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Happy New Year! The holidays are behind us and a new year is ahead. It’s hard to believe how quickly the time flies. I am excited to be starting a new year. I am at the City Revealed office full time now and getting acclimated to my new duties. I know I have a lot to learn, but I think I also have a lot to give. I’m sure some of you have your list of New Year resolutions and are working hard to keep them. I’m not very good at keeping a resolution so mine are pretty general. Eat healthier and exercise more regularly. Neither one are my favorite thing to do. With Iowa winter providing us with so many challenges, be sure to take extra care. I always keep a heavy blanket, extra socks and gloves, a flash light, big garbage bag (to put over me to keep in the heat) along with a bottle of water and granola bars. I drive from Waterloo, so if I end up in a snow bank, I want to try and stay warm. I remember as a kid, winter was great! It was a time for sledding and ice skating. There was a boy in my class who lived next to the Wapsipinicon River. His dad would always clear an area off behind their place and we would all go ice skating. Later his mom would have us in for hot chocolate and to get warm by the fire. One year when my kids were young, their dad made a skating rink by putting water in a wood frame in the back yard. They had a ball. Weather the kids are skating, sledding, building a snowman or making a fort, join in and renew the child within. Don’t forget the hot chocolate when you get inside. Soups and stews are a staple in my family this time of year. When you’re out and about and are looking to grab a bite and warm up, than Prairie Soup Company has you covered. The Prairie Soup spotlight this month features many of their fresh daily made soups that are like nothing you will find anywhere else. Add one of their delicious panini’s and lunch is served. This months issue also has some great soup recipes from Nina SwanKohler that will be sure to warm up your belly on a cold Iowa winter day. Try making some of these at your home. They are not only healthy but full of flavor.

Jim Walker [email protected] 319.560.4190

This time of year many resolutions revolve around health. Iowa Select Herbs has a great article in this issue on how you can stay feeling great this winter. Stop in and see how they can help you keep the cold and flu season at bay.

Art Director - Justin Fox Contributing Writers

If you’re starting out the year looking at building a home then Dahl Custom Homes and their subcontractors are a great team to work with. They can take your ideas and design a home just for you. To help understand the financial end of building or buying a home, Farmers State Bank lends some great advice on how to help you become qualified.

Jane Nesmith • Nina Swan-Kohler John Seitz • Angie McClure Dick Butschi • Cindy Hadish Andrea Thomson Viner • Jodi Harris

Contributing Photographers

John McHugh www.windsongxperience.com

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We hope no matter what your endeavors are this New Year, that they be prosperous and full of health and happiness. We want to thank you the readers and our great, longtime advertisers for another wonderful year. Of course make sure to let the businesses you go to know that you saw them in City Revealed Magazine, and be sure to check us out online at www.cityrevealed.com and follow us on facebook at: www. facebook.com/cityrevealed. Happy New Year and God Bless

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The Perfect Place to Call Home

Dahl Custom Homes

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Mortgage Loans: 3 Things You Need to Know Tips from Farmers State Bank

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The Quintessential Hot Rod - 1923 Ford T-bucket Roadster

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Get Off on the Right Paw for 2015

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Bark Busters

Hearty & Healthy Winter Soups

Recipes by Nina Swan-Kohler

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One Man’s Story of Determination & Success Iowa Select Herbs

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The Joy of Play & Why Not to Fear It

Tips from the Parent Education Consortium

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Veils + Cocktails The Ultimate Bachelorette Bonding Experience

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Restaurant Guide

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Prairie Soup Company Restaurant Spotlight

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January 2015 Event Calendar

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Article by Jane ClaspyNesmith Photography by Justin Fox With its stone pillars on a wide porch flanking a welcoming front door, the home at 1437 Rolling Glen Drive was a popular stop on this past fall’s Parade of Homes. “The homes we build are custom homes,” explains Keri Dahl. “We work closely with our clients to create their dream home.” Often, spec homes they build are bought before they are finished. “We’d be working at the site, framing the home, and someone would drive by, stop to talk, and put a bid on the house,” says Dahl. That’s not surprising when you consider the quality of the homes they build, and this home is an excellent example of that quality. Step inside the front door, and your eye is immediately drawn into the spacious great room straight ahead. Tall windows let in lots of light and great views of the quiet neighborhood. The striking Brazilian Hickory floors in the foyer area give way to a lush carpet that helps define the sitting area of the great room. Above, a coffered ceiling with stained beams adds luxury. The focal point of this room, aside from the windows, is a stone fireplace flanked by built-in cabinets and shelves; the stone here echoes what was used on the exterior of the home, creating a unified design theme. Keri and Ben Dahl are always happy to help clients with design elements. “Some people come in with ideas about design already,” says Keri Dahl. “Others don’t want too many design choices.” Either way, the Dahls can help customize the standard lighting and design packages the company offers to fit a family’s lifestyle. Frequent budget meetings allow homeowners to ask about new ideas they might incorporate, and help them make decisions while still keeping within their budget. “There will never be a surprise at the end with us,” Dahl says. Dahl Custom Homes builds homes in all price ranges--from starter homes to legacy homes--and each client gets the same top-notch customer service.

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Adjacent to the great room is the home’s kitchen. Cream cabinets finished with crown molding at the top brighten the area, and two kinds of glass tiles make an attractive backsplash. There’s a kitchen island here with space for eating, underneath pendant lights. There’s also space for a table near more large windows that overlook the backyard. This home features the popular splitbedroom floor plan, allowing for a secluded master suite. The master bedroom features a tray ceiling with crown molding. Dual vanities in the master bath are divided with a tall cabinet for plenty of storage space. Glass tiles decorating the walk-in shower continue across the floor for a unique design element. A large walk-in closet already has shelves and racks. Two bedrooms on the other side of the home share a full bath; the one at the front of the home could also be used as a home office. Also on this floor is a bright, window-lit laundry room behind a barn-style sliding door, and a drop zone, right off the entrance from the threecar garage. Throughout this floor, attractive dark-stained wood trim adds a beautiful touch. Near the dining area, an atrium staircase with attractive wrought-iron railings leads down to the door to the patio. There, a built-in fire pit awaits gatherings with family and friends. A few more steps down, and you’re in the home’s rec room, an open and inviting space with plush carpet and daylight windows. There’s a wet bar at one end, and two bedrooms that share a full bath at the other end. Unfinished areas and closets offer lots of storage here. Throughout the home, luxury appointments and special custom touches are all standard: central vac system, whole house audio, stainless steel appliances, and the delightful arched niches placed throughout the home. Keri and Ben Dahl are happy to show this home to anyone who’d like to see an example of their custom home-building work, but don’t wait too long: this one may get snapped up by another soon-to-be happy homeowner, too.

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Glass Concepts

Cutting Edge in Glass Interior Design New Construction, Remodel, Custom Shower Enclosures, Shower Doors, Decorative Glass, Mirrors, Shelving 1860 McCloud Pl NE, CR 319.366.3552 www.crglassconcepts.com

A-Tech/Beam Team

Security - Home Theatre Central Vacuum - Home Organization 5741 C Street SW Suite A, CR 319.848.7171 Coralville - 319.339.0004 www.atechbt.com

Iowa Stone Supply

1530 Stamy Rd, Hiawatha 319.366.3929 [email protected] www.iowastonesupply.com

Koelker Excavating Inc.

Carpet King Carpet One

Rogers Concrete

OGDEN & ADAMS LUMBER

“Specializing in Excavating & Grading for all your Housing Needs” 6245 Partners Ave, Marion 319.373.2287 “Building a Solid Foundation” Commercial, Residential, Agriculture 22802 County Rd E 34, Anamosa 319.462.4290 [email protected]

ABC Supply Co Inc

Americas Largest Wholesale Distributor Of Roofing, Siding, & Windows 325 Waconia Court Southwest, Cedar Rapids 319.364.5037 www.abcsupply.com

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Carpet – Vinyl – Laminate Ceramic – Hardwood 998 44th St, Marion 319.377.9801 www.carpetkingcarpetonemarion.com Doors-Windows-CabinetsCountertops-Siding-Lumber-Moldings 144 32nd St Dr SE, Cedar Rapids (off 1st Ave behind the Irish Democrat) 319.363.8125 www.ogdenadams.com

Dahl Custom Homes Building Team

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Scallon Custom Homes www.scalloncustomhomes.com JW Home Builders www.jwhomebuilders.com

Allan Custom Homes www.allancustomhomes.com

Jim Buresh Construction www.bureshconstruction.com

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Article & photography by Richard Butschi Most baby-boomer car guys will be able to remember where they saw their first t-bucket. It was the “Kookie car” seen regularly on the early hit detective TV series “77 Sunset Strip,” which ran six seasons from ‘58 to ‘64. Edd Byrnes played Kookie, the comb-wielding parking valet who helped out a couple of private eyes played by Roger Smith and Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. To many of the viewers, however, the true star was Kookie’s car – a flamed, white walled 1922 t-bucket hot rod – one of the coolest TV/movie cars ever. It was built by Norm Grabowski, who also became a character actor in many movies and TV shows. The rod became famous literally overnight and appeared on the cover of many car magazines and in several movies. It is now considered an icon of American hot-rodding. In 1962, Mike Hall was a 12 year-old, “draggin’ Main” (cruising) in downtown Ft. Dodge with his older brother and friends when he spotted his first t-bucket. He knew then that he had to have one someday. That “someday” took almost 50 years to get here, but it was worth the wait. Hall found his “baby” in Grimes, at the Iowa Auto Outlet, two years ago. The dashboard even reads “Mike’s Baby – girl number four,” as he has three daughters.

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Hall has made some changes to the bucket, replacing the 8” wide front wheels with more appropriate 4.5-inchers. There are new coil-over shocks, engine pulleys, seatbelts, overflow tank and a third brake light. The engine is a 350c.i./300hp Chevy small block with a 350 turbohydro transmission and a 9” Ford rear-end. There are new disc brakes up front with drums on the rear for the 10” wide rubber that was installed by Scott Wharton and the crew at H&W Speed Shop, of CR. They also replaced the windshield and radiator shroud. The “T” sports a stainless air intake, many chromed engine components, electric fan, ten-gallon gas tank and a GM tilt steering wheel, which is very necessary when stepping

into the small interior confines. Yes – there are no doors so you step over the side panels. Think it through thoroughly before attempting this as it’s a bit tricky. There are also no side windows, windshield wipers, heater or a/c. No radio, cruise control, p/steering or p/brakes – it’s a hot rod! There is one cup holder; however. The body shell is fiberglass, which helps keep the weight down to a mere 2,020 lbs.

clothes and piled on a couple blankets for the long ride. The ‘23 is a driver, to be sure, as they’ve taken it to the GoodGuys Heartland Nationals in Des Moines the past two years. But what about rain? The Halls haven’t had to worry about it too many times, but it has happened and Mike admits that they get wet. The faux leather bench seat does come out and the carpet is Velcro for easy removal and drying.

Riding in the “T” is a totally unique experience. Nowhere else do you get such a panoramic view through the tall windshield and open sides. You’re sitting very upright, yet feel very close to the road and surroundings. Of course, without a heater things can get a little chilly, as Mike and wife Vicki can attest to when they drove their baby to a big car show in Hopkinton on October 5th. It was a chilly, blustery day so they donned their winter

This hot rod is an attention-getter, for sure. The “T” attracts kids of all ages and the Hall’s list of friends has grown immensely since the addition of the new baby. It has provided a new connection to neighbors and the Cedar Rapids car-guy community, in general. Mike and Vicki would like to thank all their newly found friends for their support and comradery. Cool cars bring people together, especially iconic ones like this.

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Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the first to summit Mount Everest. Many climbers had tried before but none had succeeded. Some had even tried multiple times, but none ever made it. A little known fact is that Hillary and Norgay didn’t make it until the third try. On the second attempt, Hillary even lost one of his team members to the unforgiving environment of the mountain. Even before he actually set foot on top of Mount Everest, Hillary was asked to speak at different events about his burning passion to summit the mountain and the experiences of his failed attempts. During one such speech, Hillary turned and pointed to a large picture of the mountain that had been set up as a backdrop behind him. He spoke to the picture as if it were alive and said: “Mount Everest, you have defeated us. But I will return. And I will defeat you. Because you cannot get any bigger and I can.” When there is a mountain in your life that needs to be conquered, there is one central key to becoming bigger than the mountain: faith. Like so many that tried to conquer Mt Everest and never did, there are those in life who never have conquered their “mountains.” It all comes down to having or not having faith. On this very topic we find these words from Christ in Matthew 17:20: “You don’t have enough faith,” Jesus told them. “I tell

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you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it would move. Nothing would be impossible.” Sir Edmund Hillary had faith that he would, one day, summit Mt Everest. Through his faith he became “bigger than Everest” as he persevered through loss, planned better, gathered more accurate data through failure and continued motivating his team. Don’t miss this: it all started with faith. Faith that the mountain could and would be conquered! Faith that he himself would make it to the top. What mountain are you facing today? A mountain of debt? A mountain of health issues? A mountain of broken relationships? A mountain of life changes? The mountains won’t move without faith. It is faith that gives us the courage and determination to attempt something greater than ourselves. It is faith that connects us to God, for Whom nothing is impossible. John Seitz, Senior Pastor Antioch Christian Church 7215 Cottage Grove Parkway, Marion www.lifeisforliving.org

With more buyers shopping for homes on the web, photos and virtual tours are a must. There are many things you can do to make your home shine on camera. 1. Understand the camera’s perspective. The camera’s eye is very different from the human eye. It magnifies clutter and poor furniture arrangement. To make a home shine in a virtual tour or video presentation, cater to the lens. 2. Make the home “Q-tip clean.” Because the camera magnifies grime, each room must be spotless. Don’t forget floor coverings and walls; a discolored spot on the rug might be overlooked by prospects during a regular home showing, but that stain becomes a focal point for online viewers. 3. Pack up the clutter. But leave three items of varying heights on each surface. For example, one end table you can place a lamp (high), a small vase (medium), and a book (low). 4. Snap pictures. This will give you an idea of what the home will look like on camera. Closely examine the photos and list changes that would improve each room’s appearance; opening blinds to let in natural light, removing magnets from the refrigerator, or taking down distracting art. 5. Pare down furniture. Identify one or two pieces of furniture that can be removed from each room to make the space appear larger. 6. Rearrange. Spotlight the flow of a space by creating a focal point on the furthest wall from the doorway and arranging the other pieces of furniture to make a triangle shape. The focal point may be a bed in a bedroom or a china cabinet in a dining room. 7. Re-accessorize. Energize bland décor by placing a bright vase on a mantle or draping a solid neutral afghan over a couch. 8. Keep the home in shape. You want buyers who liked what they saw online to encounter the same home in person. Source: Barb Schwarz, www. StagedHomes.com, Concord, PA. To see an example of a home well prepared for a virtual tour, to the side is a QR Code (Quick Response Code) to view a home listed on our “Visual Tour” site. We would be happy to assist you with your home too. Marian & Roger Flink Skogman Realty 319.350.3992 - Marian 319.981.3300 – Roger [email protected] www.thinkflink.com

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Ring in the New Year by Making a Promise For fourteen years I’ve educated the elderly and their families about their options as they age. A lot has changed over the years. I get excited thinking about all the wonderful resources we now have that weren’t available years ago for our parents and grandparents. For example, senior living communities, assisted living memory care options, homecare assistance, hospice services and senior transportation services just to name a few. All of these services are excellent options and much needed but many people don’t know they are available. It pains me to see families struggle through knowing where to go to find answers. Therefore, I have put together a “Resource Guide for Aging Adults” that I want to make available to the community. My goal is to make a difference in someone’s life. This guide covers: • Understanding the Levels of Care • What are the Costs involved? • Understanding Insurance •

Are additional benefits available?

• When do you know it’s time to move? • What is Dementia/Alzheimer’s? • Resources Available in Cedar Rapids As you ring in the New Year, make a promise to yourself to seek education on aging. Contact me via phone or email to receive your free copy of “Resource Guide for Aging Adults.” Make a plan for yourself and your loved ones by knowing your options well in advance. Make having long-lasting quality of life a priority for your future.

Angie McClure is a senior healthcare expert and is available to answer questions. She can be contacted at 319-294-9669 or [email protected] Follow us on Twitter: SrExpert

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Andrea Thomson Viner

the more quickly they can be solved.

If you’d like your dog to make a New Year’s resolution to behave better, call Janie Fairchild with Bark Busters. Fairchild will surely tell you that you need to make a resolution to train your dog with consistency, calm authority, and gentle guidance, but she can help you along the way.

Winter brings additional considerations for training, mainly because it’s harder to get outside to exercise your dog. A dog that’s not stimulated physically or mentally is much more likely to get into mischief. Fairchild offers handouts to her customers with lots of ideas for indoor canine exercise. “There are lots of things you can do with your dog that are more mentally stimulating, and that will tire them out too,” says Fairchild.

Fairchild provides one-on-one, in-home training for a variety of canine behavior issues. Some of the more serious behaviors she encounters include aggression (towards people, other dogs or other pets), sibling rivalry (dogs fighting with each other), separation anxiety, and escaping and running away. She also offers solutions for dogs who won’t come when called, nuisance barking, issues with walking on a leash, jumping up on people, mouthing and nipping (puppies and adults), basic obedience (sitting, staying, come, lie down), door manners, toileting, chewing, and more. She has now trained more than 1,100 dogs by showing the owners how to “speak dog”. “I think more people [need to] realize that dogs need to go to school [just like children do],” says Fairchild. A huge benefit of working with Bark Busters is that the school can come to your dog. The in-home training sessions offer advantages, such as working in the area where most of your dog’s behavior problems occur. It’s also easier for your dog to focus on the commands and training in your home than in a class situation where there are many distractions. Even if your dog isn’t causing major problems, it’s still important to focus on training. “You don’t have to wait until you have behavior problems to get a good foundation,” notes Fairchild. If your dog starts to show any signs of aggression, it’s especially important to seek help. The earlier these problems are addressed,

She suggests playing games like hide and seek (you hide and your dog has to find you), as well as hiding treat or toys. You can also teach your dog how to pick up its toys and put them back in the basket, or try setting out three cups and sneaking a treat under one of the cups. For dogs that like to retrieve, throw a ball up or down the stairs. Fairchild also notes that if your dog needs to work on its manners while leash-walking, you can begin by practicing indoors. If you can afford it, taking your dog to daycare occasionally can provide a physical and mental outlet, preventing canine cabin fever. For outdoor exercise during winter, keep in mind that some dogs will need coats. Also, it’s important to check dogs’ paws after they’ve been outside to ensure they don’t have ice, snow or salt stuck between the pads. Fairchild provides handouts to clients with helpful tips to care for dogs throughout the winter. Fairchild offers advice and guidance like this throughout the year. So to start 2015 off right, take note of Fairchild’s expertise: “Teaching your dog to listen to you in all ways [is important]. You want your dog to be really consistent and do what you tell it to do every time.” Bark Busters Home Dog Training (319) 560-4580 • www.dogtraining-cedarrapids.com

This is Jules (Boxer/Pointer mix) and Killian (Jack Russell/Poodle mix). They have problems controlling their barking, jumping and door manners. Killian also has some issues with other dogs when on a walk. Killian will growl at people he doesn’t know but warms up to them as soon as he decides they aren’t going to hurt him; but his growling can frighten people who don’t know him. Jules also has a bit of separation anxiety. They are progressing very well and their owners are working hard to get their issues resolved.

This is Sookie. She’s a six-month-old Bernedoodle who likes to jump on people and grab anything she can reach off of counters and tables. She would really like her family to chase her. She has a bit of a stubborn streak and doesn’t like to listen. She also likes to demand attention—a lot! We just began training with Sookie’s family, and she is listening very well to her owners. I’m excited to see her progress next visit. CITY REVEALED MAGAZINE

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January 1st is usually the date on the calendar where we decide to attempt a “do-over” again. This is especially true when it comes to food choices and exercise. It seems we have new motivation to eat right again. Perhaps, it is because we’ve just over indulged for a month (or two) on favorite holiday foods. So, the New Year has arrived and we really want to “get a grip” on our health, weight, and lifestyle in 2015. Perhaps it’s time to join the gym or find a walking partner to keep you committed. I have provided some new recipes that fit the winter season, as well as, allowing you to slow things up a bit after the hustle-bustle holidays. And the recipes are designed to be lower in calories and fat. And they can be gluten free, if desired or needed for your health. I have used a packaged gravy mix in each of these recipes for great flavor, thickening, and reduction of total ingredients needed to achieve a great-tasting, satisfying soup.

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So get out your stock-pot, Dutch oven or large saucepan; chop some onions and start cooking! All of these recipes can be made start to finish in 30 to 60 minutes. Chunky Low-Fat Tomato Soup This healthy home-style tomato soup will warm your soul. 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 cup thinly sliced celery 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon extra light olive oil 1 can (46 oz.) tomato juice 2 cans (16 oz. each) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 3 cups water (divided) 1 package (1.61 oz.) regular or gluten-free brown gravy mix (Pioneer Brand recommended) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves (optional) In large saucepan or Dutch oven, cook and stir onion,

celery and garlic in oil over medium heat until onion and celery are translucent. Add tomato juice, tomatoes, sugar and 2 cups of the water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Return to boiling. Dissolve gravy mix in 1 cup cool water; stir into boiling mixture until thickened. Add fresh basil leaves; simmer for 5 minutes more to combine flavors. Makes 8 servings

Split Pea and Ham Soup 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 package (1 lb.) dry split peas (about 2 cups), rinsed and drained 8 cups water 1 cup finely chopped cooked ham 1 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1 bay leaf 1 package (2.75 oz.) regular or gluten free country gravy mix (Pioneer Brand recommended) 1 cup skim milk 1 carrot, peeled and shredded 1/2 cup low-fat dairy sour cream In Dutch oven or stock pot, cook celery, onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add peas, water, ham, marjoram, garlic salt and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Return to boiling. Dissolve gravy mix in milk. Stir into boiling mixture until thickened. Stir in carrot; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes more or until carrot is tender. Discard bay leaf. Garnish each serving with a dollop of sour cream. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Easy Low-Fat Crab Bisque Bisque is a rich, thick soup usually made with cream and shellfish such as crab, shrimp or lobster. 1 cup chopped onions 1 tablespoon extra-light olive oil 2 cans (14 1/2 oz. each) fat-free, reduced sodium chicken broth 1 can (14 1/2 oz.) diced Italian-style tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, un-drained 2 cups frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon seafood soup base (Better than Bouillon recommended) 1 package (2.75 oz.) regular or gluten free country gravy mix (Pioneer Brand recommended) 1 package (8 oz.) chunk-style imitation crabmeat 1 can (12 oz.) evaporated skimmed milk In large saucepan, cook and stir onions in oil until onions are translucent. Reserve 1/2 cup chicken broth; set aside. Add remaining broth, tomatoes, potatoes, bay leaf and onions. Heat to a boil. Reduce heat to medium: cook, covered for 15 minutes or until potatoes are soft. Dissolve gravy mix in reserved chicken broth. Stir into tomato mixture until thickened. Stir in crabmeat and evaporated milk; heat through. Remove bay leaf before serving. Makes 6 servings.

Nina Swan-Kohler is a home economist, culinary professional, recipe developer, cookbook author and cooking school director/instructor. Nina teaches cooking classes in her Robin’s home. To get a copy of Nina’s cooking class schedule or for more information, email [email protected] or visit www.cookingwithnina.net. You can now register online for Nina’s classes. Photo is used with permission by Nina Swan-Kohler and John Thomas, Fisheye Studios. CITY REVEALED MAGAZINE

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Article by Jodi Harris Photography by Justin Fox When life hands you lemons, optimists make lemonade and when God gives you herbs, you become a Master Herbalist. Gordon (Gordy) Freeman, CEO of Iowa Select Herbs knows this to be true. In addition to being a Master Herbalist, he has served his country as a Medical Hospital Corpsman in Vietnam, a Physician Assistant in Chicago, has served in the Iowa National Guard during Operation Desert Storm and in the U.S. Army Reserves during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Freeman is an optimist who has overcome many challenges to become the successful businessman he is today, and his journey has led him to fulfill his personal mission to provide the best herbs and supplements in the world at the lowest price on the market. Freeman has always used herbal supplements to stay healthy, but during his service in the military they proved to be worth their weight in healthy benefits. When another solider asked how he managed to be the only one in their unit to avoid getting a cold, he explained the benefits of the combination of herbs he used every day. One by one, the soldiers in his unit began to use the supplements to stay healthy and one even suggested Freeman turn his herbal expertise into a business when he got back home. This was the beginning of what is now Iowa Select Herbs, LLC. Their store is located at 2347 Blairs Ferry Road in Cedar Rapids. Opened in 2013, the store sells over two-hundred herbs, extracts, tinctures, oils, capsules and so much more. They use only the finest, freshest herbs and import them from all over the world. As noted on their website, they use a cold process for their herbs with a four to one mixture and bottle them in cobalt blue glass bottles for maximum shelf life and freshness. Their extracts are also sold wholesale all over the world. Their most popular product, Cold BeGone, is the one Freeman is most proud of. It is the precise combination of ingredients which he relied on to avoid getting a cold during his military service and one which he uses now to stay healthy and prevent severe colds. Freeman’s life changed dramatically when an injury in Bagdad resulted in extensive surgeries and rehabilitation, but during his recovery he used the time to obtain his Master Herbalist certification. Later, another life changing blow came when Freeman was told he had been affected by

Agent Orange in Vietnam and it was just a short time before he completed the twenty years required to qualify for retirement from the military. The illness and lack of benefits from the military left him “struggling to make ends meet,” he says, and it took him seven more years to obtain disability compensation. As a result, in 1991, he began a personal mission to provide the best herbs and supplements in the world at the lowest prices on the market. He started his business, originally called Mountain Meadow Herbs LLC, from his Marion home and bought directly from the producers in large quantities to keep his resale prices low. He started with just two products, tinctures and extracts, selling one bottle at a time order by order. He worked hard to develop his company which has grown dramatically and now offers over five hundred items for sale in the store and through the company website www.iowaselectherbs.com. A sampling of specialty items available include sixteen fresh carrier oils and fourteen nut butters; made daily in the store. They also carry tea blends, soaps, lotions, bee bi-products, maple syrup, barbeque sauces, fudge, truffles, and candles all made locally. Many of their products are also sold at HyVee, WholeHealth, Health Hut, Iowa Valley Coop and many Fareway stores. Iowa Select Herbs also offers a hundred varieties of essential oils to choose from. Their products have been featured on ABC’s Shark Tank and The Dr. Oz Show touting benefits such as blood sugar control and sowing your oats for increased energy using Oatstraw Extract. If you have never taken the opportunity to visit the store, stop by today! They carry many great gift items and are open Monday through Saturday 10 to 5. Iowa Select Herbs is another great local success story and your shopping dollars help support our local economy.

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Jeanie Wade-Nagle Early Education Supervisor Grant Wood AEA Children are exuberant when they are allowed to play, to really play, with open ended means and materials. Many times an adults version of play is much more controlled, so children do not have the opportunities to explore and express themselves in creative ways. In a way, we adults fear play. Some fears are easier to pinpoint; fear of accidents or children getting hurt; fear of abduction or abuse. But some fears are harder to define or describe. They often center on the adults need to be in control so that they know how to respond. Play can be messy or unorganized which does not fit into our very organized lives. Sometimes the messiness is with emotions; a child may pretend to be dead and then we as adults do not know how to respond. Play is a free choice activity by the child that is non-literal; which means the child may choose to use materials, the environment, and people in ways that differ from what we would typically expect. The child determines the rules of the activity and enjoys the process of exploring where this activity will go. Children play because they like it. It helps them understand how the world works. So many materials which are passed as play – educational toys, games that teach academic concepts and matching words, numbers and colors – are not really play. It is easy for adults to see benefits in these “educational” activities because they seem very purposeful. How can we see purpose in children bouncing a ball over and over or throwing leaves in the air to see how they float to the ground? It is difficult for adults to understand what a child is learning when there is not an established outcome. Follow your childs lead; they will let you know what interests them. In turn they will delight as they see you enjoying their discoveries. Babies play, and most of their play is centered on their senses – grasping toys; chewing and mouthing items; hearing and responding to voices; etc. Because babies have limited motor (movement) skills you will be an active part of their play. Be your child’s favorite toy. Playtime for babies involves: •Learning about back and forth interactions – coo and talk to your baby. If she makes a sound repeat it so she realizes relationships involve back and forth times. •Play simple games – Peek-a-boo so she learns that you are a play mate. •Sing and dance – Listen to various kinds of music, moving to the music. You will discover what she likes and

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you can pass along songs which you learned from your parents or grandparents. •Play ball – There are many variations on balls – different colors and textures that are fun to explore. Toddlers play looks different than the play of babies because they are so much more active and mobile. They are beginning to communicate more through gestures and words; they can stand, walk and eventually run. Playtime for toddlers involves: •Running, climbing and action games like” Ring Around the Rosie” and open ended opportunities to sing, dance, run and climb – indoors or outdoors (at home or the park). •Doing activities again and again – Toddlers figure things out by doing things over and over again whether it is sand in a bucket, water in cups, reading the same book over and over. By repetition they know what to expect and this helps them master a new skill. •Music – Most children enjoy singing familiar songs, hearing rhyming words, swaying and dancing to the music or perhaps using musical instruments. •Busy hands – Pushing buttons, opening boxes and turning pages allows more exploration with their developing fine motor skills. They love to see how to make things work. Preschoolers begin to get into more pretend play with a wider array of materials, people and ideas. Playtime for preschoolers involves: •Family and friends – Invite a friend or cousin to play or go to a park or recreation center. •More music – Just as toddlers, preschoolers generally love music but now the songs may involve listening to follow directions – “Hokey-Pokey” etc. •Quiet play – Play for this age does not always have to be active. Looking at books, drawing or painting pictures playing with sand, mud or play dough. Let them create pictures – not color in the lines of someone else’s pictures. •Act it out – Pretend play is a big part of play for this age. Provide dress-up clothes, building toys, lots of objects which will allow for open-ended play – boxes can be used for sitting in as a car or a doll house; use your imagination. Allow your child to play for the sheer joy of playing and you will find that they learn and grow and delight you in so many ways. We adults do not have to be in control for a child to learn.

2015 Parent Education Workshops Brought to you by the Parent Education Consortium

Workshops are offered FREE of charge to ALL families. Sessions include a family meal, light refreshments, program materials and/or on-site child care. 319.399.6809. Parenting Young Children (0-5yrs) Lowe Park 4500 N 10th St Marion, IA 52302 Tuesday Mornings January 6 - February 10, 2015 9:00-11:00 AM

Parenting Young Children (0-5yrs) Prairie Crest Elementary 401 76th Ave SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 Tuesday Evenings February 3 - March 10, 2015 5:30-7:45 PM

Parenting Young Children (0-5yrs) Cedar Rapids Public Library 450 5th Ave SE Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403 Wednesday Mornings April 1 - May 6, 2015 9:00-11:00 AM

Parenting Young Children (0-5yrs) Wilkins Elementary 2127 27th St Marion, IA 52302 Wednesday Evenings January 7 - February 11, 2015 6:00- 7:45 PM

Parenting Young Children (0-5yrs) Hand In Hand Early Care & Education Center 103 N Center Point Rd Hiawatha, IA 52233 Thursday Evenings February 5 -March 12, 2015 5:30-7:45 PM

*Parents are asked to call ahead to register for programs. For class updates or for more information, contact Janice Savel, Parent Education Consortium of Linn Co. at 319-540-2426.

Parenting Young Children (0-5yrs) Parenting Preschoolers with ADHD Specialized Criteria for Participation Cedar Rapids Public Library 450 5th Ave SE Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403 Monday Evenings January 12 - February 16, 2015 5:30-7:45 PM

Parenting Young Children (0-5yrs) Cedar Rapids Public Library 450 5th Ave SE Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403 Monday Evenings March 2 - April 6, 2015 5:30-7:45 PM

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Article by Jodi Harris Photos by Robyn Photography Aubrey Secrest has a passion for weddings. She loves everything wedding related, so it makes perfect sense that she built her career around everything weddings. Aubrey is owner of BrideMeetsWedding.com and she specializes in helping local couples find the perfect businesses to make their special day great! Her website serves as an extensive wedding referral and informational tool for engaged couples and their wedding parties. Her business is based in the corridor and she has connections to hundreds of local vendors that specialize in every aspect of weddings. She wants your wedding to be the most exciting, memorable, perfect event of your life, no exceptions. Through her business, Aubrey has partnered with a select group of local businesses to present the first Veils + Cocktails boutique bridal experience. The event is scheduled for Saturday, January 17, 2015 from 7 to 9 pm at the Palmer House Stable Art + Event Center, 200 E. Main Street in Solon, Iowa. Veils + Cocktails is expected to be “The Ultimate Bachelorette Bonding Experience” and is sure to be the perfect venue to share with your girls for a fun night out on the town with a wedding theme twist. Everything weddings will be available for you and your girls to see, taste, experience, and there will even be gowns from Hope’s Bridal Boutique available to see and try on during the event. Your admission also includes cocktails and a swag bag full of information and goodies from local businesses. The following vendors will be available during the event to answer your questions and assist you with everything you need to know to plan your perfect day! Palmer House Stable Art + Event Center Bread Garden Market - Iowa City Harper Hadley Events Unique Events Hope’s Bridal Boutique Redhead Hair Salon + Blow Dry Bar Dollup Beauty Macy Marie Photography

Borrow My Vintage Iron Leaf Press Robyn Photography Shelly Sarver Designs The Garden Wren Katharyne Dunn Photography Premier Designs Jewelry with Natalie Weber Sweet Satisfaction Bakery Celebration Linens Massage Heights - Iowa River Landing Younique Cosmetics These businesses from all across the corridor will be present to allow attendees to try before they buy. There will be everything from cake samples to boudoir photos and if you are ready to buy, there will be shopping opportunities too. The venue has three levels and each level will have a different theme or mood to give you inspiration for your big day. Each level will also have many fun activities to enjoy. Cost for the event is just $15.00 and can be purchased via credit card at www. veils+cocktails.com or you can also purchase tickets for the event at the same price at Hope’s Bridal Boutique and the Redhead Hair Salon + Blow Dry Bar by cash or check. Tickets can be purchased at the door the night of the event, but will be sold for a slightly higher fee. Aubrey’s love of weddings began when she was just five years old. Her mother owned a floral shop and she grew up loving everything about weddings. As a young adult she became a bridal consultant for a Chicago company called La’Di Events, a full-service bridal event planning service. She also worked as an event planner for an Italian restaurant, and has experience with marketing and public relations. Aubrey earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, and is a certified wedding planner through the Wedding Planning Institute, according to her website. “Veils + Cocktails is all about celebrating the bride as she starts her journey into marriage, and I can’t wait for all the guests to enjoy this new experience we are bringing to the area. We have a great group of wedding professionals all in one place that will be ready to help with all their wedding planning needs.” Aubrey Secrest, BrideMeetsWedding.com CITY REVEALED MAGAZINE

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Prairie Soup Company

Serving Cedar Rapids Best Soups – Salads – Breads – Panini’s – More Mon-Fri 7am-4pm 425 Second St SE, Sywalk Level, CR 319.362.0972 www.prairiesoup.com

Oyama Sushi

Mon – Thurs 11am-2:30 pm, 4:30pm-10pm Fri 11am-2:30pm, 4:30pm-10:30pm Sat 11am-10:30pm, Sun 12pm-9pm 5350 Council St NE Cedar Rapids, IA 319.832.1800 www.oyamasushi.com

Wild Hogs Saloon & Eatery

“There is Always Something Going at the Hog” Homemade Comfort Food Live Music – Dance Floor Sun. 9am-10pm, Mon-Fri 11am-2am, Sat. 7am-2am 350 Commercial Dr Walford, IA www.wildhogssaloon.com

Parlor City

Open Daily: 11am-2am. Breakfast: Sat & Sun 8am-11am 1125 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids 319.247.0000 www.parlorcitypub.com

Tyler & Downing’s Eatery

Choice Steaks & Seafood Open: Tues – Fri 11am-9pm, Sat 3:30pm – 10pm Lounge: Tues – Sat 3:30pm - Close 122 E Main St, Anamosa 319.462.5533 www.tyleranddowningseatery.com

Cancun Mexican Grill & Bar Authentic Mexican Experience 365 33rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids 319.365.0778 www.cancunmexicangrillbar.com

Ox Yoke Inn

Food Served Family Style Since 1940 4420 220th Trail, Amana, IA 800.233.3441

Daly Creek Winery & Bistro

Casual Upscale Dining Lunch & Dinner Chef’s Weekly Specials, Decadent Desserts 106 N Ford St, Anamosa 319.462.2525 www.dalycreekwinery.com

Coffee Smiths

Taste the Difference 7037 C Ave NE, CR – 319.294.0060 2300 Edgewood Rd SW, CR – 319.654.8888 690 Marion Blvd, Marion 319.447.1110 www.coffeesmiths.com

Emil’s Hideaway

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6 pm 222 Glenbrook Dr SE, CR (Behind 1st Ave Taco John’s) 319.743.3123 www.emilshideaway.com

Napoli’s Italian Ristorante 500 Marion Blvd, Marion 319.377.2100 www.napolismarion.com

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop

4640 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids 319.393.2900 www.capriottis.com

The Wright Touch Cupcakery Bake Shoppe 7085 C Ave NE, CR 319.431.5388 www.thewrighttouch.ws

Bistro on the River

411 1st St SE, Cedar Rapids 319-363-0500 www.bistroontheriver.com Everything is made from scratch Bakery cafe & wine bar

Brewed Awakenings Coffeehouse Coffee – Pastries – Soups Salads – Sandwiches 1271 1st Ave Se, CR Across from Coe College 1026 A Ave NE, CR St Lukes A Ave Lobby www.brewedcrew.com 319.363.4333

Chappy’s Safari Lounge

Incredible Food, Spirits & Fun 229 16th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids www.chappyssafarilounge.com 319.265.9817

Casa Las Glorias

Authentic Mexican Food & World Class Margaritas 2245 Blair Ferry Rd NE Cedar Rapids 319.294.2101 www.casalasglorias.com

Dairy Queen Linn County

CR: 11 Wilson Ave Dr SW, 501 16th St NE 2843 Mount Vernon Rd SE, 3304 1st Ave NE 2100 6th St SW, 2825 Johnson Ave NE Hiawatha: 100 Center Point Rd Fairfax: 513 Williams Blvd Marion: 1101 Eagleview Blvd, 2100 7th Ave Mt. Vernon: 100 Highway 30E

Osaka Japenese Steakhouse Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar 5001 1st Ave SE, Cedar Rapids 319.377.2237 www.osakacr.com

Shuey’s Restaurant & Lounge Family Friendly Atmosphere Great Food & Great Fun 1158 Club Rd NE Shueyville 319.848.2220 www.shueyslounge.com

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Article by Jane ClaspyNesmith Photography by Justin Fox It’s cold and gray outside with a chilly wind out of the north. Everyone’s all bundled up with hats and scarves, scurrying to get out of the cold. That means it’s the perfect time of year for a nice warm bowl of soup for lunch. The other day was perfect soup weather, so we headed on over to our favorite soup place, the Prairie Soup Company, in downtown Cedar Rapids. Located on the Skywalk floor of the Plaza 425 building at the corner of 4th Avenue and 2nd Street SE, Prairie Soup offers six different soups each day, all made fresh in-house. Open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m., Prairie Soup is a bustling place at lunchtime; clearly, we’re not the only ones who love soup in the winter. Since the soup menu is always changing, diners can find a list of that week’s menu posted on Prairie Soup’s website, prairiesoup.com. Mulligatawny was the Chef’s Choice soup that day, and we decided to give it a try. It was delicious. Made with tomato, potato, onion, and rice, and seasoned with fragrant curry spices, this filling vegan soup warmed us right up. We could see why Kramer on Seinfeld loved it so much. Luckily, there are no Soup Nazis at Prairie Soup--the servers are polite and efficient as they serve up fresh soups. In fact, Prairie Soup wants customers to try new soups, so they offer free tastes of any of that day’s soups. Maybe you’ll find a new favorite. We tried a few more soups that day. We all liked the Italian-inspired Tuscan Vegetable with its fresh herbs, and the piquant Spanish Posole made with hominy and chipotle. Hearty Taco Chili was a twist on Prairie Soup’s usual Chili--it had taco seasoning and sweet corn kernels in it. Cheddar Potato was an all-around favorite with us; according to owner Richard Sidman, Cheddar Potato often sells out when it’s on the menu.

in-house, he means it. Everything from stock-making to vegetable chopping is done in the kitchen here. Soups are made early in the morning the day they are served, or sometimes the afternoon before, to let flavors blend. Any leftovers from that day’s soup are frozen for customers to buy and take home. Winter is also a popular time for Prairie Soup’s paninis. Prairie Soup offers a “Pick Two” special: a combination of any size sandwich and any size soup for $1 off. In winter, many customers take advantage of that special by getting a panini or half-panini with a bowl of soup. That’s exactly what we did. The tangy meatball marinara and Italian paninis, crisp on the outside and warm on the inside, each featured housemade sauces. The turkey bacon panini featured real turkey breast, crispy bacon, and melted cheese. Thick slices of chicken and spicy Buffalo wing sauce made the Buffalo chicken panini a filling choice. There are cold sandwiches, too, like the dill turkey (with dill Havarti cheese and house-made lemon aioli) or the turkey cranberry with cranberry chutney (also housemade). Prairie Soup also features salads--small or fullsized--that are made to order. If the weather outside is too frightful, Prairie Soup can bring the soup to you. Catering is a growing part of Prairie Soup’s business. Soup can be ordered by the gallon, and it comes hot and ready to serve, with bowls and utensils. Sandwiches and salads can also be ordered, and there is no delivery fee. So if you’re feeling oppressed by this Iowa winter, don’t give up. You probably just need a fortifying warm bowl of soup at Prairie Soup.

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January 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2015 Daddy-O 7pm – 10pm Parlor City Pub & Eatery – 319.247.0000 www.parlorcitypub.com January 3, 2015 Ramblers 8pm – 12am Parlor City Pub & Eatery 319.247.0000 www.parlorcitypub.com CR RoughRiders vs. Bloomington 7:05pm The Stable CR Ice Arena 1100 Rockford Rd SW, Cedar Rapids www.ridertownusa.com January 4, 2015 Dr Z’s Experiment 4pm – 8pm Parlor City Pub & Eatery 319.247.0000 www.parlorcitypub.com January 6, 2015 Blues Jam - Tony Brown 7pm – 10pm Parlor City Pub & Eatery 319.247.0000 www.parlorcitypub.com Roll Top Breadbox Part 1 of 2 6-8pm Cedar Rapids Science Center 5824 Council St NE, Cedar Rapids www.crsciencecenter.org January 7, 2015 Art Bites – Shadows of History 12:15pm Cedar Rapids Museum of Art 410 Third Ave SE, Cedar Rapids www.crma.org January 8, 2015 Human Foosball 8-10pm Shores Event Center 700 16th St NE Suite L100, Cedar Rapids www.shoreseventcenter.com Doodlebugs at the CRMA – A is for Alphabet 10:30am Cedar Rapids Museum of Art 410 Third Ave SE, Cedar Rapids www.crma.org January 9, 2015 Showcase Chamber Series Madness & Musings 7:30pm

Cedar Rapids Opus Concert Café 123 Third Ave SE, Cedar Rapids www.paramounttheatrecr.com January 9 & 10, 2015 CR RoughRiders vs. Team USA 7:05pm The Stable CR Ice Arena 1100 Rockford Rd SW, Cedar Rapids www.ridertownusa.com January 10, 2015 The Agency 8pm – 12am Parlor City Pub & Eatery 319.247.0000 www.parlorcitypub.com Showcase Chamber Series Madness & Musings 7:30pm Cedar Rapids Opus Concert Café 123 Third Ave SE, Cedar Rapids www.paramounttheatrecr.com

Art Lovers Book Club – the Lady in Gold 4pm Cedar Rapids Museum of Art 410 Third Ave SE, Cedar Rapids www.crma.org January 16, 2015 The Mulies 9pm – 12am Parlor City Pub & Eatery 319.247.0000 www.parlorcitypub.com Don Giovanni 8pm Paramount Theatre 123 Third Ave SE, Cedar Rapids 319.366.8203 www.paramounttheatrecr.com Bryan Bowers 8pm CSPS Hall – 319.364.1580 1103 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids www.legionarts.org

January 11, 2015 Winterland 4pm – 8pm Parlor City Pub & Eatery 319.247.0000 www.parlorcitypub.com Bridal Showcase Doors open at 1pm 3:30pm Fashion Show Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Cedar Rapids Convention Complex 350 First Ave NE, Cedar Rapids January 13, 2015 Blues Jam - Kevin Burt 7pm – 10pm Parlor City Pub & Eatery 319.247.0000 www.parlorcitypub.com January 14, 2015 Kirkwood Cork N Canvas 6:30pm NewBo City Market, Kirkwood Kitchen 1100 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids More info found on Facebook Kirkwood Cork N Canvas at NewBo City Market January 15, 2015 Phox with Dolores 7pm CSPS Hall – 319.364.1580 1103 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids www.legionarts.org CITY REVEALED MAGAZINE

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Classic Rock with DIAMOND 9pm-1am Red Baron Bar & Dance Club 62 16th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids www.clearcutrockmusic.com January 17, 2015 Jason Stuart Cobalt Blue 8pm – 12am Parlor City Pub & Eatery 319.247.0000 www.parlorcitypub.com CR RoughRiders vs. Green Bay 7:05pm The Stable CR Ice Arena 1100 Rockford Rd SW, Cedar Rapids www.ridertownusa.com The Joshua Show 10am The Englert Theatre 221 East Washington St, Iowa City www.englert.org Bolshoi Ballett: La Bayadere 2pm The Englert Theatre 221 East Washington St, Iowa City www.englert.org Veils + Cocktails 7-9pm Palmer House Stable Art & Event Center 200 E Main St, Solon www.veilsandcocktailsevent.com January 18, 2015 Dan DiMonte and the Bad Assettes 4pm – 8pm Parlor City Pub & Eatery 319.247.0000 www.parlorcitypub.com Don Giovanni 2pm Paramount Theatre - 319.366.8203 123 Third Ave SE, Cedar Rapids www.paramounttheatrecr.com The Duhks 7pm CSPS Hall – 319.364.1580 1103 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids www.legionarts.org January 20, 2015 Blues Jam - Matt Panek 7pm – 10pm Parlor City Pub & Eatery 319.247.0000 www.parlorcitypub.com January 21, 2015 Anything Goes 7:30pm Paramount Theatre 319.366.8203 123 Third Ave SE, Cedar Rapids www.paramounttheatrecr.com Wearable Electronics 6-8pm Cedar Rapids Science Center 5824 Council St NE, Cedar Rapids www.crsciencecenter.org

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January 22, 2015 Cheech & Chong and War: Up in Smoke 8pm Paramount Theatre 123 Third Ave SE, Cedar Rapids 319.366.8203 www.paramounttheatrecr.com Bistro on the River – Cork N Canvas 6:30pm Bistro on the River 411 1st Ave SE, Cedar Rapids More Info found on Facebook January 23, 2015 Mississippi Band 8pm – 12am Parlor City Pub & Eatery 319.247.0000 www.parlorcitypub.com Dogs of Rwanda 7pm The Englert Theatre 221 East Washington St, Iowa City www.englert.org Christine Lavin and Don White 8pm CSPS Hall – 319.364.1580 1103 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids www.legionarts.org January 23 – February 14, 2015 Dream Girls Theatre Cedar Rapids 102 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids www.theatrecr.org January 23 & 24, 2015 CR RoughRiders vs. Youngstown 7:05pm The Stable CR Ice Arena 1100 Rockford Rd SW, Cedar Rapids www.ridertownusa.com January 24, 2015 National Theatre Live: John 7pm The Englert Theatre 221 East Washington St, Iowa City www.englert.org Winterfest 8am Amana Colonies www.festivalsinamana.com Spiritual Awareness Day 11am-4pm Illuminations Healing Arts Center Schedule of Speakers 11:00 Native American— Jorge Pena 11:30 A Pagan Circle— Gina Hamilton 12:00 Muslim—Imam Hassan Selim 12:30 Unitarian Universalism— Marion Patterson 1:00 The Buddha’s Four Noble Truths—Zuiko Redding

1:30 Eco-Spirituality—Emy Sautter and Rodney Bluml 2:00 Yoga and Evolution— Sterling Hart 2:30 Spirituality according to Hinduism—Tirthankar Banerjee 3:00 Hybrid Spirituality— Don Marlette 3:30 Sacred Spiritual Activism— Michelle Stafford Demonstration booths also available for these topics: Himalayan Singing Bowls Crystal grids Astrology Tarot Essential Oils Pendulums Shamanism Auras Chakras Runes Reflexology Reiki 329 10th Ave SE Suite 115, Cedar Rapids www.illuminationshealingarts.com January 25, 2015 The Mayflies 4pm – 8pm Parlor City Pub & Eatery 319.247.0000 www.parlorcitypub.com Frozen Butterfly Kisses 1-4pm Hotel Kirkwood Ballroom 7725 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids www.juniorleaguecr.org January 27, 2015 Blues Jam - Ryan Phelan 7pm – 10pm Parlor City Pub & Eatery 319.247.0000 www.parlorcitypub.com January 30, 2015 Beaker Brothers 8pm – 12am Parlor City Pub & Eatery 319.247.0000 www.parlorcitypub.com Brad Paisley with Parmalee & The Swon Brothers 7:30pm US Cellular Center 370 1st Ave E, Cedar Rapids www.uscellularcenter.com/ events.html Step Afrika! 7:30pm Sinclair Auditorium 1220 First Ave NE, Cedar Rapids www.coe.edu January 31, 2015 JC Project CD Release Party 8pm – 12am Parlor City Pub & Eatery 319.247.0000 www.parlorcitypub.com

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