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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
Happy September. School is starting and already
we are having some cooler days. Soon football
games will be underway and fall will be officially
here.
September 5th is Cheese Pizza Day. Pizza is a
weekly favorite at our house as I am sure it is at many of yours. Enjoy!
On September 7th we celebrate Labor Day. Labor Day was designed
to show appreciation to the people who work outside the home and
was started in 1882. Over the years, how and where people work has
changed. Many people go “to work” every day in their home office,
garage or on their farm. This is a Holiday for everyone. September
11th is 9-11 Remembrance Day. This is such sad day for all of America
and we should all take a moment that day to remember all of the
people who died and their families. Now some of you may think
that September 16th, Collect Rocks Day, is a rather odd holiday. I
however have pretty rocks and shells all over my office and home.
Both of my grandmothers collected pretty rocks and shells from their
vacation trips and the tradition has been passed clear down to my
grandchildren. It is a great way to remember where you have been.
Be sure and check out our home feature. Allan Custom Homes has an
awesome home. There is lots of space inside and out for entertaining
family and friends. I love all the large windows. Looking out onto the
wooded lot seems to give a feeling of peace and serenity. Make an
appointment for a private showing and make it yours.
Saturday September 26 starts the Fall Parade of Homes. It’s a great
time to see what builders are doing with both new and remodeled
homes. Cedar Rapids is fortunate to have so many talented builders
and subcontractors to make any home unique to you.
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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ownership or management of this magazine.
Theatre Cedar Rapids is showing Calendar Girls starting September
11. I saw the movie several years ago and am excited about seeing
the play. Make it a night out by stopping at Oyama Sushi or one of
the other great restaurants we feature for a great meal before the
play.
If you are an animal lover like me take a look at the article on
Critter Crusaders Benefit Concert. It is September 11 at the Kirkwood
Ballantyne Auditorium in Cedar Rapids. It looks to be a fun evening
and is certainly for a good cause.
There are all kinds of events for anyone looking for something to do.
Our community is full of events to keep you busy. 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 in City Revealed Magazine. Enjoy the
month!
God Bless.
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This Remarkable Home
Could Be Yours
Allan Custom Homes
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1963 Chevrolet Impala Super
Sport Classic Car
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Critter Crusaders Presents
BenefitConcertbyAlice Peacock
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Setting the Standard in Elder
Care RidgeView Senior Living &
MeadowView Memory Care
Village
17 ExperienceandKnowledge
BenefitsCustomers
Whole Health Natural Foods
19 GetHealthywithSisters
Health Club
21 EasingTestAnxiety
23 TropicalCostRicaAwaits
Travel and Transport
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Tailgating…There’s an
“App”forThat!
Recipes by Nina Swan-Kohler
28 OyamaSushiJapanese
Steakhouse
Restaurant Spotlight
30 LandfallFestival
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WorldofMusic
September Events 2015
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By Jane Claspy Nesmith
With its clean lines, tranquil spaces, and beautiful
setting, this home is stunning. Paul Brundell of Allan
Custom Homes put a lot of thought into creating this
impressive home, located at 5102 Keystone Ridge SE,
and it’s clear the most amazing aspect is the modern
design and unique living spaces that he was able to
create. Featured in the 2014 Parade of Homes, this
master piece shows the outstanding craftsmanship
of Allan Custom Homes.
Approximately nine months went into the
design process. Paul calls it ‘living in the
plan.’ As the design took shape he wanted
to make sure the home would work as a
place to relax and take in the serenity of
the surrounding area, but that would also
be great for those looking for a place to entertain.
Mimicking the Prairie School style with its use of horizontal
lines in the design, integration with the landscape, and
minimalist approach to ornament, Allan Custom Homes
was able to take this great design idea and make it
concrete. It wasn’t always easy. But Brundell likes a
challenge.
One of the first challenges with this home was the
way it would sit on the site. Though Brundell originally
had a split-level home in mind, the 1.9 acre beautiful
wooded lot wasn’t really suited to that layout. Realizing
that wasn’t an option, Brundell made the most of the
landscape by designing a two-story high great room;
with huge windows that go up the twenty-foot-tall walls
on one side and tall sliding-glass doors on the other.
Those windows integrate the home into the landscape,
giving wonderful views through the front windows, across
the great room, and out into the wooded valley just
behind the home. To offset the soaring height of the
great room, the home is set deeply into the ground,
making it feel like part of the landscape. Outside
is a boulder wall hardscaping tying the home
into the landscaping.
The natural world is further incorporated
into the interior design of the home
through the extensive use of wood-the floors and trim in the great room are
natural finished maple, while floating shelves in deep
shades of mahogany and cherry add richness.
In the kitchen, just off the great room, rich wood tones
add more warmth--in the maple floors and in the striking
warm cherry wood of the cabinets set up along one
entire wall. The wall of cabinets with no countertop
gives it a clean and spacious look, and there’s plenty of
counter space elsewhere in the kitchen with two islands
and a peninsula eating area. Chic modern lighting
fixtures help to create places for family and guests to
gather.
Across the great room from the kitchen is
the master suite. Here is another place in the
home where Brundell’s expertise thought
of everything. Wanting homeowners to
be able to age in place with the home,
Brundell made sure that doorways were
extra wide, and created a zero-entry
shower in the serene and luxurious master
bath.
Beyond the master bath is a room which
will surely be used a lot—Brundell calls
it “the Retreat.” This cozy room is smaller
than the soaring great room, but it features
the same great view from large windows.
A wood burning fireplace with a minimalist
mantel and sleek but sturdy built-in shelving
will make this room a perfect retreat.
Because of the design, the bonus rooms
for this home--the two guest rooms and
rec room--are on the second floor of the
home rather than on a lower level. And
what a second floor it is. With a customdesigned stairway, a clean and elegant
design in which wood risers float along a
plain metal beam, leads to a catwalk that
crosses the width of the great room.
On one side are two guest rooms that share
a full bath. A sitting room, maybe an office
or an art studio, features large windows
that look out over the wooded yard. On
the other side is the home’s rec room, with
its custom-designed bar, space for a pool
table and sitting area, and of course more
windows. The rec room overlooks the main
floor and adds to the open space.
Energy efficiency was not sacrificed in
this home with an ultra-high efficiency
geothermal HVAC system, EIFS exterior,
and high performance insulation and draft
stop system, combined with a complete
vapor management membrane.
Allan Custom Homes left nothing out when
creating this one-of-a-kind home. Brundell
created more than a house but a work of
art, as he does with each and every one of
the homes he builds.
Whether you’re interested in looking at
this home, or whether you have plans of
your own you’d like to make a reality,
Allan Custom Homes has the expertise and
craftsmanship to bring your plans to life.
For a private viewing of this home,
contact Jane Glantz with Iowa Realty at
319.551.3600.
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Jane Glantz, Iowa Realty
319.551.3600
[email protected]
Iowa Stone Supply
1530 Stamy Rd, Hiawatha
319.366.3929
[email protected]
www.iowastonesupply.com
Koelker Excavating Inc.
“Specializing in Excavating &
Grading for all your Housing Needs”
6245 Partners Ave, Marion
319.373.2287
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
K & K Ornamental
Adams Tile & Stone
Specializing in Custom-Built Deck &
Stair Railings, Spiral & Conventional
Staircases
Automated Custom-Built Gates
319.841.9009, 319.551.0043
www.kandkornamentaliron.com
Offering a Unique Selection &
Quality Workmanship.
Come visit our showroom for your
next project
1198 Grand Ave Marion, IA 52302
319.377.0231 - www.adamstileandstone.com
OGDEN & ADAMS LUMBER
Williams Hardwood Flooring
Doors-Windows-CabinetsCountertops-Siding-Lumber-Moldings
144 32nd St Dr SE, Cedar Rapids
(off 1st Ave behind the Irish
Democrat)
319.363.8125
www.ogdenadams.com
ABC Supply Co Inc
Americas Largest Wholesale
Distributor
Of Roofing, Siding, & Windows
325 Waconia Court Southwest,
Cedar Rapids
319.364.5037
www.abcsupply.com
Install, Sand, & Finish
All Types of Wood Flooring
319.533.9663, Marion, IA
[email protected]
Wilson’s Rubbish Hauling Inc
Locally Owned & Operated
Commercial – Industrial – Recycling
Construction – Apartments
6709 C St Rd SW, Cedar Rapids
319.848.7101
Lite Window & Door
Commercial – Residential
Windows & Doors
319.626.2253 www.litewindows.com
Klingler Painting & Decorating
In Business Since 1960
Residential – Commercial
Interior – Exterior
Faux Finishing – Staining
Finishing – Wall Covering
4289 3rd Ave, Marion
319.377.3507
www.klinglerpainting.com
The Appliance Barn
Quality Appliances – Quality Service
1325 Hwy 1, Kalona
319.656.2573
www.theappliancebarn.com
Allan Custom Homes Building Team
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Allan Custom Homes Building Team
A concerned husband goes to see the family
doctor: “I think my wife has a hearing problem. I
often have to repeat things again and again before
she hears me.” “Well,” the doctor replies, “When you
go home tonight, stand about 15 feet from her and
say something. If she doesn’t reply, move about five
feet closer and say it again. Keep doing this so we
can get an idea of the severity of her problem.”
So the husband goes home and does exactly as
instructed. He stands about 15 feet from his wife, who
is standing in the kitchen, chopping some vegetables.
“Honey, what’s for dinner?” He gets no response,
so he moves about five feet closer and asks again.
“Honey, what’s for dinner?” No reply.
He moves five feet closer, and still no reply.
He gets fed up and moves right behind her, about
an inch away, and asks one final time, “Honey,
what’s for dinner?” She replies, “For the fourth time,
vegetable stew!”
One of the running jokes on the Seinfeld show was
about breaking off a relationship. They would always
say “It’s not you, it’s me.” Sometimes the line is true.
Sometimes it really isn’t about the other person. They
don’t have the hearing problem, we do. The other
person doesn’t need to get better, we do.
This applies to our relationships with one another
and it applies to our relationship with God. Solomon
said, “People ruin their lives by their own foolishness
and then are angry at the Lord.” (Proverbs 19:3)
This is a common strategy for placing blame, but it
gets us nowhere.
Try this exercise. Make a list, mental or written, of
the difficulties you think you are experiencing due
to someone else. Maybe your spouse doesn’t hear
you, or worse, doesn’t listen to you; maybe your
children don’t obey you; maybe your boss doesn’t
appreciate you. Make a quick list -- and then give
some thought to what you can do, what changes
you can make, to improve the situation.
Getting back on track starts with the realization that
maybe it’s not the other guy who needs to be fixed.
Is there a possibility that the problem isn’t where we
thought? Is it possible that the problem stares back
at us every morning when we look in the mirror?
John Seitz, Senior Pastor
Antioch Christian Church
7215 Cottage Grove Parkway, Marion
www.lifeisforliving.org
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Article and photography by Richard Butschi
A close glimpse of the license plate gives notice to what goodies
lie under the hood of the bright red beast owned by Paul Bryant, of
Bertram. When Bryant purchased the car in Cedar Rapids 11 years ago,
the original 327 engine had been “grenaded” and replaced with a
basic 350 small block. The paint was a bit different then, too – Caterpillar
Yellow (really!) made for those large earthmovers with a flat finish. A
whole lot of elbow grease brought forth a respectable shine, however.
The engine was later bored .030 over to 355 cubic inches, but Bryant
had experienced the power of a 409, purchasing a ‘63 Impala when he
returned from the service in 1965, driving it for ten years and trading it off
due to age and mileage (the car’s, that is). He longed for that power.
The 409 was developed via the first Chevy “big block” - a 348 cubic inch
engine designed to power the increasingly larger cars and light trucks
of the era. Production ran from ‘58 through ‘61 for cars and through ‘64
for the trucks, with versions ranging from 250hp to 320hp. In late 1960,
Chevrolet introduced the Impala Super Sport, available with a 409/360hp
engine carbureted with a single Carter AFB 4-barrel. In ‘62 it was power
increased to 380hp. A dual quad version was also an option that year,
making 409hp with a forged crankshaft. 1963 brought a 425hp version
with 11.25 compression and a solid lift camshaft. It was available thru mid’65, when it was replaced with the 396. There was also a rare “stroked”
409 available for drag racers, upping the displacement to 425ci., making
430hp and an amazing 575ft-lbs. of torque, with 13.5 compression. There
were only 50 of these engines made with the regular production order
code RPO Z11. Needless to say, with numbers like that, the 409 became
a force to be reckoned with on the strip and the street, and was later
immortalized in song by The Beach Boys and other bands of the era.
Bryant decided to re-live his earlier street-racer days, finding an original
‘63 409 about 3 years ago. Gary Myers, owner of Motorhead Mfg., in
Ely, was chosen to do the honors, adorning the intake with a Holley
850cfm carb and estimating the output at 550-600hp. The rear gearing
was left original with 3.36s, but the automatic transmission had to be
changed out to a 700R-4, needing the overdrive for
efficient highway driving. The original Powerglide
2-speed trans would dictate 3800rpms at 70mph. The
700R-4 reduced that to 2200. The work was handled
by Kevin’s Transmissions, of CR.
The SS body was adorned in Flame Red paint by Brad
Johnson at Custom Auto Rebuilders in Marion. Sad
to say, that merely a month out of the shop, Bryant
drove the ‘63 to Buena Vista, CO – a 1,000 trip to visit
family and do some parading for their business. Early
on the return trip, he ran into a hailstorm in a rural area
without the benefits of shelter. It was back to the shop
for repairs.
Prior to the installation of the 409, the SS earned an
occasional trophy at local car shows, but now the
hood immediately goes up and a trophy is almost a
certainty. Bryant’s favorite was earned in Dubuque at
the Hot Summer Nites Show. He won a “top-10” trophy,
but earned a second one called the “Bad Ass Award,”
handmade from auto parts and awarded for sounding
especially loud and mean! Doug’s Headers flow
into 3” stainless tubing and through four (count ‘em)
MagnaFlow mufflers – two on each pipe. The decibels
just got to be too much for Bryant.
Paul would like to acknowledge his cousin, Vanessa
Lawrence, of Kentucky, for doing a beautiful coloredpencil drawing of his Impala, which he later had
transferred onto a t-shirt and wears regularly to shows
and cruise nights. There is also a big “hats-off” to his
young assistant and neighbor, Devin Brenke, for his
help with the red beast and his steadfast support.
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By Jodi Harris
Alice Peacock, an Americana
singer and songwriter will
perform on Friday, September
11 at 7:30 pm at the Kirkwood
Ballantyne Auditorium. The
concert is a benefit for Critter
Crusaders of Cedar Rapids
(CRCC). The CRCC are a
nonprofit organization formed in 2008 which provides
advanced medical and surgical treatment to homeless
animals of Eastern Iowa to restore their health, make
them more adoptable, and avoid euthanasia. The group
partners with vet hospitals both locally and out of state to
provide medical care for hundreds of animals per year.
In addition, they work hard to find rescue placements
for animals that are not adopted through the shelter. If
you love animals and enjoy great music, please consider
coming to this event to support Critter Crusaders. There
will also be a complimentary wine tasting before the show
for ticket holders. It will be from 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm and will
be hosted by The 1st Ave Wine House.
Ms. Peacock, who is originally from Chicago, lives with her
husband and three children in Nashville, where she enjoys
writing songs and collaborating with other talented musicians.
She has been songwriting most of her life and performing
for about seventeen years. She loves what she does and
she says her songs tell a story. Most of her music is original
self-written, but she may include a few well known popular
songs by other artists in her performances on occasion. Past
performances in Des Moines, Iowa City and Cedar Rapids
made her want to come back to Iowa to help with the Critter
Crusaders’ important efforts to help more animals.
before the show. We also want to send a big thanks to the
friends of 1st Avenue Wine House, as the group has been
very supportive of CCCR events and to our cause.
Other contributors to the show include:
Penny Novak and Mary Seyfer, Skogman Realty
Dr. Joe Lenz, Uptown Dental
Dr. Jeff and Kris Nilesen
Dr. Jim and Carol Renz
Linn Area Credit Union
Fusion Yoga Studio (Marsha Nieland)
Moxie’s Salon (Janette Eichstadt)
Heartland Yoga (Betsy Rippentrop)
Lundahl, Hatt & Austad Tax Service (Nicole Carlson)
CCCR is an all volunteer organization. New volunteers are
needed and can find more information on their website.
Donations may also be made at www.crittercrusaderscr.
org. They work hard to provide many medical and surgical
procedures to homeless animals. A few of these include;
complex surgical fracture repairs from traumatic injuries,
endoscopic procedures, cancer surgery, tumor removal,
heart, hip, cataract, dental surgeries and Tomo Therapy
radiation treatments. Other treatments for conditions may
include Cushing’s Disease, diabetes, demodectic mange,
congestive heart failure, seizure management, and more.
*Thanks to Jana Crane for her help with the facts for this
story.
According to her website, www.alicepeacock.com, she
has toured with John Mellencamp, Aimee Mann, and
Heart among others. Her songs have appeared in films
and television shows including Because of Winn Dixie,
Men In Trees, The Ghost Whisperer, Pepper Dennis, What I
Like About You, Dawson’s Creek and Smallville. Hershey’s
product launch of Bliss chocolates featured her song
“Bliss” in their advertising campaign. She is a trustee of
the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences
(GRAMMYS) as well as a past President of NARAS’ Midwest
Chapter. She is also the founder of “Rock For Reading,”
an Illinois nonprofit organization, which raises awareness
and resources for reading and literacy programs through
high profile music concerts.
“I am honored to be a part of this benefit to help Critter
Crusaders of Cedar Rapids raise funds for our furry friends.
I am an animal lover and our family has a golden retriever
named Duke and a big striped tiger cat named Olaf.”
Alice Peacock
Special Thanks
Traci and Ron Weber of 1st Ave Wine House have been
huge supporters of Critter Crusaders. Traci has done a great
deal to help Critter Crusaders make this event happen
and they have organized and are hosting the wine tasting
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By Andrea Thomson Viner
Ridgeview and Meadowview offer unique, awardwinning options for senior living in Cedar Rapids. “We
are dedicated to improving the lives of residents through
quality care,” says Community Relations Director Angie
McClure.
Ridgeview offers independent and assisted living under
one roof. This distinctive situation means that residents
only have to move once. As
McClure says, the choice to
move away from home can
be very difficult, and moving
can be overwhelming.
When a senior needs more
assistance, rather than
moving from an independent living apartment to an
assisted living facility, they can get both at Ridgeview.
The certified staff at Ridgeview provides convenience
services as well as nursing services.
The residents at Ridgeview can enjoy weekly countryside
drives and grocery shopping, as well as many other
activities, including one that recently won an award.
Around the World with Ridgeview was recognized by the
Iowa Centers for Assisted Living (ICAL), with the Quality
Program Award. The Activity Director asked all of the
residents where in the world they would have wanted
to travel. As a group, they came up with four countries,
and for a month, she brought each country to them. For
example, with France she brought in Mark Hunter from
the History Center to discuss the French Revolution. She
also set up a French wine tasting and brought in a chef
to teach the residents how to make French pastries.
The next week they did the same thing with the Czech
Village. “It’s all about incorporating things that mature
adults can see as improving their lives,” says McClure.
At Meadowview residents can enjoy the amenities of
a small town, right in the security of their building. The
town features a café, ice cream parlor, post office,
beauty salon and more. It offers the residents, who are
physically mobile but experiencing cognitive decline,
“the freedom of
movement.”
It
also taps into their
long-term memory,
which is the last
to be affected by
dementia. Residents
are prompted by visual cues to help direct them
where to go throughout their day, with the location
right in their own building. Dementia is a journey, says
McClure, and the staff at Meadowview “makes it their
mission to make that journey as rich and meaningful
as it can be.”
While the small-town structure of the residence is one
of a kind, the compassionate care given by staff and
unique philosophy make it really stand out. McClure
offers the example of one memory care
resident who used to be an art
teacher. She went to
Kelleen Scanlon,
RN
and
Director
of
Nursing, and told her
she’d like to teach an art
class. Scanlon got the art teacher
a planner, and said, “I want you to plan your class.” With
the help of the staff, she creates a lesson plan each
month and then she teaches other tenants how to paint
and draw, with the assistance of one of three activity
directors. Not only does the former art teacher get to
engage in one of her passions and do meaningful work,
but the other residents benefit from the art classes as
well. “It’s about thinking outside the box,” says McClure.
It’s also about taking the time to let residents do things
that they wouldn’t get to do in other places. Recently,
one man said, “Gosh, I wish I had clippers so I could trim
that bush outside my window.” Rather than calling the
maintenance department and telling them to take care
of the bush, she took the resident outside and supervised
so that he would be safe while he trimmed the bush
himself.
That level of one-on-one attention is facilitated by
the increased number of staff at Meadowview. The
staff emphasize “constant cognitive and physical
engagement” for the residents, says McClure. An
outing like going bowling, which they do weekly
improves residents’ quality of life, balance, hand-eye
coordination, and more. And that focus on cognitive
engagement means the staff prides themselves on
reducing anti-psychotic medication prescriptions, which
often sedate patients. At an average Iowa memory care
approximately 25% of residents will be on anti-psychotic
medications. At Meadowview, that figure is 2%. “We
use our activity program and our amenities to redirect
and engage tenants as opposed to medication,” says
McClure.
Another area in which the Ridgeview and Meadowview
teams set themselves apart is with education and
community outreach. McClure writes a monthly column
in this magazine on elder care “to help educate the
community on various senior topics.” She will also
participate in an upcoming presentation from the
author of A Gradual Disappearance. The author of the
book will walk families through the difficult journey of
living with someone with dementia. Meadowview has
partnered with the Alzheimer’s Association and Home
Instead Senior Care to sponsor the event and answer
questions after the presentation. (See below for more
time, location, and RSVP info.)
All of this individual attention, focus on education, and
unique thinking earned Ridgeview and Meadowview
the Bronze National Quality Award from the National
Centers for Assisted Living and American Healthcare
Association. Only 500 of the 12,000 assisted living centers
in the United States were recognized with this honor, for
demonstrating their commitment to improving care for
seniors and those with disabilities.
A Gradual Disappearance
September 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Physicians Clinic of Iowa
RSVP to Angie McClure at (319) 540-4787
Ridgeview and Meadowview
2975 & 3005 F Avenue NW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 294-9669
www.viewsseniorliving.com
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Whole Health Natural Foods in Marion offers everything
you’d expect from a health food store, but at a much
higher level. “Knowledge is something we pride ourselves
on,” says Manager Rick Mangold. “We’re a cut above
the rest of the field.”
Mangold has worked in the health food business
since 1987, and the staff has a combined 60 years
of experience in the industry. Mangold also brings
certifications in nutrition and personal training/fitness
counseling to the table.
Whole Health offers food geared toward healthy
living, including organic and gluten-free products and
produce, as well as vitamins, supplements, organic
cosmetics and cleaning products, essential oils, air
purifiers and more. “We tend to specialize more in
the hard-to-get product lines,” says Mangold. Getting
those specialty products requires the knowledge to
understand their value and the willingness to investigate
what’s available in the marketplace.
Customers can enjoy specialty services at Whole Health
too. The staff provides sonic and frequency therapy, as
well as foot bath detox sessions.
The staff also caters to special orders. “If customers ask
for it, we’ll get it,” says Mangold. As an independent,
locally owned and operated store, they can respond
much more quickly to special requests than a chain store,
where purchasing decisions go through committees. “I
want to try to get what people want,” says Mangold, so
he goes above and beyond what the bigger stores will
do.
The staff at Whole Health has built such trust with
customers that they send mail orders across the country.
They get this business through word of mouth: “Customers
value the advice they get here,” says Mangold, “and
everybody has a circle of influence.” Happy customers
spread the word about great products they’ve gotten
at the store to friends and family, both local and long
distance.
Being able to find that trust, especially in the health food
industry, is worth a lot. “A lot of people are hungry for
that in this field,” says Mangold. “I can understand it. If
you walk into a health food store and you don’t know
what you’re doing, it’s like a maze.”
He gives the example of probiotics. You may walk into a
health food store knowing you’re looking for a probiotic,
but deciding which one out of the 50 available can be
overwhelming. At Whole Health, you won’t get lost—
you’ll have the guidance of experienced health food
professionals. They’ll ask questions to determine why you
need a certain product, the benefit for which you’re
looking, and direct you to the item that will best meet
your needs.
With access just one block off Highway 100, and plenty
of free parking, it’s also easy and convenient to shop
at Whole Health. People shop there for a number of
reasons, whether it’s weight loss, or preventing dementia,
or a number of other motivations. “Whatever they’re
concerned about is what we want to help them with,”
says Mangold, though he hopes that “the motivation
increases to improve their health overall.”
He’s witnessed customers gaining confidence in
themselves , and the guidance and products they get
at Whole Health, because they start to feel better. He
says that he hopes their motivation to emphasize their
health increases as well.
Mangold also hopes that people start to focus on the
prevention of health issues, and the best way to do that
is through a healthy diet. Health problems of course
negatively affect quality of life, so he wants people to
“eat in a way that promotes your health rather than
undermines it.” After all, Mangold notes:
“If you take somebody’s health away, what difference
does it make what else they have?”
1175 Grand Avenue
Marion, Iowa 52302
319.447.0955
Hours:
Monday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Sunday, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
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Sisters Health Club in Cedar Rapids has always been
the area’s only full gym exclusively for women. “A lot of
women tend to feel uncomfortable exercising around
men,” says owner Kristy Butterfield. “Here, they can work
out where that’s not even a part of the equation.” And
now, with the Lil SistHers program, the gym also offers
something for a younger set as well.
Sisters features cardio equipment, a timed hydraulic
circuit, weight machines, and free weights. Members
can also choose from more than 25 fitness classes,
including Zumba, Body Blast, yoga, and Body Barre. In
addition to all of the fitness options, clients can enjoy
massage and Reiki services and an infrared sauna.
Butterfield also offers one-on-one personal training and
wellness coaching. “The coaching deals with exercise,
but also all of the other pieces—nutrition, weight
management, and mental and emotional well-being,”
says Butterfield. “It takes more of a holistic approach to
wellness, understanding people’s barriers to getting to
where they want to be.”
With the Lil SistHers program, Butterfield brings her
expertise in wellness and fitness coaching to girls ages
12-16. Butterfield started the course, which meets for
eight-week sessions, when a mom approached her with
concerns about her daughter’s body image issues. The
program aims to “empower young girls to embrace
who they are and encourage them to use positive body
image as motivation for healthy living.” (according to
the Sisters Health Club website).
The program focuses on nutrition, positive body image
discussions, community service, and exercise. During
the wellness sessions, they discuss topics like healthy
eating, the impact of media on girls’ perceptions of
beauty, the importance of physical exercise, and issues
brought up by the participants. While the focus of the
program is not to lose weight, Butterfield does teach
the girls lessons in reading food labels and that not all
calories are the same. For example, they do an activity
in which they evaluated the nutritional information on
packaged snacks, and then they get on the treadmills
to experience just how long it takes to burn off the
calories in that one treat. Butterfield’s goal with all of the
activities and lessons in the program is to instill the idea
that “they’re powerful and worthy of love” in the hope
that “they’ll start to treat their bodies better.”
Each session the girls decide together on a service project
they’d like to complete. Past projects have included
Meals on Wheels and Random Acts of Kindness. “When
you give back to others,” says Butterfield, “it feeds your
soul.”
The group exercises in a variety of ways, with strength
training, core and balance exercises, cycling, outdoor
games, and trail walks/runs. The girls also learn about
all of the positive effects of exercise. “There’s not a
focus on how much they weigh,” says Butterfield.
“We are exercising because exercise is good for you.
We exercise to release endorphins.” It improves your
mood.” Exercise is good for your heart, and for your
bones, and it can be fun. That’s how we approach the
exercise piece.”
Soon, the girls in the program and the health club
members will have a new spot for fitness activities.
Construction is under way on a new classroom. Check
the Sisters website for information about an upcoming
open house to celebrate the new fitness space.
If the cost of the Lil SistHers program is prohibitive,
contact Butterfield for payment options.
Sisters Health Club
4333 Czech Lane NE #4, Cedar Rapids
319.261.2610
www.sistershealthclub.com
September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
Childhood obesity has soared in the United States, with
obesity rates among kids ages 6-11 increasing fourfold in the past four decades. Health risks of childhood
obesity include diabetes, cardiovascular disease,
asthma, psychosocial issues, and more. Here are some
ways to prevent obesity:
• Encourage healthy eating habits—Provide plenty
of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, as well as lean
meat, low-fat dairy products, and lots of water.
• Make favorite dishes healthier—Swap fried foods
for grilled or baked, look for low-calorie ingredient
substitutes, and add vegetables and whole grains
where possible.
•
Remove
high-calorie
temptations—Make treats a once-ina-while indulgence. Encourage fruits
and vegetables for snacks.
•
Help kids get active—Kids need
one hour of exercise daily. Limit screen
time to a maximum of two hours per day.
Visit
www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/
children for more information.
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“Don’t eat or drink sugars before a test,” said Dr. Staley.
“Avoid pop and candy. Eat healthy to avoid sugar
spikes. Whole grains, fruits, cheese, lean meat, and
avoid caffeine. These things will help maintain a good
balance.”
By Ciuin-Ferrin
For many eastern Iowa students, September marks the
beginning of the back to school season. School supplies
and new clothes have been bought and the homework
routine has begun. Some students are excited to start
school and get back to seeing their friends each day.
For some students though, it’s not so exciting. School
means studying, and studying means tests.
Test anxiety is a large problem for many students and
makes going back to school a real challenge.
“I’m not looking forward to it, not at all,” said Mary, a junior
in Iowa City. “I don’t mind the studying, but I hate the tests.
I get pretty sick on days I know I have to take a test.”
Mary suffers from test anxiety, something that has been
a problem for her in recent years. She used to enjoy
school and was a hard working student. When her
grades began to slip, she saw tests not as a challenge
to show her teachers what she knew, but as prime
opportunity to fail. The results? Missed tests, failing
grades, and even visits to the doctor.
Another key to overcoming test anxiety is to challenge
negative thinking. According to Dr. Staley, thinking is
a learned process, one we develop as we grow up.
Negative thinking can damage exam performance.
“You need to replace negative thoughts with positive
ones,” said Dr. Staley. “Remind yourself of your
accomplishments. Replace thinking about failure with
thoughts of success.”
If symptoms are severe, Dr. Staley advises parents to
take anxious students to their pediatrician or physician.
“It’s best to seek counseling on hard cases,” said Dr.
Staley. “Sometimes students need help in working out
test anxiety and doctors can help.”
If your child experienced test anxiety last year, the
chances are he or she will again this year. Take steps
now to avoid a difficult year for both your student
and you. Test anxiety can be managed; it just takes
perseverance.
Mary was often ill on days she was scheduled to take
tests. This put her behind in school and alarmed her
parents. After many trips to the family doctor, Mary was
told there was nothing wrong. She was simply afraid to
take exams and needed some counseling to help her
overcome her fears and put her back on track.
Symptoms of test anxiety can vary. Some students may
feel only a little nervous, while others feel sick to their
stomachs, shaky or sweat. Many students with test
anxiety go into an exam thinking they will fail.
Dr. Kathleen Staley, the Assistant Director for Program
and Consultation Services at the University of Iowa
Counseling Service, explains that the key to overcoming
test anxiety is to be prepared for the exam.
“Test anxiety is a rush of adrenaline,” Dr. Staley said.
“If a student is well prepared for a test, then other
symptoms can be addressed. Any aerobic exercise
before a test is good, and if it can be done right before
a test, that is even better. I tell many of my students to
run to an exam. It helps.”
Anxious students may want to try deep breathing before
a test. Take a deep breath and hold it for a moment, then
release. Muscle relaxation works in a similar fashion. Lifting
your shoulders up towards your ears, holding it a moment,
then releasing is a way to help muscles release tension.
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Day 1: Thursday, March 17, 2016
San Jose, Costa Rica - Tour Begins
Lush forests and stunning waterfalls, exotic wildlife and
endless coastlines, Costa Rica is truly a slice of paradise.
Your tour begins in the colorful capital city of San Jose.
Upon arrival, relax and soak up the sights of your new
surroundings.
Day 2: Friday, March 18, 2016
San Jose - Doka Coffee Estate - Guanacaste
A tour of the Doka Coffee Estate highlights the history
and cultivation of coffee and its importance to the
Costa Rican economy. This afternoon, arrive in the
Guanacaste region, known for its breathtaking beauty;
fine sandy beaches with mesmerizing ocean views.
Settle in for a relaxing two-night stay at your all-inclusive
beachfront resort.
Day 3: Saturday, March 19, 2016 Guanacaste
Explore the nearby town and beaches or simply relax by
the pool or beach and take advantage of the amenities
offered at your lovely resort.
Day 4: Sunday, March 20, 2016
Guanacaste - Monteverde
Travel into the secluded Monteverde Cloud Forest,
where trees grow to heights of 100 feet! Upon arrival in
Monteverde, take a nature walk through this spectacular
ecosystem and encounter many incredible species of
flora and fauna up-close. This forest is the home of the
world’s largest population of the endangered quetzal,
celebrated for its gorgeous jewel-toned plumage.
Day 5: Monday, March 21, 2016 Monteverde
Begin your day at Selvatura Park, a cloud forest reserve
in the heart of Monteverde. Venture into an enchanting
world as you explore one of the world’s largest butterfly
gardens with more than 30 species of tropical butterflies.
Next, be dazzled in a nearby gallery containing more
than 100 beautiful hummingbirds. Embark on a guided
walking tour above the forest floor on a leisurely-paced
“Hanging Bridges” tour. This evening, learn many
interesting facts about the migratory birds that flock to
Costa Rica every year from a local expert.
Day 6: Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Monteverde - Lake Arenal Cruise - Arenal
Discover the importance of conservation in Costa
Rica during a visit to a tree nursery and learn about
Monteverde’s reforestation efforts of indigenous trees.
Traverse through the beautiful mountainous landscapes
of Monteverde to Arenal, where breathtaking views of
the volcano await you. Be surrounded by tranquility on
a delightful cruise on Lake Arenal. Later, check in for a
two-night stay at a lodge overlooking the majestic Arenal
Volcano. Before dinner, enjoy a cooking demonstration
and learn how native, exotic vegetables and plants
contribute to the unique flavors of Costa Rican cuisine.
Day 7: Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Arenal - Cano Negro - Arenal
Of all Costa Rica’s nature preserves, the remote 20,000
acres of Cano Negro are home to the largest viewable
selection of indigenous wildlife. Embark on a Cano
Negro guided river boat trip in a panga (covered
canoe), stopping along the way to observe and
photograph the wildlife that surround you which may
include crocodiles, river otters, sloths, river turtles, exotic
birds and rare butterflies. The Arenal Volcano area is
also known as the land of spas and hot springs. Later in
the day you will have an opportunity to attain a state of
complete relaxation with an optional visit to one of the
finest spas in the region.
Day 8: Thursday, March 24, 2016
Arenal - Zarcero - Grecia - National Theatre - San Jose
Discover the charming town of Zarcero and visit its
well-known whimsical topiary garden. Continue to the
small, picturesque town of Grecia to see the unusual
metal church constructed of brick-red metal panes;
walk the beautifully landscaped central park; or shop
at the traditional local market. Later, visit San Jose’s
colorful Plaza de Cultura and the National Theatre, a
magnificent building of post-Baroque splendor. This
evening enjoy a wonderful farewell dinner.
Day 9: Friday, March 25, 2016 San Jose - Tour Ends
Today you depart for home with fabulous memories of
your adventure in Costa Rica!
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Let the games begin! Be ready to host your tailgate
party or party on the patio with some great-tasting
“apps” (appetizers). Preparing foods ahead for easy
serving is one of the keys to having more fun at the
party, yourself.
My recipes are so easy to make because I’ve done the
hard part. Not only do my recipes taste wonderful, but
I have simplified the preparations to be extra-easy on
the cook.
One of the things I like best about serving appetizers is
that it’s like a giant “tasting” party. It’s so fun to taste
a variety of different foods and flavors – exposing your
guests to some new taste sensations.
It’s good to include a wide variety of appetizers to keep
the party more interesting (and impressive). However,
making bite-size appetizers can be time-consuming, so
I prefer to serve dips and spreads at my parties.
Game Day Hearty Mexican Dip
1 lb. lean ground beef, pork, turkey or chicken
1 medium onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
1 3/4 cups (mild, medium or hot) picante sauce or 1
can (14 1/2 oz.) Mexican-style diced tomatoes
1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies
1 cup water (divided)
1 package (2.75 oz.) country gravy mix (Pioneer Brand
recommended)
1/2 package (16 oz.-size) processed Mexican cheese
food, cubed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon finely chopped jalapeño pepper (optional)
Chunks of French bread
In 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, cook and stir
ground beef and onion until beef is browned; drain.
Add picante sauce, green chilies and 1/2 cup water;
heat to boiling. Meanwhile, dissolve gravy mix in 1/2
cup cool water; stir into boiling mixture until slightly
thickened. Reduce heat to low; stir in cheese until
melted. Stir in cumin and jalapeño pepper. Heat
through. Serve warm* with bread chunks, tortilla chips
or corn chips. Makes 4 cups.
*Make ahead and place in a metal container. Heat
up on the grill at your tailgate party.
Football Pockets (see photo)
Chipotles chili pepper seasons these chicken-filled
biscuits for a delicious flavor combination.
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) firm butter or margarine
4 cups baking mix (Pioneer Brand recommended)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup milk
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
(divided)
3 or 4 boneless chicken breasts (about 1 lb.), cut into
small cubes
1 1/3 cups prepared mild, medium or hot salsa (divided)
½ teaspoon pureed chipotle chili in adobo sauce
In large bowl, using a pastry blender or two knives, cut
butter into baking mix and garlic powder to form coarse
crumbs. Stir in milk and 1 cup of the cheese to form stiff
dough. Turn out onto surface dusted with flour; knead 10 to
12 times. Cover; let rest 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in nonstick
skillet over medium-high heat, cook and stir chicken cubes
until cooked through and no longer pink. Add 2/3 cup of
the salsa and chipotle chili; stir to combine. Remove from
heat and set aside. Divide dough in half. Roll out one half
to 1/4-inch thickness. Using a 2- or 3-inch football-shaped
cookie cutter, cut into 16 to 20 biscuits. Place on baking
sheet coated with cooking spray. Spoon pork mixture onto
biscuits, placing 3 or 4 chicken cubes on the center of each
biscuit. Sprinkle each with cheese. Set aside. Roll out and
cut remaining dough as directed above. Place biscuits
over cheese and chicken mixture; pinch edges together
to seal. Prick tops several times with fork to resemble seam
of football. Bake at 375º for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden
brown. Serve with remaining salsa. Makes 16 to 20 biscuits
or 8 to 10 servings. Serve with sour cream, if desired.
Cook corn in hot water for 3 minutes; remove and allow
to cool. Remove corn kernels from cob; combine with
all ingredients in medium bowl. Cover, refrigerate.
Serve with grilled burgers, pork, smoked sausages,
bratwursts or tortilla chips.
Creamy Dijon Mustard Sauce
1/2 cup real mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
4 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
3 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
Stir together all ingredients. Serve with grilled burgers
or with assorted veggies. Makes about 1 cup.
Special City Revealed Offer: When you mention this
offer, you will receive one my of my “Tailgates to
Touchdowns” cookbooks free when you register and
take one (or more) of my cooking classes in September.
So, it’s the perfect time to sign up for one of my classes.
For more information about specific recipes being
demonstrated in each class, or to register online,
check out my web site at: www.cookingwithnina.net.
I’d love to see you sitting at my counter.
Avocado Salsa
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped (1 cup)
1 ripe avocado, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1/2 lime)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
In medium bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well.
Serve over grilled burgers, chicken, salmon or tortilla
chips. Makes about 1 1/2 cups salsa.
Fresh Corn Salsa
2 or 3 ears fresh corn
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon extra-light olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Nina Swan-Kohler is a home economist, culinary
professional, recipe developer, cookbook author and
cooking school director/instructor. Nina teaches cooking
classes in her Robin’s home. To get a copy of Nina’s
cooking class schedule or for more information, email
[email protected] or visit www.cookingwithnina.net
You can now register online for Nina’s classes.
Photo is used with permission by Nina Swan-Kohler
and John Thomas, Fisheye Studios.
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Home Games in Bold
Iowa Hawkeyes
Iowa State Cyclones
UNI Panthers
Sat, Sep 5 vs Illinois State 11 AM
Sat, Sep 5 vs UNI 7 PM
Sat, Sept 5 @ Iowa State 7 PM
Sat, Sep 12 @ Iowa State 3:45 PM
Sat, Sep 12 vs Iowa 3:45 PM
Sat, Sept 12 vs E Washington1 PM
Sat, Sep 19 vs Pittsburgh 7 PM
Sat, Sep 19 @ Toledo 7:00 PM
Sat, Sept 19 @ Cal Poly 9:30 PM
Sat, Sep 26 vs North Texas TBD
Sat, Oct 3 vs Kansas TBD
Sat, Oct 3 @ Illinois State 12 PM
Sat, Oct 3 @ Wisconsin TBD
Sat, Oct 10 @ Texas Tech TBD
Sat, Oct 10 @ North Dakota St 2PM
Sat, Oct 10 vs Illinois 11 AM
Sat, Oct 17 vs TCU TBD
Sat, Oct 17 vs W Illinois 4 PM
Sat, Oct 17 @ Northwestern 11 AM
Sat, Oct 24 @ Baylor TBD
Sat, Oct 24 @ South Dakota St 2 PM
Sat, Oct 31 vs Maryland TBD
Sat, Oct 31 vs Texas TBD
Sat, Oct 31 vs South Dakota 1 PM
Sat, Nov 7 @ Indiana TBD
Sat, Nov 7 @ Oklahoma TBD
Sat, Nov 7 vs Indiana State 4 PM
Sat, Nov 14 vs Minnesota 7 PM
Sat, Nov 14 vs Oklahoma State TBD
Sat, Nov 14 @ Missouri State 2 PM
Sat, Nov 21 vs Purdue TBD
Sat, Nov 21 @ Kansas State TBD
Sat, Nov 21 vs S Illinois TBD
Fri, Nov 27 @ Nebraska TBD
Sat, Nov 28 @ West Virginia TBD
Kinnick Stadium
825 Stadium Dr, Iowa City
www.hawkeyesports.com
All times are in Central Time
Jack Trice Stadium
1800 South Fourth Street, Ames
www.cyclones.com
UNI-Dome
1227 West 27th Street, Cedar Falls
www.uni.edu
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 Cindy Hadish
Photography by Justin Fox
A decade ago, sushi fans were hard-pressed to find a local sushi bar
in Cedar Rapids. Now, more people are becoming familiar with the
traditional Japanese food, said Henry Liu, owner of Oyama Sushi
Japanese Steak House, 5350 Council St. NE.
“Sushi is getting popular in Cedar Rapids,” said Liu, who has operated
the restaurant for eight years, next to the Wehrenberg Galaxy 16 Cine.
“People love to come here for sushi.”
Customers out for lunch or dinner and a movie; those staying nearby
on business trips and a growing legion of locals have discovered the
high quality of Oyama Sushi’s rolls, sashimi, entrees and hibachi meals.
Liu said birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions are often
celebrated at Oyama Sushi, particularly at the teppanyaki tables,
located on one side of the restaurant, where chefs entertain customers
as they prepare food on the flat surface grills. Reasonable prices make
everyday outings affordable, as well.
Our trip to Oyama Sushi was in the main seating area of the restaurant,
with sparkling clean tables and warm orange accents in the decor.
The wide range of entrees, appetizers — seafood, meat and vegetable
— and varieties of rolls is impressive. Sushi connoisseurs, as well as
newcomers, can feel at-ease as they are waited on by attentive,
knowledgeable staff, who can help make recommendations for
undecided customers.
For those new to the cuisine, Liu notes that in Japan, sushi is vinegared
rice, usually topped with other ingredients, including fish, various meats
and vegetables. Outside of Japan, sushi is sometimes misunderstood to
mean the raw fish itself. In Japan, sliced raw fish alone is called sashimi.
Even for the more timid diners among us, the sashimi, with raw octopus,
yellowtail and white tuna, was extraordinarily fresh and palatable,
with no heavy “fish” aftertaste. Finding such fresh fish in the middle of
the country often surprises customers, Liu said, but is a source
of pride at Oyama Sushi, and the hallmark of a great sushi
restaurant.
Another distinctive feature is the presentation of the food,
which is served with a creative flair at Oyama Sushi. Each dish
has its own unique artistry, with greens and sauces highlighting
the featured item. Portion sizes are another pleasant surprise.
We had more than enough to eat with each dish.
The shrimp tempura, a lightly battered fried shrimp, and
chicken teriyaki, marinated in house-made sauce with tender
vegetables on the side, proved to be the most popular at our
table. The steamed spinach appetizer, with a peanut and
sesame sauce, also offered a uniquely savory flavor.
The highlight of our meal proved to be the rolls, which can be
ordered separately or as part of specials such as the Dinner
Maki Special — any three rolls with soup and salad — up to the
more extravagant Love Boat, with sushi, sashimi, a California
roll, Iowa City roll and chef special roll.
Liu said the Lunch Box is a popular menu item offered during
lunch, which includes a combination of items, with miso soup,
a salad, California roll and more. “It’s like a sampler,” he said.
Some of the most popular rolls at Oyama Sushi, Liu said, are
the Fiesta roll and Best Friend roll, along with the Iowa City and
Cedar Rapids rolls, the latter two of which are cooked.
Our rolls included the Fiesta, with tuna, avocado, cilantro and
lime juice inside and salmon, avocado and a jalapeno slice
and chili sauce on the outside, which gave it a nice kick.
Everyone seemed to enjoy the Best Friend roll, well, the best,
with shrimp tempura, spicy salmon and cucumber inside and
sliced mango, masago (an orange-red processed roe, or fish
eggs) and sweet chili vanilla sauce on the outside.
The Muse roll, one of the new rolls at Oyama Sushi, also went
over well, with spicy tuna and avocado inside and a lobster
salad on top, with honey, wasabi sauce, while the California roll
is a mainstay, with crab meat, masago and avocado.
We were too full for dessert and didn’t partake of the drinks, but
Liu noted that Happy Hour specials include half-price bottled
house wine, every day before 6 p.m.
Oyama Sushi Japanese Steak House, 5350 Council St. NE, is
open daily for dine-in or takeout. Lunch hours: 11 a.m. to 2:30
p.m. Monday through Friday; dinner: 4:30 to 10 p.m. Monday
through Thursday and 4:30 to 10:30 p.m. Fridays. The restaurant
is open 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 9 p.m.
Sundays. Call 319.832.1800 and see: www.oyamasushi.com
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Musicians from around the world will again descend upon
Cedar Rapids for the 8th annual Landfall Festival of World
Music taking place September 15 through 19 at various
venues in Cedar Rapids and beyond.
Tuesday September 15, 2015
Zedashe Ensemble (Republic of Georgia),
at CSPS| 1103 Third St SE, Cedar Rapids
The Caucasus Georgian folk musicians and dancers
of Zedashe Ensemble breathe new life into the ancient
chants of the Orthodox Christian liturgy, as well as fieldsongs, love songs, historical ballads, war dance songs and
ritual circle dances. Zedashe learned their repertoire from
relatives, village song-masters and old publications; they
collected songs and dances in the highlands, and studied
hymn singing in some of Georgia’s holiest monasteries.
Wednesday September 16, 2015
Karolina Cicha (Poland), at Cedar Rapids Public Library,
Hailed as one of the most exceptional musicians of Eastern
Europe, Karolina Cicha plays accordion, harpsichord,
horsehead fiddle (often at the same time); sings in
Ukrainian, Belarusian, Lithuanian, Russian, Tartar, Yiddish
and Esperanto (often in the same song), and effectively
merges stage singing with rock, jazz and traditionals.
Much of her music recalls the landscape of her native
Podlachia in eastern Poland.
Boogat (Colombia/Canada/Mexico),
at CSPS| 1103 Third St SE, Cedar Rapids
Montreal-based MC, rapper and producer Boogat blends
hip-hop, electronica, nueva cumbia and dancehall to
explosive effect. The son of immigrants from Paraguay
and Mexico, Boogat grew up in Québec and has lived
12 years in Montréal. He is joined live by a percussionist,
drummer and trombone player.
Thursday September 17, 2015
Aziz Sahmaoui & University of Gnawa (Morocco), at CSPS|
1103 Third St SE, Cedar Rapids
This Moroccan poet-singer accomplishes a glorious
harmony between Maghreb rock, jazz and gnawa music.
With the full fire of his spellbinding voice, the cofounder of
the Orchestre National de Barbès confirms his reputation
as one of the foremost singer-songwriters of contemporary
world fusion music. Gnawa is the mixture of Arabic music
and African “desert blues” from the Sahara. His melodies
and vocal lines are embedded in the irresistible grooves
of his Senegalese band University of Gnawa.
Friday September 18, 2015
Ester Rada (Ethiopia/Israel), at CSPS| 1103 Third St SE, Cedar Rapids
Critics describe her sound as “gracefully combining
Ethio-Jazz, funk, soul and r&b, with mixed undertones
of black grooves.” Ester Rada’s cross-cultural sound is a
deep reflection of this Israeli-born Ethiopian’s heritage.
Growing up in a highly religious Jewish family in the
roughest neighborhoods of Tel Aviv was a driving force
behind her genre-defying music. With strong influences
from early 20th-century soul power women Nina Simone,
Ella Fitzgerald–as well as contemporary black divas Eryka
Badu, Lauryn Hill and Jill Scott–Rada is bringing a new
voice to global soul.
Saturday September 19, 2015 at McGrath Amphitheater
Matuto (US/Brazil); This New York City-based group
combines the sound of a Brazilian Carnival with bluegrass,
swamp rock and more. It’s a sound where dynamic
percussion instruments rumble beneath blues-drenched
vocals, telecaster twangs, accordion acrobatics and
folksy fiddle tunes. Described as “weird and wonderful…
unorthodox and delightful” by Jazz Times Magazine.
Maarja Nuut (Estonia); Estonian fiddler and singer Maarja
Nuut enchants audiences with inventive arrangements
of traditional songs from her homeland. Alone on stage,
she blends her crystalline voice with violin and electronics,
creating layers of haunting loops. “Her music takes us far
away, in a country still wild and very close to nature,” said
one critic. “When angels sing they probably sound like
this,” said Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon.
Otava Yo (Russia); Otava Yo turns Russian folk songs into
powerful dance music: a “new Russian beat.” Taking
concert halls and clubs with their singular Slavic fire, the
six-piece group features lyrical gusli, global guitar, wailing
bagpipes, expert dual fiddle-scraping, pumping bass
and pounding drum. These are songs of rural romance,
heroic sailors, goats and pancakes, delivered with bursts
of ensemble choreography.
[su:m] (South Korea); Korean multi-instrumentalists Ji Ha
Park and Jungmin Seo compose and perform original
compositions on traditional Korean instruments like the
piri (bamboo oboe), saenghwang (breath-played pipe
organ), yanggeum (dulcimer) and gayageum (25-string
zither). The name translates as “a rhythmic space, a
pause for breath”; and in their music, traditional timbres
and resonances meet the breathless rhythmic patterns
of urban life, only to return to an inner space for pause,
a breath or sigh. It’s no wonder Songlines likened their
performances to monastic ritual. The Seoul duo had their
sophomore release 2nd nominated for a Korean Music
Award.
Visit www.legionarts.org for more information.
Noelridge Farmers Market 4 – 6pm
Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Noelridge Park
4900 Council St. NE, Cedar Rapids
Marion Farmers Market 8 – 11:30am
Every Saturday
Taube Park
2200 31st St, Marion
319.447.3590
Hiawatha Farmers Market
11am – 2pm
Every Sunday
Guthridge Park
10th Ave Parking Lot, Hiawatha
319.393.1515
www.hiawatha-iowa.com
Downtown Farmers’ Market
7:30am – 12pm
September 5 & 19, 2015
Second & Third Ave SE, Cedar Rapids
319.398.5317
www.cedarrapids.org
Penn Landing Farmers Market
11am – 2pm
September 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2015
Hwy 965 & Penn St., North Liberty
319.631.9596
www.pennlandingmarket.org
September 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2015
Blues Jam 7 – 10pm
1125 Third St. SE, Cedar Rapids
319.247.0000
September 1, 2015
Grand Couriers (19 & over)
9 – 11pm
Gabes
330 E Washington St., Iowa City
319.351.9175
www.icgabes.com
September 2, 2015
White Mystery /Sugar Sill (19 & over)
9 – 11pm
Gabes
319.351.9175
www.icgabes.com
September 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2015
Daddy-O 7 – 10pm
319.247.0000
September 3 – September 6, 2015
Waiting for the Parade
The Old Creamery Theatre,
Studio Stage
3023 220th Trail, Middle Amana
319.622.6262
www.oldcreamery.com
September 3, 2015
Brian Regan: Live Comedy 7:30
Paramount Theatre
123 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids
319.366.8203
www.paramounttheatre.com
Meet Me at the Market 5 – 8pm
NewBo Market
www.meetmecr.org
Five Seasons Ski Team Show
6:45pm
Five Seasons Ski Team Show Site
2021 Ellis Blvd NW,
Cedar Rapids
www.5sst.com
September 4 – 19, 2015
The Last Five Years
Theatre Cedar Rapids (Grandon
Studio)
102 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids
319.366.8591
www.theatrecr.org
September 5-7, 2015
Cedar Rapids Kernels vs Clinton
Veterans Memorial Stadium
950 Rockford Rd. SW, Cedar Rapids
319.363.3887
www.cedarrapids.kernels.milb.com
September 5, 2015
Brass Transit Authority 8pm – 12am
319.247.0000
September 5 & 6, 2015
11th Annual Festival of Iowa Beers
1 – 5pm
Millstream Brewery
622 46th Ave, Amana
319.622.3672
September 6, 2015
Cars & Coffee 8 – 11am
NewBo City Market
319.200.4050
www.newbocitymarket.com
September 4, 11, & 18, 2015
Friday Night Concert Series 6:30pm
Summer of the Arts
325 E. Washington St., Iowa City
www.downtowniowacity.com
September 4. 2015
Ramblers 8pm – 12am
1125 Third St. SE,
Cedar Rapids
319.247.0000
FRYfest – All day
Coralville Marriott Hotel &
Conference Ctr
300 E 9th St., Coralville
319.337.6592
www.iowacitycoralville.org
Euforquestra (19 & over)
9pm – 2am
Gabes
319.351.9175
www.icgabes.com
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September 6, 2015
The Good Life & Big Harp (19 & over)
9 – 11:59pm
Gabes
330 E. Washington, Iowa City
319.351.9175
www.icgabes.com
September 11, 2015
Be(er) Local Fest
5 – 10:30pm
Raising a Glass to support MDA
McGrath Amphitheater
475 1st St SE, Cedar Rapids
319.393.8905
September 7, 2015
Next to the Tracks (19 & over)
9 – 11pm
Gabes
319.351.9175
www.icgabes.com
NewBo Rock the Block - Jordan
Bergren 4 – 8pm
NewBo City Market
319.200.4050
September 8, 2015
Paa Kow Band (19 & over)
9pm – 1am
Gabes
319.351.9175
www.icgabes.com
September 9, 2015
NewBo Arts Fest 12pm
NewBo City Market
319.200.4050
Radkey 7 – 10pm
Gabes
319.351.9175
www.icgabes.com
September 10 - 27, 2015
Barnum
Old Creamery Theatre
39 38th Ave, Amana
319.622.6262
www.oldcreamery.com
September 10, 2015
Pullman Standard (19 & over)
10 – 11:59pm
Gabes
319.351.9175
www.icgabes.com
September 11 & 12, 2015
Alisabeth Von Presley 7pm
Campbell Steele Gallery
1064 7th Ave., Marion
319.373.9211
www.campbellesteele.com
September 11 – 27, 2015
Calendar Girls
Theatre Cedar Rapids
102 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids
319.366.8591
www.theatrecr.org
The 39 Steps
The Giving Tree Theatre
752 10th St., Marion
319.213.7956
www.givingtreetheatre.com
Evan Stock Band 8 – 11pm
319.247.0000
Fire Sale and the Dawn
6:30 – 9:30pm
Weatherdance Fountain-pedmall
125 S Dubuque St., Iowa City
319.377.7944
www.summerofthearts.org
September 12, 2015
Brucemorchestra – 1812 and More
Brucemore
2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids
319.366.8203
www.artsiowa.com
Fall Friends Dinner 6pm
The Englert Theatre
319.688.2653
www.englert.org
SunSet Salsa 6pm
Weatherdance Fountain-pedmall
125 S Dubuque St., Iowa City
319.377.7944
www.summerofthearts.org
Learning to Walk 8pm
Room 172 UI Theatre Building,
Iowa City
319.335.2700
www.theatre.uiowa.edu
September 13, 2015
EGi 4 – 8pm
319.247.0000
Iowa City Areohawks Annual
Airshow 1 – 4:30pm
Areohawks Air Field
3862 Hebl Ave SW, Iowa City
www.iowacityaerohawks.com
Murder Mystery Dinner 5pm
Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery
1441 Marak Rd, Swisher
319.857.4300
www.crwinw.com
September 15 – 19, 2015
Landfall Festival 2015 – 5pm
Various Locations
319.364.1580
www.legionarts.org
September 15, 2015
Red Cedar Chamber Music
12 – 1pm City Hall
1225 6th Ave, Marion
September 16, 2015
David Nail 7pm
Paramount Theatre
319.366.8203
The Claudettes 8pm
The Mill
120 E Burlington St., Iowa City
319.351.9529 www.icmill.com
September 17, 2015
Global Express 8pm
Theatre B, UI Theatre Building,
Iowa City
319.335.2700
September 17 & 18, 2015
Lucky Plush Productions 7:30pm
Space Place Theater
20 W. Davenport St., Iowa City
319.335.1160
www.hancher.uiowa.edu
September 18, 2015
Mississippi Band 8pm – 12am
319.247.0000
September 19, 2015
Revival on the River at NewBo 10am
– 6pm
NewBo City Market
319.200.4050
KIDZ BOP Make Some Noise Tour
7pm
Paramount Theatre
123 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids
319.366.8203
www.paramounttheatrecr.com
Jason Stuart Cobalt Blue
8pm – 12am
319.247.0000
Dinner with Vivian 8pm
Iowa City
319.335.2700
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September 20, 2015
Jumbies 4 – 8pm
319.247.0000
September 21, 2015
Truth Values: One Girl’s Romp
Through M.I.T. 7:30pm
The Englert Theatre
319.688.2653
www.englert.org
September 24, 2015
The Good, The Bad and the Ugly:
Roman Emperors & the Worlds they
Created 7pm
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
410 Third Ave SE,
Cedar Rapids
319.366.7503
www.crma.org
September 25, 2015
Baconfest 10am – 2pm
NewBo Market
319.200.4050
NewBo Rock the Block – The Janeys
4 – 8pm
NewBo City Market
319.200.4050
Las Cafeteras 7pm
The Mill
120 E Burlington St.,
Iowa City
319.351.9529
www.icmill.com
Sleep Study & Holy White Hounds
& Eric Pettit Lion 8pm
Blue Moose Tap House
211 Iowa Ave, Iowa City
319.358.9206
www.bluemooseic.com
John Hodgman 8pm
The Englert Theatre
319.688.2653
www.englert.org
Brother Golden 8pm – 12am
319.247.0000
September 25 & 26, 2015
Hunting Bigfoot 8pm
Iowa City
319.335.2700
Russian Troika 7:30pm
Opus Concert Café
119 Third Ave SE, Cedar Rapids
319.366.8203
www.artsiowa.com
September 26, 2015
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
8:30am – 12pm
McGrath Amphitheatre
475 First St. SW, Cedar Rapids
319.294.9699 ext-8302
www.act.alz.org
Fall Marion Market 9am – 1pm
Marion Square Park
7th Ave & 10th St., Marion
ZZ Top with Blackberry Smoke
6:30pm
U.S. Cellular Center
370 1st Avenue NE - Cedar Rapids
www.uscellularcenter.com
Beaker Brothers 8pm – 12am
319.247.0000
Dweezil Zappa Guitar Masterclass
3pm
The Englert Theatre
319.688.2653
www.englert.org
September 29, 2015
Goddamn Gallows 8pm
Gabe’s Oasis
319.351.9175
www.icgabes.com
October 2 – 4, 2014
Oktoberfest
Amana
319.622.7622
www.festivalsinamana.com
October 3, 2015
Anamosa Pumpkinfest
Downtown Main St in Anamosa
319.462.4879
www.anamosachamber.org
Monsters & Merlot 7pm
Bloomsbury Farm
3260 69th St., Atkins
319.446.7667
www.bloomburyfarm.com
September – October, 2015
Fall Festival
Bloomsbury Farm
3260 69th St., Atkins
319.446.7667
www.bloomburyfarm.com
Zappa Plays Zappa 8pm
The Englert Theatre
319.688.2653
www.englert.org
Swamp Fox Festival 7am – 9pm
Marion Square Park
7th Ave & 10th St., Marion
www.cityofmarion.org
September 27, 2015
Ole and Lena’s Family Reunion 5pm
Paramount Theatre
319.366.8203
Wooden Nickel Lottery 4 – 8pm
319.247.0000
The Beaux’ Stratagem 2pm
The Englert Theatre
319.688.2653
www.englert.org
Red Cedar Chamber Music
1 – 2pm
Granger House
970 10th St., Marion
35
4 Guys Auto
11
Greater Cedar Rapids Home
Sisters Health Club
16
ABC Supply
8
Builders Association
1
Skogman Realty
BC
Adams Tile & Stone
7
Hands in Harmony
21
Team Genre Photography
Allan Custom Homes
6
Iowa Stone Supply
7
& Visual Arts
21
Appliance Barn
7
Jane Glantz, Iowa Realty
7
The Sanctuary Spa
18
ARA Gallery & Interiors
1
K & K Ornamental
7
The Views Senior Living
Better Business Bureau
9
Klingler Painting & Decorating
8
& Memory Care
Bark Busters
12
Koelker Excavating
8
The Votroubek Real Estate Group,
3
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop
26
Lite Window & Door
8
Skogman Realty
Cedar Hills Repair & Jon’s Towing
11
Murals & More
18
The Wright Touch Cupcakery -
Center for Medical Weight Loss
12
Naploi’s Italian Ristorante
34
Bake Shoppe
32
CSPS Legion Arts
31
Network Computer Solutions
9
Theatre Cedar Rapids
32
Dairy Queen
34
Ogden & Adams Lumber
8
Travel & Transport
18
Dance Nation
20
Old Creamery Theatre
34
11
22
Emery Place
12
Orchestra IA
32
Williams Hardwood Floors
7
Emil’s Hideaway
IBC
Oyama Shushi
34
Wilson’s Rubbish
8
Youth for Christ
9
Englert Theatre
35
Parlor City
IBC
Farmers State Bank
IFC
Peck’s Flower Shop
16
Glass Concepts
8
RCI Imaging
16
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