Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Governor Holds Special Flood Recovery Event In Cedar Rapids Today
(Des Moines) - All Linn County and Cedar Rapids residents are invited to attend a special flood recovery event called A Season of Hope today. The event will take place from noon to 1:00 p.m. at St. Wenceslaus Church, 1224 Fifth Street SE in Cedar Rapids. Theholiday program will recognize the outpouring of support and assistance the Cedar Rapids community has received since the floods, as well as the continuing challenges the community has faced while trying to rebuild.
During the event, Governor Chet Culver, Cedar Rapids Mayor Kay Halloran, Linn County Supervisor Linda Langston and other elected officials will mark the community’s flood recovery progress with words of encouragement, musical performances and a special video presentation. The event is free and open to the public. (Seating is limited to 380 people.)
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23
| WHAT: | A Season of Hope – A Holiday Flood Recovery Event |
| WHERE: | St. Wenceslaus Church, 1224 Fifth Street SE in Cedar Rapids |
| WHEN: | Noon to 1:00 p.m. |
*St. Wenceslaus Church is still in the midst of rebuilding after the flood, so restroom facilities will not be available.