Heather Armstrong's (heatherarmstrong) Blog

If you like Bluegrass, you can't miss this performance on June 21st at 7:30:DRUHA TRAVA, one of the most successful international bluegrass bands of all time. Formed in 1991, the Czech ensemble (translated, the name means "Second Grass") quickly went on to become multiple award winners in their h...

Ushers Ferry's Annual Trains Day will be held on Sunday, June 3rd from 11:00am to 5:00pmIf you have never been out to visit Ushers Ferry, this is a great opportunity for your family to see all that they have to offer!  A visit to Ushers Ferry Historic Village, located on the outskirts of northeas...

SIGN UP TODAY!  The first of three Workshops will be held Tuesday, May 15th.The Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce, the Iowa City Chamber of Commerce, Diversity Focus along with several other organizations have teamed up to present three workshops with diversity as the overarching themes.The Busine...

SALE PENDING:  MAY 28, 2007 This is the home you've been searching for.  With all the appeal and character of an older home without the maintenance usually required.  Current owners have loved this home and it is obvious!  Nestled in the heart of Anamosa and near historic Stone City, you won't fi...

Looking for something fun to do with the family this weekend?A kid-friendly, playful exhibition is on display at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, located at 410-3rd Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA.  Take the family to the museum on Saturday, May 12th and you will be able to explore the galleries featu...

This weekend (May 4 & 5) Mt. Vernon, Iowa (the home of Cornell College) hosted Iowa's largest-ever Madonnari Festival.  It lasted two days and hundreds of people from the State of Iowa visited the event.  One full block of 1st Avenue (or Main Street) was blocked off as a large canvas for multiple...