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This Months Issue

CITY REVEALED MAGAZINE
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Publisher
Lynne Ann Cassidy
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Managing Editor
Shannon McGraw
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Sales Manager
Chad Walton
[email protected]
319.270.1096
Sales Representative
Jim Walker
[email protected]
319.560.4190
Art Director - Justin Fox
Contributing Writers
Jane Nesmith • Nina Swan-Kohler
John Seitz • Angie McClure
Dick Butschi • Ciuin-Ferrin
Andrea Thomson Viner • Jodi Harris
Cindy Hadish
Contributing Photographers
John McHugh
www.windsongxperience.com
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Happy October! Fall is definitely underway and
the squirrels are busy hiding their walnuts. Autumn
is such a pretty time of year and the weather is
great. I have already seen some trees starting
to turn into brilliant colors of orange and yellow,
and farmers are busy getting crops in. Halloween
is coming up soon and yards are getting scary-cool! Check out the
ghost article inside and find out how to find a ghost of your own. The
Halloween events in the event section will give you and the kids lots
of fun stuff to do in the next few weeks. Pecks Garden Center has
some great tips on getting outdoor plants ready for winter along with
some great ideas to decorate for fall.
Holidays are abundant this month. October 2nd is National Custodial
Workers Day. Be sure and thank those people who keep your school,
church, place of work or favorite shopping mall looking clean and
tidy. My thanks today goes to Joni for keeping our church looking
good. October 4th is National Golf Day, which in Iowa seems to be
nearing the end of the season, but check out your favorite golf club
house to see if they are doing something fun. There are several food
holidays this month to take advantage of. There is Angel Food Cake
Day, National Dessert Day, Brandied Fruit Day, Pumpkin Cheesecake
Day plus many more. Check out Nina’s recipes this month to get you
started with some great ideas.
The Fall Parade of Homes Show was the end of September. I hope
you got the chance to see some great homes. If you missed it, check
out the Sunderman Construction Parade home we are featuring this
month. The open concept gives it a bright airy feel and all of the
trees behind the house gives you a great sense of privacy. Looks like
a perfect place to kick back and enjoy your family.
With school underway so are activities in and outside school. Dance
Nation offers a variety of dance classes to keep the kids limber,
focused and entertained. Mathnasium can offer extra help with
homework to help keep those grades up. You tired parents, relax at
the Hiawatha Fall Festival, or check out the events section and find
something to relax and enjoy.
This is a great month to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather.
There are all kinds of events for anyone looking for something to do.
You can always stay up-to-date with the events in the corridor with our
event calendar in the magazine and online at: www.cityrevealed.
com. And make sure to follow us on facebook for chances to win
tickets to area performances at www.facebook.com/cityrevealed.
If you have a chance to visit any of our advertisers be sure and let
them know you saw them City Revealed Magazine. Enjoy the month!
God Bless,
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October Home Feature
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Fall Fun for Fido
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3D Mammography Proves
BeneficialatRCI
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1st Annual Hiawatha Fall Festival
&CommunityHalloweenEvents
Sunderman Construction
18 GhostHuntinginHauntedIowa
20 Pork–BeInspiredwithaVariety
ofMainDishRecipes
Recipes by Nina Swan-Kohler
22 FamilyMuscle–1969Chevy
24 TheMostInterestingMan–
CamaroClassic Car
Making Movie Props
25 RestaurantGuide
26 Capriotti’sSanswichShop
Restaurant Spotlight
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Witching Hour
Downtown Iowa City
New Festival in
29 OctoberEvents2015
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Article by Cindy Hadish
Photography by Corridor Home Photos
It’s possible to escape city life without leaving the
city, with a home by Sunderman Construction, one of
Eastern Iowa’s leading builders of exceptional custom
homes. A new dwelling at 5716 River Parkway NE in
Cedar Rapids is a prime case in point.
Located in the rolling hills of the Usher’s Ridge
neighborhood, the house is showcased on the Fall
Parade of Homes, which continues through Sunday,
October 4.
The five-bedroom home, with three full bathrooms, sits
on just over an acre lot with mature maples and other
towering trees promising an explosion of autumn color
in the wooded back yard.
Each house in the area features a different look. Stacked
stone on the exterior of the home at 5716 River Parkway NE
is echoed in the interior. The stacked stone fireplaces in
the living room, as well as the family room in the lower
level, contribute to that rustic ambiance.
Red oak hardwood floors and poplar trim and doors
add to the natural feel of the home inside, with lowmaintenance siding in addition to the stacked stone on
the exterior. Windows throughout the home enhance
the natural tones, while providing ample opportunity for
viewing the outdoor wildlife.
The home offers a perfect getaway for families or
couples who enjoy visitors, including grandchildren, with
a theater room on the lower level providing a myriad of
entertainment options, enhanced by the home’s sound
system.
Two of the five bedrooms also are located on the lower
level, while a wet bar near the fireplace offers yet
another amenity in the lower level, along with custom
built-in cabinets. Another full bathroom is located on
the lower level, as well.
The home’s zero entry means no worries about steps
coming from the garage or the front door, while the
four-stall garage includes a garden garage under the
four-seasons room, perfect for storing a lawn mower or
other gardening equipment.
Stunning views of wildlife in the back wooded lot are
easily observed from decks off both levels of the home.
The valley into the woods is welcome for homeowners
who prefer low maintenance landscaping, along with
a high level of privacy.
Inside, the home’s open floor plan is the most popular
plan offered by Sunderman Construction.
Ceiling heights of 11 feet in the living room
on the main level, and 9-foot ceiling heights
on the lower level, contribute to the home’s
spacious feel.
Just off the roomy master bedroom, a
custom-tiled shower with a whirlpool tub
are the main features of the inviting master
bath. The guest bedroom also has its own
bathroom and closets throughout the home
feature wood shelving.
A gourmet kitchen provides plentiful space
for preparing food, cooking meals, serving
and cleaning up, with a gas range and builtin microwave, along with a large corner
pantry with wood shelving. The kitchen
island provides a sink and granite counter
top eating area and cherry cabinets are
featured in the kitchen, bathroom and
laundry room.
The central vacuum system provides a
powerful, and convenient, system for
cleaning, while the mud room off of the
garage offers a drop-zone for holding boots,
bags and more in an organized fashion.
Other features of the home include an
irrigation system that conserves water by
directing it exactly where and when it is
needed, and a security system that offers
protection and peace of mind.
Many of the features in the home on River
Parkway come standard in Sunderman
Custom Homes, including the central
vacuum, irrigation system, heated garage
and wiring for a sound system. Sunderman
continually updates its standard features
to incorporate the latest trends into all of its
homes, many of which would be considered
upgrades with other conventional builders.
Sunderman Custom Homes is committed
to exceptional quality and craftsmanship
at a great price. Throughout the building
process, homeowners have the ability to
customize their home by choosing from a
variety of options, every step of the way.
Sunderman’s team helps transform thoughts
and ideas into the custom homes of your
dreams, while using the most up-to-date
styles and trends.
Visitors on the Fall Parade of Homes will be
able to see first-hand the high quality and
beauty that are built in Sunderman Custom
Homes.
www.SundermanCustomHomes.com
319.361.3713
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A-Tech/Beam Team
Security - Home Theatre
Central Vacuum - Home
Organization
5741 C Street SW Suite A,
CR319.848.7171
Coralville - 319.339.0004
www.atechbt.com
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
Kelly Concrete Co.
Quality Poured Foundations
& Flatwork
Residential & Commercial
Free Estimates
4925 8th Ave, Marion
319.373.9500
www.kellyconcrete.net
Miguels Construction, Inc.
Dry Wall Installation
Residential / Commercial
641.750.3941
JDE Construction Inc.
Since 1988
Commercial & Residential
Bobcat Work – Dumptruck
Hauling – Sod – Seeding
319.377.7971 – 319.360.0795
DDM Landscape & Irrigation
Residential & Commercial
640 51st St, Marion
319.377.9139
Gilcrest Jewett
The Lumber Company
3115 7th Ave, Marion
319.377.1593
758 Camp Cardinal Blvd, Coralville
319.338.0089
www.gilcrestjewett.com
Scott Rosekrans
Listing Specialist
[email protected]
www.GHST.com
1190 Twixt Town Rd NE Suite 2
Cedar Rapids
319.361.3713
Benchmark Electric
Residential New Construction
& Remodel
319.361.2025
www.benchmarkelectricinc.com
Farmers State Bank
Member FDIC
One More Reason
A mortgage loan rate your
budget will love!
Myfsbonline.com
Sunderman Construction Building Team
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Sunderman Construction Building Team
As our beautiful summer fades and autumn’s
glorious colors arrive, it’s time to enjoy the beauty of
fall in your indoor and outdoor living spaces.
Start by choosing a new wreath to welcome visitors
at your door. How about a whimsical screen art
hanging? Change your indoor seasonal décor by
pulling out your fall decorations and add some new
items to freshen up your look. Gourds, pumpkins,
and mini pumpkins are available to fill a basket or
pretty bowl. And nothing captures the beauty of
fall more than fresh flowers. Select a group of stems
of fresh flowers and fill a favorite vase or choose a
fresh autumn floral arrangement from Peck’s great
selection to bring out the warm fall colors.
Houseplants add fresh air indoors and can be
accented beautifully with silk flowers and foliages.
Now is the time to transplant houseplants that are in
need of bigger planters and houseplants that have
spent the summer outside you’ll want to check
them over for insects and treat them before they
come back inside for the winter, as needed.
Fall is also the perfect time of year to add trees,
shrubs and perennials to your landscapes. And just
like spring, it can be a fun and family event. At Peck’s
we have a great selection of hardy trees, shrubs,
evergreens and perennials ready for you to select
and plant now. Once your new plants are installed
into your landscapes, be sure to water them in well
and regularly if we do not have measurable rainfall
up until the ground freezes.
Trimming and pruning projects can be done in the
fall but each type of plant should be addressed
individually for best growing results. Now is the best
time to plan your spring bulb gardens; tulips, daffodils,
hyacinths and many other fun and unique varieties
of spring blooming bulbs are ready for selection to
be planted later this fall after the soil has cooled.
Peck’s Flower and Garden Shop has it all ready for
you, plus all the green thumb advice to help you
make your plants grow their best. Visit with our
professional florists, certified nursery specialists and
landscape professionals.
Peck’s Flower Shop & Garden Center
3990 Blairsferry Rd. N.E.• Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
319-393-5565
www.pecksflorist.com • pecksgreenthumb.com
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By Andrea Thomson Viner
Many people eagerly anticipate fall for the beautiful
foliage, crisp weather, and only-in-autumn treats like
pumpkin pie and apple cider. But we shouldn’t forget to
include our canine buddies in the fall fun.
Fall Foliage at the Dog Parks
Dogs don’t care about the changing leaves, but you can
enjoy the autumn views at one of the dog parks in the
area while the doggies make friends and romp through
the fallen leaves. Cheyenne Off-Leash Dog Park is located
at 1650 Cedar Bend Lane SW, Ely, and K9 Acres at 5200
Gold Course Rd, in Squaw Creek Park, Marion. Both parks
have fenced recreation yards with walking trails, training
yards, and separate small-dog areas.
Fall DIY Activities for Doggies
•Pumpkins for Pooches—Pumpkins aren’t just for carving or
creating tasteful centerpieces—dogs love them too! For a
twist on a favorite dog game, play fetch with a small pumpkin
instead of a ball or stick. You can also carve out a small spot in
a large pumpkin, hide a treat inside, and let your dog tear into
it. Fragrant treats work best. This activity gets messy. Make sure
to supervise your dog during these activities.
•Rake with Rover — If you don’t mind a little extra raking,
some dogs will love to jump in a pile of leaves to chase a
ball or favorite toy.
•Put the Tail in Tailgating — While you can’t take your
dog to the stadium, you can include your furry friend in
a tailgating party at home. Make some doggie treats
(see recipe) and get him his own doggie football. Just be
prepared for a lot of fumbles!
Autumn Events
Many pet groups in the area will be holding fall fundraisers
and events! Check out how you can be a part of these
events and help with our furry friends.
•Critter Crusaders Vendor Fair: This fourth annual event
has doubled in its participating vendors, who offer items
ranging from cupcakes to jewelry to dog clothes. This year
will include a bake sale and silent auction. All proceeds
go to Critter Crusaders.
Saturday, October 24, 2015 - 9:00-3:00
Kirkwood Training Center - 3375 Armar Dr, Marion
More info: www.crittercrusaderscr.com
GivingTuesday is a movement to create a national day
of giving at the start of the annual holiday season. It
celebrates and encourages charitable activities that
support non-profit organizations. The idea is to make
GivingTuesday a part of our collective experience, much
in the way that Black Friday and Cyber Monday became
part of the cultural consciousness.
The first Tuesday after Thanksgiving has been designated
as GivingTuesday. This year, GivingTuesday is December
1. We encourage you to make a meaningful contribution
in any way you wish.
The success of GivingTuesday as a national movement
depends on all of us! We encourage everyone to be
involved with spreading the word and participating.
Families and individuals are encouraged to be generous
in whatever ways matter to them. “Get out the give” this
season!
Treat Your Dog to Pumpkin Cookies
Sara Belitz, Manager of The Dog Zone Day Care Center,
often makes birthday cakes and holiday treats for her
canine charges. For fall, she offers this recipe for dogfriendly pumpkin cookies:
Ingredients
1 cup pumpkin puree
2 eggs
½ cup oats
2 cups wheat flour
3 Tbsp peanut butter
½ tsp cinnamon
Directions - Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a small bowl, mix wheat flour, oats and cinnamon.
In a separate large bowl, mix eggs, pumpkin puree and
peanut butter.
Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients. (The dough may
seem sticky—that’s ok!)
You can either roll dough out and use a cookie cutter or
just drop by spoonful onto cookie sheet.
Bake for 30-35 minutes. Let cool completely before storing.
•Adoption Events at PetSmart
4810 First Ave NE, Cedar Rapids
Stop by and meet our sweeties at PetSmart, from 11 a.m.
to 2 p.m! The adoption event will feature the cats we have
on-hand, as well as a few more ready-for-adoption pets
that our volunteers will bring for you to meet. If you fall in
love, you can fill out an adoption application on the spot!
Oct. 24, 2015 11:00 am – 2pm • Nov. 28, 2015 11:00 am – 2pm
•Get out the Give on GivingTuesday
December 1, 2015 12:01 a.m.
First there was Black Friday... then Cyber Monday... now
for the third year is GivingTuesday!
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It was a football game to remember. The University
of Southern California (USC) was coming to play
Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. The odds
were stacked against Notre Dame and the experts
predicted a huge loss. Even though the game
was played 80 years ago, the story has not been
forgotten and there are great lessons to be learned
from it.
Notre Dame’s coach, Knute Rockne, agreed with
the experts. He knew his Fighting Irish were severely
outmanned. USC was an all around better team.
Actually, they were a far better team than Notre
Dame. With this in mind, he devised a plan to
intimidate the USC Trojan football team.
Rockne scoured the city of South Bend and handpicked 100 of the largest men he could find. Each of
them stood at least six-foot-five and three hundred
pounds. He put them in Fighting Irish uniforms and at
game time marched them onto the field ahead of
the real team. (Note that this was before the current
rules for limited rosters and eligibility restrictions.)
The USC team watched these giants line up on the
sidelines, and it took only seconds for them to start
feeling fear and lose faith in themselves. They stared
at these giants and forgot about their talents, their
undefeated record and the predicted beating they
were supposed to give the Fighting Irish. Instead of
preparing to dominate on the football field they
began believing they were going to be dominated.
None of Coach Rokne’s hand-picked giants
actually played in the game. It did not matter. Their
presence on the sidelines was enough to knock
Southern Cal’s concentration off balance. As with
so many of Knute Rockne’s ‘tricks,” it worked. The
Trojan’s had lost the game before it even began.
When the final seconds ticked off the clock in that
game, Notre Dame had another win on their books.
As we go through this life we should be careful of
falling for the same trick. The evil around us can
appear larger than life, but we must remember
that, in most cases, the invincible appearance is a
façade. The bible tells us “Greater is He that is in you
than He that is in the world.” (1 John 4:4)
No matter how big, bad or ugly the situation may
appear to be, remember that God is greater! He
offers us victory if we trust in Him.
John Seitz, Senior Pastor
Antioch Christian Church
7215 Cottage Grove Parkway, Marion
www.lifeisforliving.org
I visited my parents last weekend
and we began discussing how
quickly the months are passing
and that before we know it the
snow will be flying. The Farmer’s
Almanac predicts a very strong 2015/2016 winter in the
Midwest. Now is the time to start considering what needs
your elderly family or friends will have. Here are tips on
how to help your elderly loved ones prepare for winter.
Hypothermia
The elderly can develop some pretty serious
complications when the weather gets cold because
they are less efficient at regulating body heat.
Symptoms of hypothermia like confusion, clumsiness, or
slowed speech aren’t always recognized so it’s important
to install programmable thermostats to regulate the
temperature.
Also consider safety by avoiding the use of space heaters.
If money is an issue, seniors can apply for assistance. Call
Heritage Area Agency on Aging 319.398.5559 to see
what resources are available for local heating assistance
programs.
Falls
When it comes to snow and ice, the elderly are more
susceptible to falls causing hip fractures and head injuries.
Not only could a fall cause a loss of independence but
could start a downward spiral in health. Falls can be
preventable if you assess risk factors in advance:
•Install overhangs above doorways to prevent ice buildup on walkways.
•Keep ice melt next to the door with a scooper that a
senior can manage.
•Make sure there are sturdy railings on both sides of
walkways.
•Arrange for snow removal in advance!
Isolation and Inactivity
When the weather turns bad,
the elderly often stay indoors
out of fear of falls. Being
cooped up can bring on
loneliness or depression. Help
your loved one socialize regularly through the winter:
•While you’re looking into a snow-shoveling service, why
not arrange for a driver to come on a weekly basis to
pick up your loved one for regular outings! Local nonmedical home care companies and Riders Club of
America provide these services specific to seniors and
are often less expensive than a taxi.
•Find indoor alternatives to regular exercise. If your
parent usually goes for a daily walk, but can’t now that
the temperature is dropping, suggest a silver sneakers
gym membership through the YMCA or Rockwell Rec
Center.
These tips work well for those still living in their home.
However, another viable option would be transitioning to
a senior living community through the winter months. This
would alleviate many of the risks the elderly face during
the winter and greatly improve their activity during a
time when they are often sedentary. Come spring they
can re-evaluate their options.
Wintertime doesn’t have to be a difficult experience for
your elderly loved ones. With advanced preparation
you can make this time of the year as
comfortable for them as any other.
Angie McClure - elder care expert
- Director of Community Relations
for RidgeView Assisted Living &
MeadowView Memory Care Village.
3005 F Avenue NW• Cedar Rapids, IA
www.ViewsSeniorLiving.com
(319) 294-9669
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3D Mammography Proves Beneficial at RCI
By Cindy Hadish
Becky Albert’s early breast cancer diagnosis points to the
importance of annual mammograms and serves as a
testament to the value of 3D mammography. Albert, 60,
of Atkins, was among the first patients in Cedar Rapids last
year to be screened using the new 3D mammography
at Radiology Consultants of Iowa, 1948 First Ave. NE. The
new screening technique takes multiple low-dose images
of the breast at different angles, resulting in a series of
one millimeter slices that radiologists can view as a 3D
reconstruction of the breast.
“I had no signs whatever,” Albert said, “no lumps, bumps or
anything. I just went in to get my routine exam.” The screening
detected an abnormality, however, which led to an
ultrasound and biopsy that revealed stage 1 breast cancer.
Albert underwent surgery and radiation and has now
been cancer-free for more than a year. “I don’t think it
would have been detected unless I had the 3D done,”
she said. “I was very lucky in that case.”
Albert’s situation is especially timely in raising awareness
about the importance of screenings, as October is known
as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Albert plans to walk
her second year with “Team Becky” in the Especially
For You Race Against Breast Cancer on October 4. The
event raises money to support free mammograms and
other breast care services for area women in need.
RCI follows guidelines from the American College of
Radiology, American Cancer Society and American
College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, as well as Mayo
Clinic, which recommend a screening mammogram
every year for women, beginning at age 40. Patients
should consult with their doctor on having earlier
screenings if they have a family history of breast cancer.
Dr. Arnold Honick, mammography coordinator at RCI,
said about 80 percent of patients have chosen 3D
mammography since it was introduced in July 2014. Since
the initial introduction of this technology, RCI has invested
in newer technology that allows both formation of 3D
images and a 2D image together with the same radiation
dose as a standard 2-dimensional mammogram.
“I don’t see any downside to it,” Honick said. Benefits
include greater detection of cancer; the rates have
increased by 40 percent since the introduction of 3D,
Honick noted, and the ability to detect smaller cancers.
By the same token, the recall rate — being called back
in for a second look — decreased by 40 percent. “That
alleviates cost, radiation exposure (for additional tests)
and anxiety,” Honick said.
He compared 3D mammography to looking at the
pages of a book. With standard, two-dimensional
mammograms, reading any single “page” is difficult,
because the images are superimposed. Using 3D, on the
other hand, is similar to being able to turn each page
individually, as the breast tissue is reviewed at very thin,
1mm increments.
Patients are offered the choice of 3D or standard
mammograms. Dr. Honick said Medicare pays for this
additional important exam, and other patients pay an
additional fee when the 3D exam is not covered by their
insurance.
Janette Kewley, mammography outreach coordinator,
said that RCI, designated a Breast Imaging Center of
Excellence in Cedar Rapids by the American College of
Radiology, is fully accredited in: mammography, breast
ultrasound, minimally invasive stereotactic and ultrasound
breast biopsy procedures. With minimally invasive breast
biopsy, a hollow core needle can take a biopsy without
disturbing the surrounding tissue, she noted.
Patients find parking convenient at RCI, and it is often
possible to schedule a diagnostic test the same day
a patient calls. In addition, because procedures are
billed as an office “setting,” patients may only pay
an insurance co-payment—often less than the cost
of getting a test done at a hospital where the same
exam would likely fall into insurance deductible and
co-insurance.
Serving Eastern Iowa for more than 80 years, RCI’s
Imaging Center also offers CT scans, MRI, ultrasound
and general x-rays, while the Vein & Interventional Clinic
offers evaluation and treatment for varicose veins, spider
veins, and other vascular anomalies.
RCI’s radiologists provide
professional radiology
procedures and test
interpretations for 20
hospitals across Eastern
Iowa, traveling as far
as Fort Dodge, Charles
City,
Guttenberg,
Fairfield and points in
between.
Ask your doctor for a
referral to RCI, or call
for an appointment at
319.364.0121.
See more at:
www.rciowa.com
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Halloween is famously known for scary costumes,
trick-or-treating children, horrifying ghost stories and
haunted houses and has become one of the most
celebrated holidays across America. It has become a
fun, family holiday filled with traditions of baking sweet
treats, carving pumpkins with a spooky glow, and
bonfires lit for ghost stories. Adults and children alike
dress in scary costumes, of monsters and witches, and
decorate their homes with frightening displays, set out
to scare their friends, family, and neighbors. This year
treat your family to some fun in the Corridor at some of
these family-fun events and have a spooktacular good
time.
Starting October 2
Scream Acres Maze & Monsters and Merlot
Bloomsbury Farm
3260 69th St, Atkins
Visit www.screamacresmaze.com for dates and times!
Bloomsbury Farm offers a wide variety of family fun
attractions and activities. A pumpkin patch, two corn
mazes, hayrack rides, barnyard animals, scream acres
and much more! Visit www.bloomsburyfarm.com for a
compete list of events and activities.
October 3, 2015
Anamosa Pumpkinfest
Downtown Main Street in Anamosa will be closed to
showcase food and craft vendors. Pumpkinfest activities
include Pumpkin Carving Exhibitions, Pumpkin Recipe
Contest, Kids Games, Parade, Scarecrow Contest,
Golf Tournament, Car Smash, Bowling Tournament,
5K Run and more. Visit www.anamosachamber.org/
pumpkinfest for complete details.
October 7, 2015
Harvest Hayrack Nights: Sunset Pumpkins – 5-6:30pm
Bring supper with you and come out to Ushers Ferry for
an early evening hayrack ride, bonfire and fun fall craft
before bedtime. The saloon will be open with popcorn
and sarsaparilla available for purchase.
Harvest Hayrack Nights: Night Owls – 6:30-8pm
Enjoy an evening of old-fashioned fun! Take a hayrack
ride through the valley, gather around the bonfire with
hot cocoa, roast marshmallows, try a craft and join
us in the saloon for some card games. Pop corn and
sarsaparilla will be available for purchase. $5 children,
$9 Adults.
Ushers Ferry Historic Village
5925 Seminole Valley Trail NE, Cedar Rapids
October 11, 2015
Fall Family Day at Brucemore – 1-3pm
Join Brucemore for a fun-filled day of autumn-themed
activities, crafts and snacks.
Admission is $7-10 per child. One free adult included
with each child; additional adults are $5. Intended for
children 6-10 years old. Dress appropriately for outdoor
activities. Space is limited, call 319.362.7375 or visit
www.brucemore.org to purchase tickets.
Brucemore - 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids
October 23 & 24, 2015
Night at Ushers Scary – 7-10pm
A murder has taken place in the tiny village of Ushers
Ferry. Brave, careful detectives are needed to interview
the citizens. Use your skills to discover “who dunnit!”
You never know what horrors you might encounter on
a moonlit night! Advance registration is encouraged,
but not required. Recommended for ages 15 and up.
$13 per person.
October 25, 2015
Safe Halloween for Kids – 1-4pm
Enjoy an old-fashioned Halloween at the village with
trick-or-treating, games and costume contests. Bring
your best decorated pumpkin for the jack-o-lantern
contest. Advance registration encouraged, but not
required. $7 per trick-or-treater.
Ushers Ferry Historic Village
5925 Seminole Valley Trail NE, Cedar Rapids
October 30, 2015
Family Fright Night – 6-9pm
Looking for a safe, fun place to take the kids for
Halloween adventures? Look no further than the
Market! There will be trick or treating, crafts and fun,
Halloween themed foods from 6-7pm, followed by a
family-friendly Halloween movie at 7pm. It is sure to be
fun for goblins and ghouls of all ages!
NewBo City Market
1100 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids – www.newbocitymarket.com
October 31, 2015
Halloween Extravaganza – 8-11pm
Advance ticket purchase required before October 24
- $40
Ticket includes entertainment, snacks and two drink
tickets.
Shores Event Center
700 16th St NE L100, Cedar Rapids
www.shoreseventcenter.com
319.775.5367
Looking for a local pumpkin patch to let your little
monsters find their perfect pumpkin? Visit Bart’s Farm
and Pumpkin Patch located at 7307 Alburnett Rd,
Marion. This family owned pumpkin patch has a variety
of pumpkins to choose from. Stop out Monday thru
Friday from 5-9pm or Saturday and Sunday from 9am7pm.
By Andrea Thomson Viner
There’s a chill in the air, and leaves crunch
underfoot. Stores and markets have apples,
mums, and pumpkin spice everything on
display. Iowans are pulling sweaters and boots
out of their closets. It must be fall!
This year, there’s a new community event to
celebrate the season. The first ever Hiawatha Fall
Festival, which Parks and Recreation Director Kelly
Willadsen hopes will become an annual event,
will coincide with the last farmers market of the
year. The festival and market will take place on
Sunday, October 25 from 11:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m. at
Guthridge Park 10th Avenue Parking Lot.
Before planning this event, Willadsen says the city
didn’t have many fall entertainment options to
offer. “We thought it was the perfect opportunity
to get the farmers market involved. Families can
enjoy it, and we think vendors will enjoy it as well.”
The Hiawatha Farmers Market typically features
around 30 vendors selling fresh fruits and vegetables,
meat, tasty bread and pastries, honey, jam, one-of-akind crafts, plants and more. With the addition of the
festival, vendors will also pass out candy to kids and give
away produce to attendees. Some vendors will donate
apples and pumpkins for festival activities.
Willadsen says they’ve found a way to bring back a
traditional fall game—bobbing for apples. They’ll give
it a modern (and more sanitary) twist by using
popsicle sticks and having kids bob one at a
time.
Kids will also have the chance to paint pumpkins.
They can take their creations home to display for
Halloween and enjoy for the rest of the season.
Willadsen’s team is also putting together a photo
op spot, so families can take home a souvenir of
their festival experience.
The festival will also feature a costume contest
for kids, sponsored by the HiCREW Kiwanis Club.
Winners will walk away with fun pumpkin-themed
trophies. “Since the festival’s the week before
Halloween, it gives kids a chance to wear their
costumes more than once,” says Willadsen.
In addition, the Hiawatha Parks and Recreation
department will be holding a Halloween
coloring contest, which is sponsored by Awaken
Family Chiropractic. Coloring pages and entry
forms can be picked up at Hiawatha City Hall or
Awaken Family Chiropractic. The contests will be due on
October 23 before 5:00 p.m. at either location. Winners will
be announced at the Fall Festival and will be awarded a
prize!
So if you’re looking for some fall family fun, head to
Hiawatha on October 25.
For questions about the Hiawatha Fall Festival, call
319.393.1515, extension 570.
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By C.T. Alexander
For many, the spirit of Halloween fun includes apple cider,
hayrack rides, pumpkins, and visits to haunted houses. Thrill
seekers and scream addicts love the excitement of walking
down a darkened corridor in eager anticipation of an
attack from a chainsaw wielding monster. After a frightful
evening of shrieks and screeches, the frivolity is over and
everyone heads for the comfort and safety of home.
But, do you have the courage to run towards the footsteps
at the end of the dark hallway? Can you control the urge
to run when you see a shadowy figure? Will you shout in
fear if something cold brushes against the back of your
neck? If you answered yes, you just might be able to find
a career as a ghost hunter.
You could have an amazing experience inside a
haunted house, but if you can’t prove it, experts will
tell you it’s a great story and leave it at that. Accepted
evidence among professional ghost hunters are
recorded electronic voice phenomenon, or EVPs, which
are unexplained voices recorded on tape or a digital
recorder. Photographs and video recordings are also
accepted, though experts will test anything to determine
if it’s been Photoshopped.
Keep in mind that most ghost hunters are not out to
prove the paranormal exists. They are trying to prove
that a building or location is not haunted. They are on
the lookout for fraud or for natural events that may make
someone think their home’s haunted.
For example, a ghost hunter must be on the lookout for
electromagnetic fields or EMFs. EMFs are usually located
near a power source such as a fuse box. Excessive EMFs
have side effects such as paranoia, headaches, ringing in
the ears, and dizziness. Many people have requested the
services of a ghost hunter, claiming they have the feeling
someone is in the room with them or they experience
headaches or dizziness when they are enter a room.
Most often, ghost hunters discover fuse boxes improperly
wired or even uncovered. A call to an electrician often
ends most ‘hauntings.’
Some may see orbs, small glowing balls that move with
a direction, not just floating on a breeze. These often
appear both on video recordings and stills. Under close
scrutiny, most orbs turn out to be insects or dust particles.
Think you’re hearing voices? Check again. Could it be
noise from the street or neighbors or, in a recent case, a
child’s motion sensitive toy.
So how do you gather evidence? With the proper ghost
hunting equipment, of course.
The basics would include a digital recorder, a digital
camera, and a flashlight. It’s true that most shows on
television turn off all the lights, but many ghost hunters
believe it isn’t necessary to work in complete darkness
and it may be dangerous if you don’t know the home or
building you’re investigating.
Other equipment that may come in handy is a K2 meter,
a small device that looks like it came right out of an
episode of Star Trek. Able to detect EMFs, this device
can tell you if your problems are electrical or ethereal.
Since it’s believed that a ghost or spirit is an energy force,
the K2 can help locate a field and track it if it begins to
move.
A thermometer will help you document cold spots, a
phenomenon thought to occur as a spirit will affect the
surrounding air by drawing energy to itself, creating a
cold spot. Taking a video recording of a temperature
drop could be strong evidence of a haunting.
For those who are serious about tracking down an
elusive ghost, there is the FLIR camera. The FLIR monitors
change in temperature, something the eye can’t see.
Often the ghost hunter can’t see a figure lurking in the
shadows, but since the FLIR can detect cold spots, the
image of the ghost is clear.
Ghost hunting isn’t a cheap hobby, but costs may be
kept to a minimum if you research your equipment
before purchasing and if you only buy what you really
need.
I’ve been on dozens of ghost hunts in Eastern Iowa,
experiencing many things I have no explanation for.
Cedar Rapids, Marion, North Liberty, and Iowa City
have documented haunts in private residences. Teams
of ghost hunters have investigated numerous claims
and have come away with recordings of disembodied
voices, photographs with ghostly images, and videos of
objects moving by themselves.
At a home in North Liberty, a homeowner complained
of the feeling of dread in an upstairs bedroom, of seeing
shadows on the wall and inside the closet of that room,
shadows moving when nothing was there.
We started the hunt with fresh batteries in our digital
recorders, cameras, and flashlights. Once inside the
darkened home, all of the equipment, which was in
proper working order outside, went dead. We retreated
to the front lawn and checked the batteries and then
the equipment. Everything worked. Once we entered
the home again, our equipment failed once more,
except for one digital recorder which we used to try to
capture any voices. We didn’t hear any while inside the
house, but later, when we played back the recording,
we could hear the soft sound of a piano. Yet, there
wasn’t a piano inside the house.
Another home we investigated belonged to a divorced
father of two girls. He purchased the three bedroom
home at a discount price. It had been on the market for
years without an offer and he was soon to find out why.
The home needed plenty of work, but he looked forward
to the renovations, preferring to do most of the work
himself. He completed his daughters’ bedrooms first and
looked forward to their regular weekend visits.
The girls started to complain of the frightening man in
their closets, apparently able to move between the
rooms through the walls of the adjoining closets. Soon
the girls were sleeping in the same bed at night; then
requested to move to their father’s room to sleep. Within
three months, the girls refused to spend the night and by
Christmas neither would set foot inside the house.
Then it began to haunt the homeowner.
He heard footsteps on the staircase and even on the
ceilings and the walls. A handprint appeared on the
wall near the side door. When his closet door began to
open and close by itself, he got a dog. Over the next
three years he purchased four dogs. All ran away.
One night, while working on modifications to an upstairs
bedroom, he felt he wasn’t alone. The room became
cold and he fled down the stairs and into the street,
leaving his tools behind.
Determined not to be chased from his home, he built a
small room in the basement to serve as his bedroom and
kitchen. He never set foot in the rest of the house and as
long as he lived in the basement, he wasn’t bothered.
When we entered the home, some of our equipment
began to fail. Our flashlights were useless within the first
15 minutes, even though we had used fresh batteries.
The lower floor remained quiet, but when we went
upstairs to the girls’ bedrooms, things began to happen.
The children’s bedrooms remained as they were when
the girl’s left them; Barbie dolls scattered across the
floor, a half-finished puzzle and open coloring books on
a small table. Then the closet door in the other bedroom
slammed shut on its own.
Throughout the night we experienced sounds of footsteps,
knocks, and other doors slamming. We captured the
sounds on audio recordings, but failed to get anything on
film. To this day, the owner sleeps in his basement room,
terrified to go upstairs, yet unable to sell the home.
Most of the time, the homes we investigate are
not haunted at all and there are perfectly logical
explanations for the sounds, smells, and feelings the
owners experience. But next time you hear something
go bump in the night and the hair on the back of your
neck stands on end, remember, it could just be a breeze
against the shutters or the house creaking with the
change of the seasons, or is it?
Remember that ghost hunting does not give anyone an
excuse to trespass. Never enter an abandoned building
without getting permission first and remember safety
first. Be prepared for emergencies, and always carry
extra batteries.
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Pork and all of the various cuts can be used in such a wide
variety of recipes. It is so versatile and combines well with
flavor combinations from around the world. When you
think about your favorite way to have pork, what comes
to mind? Is it the pork chop-on-a-stick from the Iowa State
Fair, a pulled pork sandwich that you prepared for dinner
last weekend or enjoyed in a restaurant or perhaps ham
or bacon you ate for breakfast this morning? The aroma
wafting in the air when cooking or grilling pork keeps us
coming back for more.
lower in total fat and 27 percent lower in saturated fat.
Seven cuts meet USDA’s guidelines for “lean” or “extra
lean. A serving size of pork is three ounces, which is
roughly equal in size to a deck of cards.
The National Pork Board has recently renamed many
of the cuts of pork. Pork chops come in lots of varieties
including New York (originally called Top Loin Chop),
Porterhouse (formerly known as Loin Chop bone-in),
Ribeye (originally known as a Rib Chop – bone-in) and
Ribeye Boneless and Sirloin Chops. Pork Roasts names
have changed as well. Check out www.porkbeinspired.
com for more information and cooking tips.
Pork should not be overcooked. To check doneness,
use a digital cooking/meat thermometer. The National
Pork Board recommends cooking pork chops, roasts,
and tenderloin to an internal temperature between 145°
F. (medium rare) and 160° F. (medium), followed by a
3-minute rest. Since large cuts increase approximately
10° F. while resting, remove them from the heat at
150°F., followed by a 10-minute rest. Doneness for
some pork cuts is designated as “tender.” This includes
small cuts that are difficult to test with a thermometer
and large cuts that cook slowly at low temperatures.
Ground pork, like all ground meat, should be cooked
to 160° F. Pre-cooked ham can be reheated to 140° F.
or enjoyed cold.
Many cuts of fresh pork are leaner today than they were
two decades ago — on average, about 16 percent
Over the years, I have developed numerous recipes for
the National Pork Board; here are a few for you to try.
Spicy Pork Stir-Fry
3/4 pound boneless pork loin, sliced into 1/8-inch by
2-inch strips
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
2 cups sliced bok choy
1 small red bell pepper, cut into strips
1/4 cup walnut pieces
In heavy-duty resealable plastic bag, place pork strips,
chili powder, red pepper flakes and cumin; seal bag
and shake to distribute spices. Stir together cornstarch,
water and soy sauce; set aside. Heat oil in heavy skillet
over medium-high heat. Add pork strips and carrots
to skillet and stir-fry 4 minutes. Add bok choy and
red pepper to skillet; stir-fry 4 minutes longer or until
vegetables are crisp-tender. Add soy sauce mixture
and walnuts; stir-fry 1 minute or until sauce is thickened
and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Makes 4
servings.
Oriental Pork and Cabbage Stir-Fry
1 pork tenderloin (about 1 pound)
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1/2 head green cabbage, thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup water
4 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
Hot cooked rice
Grill pork tenderloin over hot coals for 7 to 8 minutes
per side or until internal temperature reaches 150º F.
Remove from grill; cover and let rest. In large skillet or
wok, heat oil over medium-high heat; stir in onion and
garlic. Stir-fry 4 to 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Add
bell pepper, cabbage, apricot preserves and water.
Cover skillet and cook 5 to 7 minutes longer or until
cabbage is tender. Stir together cornstarch and soy
sauce until smooth; stir into vegetable mixture. Cook
and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2
minutes longer; keep warm. Cut pork into 3/4-inch
cubes; add to vegetable mixture. Stir to coat. Serve
over rice. Makes 4 servings.
Molasses-Roasted Tenderloin with Minted Mango Relish
2 pork tenderloins (about 1 pound each)
1/3 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground coriander
Minted Mango Relish (recipe follows)
In heavy-duty resealable plastic bag, place tenderloins,
orange juice, molasses, ginger and coriander; seal
bag and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 24
hours, turning bag occasionally. Remove tenderloins
from marinade; place in shallow roasting pan. Discard
marinade. Bake tenderloins uncovered in a 450º F.
oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until internal temperature
reaches 150º F. Remove tenderloins from oven; let rest
for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with Minted Mango
Relish. Makes 8 servings.
Minted Mango Relish: In small bowl, stir together 1
peeled and diced mango, 2 tablespoons chopped
fresh mint, 2 tablespoons sweetened dried cranberries,
1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon
crushed red pepper flakes.
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
Photo is used with permission by The National Pork Board.
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Article by Richard Butschi
Photography by Cody Spiegelhalter & Richard Butschi
Generally, a writer in this line of work is looking for the story of a garage
gear-head, who has labored deep into the night for years, busting his
knuckles restoring his dream ride. Tom Spiegelhalter Jr., of northeast CR,
seemingly has the skills to do this, along with the passion and desire that
is needed, but time is another issue. After consulting with wife, Melissa,
they came to the conclusion that he could take the time to build his
dream, but it would involve sacrificing precious family time with their
children Cody, 12, and Cora, 11 – ages where hanging with Mom and
Dad is still pretty cool. Therefore, the search for family muscle was on.
Spiegelhalter was raised around Chevies. His father is a long-time owner
of a ‘77 Corvette, and he fondly recalls blasting down some remote
two-lane roads in Uncle Bud’s ‘79 Camaro on late-night tuning runs. Tom
sought out a 4-seater to ensure the kids could join in the fun and find
their own respect for classic muscle. He also figured that parts would
be easier to find if he went the modified route. They found what they
were looking for at Custom Auto Rebuilders in Marion. Owner Brad
Johnson, with son Craig, had built a pretty sweet “restomod” (note the
personalized plates) as a spec car, each already having Gen1 Camaros
of their own. This ‘69 Camaro, with numerous upgrades under the skin,
would be more reliable than “old and original” - something to consider
when you have three other people in the car heading to a car show, fall
color cruise, or just a hot summer night family ice cream run.
The ‘69 had a full frame-off restoration, with 90 percent new sheet metal.
The engine is a 350hp GM crate motor, with Ramjet fuel-injection giving it
a retro look. The rest of the drivetrain includes a 700-R4 AOD transmission,
B&M Hammer shifter and 3.42 rear gearing with Positraction – great for
touring – 1700rpms at 55mph. The rearend is housed in an Art Morrison
4-link setup with Detroit Speed mini-tubs to handle bigger rubber.
Suspension includes Aldan coil-over shocks, Heidts tubular A-arms, with
Unisteer rack-n-pinion steering, all sitting on American Racing wheels,
17” front and 18” rear – all good things if a blast through the autocross
cones comes into the picture.
The interior is a unique mix of stock and updated parts.
Dakota Digital gauges are housed in the original dash,
with upgraded stereo, including subwoofers and amp
in the trunk. Front and rear buckets are from a Gen3
Camaro, providing touring comfort.
The goal for the exterior was clean lines and that
“shaved” look. Rear body section lines were filled,
and all badging was removed, including the 3
raised chrome “gill slats” in front of the rear wheels.
The stock side markers were replaced with flushmounted Chevy bowtie-shaped lights and the stock
taillights were swapped out for 3-section LEDs housed
in billet framing. The stock chrome side mirrors were
updated with painted bullet-shaped housings from
a Gen2Camaro and a billet-style grill simplifies the
frontend. A very unique feature is the reverse-opening
powered hood, topped off with a modern two-tone
black/blue paint scheme with silver accent stripes.
Spiegelhalter says that most of the items included in the
Custom Auto build are things that he was looking for
when spec’ing out his own build list, so the decision to
buy was an easy one to make, especially considering
the priceless time that was saved. Of course with any
build there is some tweaking to be done – adjustments
and changes that add interest to ownership. Tom is
trying to keep as much of the work local as possible,
working with Eddie’s Rod & Custom to make some
adjustments to the rearend, while Jeff at Professional
Muffler fabricated an h-pipe, dual Magnaflow exhaust
that flows with lines under the car. Tom shared some
plans to change some components in the front
suspension, but for now, it’s a matter of hitting the
roads, shows, cruising and generally having fun with a
very cool restomod.
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Article and photography by Richard Butschi
Outwardly, he appears to be the ordinary, mid-70s,
grandfatherly type – retired with a wallet full of photos
of grandchildren, pruning flowers in between naps and
TV shows. At age 77, Francis Lebeda is far from that
sedentary lifestyle. He and his wife, Judith, run Lebeda
Engineering LLC, located on 1st Street SW CR. There,
and at his home workshop, in a labyrinth of metal lathes,
drill presses, and literally tons of assorted projects and
metal scrap, he produces most anything his mind can
conjure up, or the minds of such creative people as
movie director Steven Spielberg.
Spielberg was one of the three founding minds who,
in 1994, created “Dreamworks,” a highly creative and
profitable film company. Dreamworks contacted
Lebeda early in 2014, hiring him to make some key
movie props for the potential blockbuster “Bridge of
Spies,” starring Tom Hanks and Alan Alda, which not-socoincidentally opens October 16th. If you’re wondering
how they knew about Lebeda Engineering, this isn’t
Lebeda’s first taste of Hollywood. In 1988, “Miles From
Home,” starring Richard Gere, was filmed in Cedar
Rapids and northeast Iowa. Francis made replicas of the
medals worn by Russian Prime Minister Nikita Khrushchev,
in the movie. He also appeared in this film as an extra
playing a news photographer. For the film “Gangs
of New York,” (2002), starring Daniel Day-Lewis and
Leonardo DiCaprio, he replicated a rare G.M. Phelps
telegraph key that was pertinent to the story. He also
came to the rescue of an NBC Special, featuring Julia
Roberts, which was filmed at a school in Marion many
years ago, fabricating new parts for a special camera
that had broken. He also modified some camera lenses
needed for the 2007 film, “The Final Season,” based on
the Norway High School baseball team of 1991.
“Bridge of Spies” is based on a legendary FBI case know
as “The Hollow Nickel.” In 1960, U.S.A.F. pilot Francis
Gary Powers and his famous U2 plane, were shot down
during a reconnaissance mission over “closed” cities in
Central Russia. The Cold War was at its height in the ‘60s
– a time when the fate of the world actually depended
on spies, and 007-type items like trick coins with coded
messages. In the film, superstar Tom Hanks plays James
B. Donovan, a Brooklyn lawyer assigned to negotiate
the release of Powers in exchange for Rudolf Abel, a
captured Russian spy. The exchange takes place on
Berlin’s Glienicke Bridge and at Checkpoint Charlie, at
the East Berlin Wall.
Lebeda’s job was to create the “hollow nickel” which
would carry a thin folded paper with a coded message
– tedious work, to say the least. He created six of these
nickels, and even had to create a thicker nickel as
the movie prop personnel couldn’t find paper as thin
as the Russians had used originally. Lebeda was also
contracted to make a hollow silver dollar which housed
a cyanide-soaked needle, that Powers carried in case of
capture and needing to commit suicide. Lebeda made
two of these that are now in the hands of Spielberg and
Hanks. He also managed to keep one for himself. Other
props of Lebeda’s include two replications of a fourheaded microphone used at a court hearing in the Hall
of Lenin.
Judith and Francis hope that the movie is a hit and
nominated for an Academy Award, as they’re entertaining
the idea of attending the celebrity-filled event.
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 Pub & Eatery
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
Papa Juan’s Stefanos
Mexican Italian Grill
5505 Center Point Road Northeast
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
319.393.0258
www.papajuansstefano.com
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Article by Shannon McGraw
Photography by Justin Fox
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop has become not only a Cedar Rapids favorite
since they opened a location here in July 2012, but one of our family
favorites. Their originality coupled with fresh, quality ingredients has lent
to their success here and across the country.
Each day Capriotti’s prepares three succulent 25-pound butterball
turkeys to juicy perfection and hand shreds them to fill their various
sandwiches throughout the day. They also prepare a 22-pound choice,
top-round roast each day that literally falls apart to fill more of Capriotti’s
favorite combinations.
I stopped in recently for a nice lunch with my family. Too often we can
never agree on where to go to eat. But if I suggest Capriotti’s, there is no
argument. We each have our favorite; though everything is so tasty that
it can still be a real dilemma when ordering.
Today I stuck with my favorite, the Cole Turkey, and decided to try one
of their new soup and salad combos. The Cole Turkey consists of chilled
shredded turkey, topped with their fresh homemade slaw, provolone
cheese, Russian dressing and mayo. The thick and creamy coleslaw
is what really makes the sandwich for me, chunky pieces of chopped
cabbage adds a great crunch and the tangy Russian dressing with
mayo brings it all together. To go with it, I tried the new Tomato Bisque
soup and the BBQ Turkey salad. The Tomato Bisque is a luscious, thick
tomato soup, rich in flavor. You could really taste that fresh ingredients
were used. The BBQ Turkey salad was also delicious. A unique blend of
fresh mixed greens, topped with cold shredded turkey, diced tomatoes,
a corn and black bean mix, crispy cheddar onions, chipotle
ranch dressing and a drizzle of BBQ sauce. Definitely not a salad
you will find anywhere else. The combination of chipotle ranch
and BBQ sauce is a perfect blend of sweet and spicy that makes
you wonder why you have never thought of it before.
The Slaw B Jo is another fantastic sub that grabbed my attention
long ago when the manager said, “You got to try this one.” This
time, my husband tried it out and tasted what I had been raving
about. Chilled shredded roast beef and provolone cheese
topped with their incredible coleslaw and Russian dressing is the
ultimate in roast beef sandwiches. With a light swipe of Mayo on
the bread to help keep the juice from absorbing to quickly, all
the flavors hold together for a magnificent bite each time. To
go with it he indulged in a bowl of their Minestrone soup and
a Black and Blue salad. The minestrone was a fragrant soup of
fresh vegetables in a thick vegetable stock with bite-size pieces
of pasta to be filling on its own. The Black and Blue salad brings
together their homemade roast beef on a bed of mixed greens
topped with gorgonzola cheese crumbles, diced tomatoes,
sweet peppers, and crispy cheddar onions with a light drizzle of
gorgonzola vinaigrette. It is a bold combination of strong flavors
that meld together perfectly.
My oldest daughter always likes to get a little taste of Italy when
we stop into Capriott’s. Their Italian Sub is not your typical find. On
a 9-12 inch roll of thick soft bread with a sturdy crust, Capacolla
ham, Genoa Salami and provolone cheese are layered and
topped with black pepper and hot crushed cherry pepper relish.
The relish brings together the flavors of Italy and adds a smack of
heat that lingers on the tongue.
My youngest is a cheese steak lover and Capriotti’s is her favorite
place to appease her craving. Their cheese steak doesn’t have
a load of toppings, but is rather simple done right. Using their
tender choice top round beef with added sautéd onions and
sweet green peppers, topped with American cheese to melt it all
together; the Capriotti Cheese Steak will capture your taste buds
for a return visit.
That beautiful golden turkey draws many to Capriotti’s. Their
famous founding sandwich, the Bobbie, is Thanksgiving wrapped
up anytime of the year you want it. The Bobbie boasts a heaping
pile of turkey, topped with homemade stuffing and a tangy
cranberry sauce. The zip of the cranberry sauce really fuses it all
together and brings a Thanksgiving celebration to your pallet, for
those times you just can’t wait until Thanksgiving.
This is also the time of year that Capriotti’s catering bails me out.
I seem to always have guests over, whether it is for a gameday party, the kids have friends over, or family is in town, I call
Capriotti’s to put together a winning meal for us. It is a huge time
saver when preparing for company, and they always come thru
with fantastic subs that everyone enjoys. The new addition of
soups and salads will really bring it all together this year.
The food is excellent, original and over-the-top-delicious; but
even more, each time I come to Capriotti’s I feel like I am coming
into a family and helping to continue their story.
319.393.2900
www.capriottis.com
order.capriottis.com
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Witching Hour, produced by The Englert Theatre and Little
Village Magazine, is a new festival dedicated to exploring
and engaging the unknown. The two day festival will
be presented on Friday, November 6 and Saturday,
November 7 at various venues in downtown Iowa City,
featuring performances from musicians, artists, filmmakers,
magicians, artists, comedians, thinkers, and more.
The event will consist of performances in the evening
and discussions during the day and will be curated by
a team consisting of members of
The Englert Theatre, FIlmScene, Little
Village Magazine, Mission Creek
Festival and Seed Here Studio, who
produce EntreFest. A particular
focus will be placed on the
presentation of new work, giving
artists an opportunity to debut new
ideas and performances to the
festival audience. The discussions will
feature artists and thinkers discussing
their creative processes via lectures
and moderated Q&As. Instead of
walking away from a performance
or film with unanswered questions
Witching Hour will make it possible to go the source to
learn more, engage with the artists and presenters and
talk with other festival goers.
The festival schedule is being announced in batches, with
a current line-up always available on the festival website,
but some of the initial offerings have already been
released. PHOX, an alt folk/indie pop band from Baraboo,
Wisconsin will perform a concert and later in the festival
lead singer Monica Martin will be a part of a panel called
“Black Art / White Space” wherein black artists will discuss
what is like working within white paradigms. Throughout
the festival Paintallica, a collaborative group of artists who
describe themselves as working “with chainsaws, wood in
many forms, drawing, beer, paint, fire and a wide range of
motor vehicles, (and) occasionally guns and neon” will be
performing and creating an art installation at FilmScene in
their new Scene 1.5 space. Magician Nate Staniforth will
both perform and present about delivering wonder and
astonishment in the form of magic and Doomtree, a hip
hop collective out of the Twin Cities, will perform on Friday
night and participate in a Q&A the same day.
Other programming will include Su Friedrich, a
filmmaker, who has directed twenty-three films
and videos since 1978, which have been featured
in eighteen retrospectives at major museums and
film festivals. Friedrich will show some of her work at
FilmScene and will also participate in a Q&A. For Jazz
and Electronica fans the two genres will be found at
Witching Hour in a collaboration between Kneebody
+ Daedelus in a Saturday performance at Gabes.
Rachel Hatch, a thinker from the Institute for the Future,
will discuss the “Future of Work,”
imagining what our work lives might
look like in the coming decades.
Wand, a Los Angeles-based garage
fuzz quartet who straddle the line
between melodic and heavy noise
will discuss their music followed by a
concert later in the day on Friday.
Don’t recognize anyone on this list?
That is kind of the point! Headliners are
often a sure thing, but Witching Hour
Festival is more interested in finding
out how people think and create
new material (in any medium).
Putting a festival together focused on exploring the
moments that artists and thinkers experience as they
engage the unknown when creating a new album,
book, experiment, business, invention, or project is a
new way of approaching the festival model. However,
Witching Hour isn’t all about thinking about art and
ideas. The goal is to bring together our community to
enjoy new art, to learn about the different ways we
make things, to talk to each other, and to be inspired.
Sounds like a pretty great way to spend two days.
Tickets are $25 for a One-Day Pass (Friday or Saturday)
and $45 for a Two-Day Pass, and are on sale now at
www.witchinghourfestival.com
Festivalgoers also have the opportunity to become
Citizen Sponsors by donating a Community Pass, a TwoDay Pass purchased via a tax-deductible donation.
Community Passes will be given away at local service
organizations to community members who would like to
attend, but otherwise could not.
Noelridge Farmers Market 4 – 6pm,
ends Oct. 16th
Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Noelridge Park
4900 Council St. NE, Cedar Rapids
Hiawatha Farmers Market
11am – 2pm
Every Sunday
Guthridge Park
10th Ave Parking Lot, Hiawatha
319.393.1515
www.hiawatha-iowa.com
August 15, 2015 – April 10, 2016
Living with Pot
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
410 Third Ave SE, Cedar Rapids
319.366.7503
www.crma.org
August 29, 2015 – July 30, 2016
October 2 – 31, 2015
Every Friday & Saturday 7 – 11pm
Scream Acres Maze
Bloomsbury Farm
3260 69th St., Atkins
319.446.7667
www.screamacresmaze.com
Every Friday & Saturday 7 – 11pm
Flashlight Corn Maze 7 – 10pm
Colony Pumpkin Patch
2780 Front St. NE, North Liberty
319.626.5716
www.colonypumpkinpatch.com
October 2, 2015
October First Friday Jazz 5 – 7pm
Opus Concert Café
119 Third Ave. SE, cedar Rapids
319.366.8203
www.artiowa.com
Products of a Creative Mind
African American Museum of Iowa
55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids
319.862.2101
www.blackiowa.org
Ryan Bentzinger: –nAMUH
410 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids
319.366.7503
www.crma.org
October 1 – 4, 2015
The Kinsey Sicks 7pm
CSPS Hall
1103 Third St SE, Cedar Rapids
319.364.1580
www.legionarts.org
Churchill 7:30pm
Old Creamery Theatre Studio Stage
3023 220th Trail, Middle Amana
319.622.6262
www.oldcreamery.com
October 1 – 18, 2015
Shipwrecked! The Amazing
Adventures of Louis de Rougemonth
7:30 -9:30pm
Riverside Theatre
213 N Gilbert St., Iowa City
319.338.7672
www.riversidetheatre.org
October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2015
Daddy-O 7 – 10pm
1125 Third St. SE,
Cedar Rapids
319.247.0000
October 1-31, 2015
Scare Crow Trail 9am – 5pm
Amana Colonies, Amana
319.622.3315
October 2 – 4, 2015
Oktoberfest in the Amanas
Amana
319.622.7010
www.festivalsinamana.com
Underground Restaurant Night
6 – 9pm
Shores Event Center – L100
700 16th St NE, Cedar Rapids
319.775.5367
Cedar Rapids Rough Riders
Vs Fargo Force 7pm
The Stable
1100 Rockford Rd SW,
Cedar Rapids
319.247-0340
www.ridertownusa.com
Annual Fall Festival 10am – 5pm
319.626.5716
Northside Oktoberfest 12 – 4pm
Iowa City Northside Marketplace
600 E. Market St., Iowa City
319.354.0863
www.downtowniowacity.com
Zombie Shuffle
5:30 – 9pm
Clear Creek Trail
Coralville
319.248.1750
www.coralville.org
Bernadette Peters
Crescendo Gala 5:30pm
The Paramount Theatre
123 3rd Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids
319.366.8203
www.artsiowa.com
Free Community Shred Day
9am – 12pm
Veridian Credit Union
2810 Edgewood Rd. SW,
Cedar Rapids
319.743.6468
www.veridiancu.org
Cedar Rapids Rough Riders
Vs Madison 7pm
The Stable
1100 Rockford Rd SW,
Cedar Rapids
319.247-0340
October 4, 2015
Jim McDonough 2pm
Coggon Opera House
209 E Main St., Coggon
319.435.2071
www.coggonoperahouse.com
Mike + Ruthy 8pm
CSPS Hall
319.364.1580
www.legionarts.org
Bernemann Brothers 4 – 8pm
1125 Third St. SE, Cedar Rapids
319.247.0000
October 3, 2015
October 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2015
The Agency 8pm – 12am
1125 Third St. SE,
Cedar Rapids
319.247.0000
Blues Jam 7 – 10pm
1125 Third St. SE,
Cedar Rapids
319.247.0000
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October 6, 2015
October 9 & 10, 2015
October 16, 2015
Tannahill weavers 7pm
CSPS Hall
319.364.1580
www.legionarts.org
October 9, 2015
Amina Figarova Group
CSPS Hall
319.364.1580
www.legionarts.org
Los Lonely Boys 8pm
The Englert Theatre
221 E. Washington St., Iowa City
319.688.2653
www.englert.org
October 8 – November 8, 2015
The Church Basement Ladies in: The
Last (Potluck) Supper
Old Creamery Theatre
39 38th Ave, Amana
319.622.6262 www.oldcreamery.com
October 8, 2015
Moonlight Hayrack & Movie 6pm
319.626.5716
Cirque D’OR 7:30pm
319.366.8203
www.paramounttheatrecr.com
Skeeter Lewis & the CR Allstars
8pm – 12am
319.247.0000
The Fab Four 7pm
319.366.8203
Rory Block at CSPs Hall 8pm
CSPS Hall
319.364.1580 www.legionarts.org
“Bling for Boobies” – Music by Lojo
Russo 6 – 9pm
Fireside Winery
1755 P Ave., Marengo
Brass Transit Authority 8pm – 12am
319.247.0000
Art 21: Season 3, Episode 4 6:30pm
319.366.7503
www.crma.org
October 10, 2015
Leon Russell 8pm
The Englert Theatre
221 E. Washington St., Iowa City
319.688.2653 www.englert.org
Hawkeye Football vs Illinois 11am
Kinnick Stadium
825 Stadium Dr., Iowa City
319.335.9327
www.hawkeyesports.com
Mason Jennings 8pm
CSPS Hall
319.364.1580
www.legionarts.org
October 17 –
November 7, 2015
Pinkalicious
39 38th Ave, Amana
319.622.6262
www.oldcreamery.com
October 17, 2015
Craig Erickson Expedition
8pm – 12am
319.247.0000
Riverview Center
It’s Glow Time 5k Run/Walk
6:30 – 9pm
850 2nd St SE,
Cedar Rapids
563.690.7330
www.riverviewcenter.org
A Night with Great Brown 7:30pm
Theatre Cedar Rapids
319.366.8591
www.theatrecr.org
Cedar Rough Riders vs Dubuque
7pm
The Stable
1100 Rockford Rd SW, Cedar Rapids
319.247-0340
October 11, 2015
Brainchild 4 – 8pm
319.247.0000
Jake Shimabukuro
8 – 10pm
The Englert Theatre
221 East Washington St., Iowa City
319.688.2653
www.englert.org
October 15, 2015
October 18, 2015
Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas
CSPS Hall
319.364.1580 www.legionarts.org
October 16 –
November 7, 2015
Terry McCauley 8 – 11pm
319.247.0000
The Weir 7:30pm
Theatre Cedar Rapids
102 Third St. SE,
Cedar Rapids
319.366.8591
www.theatrecr.org
Blackberry Bushes Stringband
4 – 8pm
319.247.0000
“Out of This World” Artist Meet and
Greet 12 – 1:30pm
410 Third Ave SE,
Cedar Rapids
319.366.7503 www.crma.org
October 20, 2015
Bo Burnham: Make a Happy Tour
8pm
319.366.8203
Sailor Jerry Presents: An Evening with
Lucero 8 – 10pm
The Englert Theatre
319.688.2653
www.englert.org
October 21, 2015
Jeffrey Foucault CD-release show
7pm
CSPS Hall
319.364.1580
www.legionarts.org
October 22 – 25, 2015
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey
US Cellular Center
319.398.5211
www.uscellularcenter.com
October 23 – November 1, 2015
Iowa City Community Theatre
60s – Psycho Beach Party – All Day
Johnson Co. Fairgrounds
4261 Oak Crest Hill Rd, Iowa City
319.338.0443
www.iowacityconnumitytheatre.com
October 24, 2015
Igudesman and Joo and Now Mozart
8 – 10pm
The Englert Theatre
319.688.2653
www.englert.org
Cedar Rough Riders vs Sioux Falls
7pm
The Stable
319.247-0340
October 23, 2015
SPT Theatre: Through the Looking
Glass 8pm
CSPS Hall
319.364.1580
www.legionarts.org
October 24, 2015
Cedar Rough Riders vs Bloomington
7pm
The Stable
319.247-0340
Jam-E-Time 8 – 11pm
319.247.0000
Surf Zombies 9pm – 1am
319.247.0000
October 25, 2015
Winterland, Grateful Dead Tribute 4 –
8pm
319.247.0000
Jeff Daniels and the Ben Daniels
Band 7pm
CSPS Hall
319.364.1580
www.legionarts.org
October 28, 2015
Rick Springfield: Stripped Down
7:30pm
319.366.8203
October 29, 2015
Straight No Chaser: The
New Old Fashioned Tour 7:30pm
319.366.8203
October 30, 2015
Daytripper 8pm – 12am
1125 Third St. SE,
Cedar Rapids
319.247.0000
CR Rampage vs St. Louis Ambush
7:05pm
US Cellular Center
319.398.5211
www.cedarrapidsrampage.com
October 31, 2015
JC Project 8pm – 12am
319.247.0000
Halloween Extravaganza 8 – 11pm
Shores Event Center
700 16th St NE L100, Cedar Rapids
319.775.5367
Cedar Rough Riders vs Des Moines
7pm
The Stable
319.247-0340
Hawkeye Football vs Maryland TBA
Kinnick Stadium
825 Stadium Dr., Iowa City
319.335.9327
www.hawkeyesports.com
November 5, 2015
TobyMac 7pm
US Cellular Center
319.398.5211
www.uscellularcenter.com
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4 Guys Auto
A-Tech Beam Team
American Heart Association
Bark Busters
Benchmark Electric
Better Business Bureau
Center for Medical Weight Loss
Dairy Queen
DDM Landscaping
Emery Place
Emil’s Hideaway
Englert Theatre
Farmers State Bank
GHST – Scott Rosekrans –
Listing Specialist
Gilcrest Jewett
Glass Concepts
Hands in Harmony
JDE Construction
Jeanne Matthews –
Skogman Realty
23
7
1
10
7
3
31
14
32
8
14
IBC
30
IFC, 7
7
8
7
17
8
10
Kelly Concrete
Mathnasium
Midwest Antiques
Miguels Construction
Oyama Shushi
Parlor City
Peck’s Flower Shop
RCI Imaging
Sisters Health Club
Skogman Realty
Team Genre Photography
& Visual Arts
The Sanctuary Spa
The Views Senior Living
& Memory Care
The Wright Touch Cupcakery Bake Shoppe
Travel & Transport
Whole Health Natural Foods
Youth for Christ
7
1
13
7
12
32
IBC
14
9
9
BC
6
23
14
3
12
1
13
17
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