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Did you know theres something going on????
Summer Sizzle Book Fair at the C.R.
LibraryThroughout downtown Library Wednesday,
July 12th 200 p.m. Several area authors and
illustrators will be available from 2-6 p.m. to
sign books. Short coffee seminars will run every
20 minutes, along with free Starbucks coffee,
from 2-4 p.m. Authors will be scattered
throughout both floors of the downtown Library
for patrons to visit one-on-one with them.
[phone] ext. 258 or www.crlibrary.org
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• Birthday Party Packages at the Cedar Rapids Ice
  Arena
• Silver Package Party room for 1 hour Party
  Host/Hostess Admission for 8 guests Skate
  rental for 8 guests 75
• Gold Package Party room for 1 hour Party
  Host/Hostess Admission for 8 guests Skate
  rental for 8 guests 2 pitchers of pop 8 hot
  dogs 80 arcade tokens 100
• Platinum Package Party room for 1 ½ hour Party
  Host/Hostess Admission for 10 guests Skate
  rental for 10 guests group instruction on ice 2
  pitchers of pop (1 free refill per pitcher) 2
  large 1-topping pizzas birthday photo birthday
  gift goodie bags for each guest 100 arcade
  tokens 125
• Birthday treat (cake, cupcakes, cookies, ice
  cream) permitted No outside food allowed
• Seven day advance reservation and full payment is
  required at the time of booking. There is a 25
  cancellation fee.
• NO BALLOONS PLEASE!!!
• [phone] or www.cricearena.com

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City of Cedar Rapids Contract Bid
Opportunities-Call 286-5021
View past bids and future bidding opportunities
at the Purchasing Departments website www.cedar-
rapids.org/purchasing
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The Online Auction Site
The City of Cedar Rapids is selling surplus City
equipment and vehicles at ww.govdeals.com. New
bidders follow the instructions to register for
free. Continue to check the website to see what
new items have been added vehicles, printers,
equipment different items are added frequently.
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Did you know????
The Cedar Rapids Public Library has wireless
internet access! Just visit the Main Library at
500 First Street SE. Hours Monday-Thursday 9
a.m. - 9 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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Did you know????
The City of Cedar Rapids Ellis Boat Harbor
currently has available, as of June 1, 2006, 26
slips with the dimensions of 12 feet x 30
feet. The rates are 235.00 resident of the
city of Cedar Rapids 310.00 non
resident Contact Pat at 286-5559 between 900
a.m. 400 p.m.
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Home School Figure Skating Sessions - 5
admission Skating sessions will be held Monday
Friday from 930 1130 a.m. and 130 330
p.m. Classes will be held Monday Wednesday at
10 a.m. and Tuesdays at 2 p.m. There will be
beginning and advanced classes available.
Sign-up for each class is required! There is a
minimum of four people to hold each class.
Skaters will have an opportunity to register for
tests, badges and an exhibition. Registration
for the year is 10. Join in the fun and
exercise! (Times are subject to change) Get your
Home School Punchcard at the Ice Arena Guest
Services! Punchcard is good for 14 sessions with
one FREE session. Cost is 65 [phone] or
www.cricearena.com
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Did you know theres something going on????
Mid Week Music at CR Library Guitarist Mark
Brown Wednesday, July 12th 1200 p.m.
Acoustic guitarist and vocalist Mark Brown
will play favorites from the '60s and
'70s.[phone] ext. 258 or
www.crlibrary.org
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Everyday around 90 flights take off or land at
the Cedar Rapids-Eastern Iowa Airport and last
year 940,000 total passengers went through the
gates at the airport Airlines serving Cedar
Rapids include Allegiant Air, American
Connection, American Eagle, Delta
Connection/Comair, Northwest Airlines and United
Express For booking information go to
www.eiairport.org
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The Animal Control Department is a caring and
responsive agency dealing with the animal control
needs of the community. Among other duties, we
take care of animal adoptions. Call 848-7373 or
see us online at www.cedar-rapids.org/animal
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Did you know????
The Cedar Rapids City Council Meeting is replayed
on Thursday nights at 730pm.
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The Assessors Office determines the estimated
market value for property tax purposes of land,
new construction, existing buildings or
improvements to existing real properties. These
taxes pay for schools, police and fire
protection, road maintenance and other
services. For more information call us at
286-5888 or visit us online at www.cedar-rapids-a
ssessor.org
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The City Clerk's office administers the City
government's documentation, City licenses and
permits, and provides information from the
Municipal Code and City Ordinances to the public.
To contact us for agendas, minutes and
resolutions of City Council meetings call
286-5060 or find us online at www.cedar-rapids.or
g/clerk
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The City Facilities Management Division is
responsible for building maintenance, CIP
construction, major and minor renovation
projects, interviewing/hiring and coordinating
with the architects, space planning,
lease/purchase negotiations, construction
contracts, utilities, and building policies for
all City buildings.
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The Civil Rights Department assists the public
with local issues of discrimination in housing,
credit, education, public accommodations and
employment. We provide educational materials
that offer a wealth of information for children
and adults. Contact us at 286-5036 or online
at www.cedar-rapids.org/civilrights
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Did you know theres something going on????
Jane Gilmor   Thursday, July 23, 2006 600
p.m. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Join Mt. Mercy
art professor Jane Gilmor as she presents a
lecture entitled "When Fashion and Art Collide."
Gilmor will investigate the interesting
intersection between these two distinct yet
related arenas and how the lines between them are
sometimes transversed. 7pm in the Auditorium. 
www.crma.org
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The City Controller-Auditors Office provides
financial reporting, administers the Citys
Annual Budget and five-year Capital Improvements
Program, and is responsible for the payroll and
accounts payable functions for the City. Along
with the Treasurers Office, we are primarily
responsible for the Citys consistent Aaa bond
rating from Moodys. Call us at 286-5006 or see
us at www.cedar-rapids.org/audit
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The Engineering Department helps to create
infrastructure essential to running a city. We
use modern engineering and management practices
with a team of people dedicated to professional
excellence and customer satisfaction. We endeavor
to accomplish these tasks efficiently,
effectively, and with accountability to the
community we serve. Contact us at 286-5802 or
online at www.cedar-rapids.org/engineering
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Did you know theres something going on????
OPENING JUNE 28TH SUPERMAN RETURNS While an
old enemy plots to render him powerless once and
for all, Superman faces the heartbreaking
realization that the woman he loves, Lois Lane,
has moved on with her life. Superman's
bittersweet return challenges him to bridge the
distance between them while finding a place in a
society that has learned to survive without him.
In an attempt to protect the world he loves from
cataclysmic destruction, Superman embarks on an
epic journey of redemption that takes him from
the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of
outer space. For showtimes and ticket
information call 363-IMAX or visit
http//www.sciencestation.org/
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The Cedar Rapids Fire Department offers
firefighting, emergency medical services, special
operations, hazardous materials teams, and fire
prevention to over 120,000 citizens.  If you have
an emergency situation, call 9-1-1. For routine
matters call 286-5200. Online you can visit us
at www.cedar-rapids.org/fire
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The Forestry Department is responsible for trees
and shrubs along the city right of ways,
easements, parks, and golf courses. We also
assist other city departments and organizations
by, among other things, plowing snow and putting
up flags. Call us at 286-5747 or see us online
at www.cedar-rapids.org/forestry
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Did you know theres something going on????
Czech School June 12th July 14th 8 11
a.m. National Czech and Slovak Museum and
Library For 135 years, the local Czech community
has offered Czech School to all interested
children. Students from ages 6 to 13 have the
opportunity to learn another language and will
gain knowledge about Czech history and culture.
Czech heritage is not required to participate.
For more information, call 362-8500 or
www.ncsml.org
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The Golf Departments responsibilities are to
provide golf facilities to the citizens and
visitors of Cedar Rapids so that the playing
conditions and environments are the best as
revenues allow. If you want to visit us online,
go to www.cedar-rapids.org/golf
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• The Housing Services Office administers housing
  programs for the City of Cedar Rapids.
• Programs offered include
• Rental Assistance.
• Owner-Occupied Rental Housing Rehabilitation.
• Lead-based Paint Abatement.
• Code Inspections for Rental Properties.
• For more information, call 286-5872 or visit us
  online at
• www.cedar-rapids.org/housing

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Did you know theres something going on????
Summer Flora Prairies Wednesday, July 12th
630 - 9 p.m. Indian Creek Nature
Center Explore prairie flora, features of the
prairie plant families and special adaptations of
prairie forbs. Come prepared to be on the trails
and in high grasses! Call 362-0664 for fees and
details. http//www.indiancreeknaturecenter.org/
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• Human Resources works to employ and maintain a
  competent labor force through recruitment,
  selection and retention of employees by
• Providing a competitive wage and benefit package.
  
• Providing employee training and development in a
  learning environment.
• Promoting safety and health while ensuring
  compliance with federal and state laws and
  regulations, and city personnel policies.
• Supporting the vision, mission and goals of the
  City of Cedar Rapids.

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The Information Technology Department provides
city government with leadership for the
technology infrastructure. This includes
information systems, development,
telecommunications, geographic information
systems, desktop computing, application
access/integration, records management, training
and networking operations, and emerging
technologies. Visit us online at
www.cedar-rapids.org/it
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Did you know theres something going on????
Lifeguards needed for summer seasonal
positions. Apply now at the Cedar Rapids
Recreation Department, 2000 Mt. Vernon Rd. SE.
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Did you know theres something going on????
Summer Tot Lot for 4 and 5 year olds Meets
Monday-Friday, June 12-July 20 900-1030 AM
at Wilson, Erskine, Cleveland and Wright
Schools 1100 AM-1230 PM at Arthur, Coolidge,
Gibson and Nixon Schools Register at the Cedar
Rapids Recreation Department, 286-5731, or go to
www.crrec.org
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Joint Communications runs the Citys portion of
the 9-1-1- Service. We provide the immediate way
you may call for your public safety services
during an emergency. These services include
your Police Department, your Fire Department and
Area Ambulance Service and your emergency medical
service provider. Visit us online
at www.cedar-rapids.org/jointcomm
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The Cedar Rapids Public Library is more than a
place to find a good book. For children, story
times and toddler times are given families will
enjoy the special programs and book discussions.
We are also home to the Iowa Substance Abuse
Information Center and other reference
services. See us online at www.crlibrary.org or
call us at 398-5312.
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Cedar Rapids Formal City Council Meeting Schedule
Feb 1, 22 March 8, 22 April 5, 19 May 10, 24 June
7, 21 July 12, 26 Aug 9, 23 Sept 6, 20 Oct 4,
18 Nov 1, 15 Dec 6, 20
All Formal Council Meetings are held on the
scheduled Wednesday in Council Chambers at 6 p.m.
Council work sessions are held at 4 p.m. in
Council Chambers the Wednesday prior to the
scheduled Formal Council meeting.
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Did you know theres something going on????
Farmers Markets Open Noelridge Monday,
Wednesday, Friday from 4 6 p.m. Riverside
Roundhouse Tuesday, Thursday from 4 6
p.m. Saturday from 630 1130 a.m. (except
first Saturday of each month) Downtown Saturday
June 3, July 1, Aug. 5, Sept. 2 from 730 a.m.
1200 p.m. Go to www.crrec.org or call the
Recreation Department at 286-5731 for more
information
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The Cedar Rapids Parks Department manages over
4,040 acres of City-owned property. Ball
diamonds, restrooms, and playgrounds abound
throughout the park system. There are many other
functions of this important department, including
pavilion rental at parks. For more information
call us at 286-5760 or go online www.cedar-rapids
.org/parks
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The Cedar Rapids Police Department has been an
innovative leader in approaches to serve the
citizens of Cedar Rapids. Protecting and serving
the public is our first objective. We also
realize that to accomplish this mission, the
citizens must be involved. See us online at
www.cedar-rapids.org/police If you have an
emergency call 9-1-1. For routine business, call
us at 286-5378.
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The goal of the Purchasing Department is to
ensure that Cedar Rapids taxpayers receive the
maximum value for every expenditure. We encourage
qualified suppliers to participate in doing
business with the City of Cedar Rapids. Call us
at 286-5021 or visit our extensive website at
www.cedar-rapids.org/purchasing for bidding,
registration and procedures.
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The Recreation Department enhances the quality of
life by providing diverse recreational
activities, facilities and services in a
progressive, efficient and affordable manner. As
Sports Illustrated Magazines SportsTown USA for
Iowa, we work to create a dynamic environment
that recognizes and meets the recreational needs
of our changing community. Call us at 286-5731
or visit us online at www.cedar-rapids.org/recre
ation
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Did you know????
Join the fun at a Kernels home game July 12th
July 18th! Get your tickets to see all the
action today! Call 896-7560 or at
www.kernels.com Its always game day with the
Cedar Rapids Kernels at Veterans Memorial Stadium!
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The mission of the Sewer Maintenance Department
is to provide sanitary sewer, storm sewer and
drainageway maintenance to the Cedar Rapids
community so that these facilities convey the
flows to effectively protect the public health
and safety and meet regulatory requirements. Call
us at 286-5815 or visit us online
at www.cedar-rapids.org/sewer
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The Solid Waste and Recycling Department provides
weekly garbage, yard waste and recycling
collection to over 38,000 customers. Our
Department collects approximately 21,000 tons of
garbage, 13,000 tons of yard waste and 8,500 tons
of recycling annually. We strive to deliver the
most cost effective and efficient collection
services and best collection education
possible. For more information on our various
collection programs call 286-5897 or visit us
online at www.cedar-rapids.org/solidwaste
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The Mission of the City Streets Department is to
provide street and bridge maintenance, roadside
vegetation management, snow/ice and emergency
response control to the citizens and visitors to
Cedar Rapids so that safety, and the streets
infrastructure is maintained in the most
effective and efficient manner. Visit us online
at www.cedar-rapids.org/streets or call them at
286-5826
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The City of Cedar Rapids Parking and
Transportation Departments provide and support a
wide variety of public transit options in the
Cedar Rapids metropolitan area. We also provide
parking and skywalk connections for residents and
guests of the metro area. For transportation
information call us at 286-5573. For parking
information call us at 286-5549. You can also
visit us online at www.crbus-parking.org
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Did you know theres something going on????
Wild West Weekend July 8th 9th 11 a.m. 5
p.m. Ushers Ferry Historic Village Each day
features some of our favorite old-fashioned
family games such as the straw hunts and sack
races. The Kishwaukee Valley Vigilance Committee
out of Rockford, IL. will be on hand to give
children tips on what it takes to be a cowboy.
The little cowpokes may also want to dig out
their spurs, six shooters to help us round up
some of Ushers Ferry's most notorious outlaws
during the Bounty Hunt at 400 PM each day. For
those looking to satisfy their sweet tooth, the
Ushers Ferry Ladies Aid Society Pie auction will
be held Saturday at 100 PM. www.cedar-rapids.org
/ushers/index.html or 286-5763
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Did you know theres something going on????
Summer Jobs The Cedar Rapids Recreation
Department is hiring for summer jobs. Pick up an
application at 2000 Mt. Vernon Rd. SE, or online
at www.cedar-rapids.org/hr/jobs_main.asp
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The mission of the Traffic Engineering Department
is to provide for the safe, efficient, and
effective movement of motorists, pedestrians and
commercial vehicles within the Cedar Rapids area.
To report malfunctioning traffic signals,
damaged traffic signs, or deficient construction
traffic controls, please call 286-5176 (7am to
5pm) or 286-5491 (5pm to 7am) www.cedar-rapids.o
rg/traffic
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The City Treasurers Office works to provide
effective and efficient cash and debt management
services. Along with the Controller-Auditors
Office , we are primarily responsible for the
Citys consistent Aaa bond rating from
Moodys. Find extensive information on bond
issuances at www.cedar-rapids.org/treasurer or
call us at 286-5003
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Compass Facility Management operates The U.S.
Cellular Center, a multipurpose facility with
arena style seating for up to 10,000 people.
They also administer the Paramount Theatre and
the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena. The Paramount seats
1,900 and is listed on the National Register of
Historic Places. The Ice Arena is home to the
USHLs Cedar Rapids RoughRiders.
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Did you know theres something going on????
The Classics at Brucemore The Fantasticks July
13th 16th 700 p.m. The Fantasticks, the
longest-running musical comedy in the world,
brings together two fathers who pretend to feud
in order to coax their children into falling in
love. The fathers create a plot that involves the
starry-eyed boy rescuing the girl next door from
danger. Instead of causing their children to fall
in love the plot twists, inciting a highly
comedic feud between the fathers. Call
362-7375 for more information or www.brucemore.com
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Take a step back in time to a small Iowa town 100
years ago. At Ushers Ferry Historic Village today
is Winter 1906. Located on a beautiful ten acre
site in Seminole Valley in northeast Cedar
Rapids, Ushers Ferry Historic Village is a
showcase of how early Iowans lived before such
conveniences as electricity or indoor
plumbing. Visit them online at www.cedar-rapids.o
rg/ushers
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The Veterans Memorial Commission is responsible
for the management, development, operations and
maintenance of the Veterans Memorial Buildings,
known also as City Hall, Memorial Stadium and all
of Veterans Memorial Park. A priceless,
one-of-a-kind Grant Wood stained glass window is
built into City Hall depicting U.S. Soldiers from
the Revolutionary War through WWI as a memorial
to their sacrifices. Call us at 286-5038 or visit
online at www.cedar-rapids.org/vetsmemorial
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Did you know theres something going on????
Brown Bag Lecture White Racism in Dubuque
Thursday, July 13th 12 1 p.m. African
American Historical Museum Library As Iowas
oldest industrial city Dubuque made the national
headlines when there was a sudden eruption of
hate crimes aimed particularly at African
American residents during the 1989-1991 period.
Subsequently a group of concerned citizens
devised a controversial five-year racial
diversity program known as Constructive
Integration Plan to attract one hundred "families
of color" to Dubuque, but failed to achieve their
objectives due to a lack of community support.
Call 862-2101 for more information or visit
www.blackiowa.org
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The Water Department touches the lives of every
citizen and visitor of Cedar Rapids each day.
Water quality and quantity is what this
organization is all about. We provide customer
service for our customers as well as for garbage
collection, sanitary and storm sewer utility
service customers. Call us at 286-5910 or visit
us online at www.cedar-rapids.org/water
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Water Pollution Control (WPC) is a regional
entity responsible for treating wastewater
generated by homes and businesses in much of the
metro area. After advanced wastewater treatment,
all treated water is discharged to the Cedar
River. We provide cost-effective treatment
opportunities for users of our services. Our
facility is an excellent example of the City
using cutting edge technology to protect the
environment and encourage economic
development. Visit us online at
www.cedar-rapids.org/wpc or call at 286-5286.
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Did you know????
The defending Clark Cup Champion Cedar Rapids
RoughRiders are in the middle of another exciting
year! For more information about 2006
promotions and details on their full schedule.
Visit their website www.roughridershockey.com