www.parlorcitypub.com

Tchaikovsky 7:30pmParamount Theatre123 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids319.366.8203www.paramounttheatrecr.com

The NewBo Bash 7pm – 12amNewBo City Market 1100 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids319.200.4050www.newbocitymarket.org

Cedar Rapids Rough Riders vs.Omaha Lancers 7:05pmCedar Rapids Ice Arena1100 Rockford Rd. SW, Cedar Rapids319.261.4625www.ridertownusa.com

Cedar Rapids Rollergirls vs.Barbed Wire BettiesVeterans Memorial Coliseum50 2nd Ave. Bridge, Cedar Rapidswww.crrollergirls.com

October 15, 2017Red Cedar Chamber Music: Czech Strings 3 – 5pmNational Czech & Slovak Museum1400 Inspiration Place SW, Cedar Rapids319.362.8500www.nsml.org

October 16, 2017Anderson Brothers Jazz Combo 7:30pmParamount Theatre123 3rd Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids319.398.5226www.crcommunityconcert.org

October 18, 2017311 with special guest Tropidelic 7:30pmUS Cellular Center370 1st Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids319.398.5211www.uscellularcenter.com

October 20, 2017 Joshua Bell, Alessio Bax, Piano 7:30pmHancher Auditorium, Hadley Stage141 Park Rd, Iowa City319.335.1160www.hancher.uiowa.edu

Cedar Rapids Rough Riders vs.Lincoln Stars 7:05pmCedar Rapids Ice Arena1100 Rockford Rd. SW, Cedar Rapids319.261.4625www.ridertownusa.com

October 21, 2017Saloonatics 8pm – 12amParlor City1125 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids319.247.0000www.parlorcitypub.com

Cedar Rapids Rough Riders vs.Central Illinois Flying Aces 7:05pmCedar Rapids Ice Arena1100 Rockford Rd. SW, Cedar Rapids319.261.4625www.ridertownusa.com

2 Chainz 8pmUS Cellular Center370 1st Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids319.398.5211www.uscellularcenter.com

October 22, 2017Skipper’s Alley 7pmLegion Arts1103 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids319.364.1580www.legionarts.org


October 24, 2017Peter Case 7pmLegion Arts1103 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids319.364.1580www.legionarts.org

World of Dance 7pmParamount Theatre123 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids319.366.8203www.paramounttheatrecr.com

October 24 & 25, 2017New York City Ballet MOVES 7:30pmHancher Auditorium141 Park Rd, Iowa City319.335.1160www.hancher.uiowa.edu

October 25, 2017Food Tour of Historic Czech Village 6 – 8pmNational Czech & Slovak MuseumCorner of 16th Ave. SW and Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids319.362.8500www.nsml.org

Layl McDill Opening reception 5 – 8pmArtisan’s Sanctuary1070 7th Ave, Marion319.573.2537www.artesiansanctuary.org

October 27 & 28, 2017Ethan Lipton & His Orchestra Hancher Auditorium, Strauss Hall141 Park Rd, Iowa City319.335.1160www.hancher.uiowa.edu

The Rocky Horror Picture Show 8:30pm – 12amNewBo City Market 1100 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids319.200.4050www.newbocitymarket.org

October 28, 2017Habib Koite & Bamada 8pmLegion Arts1103 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids319.364.1580www.legionarts.org

Joey Bravo 8pm – 12amParlor City1125 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapidswww.parlorcitypub.com

Orchestra Iowa Presents: CASABLANCA 7:30pmParamount Theatre 123 3rd Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids319.398.8203www.paramounttheatrecr.com

October 28 & 29, 2017Monster Jam US Cellular Center370 1st Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids319.398.5211www.uscellularcenter.com

November 3, 2017Dirty Dancing 8pmParamount Theatre123 3rd Ave. SE, Cedar Rapidswww.paramounttheatre.com

November 3, 2017 – November 5, 2017Girls Get-away Weekend622 46th Ave, [email protected]

A-Tech Beam Team 7

ABC Supply Company 11

Adams Tile & Stone 16

American Heart Association 20

Avon 28

Bark Busters 22

Cancun Mexican Grill 33

Cantebury Kitchen 12

Community 1st Credit Union 16

DanceNation 26

Deb Burger, Skogman Realty 6

Edgewood Animal Hospital 22

Emil’s Hideaway IBC

Farmers State Bank IFC

Fashion Par Kitchen 14

Freshwraps 30

Garage Mahal 7

GCRHBA 1

Glass Concepts 7

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VB&S Skogman Realty 17

Kelly Concrete 12

Koelker Excavating 12

Lu’s Deli 33

Lucky’s on Sixteenth 30

Old Creamery Theatre 35

Parlor City IBC

Pinnacle Realty 12

Rathje Construction 14

RCI Imaging 20

Reinhardt Flooring 7

Skogman Realty BC

Squaw Creek Millwork 7

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The Wright Touch Catering

& Bake Shoppe 30

Terrace Glen Village 3

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