In This Issue...
In 2005, the Corridor Free Wireless Project ("cFree") was launched in Downtown Cedar Rapids, Downtown Iowa City and Coralville. A bold community project, cFree was created to give free access to the internet via wireless technologies in a number of key public spaces throughout the Corridor. The project was born as a community driven and community funded not for profit venture and is currently overseen by a volunteer board comprised of constituents from The James Gang, Cedar Rapids Downtown District, City of Coralville, City of Iowa City and Bradley & Riley.
Unfortunately in the Spring of 2006, cFree found out that the wireless materials donated for the Downtown portion of the cFree network were faulty and would need to be replaced. Beginning in the Fall of 2006, fundraising efforts were started by Rob Pilaszewski of The James Gang and Vanessa Solesbee of the Cedar Rapids Downtown District, both members of the cFree Board of Directors.
Click here to find out where you can be wireless in Downtown Cedar Rapids!
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In a collaborative move aimed to ease travel and wait times for Downtown workers, the Downtown District, Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, the City of Cedar Rapids and Union Pacific Railroad Company have reached an agreement on new “train-free windows” in Downtown Cedar Rapids.
These windows will occur around the peak morning, lunch and afternoon travel times: 7:45 – 8:15 a.m., 11:45 – 1:15 p.m. and 4:45 – 6:00 p.m. There may still be occasional train delays due to short train movement during the morning window and at the tail end of the afternoon window, but Downtown workers should notice the difference in travel times almost immediately.
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Join Lance Armstrong, Chris Matthews (from MSNBC's "Hardball") and the '08 Presidential Candidates as they discuss America's #1 killer of people under 65: Cancer. This two day event is being held exclusively in Downtown Cedar Rapids at the US Cellular Center. Tickets to this event are FREE but limited, so make sure to reserve yours today by visiting www.livestrong.org.
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The entire staff of the Downtown District would like to recognize and thank our 2007 intern, Mallory Cink, for the dedication and enthusiasm that she brought to our office this Summer. Set to graduate from UNI in December, Mallory has spent her past two Summers using her talents in marketing and graphic design to help local non-profits like the Downtown District and Brucemore. A truly special addition to our office this Summer, she will be missed and we thank her for her contributions to the Downtown District.
From all of us, we will miss you Mall!
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The 1st Annual New Bohemia Music Festival will be held Saturday, September 1st, 2007, 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., 3rd Street SE (between 8th and 14th Avenues) in the newly designated New Bohemia Cultural District. The festival will feature 7 live stages with over 50 groups performing!
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Downtown favorite Higley's on 2nd announces their "Fun in the Sun" Sale going on now, while supplies last! All Summer merchandise will be an amazing ˝ off - this includes women's apparel, accessories and much more! Higley's on 2nd is located on 3rd Avenue across from the Paramount Theatre. Questions? Call Marilyn at 319.331.1206.
Ola' Barber & Beauty invites the Downtown community to the Grand Opening of their new salon, located at 215 1st Ave SE. Currently open for business, Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Ola' offers full service hair care, color, cuts, perms and waxing.
The Grand Opening celebration will be held Saturday, August 11 from 3 - 6 p.m. Stop by for your chance to win a cool door prize, sample hair products and enjoy a consultation or specially priced hair cuts. Basket Bowtique will make your experience complete with a delicious Iowa wine tasting and gourmet foods for you to sample!
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The Fall Pub Crawl for the Downtown District has been set for Friday, October 19 in Downtown Cedar Rapids. The pub crawl will be held from 5:00-9:00 p.m. and will visit four different downtown bars. This time we will be visiting bars located on both the east and west side of the Cedar River!! Cost is $5 to participate.
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