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Show Me Reptile & Exotics Show Quad Cities
<p>Show me Snakes presents the Show Me Reptile & Exotics Show.</p><p><br></p><p>Join the adventure with us!</p><p><br></p><p>Learn about reptiles and share your passion with us. Get your quality reptile feeders and supplies here and see a variety of different reptiles.</p><p><br></p><p>The Show Me Reptile & Exotics Show is one of the largest shows in the region. This is a safe and family friendly event geared to educate and introduce people to reptiles and exotics. This is the best place to purchase and learn with industry leading breeders bringing their knowledge, quality and passion to the show. This is also a great place to go if you already have pets. There are also feeders and supplies from quality sources. So bring the whole family out for a great day at the reptile show come learn and explore, maybe get a new pet.</p><p><br></p><p>To become a vendor email us at tammick@showmesnakes.com.</p><p><br></p><p>For more show dates, locations and information visit our website:</p><p>www.showmesnakes.com</p><p><br></p><p>There are no discounts until after 1pm.</p><p><br></p><p>After 1pm: military, veterans, first responders and small children ages 12 and under are no charge. All sales final. No refunds. Sales are non-transferable. There are no credits towards future show dates.</p><p>Time: 10:00am-3:30pm</p><p>VIP - 9am entry: $12</p><p>GA - 10am entry: $6</p> 2021-03-26 15:30:00 -0500
4/25/2110:00 a.m.The Golden Leaf Banquet & Convention CenterDavenport -
Des Moines Hungry Turkey Half Marathon and 5K
<p>Join us for the annual Des Moines Hungry Turkey! All official race information is at https://iowaruns.com/desmoineshungryturkeyrun </p> 2021-02-05 14:00:00 -060011/27/218:30 p.m.Iowa State CapitolDes Moines -
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Braiding Sweetgrass Virtual Book Discussion
<p>Join us for a virtual book club discussion of Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Each week we will be discussion a different section of the book.</p><p>Wednesday, April 7- Part 1: Planting Sweetgrass<br>Wednesday, April 14 - Part 2: Tending Sweetgrass<br>Wednesday, April 21 - Part 3: Picking Sweetgrass<br>Wednesday, April 28 - Part 4: Braiding Sweetgrass and Part 5: Burning Sweetgrass</p><p>While these events are free, we ask that anyone wishing to participate register so we can ensure we have enough discussion leaders.</p><p>This event is sponsored by Swamp Fox Bookstore, the Marion Public Library and Marion Parks & Recreation to foster a discussion about our connection to nature and how we can restore our community after last year's devastating derecho.</p><p>You can check out copies of Braiding Sweetgrass from the Marion Public Library or purchase a copy of the book (both hardcover and paperbacks available) from Swamp Fox Bookstore.</p> 2021-04-14 13:00:00 -0500
4/14/2112:00 p.m.Swamp Fox BookstoreMarion -
Braiding Sweetgrass Virtual Book Discussion
<p>Join us for a virtual book club discussion of Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Each week we will be discussion a different section of the book.</p><p>Wednesday, April 7- Part 1: Planting Sweetgrass<br>Wednesday, April 14 - Part 2: Tending Sweetgrass<br>Wednesday, April 21 - Part 3: Picking Sweetgrass<br>Wednesday, April 28 - Part 4: Braiding Sweetgrass and Part 5: Burning Sweetgrass</p><p>While these events are free, we ask that anyone wishing to participate register so we can ensure we have enough discussion leaders.</p><p>This event is sponsored by Swamp Fox Bookstore, the Marion Public Library and Marion Parks & Recreation to foster a discussion about our connection to nature and how we can restore our community after last year's devastating derecho.</p><p>You can check out copies of Braiding Sweetgrass from the Marion Public Library or purchase a copy of the book (both hardcover and paperbacks available) from Swamp Fox Bookstore.</p> 2021-04-21 13:00:00 -0500
4/21/2112:00 p.m.Swamp Fox BookstoreMarion -
Braiding Sweetgrass Virtual Book Discussion
<p>Join us for a virtual book club discussion of Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Each week we will be discussion a different section of the book.</p><p>Wednesday, April 7- Part 1: Planting Sweetgrass<br>Wednesday, April 14 - Part 2: Tending Sweetgrass<br>Wednesday, April 21 - Part 3: Picking Sweetgrass<br>Wednesday, April 28 - Part 4: Braiding Sweetgrass and Part 5: Burning Sweetgrass</p><p>While these events are free, we ask that anyone wishing to participate register so we can ensure we have enough discussion leaders.</p><p>This event is sponsored by Swamp Fox Bookstore, the Marion Public Library and Marion Parks & Recreation to foster a discussion about our connection to nature and how we can restore our community after last year's devastating derecho.</p><p>You can check out copies of Braiding Sweetgrass from the Marion Public Library or purchase a copy of the book (both hardcover and paperbacks available) from Swamp Fox Bookstore.</p> 2021-04-28 13:00:00 -0500
4/28/2112:00 p.m.Swamp Fox BookstoreMarion -
Metta Yoga with Prairiewoods
<p>Experience the healing powers of meditative yoga via Zoom with Prairiewoods. Join us as we link our movements with our breath and cultivate strength, flexibility and relaxation through regular hatha-style yoga classes. RYT-200 Hour Certified Yoga Alliance Instructors Carla Brems and Heather English offer Gentle/Beginner’s Yoga (Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30–10:30 a.m.). People of all fitness levels and abilities are encouraged to participate whenever available. Carla Brems enjoys teaching hatha-style yoga so that all feel welcome and safe to appreciate and enjoy the physical, mental and spiritual benefits that yoga can bring. Heather English began practicing yoga for the mental health benefits and became a yoga instructor in order to share these amazing benefits with others. Heather is inspired by the potential that a regular yoga practice has for impacting so many areas of life. In fact, it was her yoga training that motivated her to begin crafting as a career, to share her crafting with others, and to regularly explore the intersection of yoga and creativity. Let’s see how Carla and Heather can help us benefit from yoga! Please plan to attend via Zoom from a quiet corner in your home with your screen of choice! The cost is $60 for a 6-punch card or $99 for an 11-punch card. For more information or to register for the Zoom link, contact Carla at bremscarla@gmail.com or 319-533-3772.</p> 2021-04-12 22:30:00 -0500
4/12/219:30 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Joyful Noises: Silent Auction
<p>While we can't be live, just yet, we can offer you some wonderful items from some generous area Merchants through 32 Auctions online. There is something for everyone! I know you'll want to bid and <strong>support Family Promise of Linn County! </strong></p><p>Family Promise of Linn County provides community support services to families experiencing housing crises.</p><p><a href="https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/79848">Learn More</a></p> 2021-04-12 22:00:00 -0500
4/12/217:00 p.m.Family Promise of Linn CountyCedar Rapids -
Love Letters
<p dir="ltr">Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner, both born to wealth and position, are childhood friends whose lifelong correspondence begins with birthday party thank-you notes and summer camp postcards and continues through a lifetime. </p><p><br></p><p dir="ltr">Romantically attached, they continue to exchange letters through the boarding school and college years-where Andy goes on to excel at Yale and law school, while Melissa flunks out of a series of "good schools." While Andy is off at war Melissa marries, but her attachment to Andy remains strong and she continues to keep in touch as he marries, becomes a successful attorney, gets involved in politics and, eventually, is elected to the U.S. Senate. Meanwhile, her marriage in tatters, Melissa dabbles in art and gigolos, drinks more than she should, and becomes estranged from her children. Eventually she and Andy do become involved and it makes it eloquently clear how much they really meant, and gave to, each other over the years-physically apart, perhaps, but spiritually as close as only true lovers can be.</p> 2021-03-24 20:30:00 -0500
4/15/217:00 p.m.Waterloo Community PlayhouseWaterloo -
Joyful Noises: Silent Auction
<p>While we can't be live, just yet, we can offer you some wonderful items from some generous area Merchants through 32 Auctions online. There is something for everyone! I know you'll want to bid and <strong>support Family Promise of Linn County! </strong></p><p>Family Promise of Linn County provides community support services to families experiencing housing crises.</p><p><a href="https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/79848">Learn More</a></p> 2021-04-13 22:00:00 -0500
4/13/217:00 p.m.Family Promise of Linn CountyCedar Rapids -
Joyful Noises: Silent Auction
<p>While we can't be live, just yet, we can offer you some wonderful items from some generous area Merchants through 32 Auctions online. There is something for everyone! I know you'll want to bid and <strong>support Family Promise of Linn County! </strong></p><p>Family Promise of Linn County provides community support services to families experiencing housing crises.</p><p><a href="https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/79848">Learn More</a></p> 2021-04-14 22:00:00 -0500
4/14/217:00 p.m.Family Promise of Linn CountyCedar Rapids -
Love Letters
<p dir="ltr">Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner, both born to wealth and position, are childhood friends whose lifelong correspondence begins with birthday party thank-you notes and summer camp postcards and continues through a lifetime. </p><p><br></p><p dir="ltr">Romantically attached, they continue to exchange letters through the boarding school and college years-where Andy goes on to excel at Yale and law school, while Melissa flunks out of a series of "good schools." While Andy is off at war Melissa marries, but her attachment to Andy remains strong and she continues to keep in touch as he marries, becomes a successful attorney, gets involved in politics and, eventually, is elected to the U.S. Senate. Meanwhile, her marriage in tatters, Melissa dabbles in art and gigolos, drinks more than she should, and becomes estranged from her children. Eventually she and Andy do become involved and it makes it eloquently clear how much they really meant, and gave to, each other over the years-physically apart, perhaps, but spiritually as close as only true lovers can be.</p> 2021-03-24 20:30:00 -0500
4/16/217:00 p.m.Waterloo Community PlayhouseWaterloo -
Joyful Noises: Silent Auction
<p>While we can't be live, just yet, we can offer you some wonderful items from some generous area Merchants through 32 Auctions online. There is something for everyone! I know you'll want to bid and <strong>support Family Promise of Linn County! </strong></p><p>Family Promise of Linn County provides community support services to families experiencing housing crises.</p><p><a href="https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/79848">Learn More</a></p> 2021-04-15 22:00:00 -0500
4/15/217:00 p.m.Family Promise of Linn CountyCedar Rapids -
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Love Letters
<p dir="ltr">Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner, both born to wealth and position, are childhood friends whose lifelong correspondence begins with birthday party thank-you notes and summer camp postcards and continues through a lifetime. </p><p><br></p><p dir="ltr">Romantically attached, they continue to exchange letters through the boarding school and college years-where Andy goes on to excel at Yale and law school, while Melissa flunks out of a series of "good schools." While Andy is off at war Melissa marries, but her attachment to Andy remains strong and she continues to keep in touch as he marries, becomes a successful attorney, gets involved in politics and, eventually, is elected to the U.S. Senate. Meanwhile, her marriage in tatters, Melissa dabbles in art and gigolos, drinks more than she should, and becomes estranged from her children. Eventually she and Andy do become involved and it makes it eloquently clear how much they really meant, and gave to, each other over the years-physically apart, perhaps, but spiritually as close as only true lovers can be.</p> 2021-03-24 20:30:00 -0500
4/17/217:00 p.m.Waterloo Community PlayhouseWaterloo -
Joyful Noises: Silent Auction
<p>While we can't be live, just yet, we can offer you some wonderful items from some generous area Merchants through 32 Auctions online. There is something for everyone! I know you'll want to bid and <strong>support Family Promise of Linn County! </strong></p><p>Family Promise of Linn County provides community support services to families experiencing housing crises.</p><p><a href="https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/79848">Learn More</a></p> 2021-04-16 22:00:00 -0500
4/16/217:00 p.m.Family Promise of Linn CountyCedar Rapids -
Love Letters
<p dir="ltr">Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner, both born to wealth and position, are childhood friends whose lifelong correspondence begins with birthday party thank-you notes and summer camp postcards and continues through a lifetime. </p><p><br></p><p dir="ltr">Romantically attached, they continue to exchange letters through the boarding school and college years-where Andy goes on to excel at Yale and law school, while Melissa flunks out of a series of "good schools." While Andy is off at war Melissa marries, but her attachment to Andy remains strong and she continues to keep in touch as he marries, becomes a successful attorney, gets involved in politics and, eventually, is elected to the U.S. Senate. Meanwhile, her marriage in tatters, Melissa dabbles in art and gigolos, drinks more than she should, and becomes estranged from her children. Eventually she and Andy do become involved and it makes it eloquently clear how much they really meant, and gave to, each other over the years-physically apart, perhaps, but spiritually as close as only true lovers can be.</p> 2021-03-24 15:30:00 -0500
4/18/212:00 p.m.Waterloo Community PlayhouseWaterloo -
Joyful Noises: Silent Auction
<p>While we can't be live, just yet, we can offer you some wonderful items from some generous area Merchants through 32 Auctions online. There is something for everyone! I know you'll want to bid and <strong>support Family Promise of Linn County! </strong></p><p>Family Promise of Linn County provides community support services to families experiencing housing crises.</p><p><a href="https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/79848">Learn More</a></p> 2021-04-17 22:00:00 -0500
4/17/217:00 p.m.Family Promise of Linn CountyCedar Rapids -
Fashion Your Own Designer Herringbone and Swarovski Earrings
<p>Come learn the techniques to create a herringbone graduated tube earring using three sizes of Toho round seed beads! Add your own flair with Swarovski crystals! Attach your creation to a headpin and make a one-of-a-kind wrapped loop earring! No previous experience necessary. $30 materials fee. This class will be held at a facility that is neither owned nor controlled by Kirkwood Community College. You will be expected to follow the COVID-19 safety protocols determined and set by the operator of the facility where the class is being held or the organization running the class and all attendees will be required to sign a release removing Kirkwood from any liability and attendees will assume the risks related to the spread or exposure of COVID-19.</p> 2021-04-09 20:30:00 -0500
9/10/215:30 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Fashion Your Own Designer Herringbone and Swarovski Earrings
<p>Come learn the techniques to create a herringbone graduated tube earring using three sizes of Toho round seed beads! Add your own flair with Swarovski crystals! Attach your creation to a headpin and make a one-of-a-kind wrapped loop earring! No previous experience necessary. $30 materials fee. This class will be held at a facility that is neither owned nor controlled by Kirkwood Community College. You will be expected to follow the COVID-19 safety protocols determined and set by the operator of the facility where the class is being held or the organization running the class and all attendees will be required to sign a release removing Kirkwood from any liability and attendees will assume the risks related to the spread or exposure of COVID-19.</p> 2021-04-09 16:00:00 -0500
8/10/211:00 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Metta Yoga with Prairiewoods
<p>Experience the healing powers of meditative yoga via Zoom with Prairiewoods. Join us as we link our movements with our breath and cultivate strength, flexibility and relaxation through regular hatha-style yoga classes. RYT-200 Hour Certified Yoga Alliance Instructors Carla Brems and Heather English offer Gentle/Beginner’s Yoga (Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30–10:30 a.m.). People of all fitness levels and abilities are encouraged to participate whenever available. Carla Brems enjoys teaching hatha-style yoga so that all feel welcome and safe to appreciate and enjoy the physical, mental and spiritual benefits that yoga can bring. Heather English began practicing yoga for the mental health benefits and became a yoga instructor in order to share these amazing benefits with others. Heather is inspired by the potential that a regular yoga practice has for impacting so many areas of life. In fact, it was her yoga training that motivated her to begin crafting as a career, to share her crafting with others, and to regularly explore the intersection of yoga and creativity. Let’s see how Carla and Heather can help us benefit from yoga! Please plan to attend via Zoom from a quiet corner in your home with your screen of choice! The cost is $60 for a 6-punch card or $99 for an 11-punch card. For more information or to register for the Zoom link, contact Carla at bremscarla@gmail.com or 319-533-3772.</p> 2021-04-19 22:30:00 -0500
4/19/219:30 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Joyful Noises: Silent Auction
<p>While we can't be live, just yet, we can offer you some wonderful items from some generous area Merchants through 32 Auctions online. There is something for everyone! I know you'll want to bid and <strong>support Family Promise of Linn County! </strong></p><p>Family Promise of Linn County provides community support services to families experiencing housing crises.</p><p><a href="https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/79848">Learn More</a></p> 2021-04-18 22:00:00 -0500
4/18/217:00 p.m.Family Promise of Linn CountyCedar Rapids -
Joyful Noises: Silent Auction
<p>While we can't be live, just yet, we can offer you some wonderful items from some generous area Merchants through 32 Auctions online. There is something for everyone! I know you'll want to bid and <strong>support Family Promise of Linn County! </strong></p><p>Family Promise of Linn County provides community support services to families experiencing housing crises.</p><p><a href="https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/79848">Learn More</a></p> 2021-04-19 22:00:00 -0500
4/19/217:00 p.m.Family Promise of Linn CountyCedar Rapids -
Star Light, Star Bright Earrings
<p>Come join the expert Beadologists at Beadology Iowa to discover the star pattern component that can be used in so many designs such as earrings or a pendant, beaded together for a bracelet, or hung from a window or tree as an ornament! You'll use a combination of two-hole beads, Czech-pressed glass, Toho round beads, and Demi seed beads for this fast and fun project that you'll treasure forever! No experience needed. $30 materials fee. This class will be held at a facility that is neither owned nor controlled by Kirkwood Community College. You will be expected to follow the COVID-19 safety protocols determined and set by the operator of the facility where the class is being held or the organization running the class and all attendees will be required to sign a release removing Kirkwood from any liability and attendees will assume the risks related to the spread or exposure of COVID-19.</p> 2021-04-09 20:30:00 -0500
8/27/215:30 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Meet the Author - Peter Looney
<p>Join us for a FB Live event featuring Peter Looney!</p><p>From Peter:<br>When I was a little kid growing up on the farm, the eight of us would pile into the car and make the occasional special trip into Cedar Rapids. Picture a skinny little kid, on an older sister's lap, nose pressed up against the car window, gazing in wonder at the tall buildings. And look at all these people – there must be HUNDREDS of them!</p><p>Later, as an adult living in Cedar Rapids with my own family, I'd wonder about all the landmarks I kept hearing about – the Majestic, the Allison, the Montrose, the Masonic Temple, the Union Depot, Star Wagon – where had they been? Where did they go? What's there now?</p><p>That island in the middle of the river, in the heart of downtown – why are there buildings on it? Did there REALLY used to be a roller coaster on it? I'd hear about this outdoor movie theater, only it was a walk-in, not a drive-in. And all these other grand old theaters, and crazy dance halls, and magnificent hotels, and I'd hear people talk about four different amusement parks, and five different racetracks. Where were they, and when were they there, and WHERE DID THEY GO???</p><p>So I started collecting old pictures that I'd come across, in newspapers, magazines, books, and eventually, on the internet. I'd study them with a magnifying glass. I made lists of those old places, and their addresses, and the years they were there, and what was there before them, and what is there now. Followed by hundreds and hundreds of hours probing and researching old newspapers, phone books, and city directories, to find accurate dates of existence and operation... resulting in a book, Lost Cedar Rapids.</p>
4/20/216:30 p.m.The History CenterCedar Rapids -
Joyful Noises: Silent Auction
<p>While we can't be live, just yet, we can offer you some wonderful items from some generous area Merchants through 32 Auctions online. There is something for everyone! I know you'll want to bid and <strong>support Family Promise of Linn County! </strong></p><p>Family Promise of Linn County provides community support services to families experiencing housing crises.</p><p><a href="https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/79848">Learn More</a></p> 2021-04-20 22:00:00 -0500
4/20/217:00 p.m.Family Promise of Linn CountyCedar Rapids -
Online painting - 12x12 Japanese Blossom -Cork n Canvas Iowa
<p>We are painting on a square 12x12 inch canvas for this fun Japanese Blossom painting! Perfect for the whole family! Renew and free your creativity, get a little messy with paint. Painting online, Zoom with us! Right now we can't meet up at our regular locations, but I am working on Online classes, think of it virtual Cork N Canvas Iowa classes. Need Supplies I have Supplies!<br><a href="https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.square.site/?fbclid=IwAR2-RrvQZQXa_dxbBN_K5OuuPioBvNFax--oDWEMg_cmO_iZEapnmmKklC8" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.square.site/</a><br>I have some supplies for sale, or you can provide your own, tickets for class is $20.00, and the zoom link is emailed out the day of class.<br>Supplies needed:<br>- canvas size: 12x12<br>-Paint please ask for each painting (or paint with any colors you like)<br>-Paint Bushes<br>-Bucket of water for rinsing paint bushes<br>-Computer / laptop/tablet/cell phone<br>-Ticket for class<br>Have Questions? send me a message!<br>You can also Buy A Kit: Pick the $150 or $140 kit size, 16x20 canvas or 12x12 canvas, 5 classes or 7 classes, breaks down to $30 per class or $20 per class and you don't even have to put on pants or a bra to paint, Shirts are recommended. FREE SHIPPING <a href="https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.square.site/?fbclid=IwAR1nQ587sC3dZCWyvEvW9OHb4qP3eAXLVSRDkn9rEuW6TEDxWCtTYJZIO_Y" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://cork-n-canvas-iowa.square.site/</a> (shipping takes 5 to 7 days) Sip & Paint from the comfort of your own HOME!</p><p>Please RSVP by email cork.n.canvas.iowa@gmail.com or send me a message on facebook, that you will be attending and up coming class. Please Let me know at least 2 hours before class starts if you are attending class so I can prep the studio, get the cameras ready and send you the zoom class. - Thanks.</p> 2021-03-25 20:30:00 -0500
4/13/216:30 p.m.Cork N Canvas IowaCedar Rapids -
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Holiday Decoration Workshop
<p>Have a gorgeous display ready for any holiday or event! Learn basic techniques to plan and construct decorative items, costume elements, and integrated theme displays. You'll use commonly available materials and simple tools to bring your vision to life and to make your events memorable.</p> 2021-04-09 20:30:00 -05008/11/216:30 p.m.Kirkwood Continuing Education Training CenterCedar Rapids -
Holiday Decoration Workshop
<p>Have a gorgeous display ready for any holiday or event! Learn basic techniques to plan and construct decorative items, costume elements, and integrated theme displays. You'll use commonly available materials and simple tools to bring your vision to life and to make your events memorable.</p> 2021-08-12 20:30:00 -05008/12/216:30 p.m.Kirkwood Continuing Education Training CenterCedar Rapids -
Holiday Decoration Workshop
<p>Have a gorgeous display ready for any holiday or event! Learn basic techniques to plan and construct decorative items, costume elements, and integrated theme displays. You'll use commonly available materials and simple tools to bring your vision to life and to make your events memorable.</p> 2021-08-19 20:30:00 -05008/19/216:30 p.m.Kirkwood Continuing Education Training CenterCedar Rapids -
Holiday Decoration Workshop
<p>Have a gorgeous display ready for any holiday or event! Learn basic techniques to plan and construct decorative items, costume elements, and integrated theme displays. You'll use commonly available materials and simple tools to bring your vision to life and to make your events memorable.</p> 2021-08-26 20:30:00 -05008/26/216:30 p.m.Kirkwood Continuing Education Training CenterCedar Rapids -
Holiday Decoration Workshop
<p>Have a gorgeous display ready for any holiday or event! Learn basic techniques to plan and construct decorative items, costume elements, and integrated theme displays. You'll use commonly available materials and simple tools to bring your vision to life and to make your events memorable.</p> 2021-09-02 20:30:00 -05009/02/216:30 p.m.Kirkwood Continuing Education Training CenterCedar Rapids