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Free Trees in CANA Neighborhood

4/3/2025

FREE TREES AVAILABLE IN THE CANA NEIGHBORHOOD 🌳

If you live within the boundaries of the Cleveland Neighborhood Association (CANA), you are eligible for a free tree. This project is funded by CANA and in collaboration with Trees Forever.

These are the choices of trees available:
💚 Quaking Aspen
💚 Katsura
💚 Shumard Oak
💚 Chokecherry
💚 Prairiefire Crabapple
💚 Ironwood

Trees are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve your tree, please follow the steps below:

Visit TreesForever.org/NTC-Resources (Password: NTC25)
Fill out the Tree Order Form and select your Neighborhood Tree Captain as “Denise Klemp”
Select the tree you would like to receive, and also indicate a second choice. (NOTE: Trees must be ordered by May 14, 2025!)
You must make a phone call to Iowa One Call by May 19, 2025.

The Tree Delivery Date is May 29, 2025. The trees are between 2 and 6 feet tall. A bucket with a drainage hole and filled with mulch will be included with delivery. An email with planting instructions and details will be sent before delivery.

If you have any questions, contact Denise Klemp, Neighborhood Tree Captain, at 319-540-4313 or [email protected]. Thank you for helping increase the tree canopy in our neighborhood!

March 2025 Meeting Minutes

3/17/2025

March 17, 2025 Meeting Minutes | Call to Order: 7:00PM
Attendance: George Heeren, Amy Hall-Haney, Denise Klemp, Nicole Schroeder, Lt. Matt Welsh

CRPD Update - Lt. Welsh - Overall, crime is down over the five-year average. The Police department is hiring. There are currently 20 applicants that are having their backgrounds checked. Of these 20, 6 are already certified and will not have to receive further training before they can be hired. Hopefully, these applicants can be hired by May 2025. Shots fired in the city are down by 85% from the five-year average and down 50% from last year. There have been five incidents of shots fired so far in 2025. The overflow shelter will be closing on March 30, 2025.
Treasurer's Report - Amy Hall-Haney - There is currently $3,849 in checking. There are no outstanding bills, and there are no reimbursements from Cedar Rapids due at this time.
Easter Egg Hunt 4/19/25 at 10AM at Cleveland Park - Amy Hall-Haney - The annual Easter Egg hunt is scheduled for April 19 at Cleveland Park. Nicole made a motion to allow Amy Haney to spend up to $300 on items needed for this egg hunt. There was a second by George Heeren, and the motion passed. Denise Klemp suggested that games for the children participants could be added after the egg hunt to give them more time to enjoy the event. The Central Church of Christ will again be helping with this event.
Idea Queen Marketing Services/Postcard Mailers - George Heeren - In addition to CANA hiring Idea Queen Marketing for email marketing, social media marketing, live streaming operations, and website design assistance, Idea Queen Marketing will help coordinate the Wellness and Safety Fair at no cost to CANA and assist with upcoming postcard mailers. In past meetings, it was approved that CANA would send out quarterly postcards to the neighborhood to let residents know more about CANA and the events and programs that were being planned. A postcard mailing is being planned for the first half of April to let neighborhood residents know when monthly meetings and events will be taking place. This will hopefullyl encourage more neighborhood involvement in CANA, as there has been very low attendance at meetings. For CANA to continue to offer/sponsor/support the events and programs that they have been offered in the past, more involvement, including volunteering, from the CANA community is greatly needed. If more support is not forthcoming, such events and programs may make it impossible for these events and programs to continue.
Trees Forever Update - Denise Klemp - Denise is working with Trees Forever to purchase trees for the CANA neighborhood tree purchasing that was approved previously. There are 800 addresses in the CANA neighborhood. Unfortunately, only a limited number of trees can be purchased. Some neighbors have received letters from the city regarding this, but the entire CANA neighborhood is eligible to receive trees. The trees from Trees Forever will be smaller and will be in a bucket filled with mulch. Neighbors must sign up by May 14 to receive a tree that will be distributed on May 29. Vouchers of $100 or $250 are available for a tree. Vouchers will need to be redeemed at one of the six designated nurseries aligned with the program. Participants will need to attend an informational meeting to receive a voucher. Another tree distribution will occur at Collins Aerospace on May 3rd. Participants need to sign up on the Trees Forever website and are eligible to get up to 5 small trees. For more information about Trees Forever, check out their website. It offers many informational videos and links to other sites with tree information.
CANA Community Wellness & Safety Fair 6/21/25 from 10AM until 1PM at Cleveland Park - Nicole Schroeder - Invitations will be sent to community organizations and potential sponsors for this in the next two weeks. Social media marketing will begin soon. An event will be published on Facebook and local event calendars to start. The City special event permit and Block ‘N Roll trailer application will need to be completed by April 21st. Nicole will work on this and provide an update to George and Amy by email.
Other Business
- George Heeren, the current CANA president, announced that due to other commitments, he will be stepping down from his office as of June 30. This means that CANA is looking for a new person to take over this position. CANA is also looking for a person to take over the role of secretary after the resignation of Nicole Schroeder back in July 2024.
- Save the Date: National Night Out - Tuesday 8/6/25

Meeting adjourned at 8:15pm.

Next Meeting: Monday, April 21, 2025, at 7:00pm (no live stream)

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2025 CANA Easter Egg Hunt

3/14/2025

Join the Cleveland Area Neighborhood Association (CANA) and Cedar Rapids Central Church of Christ for a very special easter egg hunt at Cleveland Park in Cedar Rapids! This is scheduled for Saturday, April 19th at 10am - rain or shine.

This hunt is for ages 0 to 5th grade. This hunt is open to the public. You do not have to be a member of the Central Church of Christ or a neighbor inside CANA limits to attend.

Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early, so the hunt can start as close to 10am as possible. No registration is required.

In lieu of a mad dash for eggs, egg hunters will be tasked with finding eggs numbered 1 through 12. The eggs will be turned in for prizes once they have all 12 eggs.

Questions? Contact Amy at [email protected].

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July CANA Meeting CANCELLED, Due to Severe Weather Threat

7/15/2024

Our July 15th meeting has been CANCELLED, due to the severe weather threat tonight.

Please review Neighborhood P.A.C.T. information and be safe.

We will be sending an informational email to neighbors yet this week. Thank you.

All-Arc Potluck & Softball with Journey of Hope

7/9/2024

All-Arc Potluck & Softball with Journey of Hope
Tuesday, July 16th
Cleveland Park
1600 9th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids

5:30 PM - Potluck
6:30 PM - Softball

"Please join us for The Arc’s Annual Summer Potluck with the cyclists from Journey of Hope an Ability Experience. The potluck will be followed by a softball game played by The Arc’s two softball teams at Cleveland Park - at 6:30 PM.

Each summer the young men of Journey of Hope, cycle across the United States to raise awareness for individuals diagnosed with a disability. Along the way, they stay at non-profits spreading their message of hope and acceptance and we are excited to have them return to our building this year. Admission to the game is free and don’t forget your lawn chairs.

Please RSVP by July 12th with the number of people in your party to Shelby Roth at [email protected]. After your RSVP, you will receive a link to sign up for your potluck appetizer or side dish. A main dish of meat will be provided by The Arc.

Special thanks to the staff of Mercy Urgent Care South for providing drinks and desserts!"

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National Night Out 2024

7/1/2024

Cleveland Area Neighborhood Association (CANA), with our friends from Hillside Community Church, will host our annual neighborhood potluck for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6th!

The event will be held from 5:30 to 7:00 PM in the pavilion at Cleveland Park. We're excited to welcome the local musicians from Eastern Iowa Arts Academy to perform at this year's National Night Out celebration! We'll also expect friends from the City of Cedar Rapids and our Cedar Rapids Police Department to stop by throughout the night.

CANA and Hillside Community Church will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, and bottled water. Neighbors are encouraged to bring a side or dessert to share.

Please share with your neighbors and friends! All neighbors are welcome.

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5th Annual CANA Community Safety & Wellness Fair is in the books!

6/22/2024

WHAT A DAY Over 200 neighbors from in/around the Cleveland Area Neighborhood attended our 5th Annual CANA Community Safety & Wellness Fair at Cleveland Park today!! We appreciate all who attended!!

THANK YOU to our sponsors and volunteers:

Safe Kids Linn County & Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services
Target & Hy-Vee
Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation
Hillside Community Church (John is the real MVP for working in front of that hot grill all day!)
Cedar Rapids Central Church of Christ
Staples
Temporary tattoo station volunteers

THANK YOU to our Information Station hosts:

Special shout out to our mascot friends, Mr. Shucks from Cedar Rapids Kernels, McGruff the Crime Dog from CRPD, and Herky from the Iowa Hawkeyes, for making an appearance today.

Thanks to Councilmember David Maier for working our registration table and Councilmember Ashley Vanorny for bringing the pups for a visit. Thanks to Cedar Rapids Parks and Rec for bringing the Block 'n Roll trailer AND the Rollin' Recmobile today. The Rollin' Recmobile at Cleveland Park will be scheduled for stops throughout the summer.

There are probably people we missed in this post, but PLEASE know how thankful we are for all of your support this year (and every year!) ad we produce this special event.

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June 2024 Meeting Minutes

6/17/2024

June 17th, 2024 Meeting Agenda | Call to Order: 7:02pm
Attendance: Amy Hall-Haney, George Heeren, Nicole Schroeder, Matt Wagner, Rose Heetland, Gaylon Heetland, David Maier, Chief David Dostal, Chief Greg Smith, John English, Jessica English, Betsy Borchardt, Denise Klemp

Treasurer's Report - Amy Hall-Haney - $2,662.55 is our current checking balance. $1,400 is due for check payments, including Safety Fair expenses so far. Reimbursement from recent expenses is approximately $900 that is pending from our City budget.
CRPD Update - Lt. Welsh - Introduction of Chief Dostal. He is a Cedar Rapids native and has been a part of the Cedar Rapids Police Department for more than 30 years. He began as the 28th Chief of Police at the end of February, following Chief Jerman’s retirement from CRPD. Chief Dostal is assigned to the Taylor Area Neighborhood Association, but would be open to attending CANA meetings in the future as we request. Discussion of improvement ideas for CRPD, including mental health unit offerings and staff, additional health services for City officials, and other ideas.
- John English asked about how community organizations can help develop the support programs locally to serve City service officials, such as Serve the City to offer spiritual health. Chief Dostal said he would like to offer as many services as possible and connect with resources, including spiritual health and more.
- George Heeren asked about how families can also be supported beyond City service officials. Chief Dostal shared that these services would ideally be provided for loved ones as well. He has recently purchased books for the newest recruits in the CRPD training program for them to read and share with their families to help them learn the day-to-date expectations and the psychological effects of working in law enforcement.
- Lt. Welsh arrived later in the meeting and shared reports for May 2024. CRPD had 43 weapon calls for service in May. 22 shots fired calls in May. We are below the five-year average and this point last year, despite seeing an increase in these calls recently. Property crimes are up locally and also nationally. Most crimes in Cedar Rapids are happening at businesses where theft is occurring.
  - George Heeren asked about weapons in vehicles. CRPD had two calls last month about this specifically. Betsy Borchardt asked about recurring weapon thefts from vehicles. Chief Dostal shared that CRPD has a specific task force officer that handles these calls for service.
CRFD Update - Chief Smith - Fireworks sales are happening now in city limits. Cedar Rapids has 13 vendors permitted to sell through the first week in July. It is against city code to set off fireworks within Cedar Rapids city limits. Residents are encouraged to take a video of those violating city code with fireworks before calling to ensure CRPD can act on these calls for service with proof. Reminder of grilling safety tips. Coals stay hot for days and run a high risk of fire. CRFD has already responded to calls for this in 2024. Cooling centers are open through Linn County Emergency Management Agency. You can view a complete list here.
- Nicole Schroeder shared that CRFD announced on Facebook that they are hosting a blood drive from 12pm to 4pm on Tuesday, July 2nd at the Central Fire Station on 1st Ave SE in Cedar Rapids.
City Updates - Betsy Borchardt - Review of Neighborhood News.
SAFE-CR - Matt Wagner - Review of SAFE-CR calls for service citywide. Matt Wagner is in charge of fireworks calls reporting. Two fireworks calls in one calendar year result in property recorded as nuisance property. Snaps, snakes, and sparkles are permitted in City limits. C4 Background Checks and Operations is partnering with the City of Cedar Rapids for landlords and City property owners to check on applicants/tenants that’s available.
CANA Community Wellness & Safety Fair Updates - Nicole Schroeder - Estimated spending for this event will be around $2,000 this year. Review of vendors, logistics, mascots, and volunteers.
Budget Discussion - George Heeren - We currently have a balance of $9,421.25, minus the approximately $800 we just submitted this week and the $2,000 pending Safety Fair expenses. This leaves CANA approximately $6,400 left in our City budget to spend before June 30th.
- Review suggested ideas from neighbors. We had three neighbors suggest trees planted in/around right-of-ways in the neighborhood and at Haskill Park. Denise Klemp and George Heeren have both inquired with the City Releaf program representatives and Trees Forever to move forward with this request. Two neighbors recommended plants or perennials. George Heeren discussed handicap accessible tables at the Cleveland Park Pavilion, which is a cost of about $6,000.
  - Nicole Schroeder made a motion to spend the remaining approximately $6,000 on handicap accessible tables for the pavilion at Cleveland Park and commit $4,000-$5,000 to spend on trees, plants, and perennials to be installed across Cleveland Area Neighborhood before the end of 2024. Gaylon Heetland seconded this motion. All in favor, none opposed. Motion passes. George Heeren and Betsy Borchardt will work on the tables with Parks and Recreation. David Maier and Denise Klemp will work with Releaf and Trees Forever about coordinating the trees this fall.
Other Business
- Vice President/Secretary position vacancy still needs to be filled. Any individuals who are interested in filling this role as Nicole Schroeder exits should contact George Heeren or Nicole Schroeder to be added to the next meeting agenda for a formal vote.
- His Hands Free Clinic is collecting gently used shoes & sandals of all kinds and all sizes to break the Guinness Book of World Records for most pairs of shoes collected in a week (June 17 – 21). Our goal is 250,000 pairs over one week! Yep, you read that right! Shoes may be dropped off at Westminster Presbyterian Church (1285 3rd Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA) between 10:00 am – 5:30 pm. Please DO NOT drop shoes off before this time. You may start gathering them now, though. Please do not donate shoes with holes, rips or single shoes. Shoes, boots, crocs, sandals and flip-flops are acceptable. We cannot accept Wheelies, ice skates or rollerblades. If possible, please rubber band pairs together. This is a fundraiser for His Hands. The clinic will receive $1,000 for every 2,500 pairs collected. Shoes collected will go to microenterprises across the world. There will be PRIZES for the individual and organization that collect the most shoes!
- Shekita Tolbert reached out to us to support her and her husband’s backpack giveaway event on Saturday, August 17th. She did not provide any details as to what they’re seeking, but I shared we may be interested in supporting. We will hopefully have more information to share before the next meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 8:10pm.

Next Meeting: Monday, July 15th, 2024 at 7:00pm

May 2024 Meeting Minutes

5/21/2024

May 20th Meeting Minutes | Call to Order: 7:02pm
Attendance: Nicole Schroeder, Amy Hall-Haney, George Heeren, Lt. Welsh, David Maier, Ashley Vanorny, Chief Smith, Denise Klemp

Treasurer's Report - Amy Hall-Haney - Current balance $3,453.55, including recent $182 payment for PO box annual payment. Pending payments for the Safety and Wellness Fair.
CRPD Update - Lt. Welsh - Nicer weather is bringing more activity across the City. Crime is in line with past years. Jefferson High School SRO has been busy. Lt. Doyle has been promoted to Captain. Next CRPD Academy begins soon. CRPD has 11 vacancies. April had 4 shots fired calls, with a total of 13 in 2024. Only one gun stolen from a vehicle in April, which makes 8 for 2024. Chief Dostal will be attending a future CANA meeting, likely July.
- George Heeren shared comments about a concerning video released by KCRG showing a juvenile waving around a weapon. The young man who had possession of the weapon did not seem to be trained in weapon safety. Weapons are more accessible from vehicles as community members leave them in their unlocked vehicles when they shouldn’t.
- Ashley Vanorny asked about CANA hosting Coffee with a Cop. Lt. Welsh commented that CRPD has been hosting occasionally at Donutland. George Heeren shared comments that we have done these events in the past, and we can bring them back with CRPD and CRFD if that’s of interest to neighbors since we canceled those events during COVID.
CRFD Update - Chief Smith - Review of Neighborhood News. One Bag Challenge is active yet in Cedar Rapids. We are expected to make a record number of bags collected this fiscal year of over 8,000 bags of trash collected! The Water Department is going to be doing surveys for many neighbors in the coming months. Reminder of recycling items accepted/not accepted in Cedar Rapids city limits. CRFD hosted a public Open House yesterday with between 300 and 400 in attendance! CRFD has appropriately prepared for new hires with pending retirements. Review of water safety with coals being used in grills, outdoor fire pits, etc. Reminder to NOT put coals in yardy carts. They stay too hot for too long to be at risk of putting in the yardy carts safely.
- George Heeren asked about the number of boaters in the river in recent years. Chief Smith and Lt. Welsh did not have comments or statistics to share. George Heeren feels there are fewer boats now than before COVID.
Safe CR Updates - Nicole Schroeder shared current Safe CR stats from Matt Wagner, as he was not able to attend tonight’s meeting.
- There were 104 Founded Calls for Service. 53 of the Founded calls were owner-occupied, and 51 were rental. There are 518 Active Nuisance Properties currently.
- Nicole Schroeder also shared the Home Security Tips handout with meeting attendees from Matt Wagner.
City Council Update - Ashley Vanorny / David Maier - Shared comments on the Flood Protection Plan and Greenway Project that’s happening in Cedar Rapids. A new hotel is being added in the Newbo area as well as some additional townhomes. In a recent conversation, Councilwoman Poe shared her concerns about parking with the new additions in Newbo area. June 8th is the “Ride The District” bike ride AND the Cedar Rapids Pride Parade! David Maier shared information on Chain Reaction Bike Hub in Cedar Rapids. It’s a new nonprofit that provides bicycles and bicycle maintenance for the community. They are looking at adding programming on how to learn to fix bikes. More information is available on their website at www.crbikehub.org.
Park Updates—George Heeren--The city is still working on final bids and scheduling the timeline for the new pavilion roof. The park has been very busy this spring and has been mild regarding any issues/concerns. Cleanup has been a lot better so far this spring.
- Ashley Vanorny shared that Parks and Rec will announce its new “Block and Roll” rental event package, which includes tents, canopies, chairs, and other amenities for community members.
CANA Community Wellness & Safety Fair Updates - Nicole Schroeder - Saturday, June 22nd from 10am to 1pm. Currently, 11 information stations are secured with plenty of giveaway items for the fair. Mascots will be there, minus Sparky from CRFD this year. We are also hosting another free picnic lunch, thanks to HyVee. Safe Kids Linn County has let us know today that they are not able to support our event this year after all, due to a lack of volunteers. We will be inquiring about the helmets and car seats to see if this changes things for us at this year’s fair other than just fewer information stations.
- Nicole Schroeder shared that helmets are going up in cost from $5/helmet to $11/helmet. Stewart Baxter Funeral Home has committed to the $500 donation to help cover the cost. Nicole Schroeder has made a motion for CANA to spend the remaining $600 to cover the full cost of $1,100 and still provide 100 free bike helmets to kids in attendance. Denise Klemp seconded this motion. Discussion included Denise Klemp asking about what happens to leftover helmets. All extra helmets are donated back to Safe Kids Linn County so there is no "waste." All in favor, none opposed. Motion passes. CANA will take care of $600 difference to cover helmet purchase, assuming Safe Kids Linn County will still be able to order for us.
Other Business
- His Hands Free Clinic Shoe Drive - His Hands Free Clinic is collecting gently used shoes and sandals of all kinds and all sizes to break the Guinness Book of World Records for most pairs of shoes collected in a week (June 17 – 21). Our goal is 250,000 pairs over one week! Yep, you read that right! Shoes may be dropped off at Westminster Presbyterian Church (1285 3rd Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA) between 10:00 am – 5:30 pm. Please DO NOT drop shoes off before this time. You may start gathering them now, though. Please do not donate shoes with holes, rips or single shoes. Shoes, boots, crocs, sandals and flip-flops are acceptable. We cannot accept Wheelies, ice skates or rollerblades. If possible, please rubber band pairs together. This is a fundraiser for His Hands. The clinic will receive $1,000 for every 2,500 pairs collected. Shoes collected will go to microenterprises across the world. There will be PRIZES for the individual and organization that collects the most shoes!
- Nicole Schroeder / Denise Klemp - Doug Elam will be presenting his research on county homes and cemeteries throughout Iowa at 1pm on Saturday, July 27th at the Genealogical Society located at Masonic Library and Museum.
- George Heeren - We will have around $8,000 left in our $10,000 City funding to spend. George Heeren is asking neighbors to share ideas at our June meeting for any final expenses for the neighborhood to benefit from contributions.
  - Ashley Vanorny shared the idea of planting more perennials at Cleveland Park. Nicole Schroeder shared the idea of planting elsewhere beyond Cleveland Park to better serve the entire neighborhood.
  - David Maier suggested contributing trees to neighbors and right-of-way areas around CANA.

Meeting adjourned at 8:02pm.

Next Meeting: Monday, June 17th, 2024 at 7:00pm

5th Annual CANA Community Safety & Wellness Fair

5/9/2024

The Cleveland Area Neighborhood Association is beyond excited to partner with Safe Kids Linn County again in 2024 to host our 5th Annual Community Safety & Wellness Fair at Cleveland Park on Saturday, June 22nd. This year's fair will run from 10am to 1pm for families in Linn County.

Our safety fair started in 2019 as a resource for children in the Cleveland Park area. We have grown the event to include resources for families in general (parents, grandparents, etc.) in the entire Cedar Rapids area. In 2023, we hosted our 4th annual fair with 19 local agencies, 50 volunteers, and approximately 150 individuals in attendance ranging in age from a few months old to mid-80s.

Admission is FREE for attendees. No pre-registration or tickets required. Registration will be at the welcome tents at the event.

Children and families will have the opportunity to check out safety stations with information on pedestrian and bicycle safety, poison and drug safety, heart health, fire safety, and a variety of local agencies providing community resources, including Cedar Rapids Police Department, Cedar Rapids Fire Department, Neighborhood Finance Corporation, Central Furniture Rescue, and more. There will be yard games, crafts, and other fun activities for families to participate in.

Those who attend will have the opportunity to enter to win a car seat, bicycles, gift cards, and other special prizes. Special guests at the fair will include some of our local mascot friends - and a few other surprise guests! We are thrilled to have the support of Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services again in 2024 as we give away FREE BIKE HELMETS to the first 100 children in attendance.

The Cleveland Area Neighborhood Association welcomes families to enjoy the splash pad and playground at Cleveland Park and join us for lunch. Lunch will be served from 11am to 1pm. This picnic lunch includes a hot dog, chips, cookies, and bottled water for FREE! Thank you to our friends at HyVee for making this free lunch possible.

Donations are also welcome and will go back to the association to continue to produce free community events in the neighborhood.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: When is the event? Where is the event?
A: The fair is scheduled for Saturday, June 22nd from 10am to 1pm at Cleveland Park.

Q: How much does it cost? Who can attend?
A: Event admission is free! Registration will be at the event at the welcome table. Children and families of all ages are welcome.

Q: Is there food?
A: There is a FREE picnic lunch available. Lunch will be served between 11am and 1pm in the pavilion. The meal includes a hot dog, chips, cookie, and a bottle of water.

Q: Are there bathrooms?
A: Yes, Cleveland Park has a pavilion with restrooms.

Q: What happens if there is bad weather?
A: The fair will be held in the event of good weather or even in slight rain. If there is a risk of severe weather, the fair will be canceled. It will not be rescheduled in 2024.

Q: How do I enter to win the prizes?
A: To enter to win the prizes, you’ll be asked to submit your “Event Passport” completed with your name and contact information after visiting all of the booths. When you arrive, stop by the registration table to pick up your Event Passport. With the Event Passport, you will need to stop at each booth and get a signature or sticker from a booth representative.

Q: Who is eligible to win the prizes?
A: Prizes will be given away at 11:30am and 12:45pm. You must be present to win.

Q: What organizations will be represented at the fair?
A: Organizations will include, but are not limited to, Cedar Rapids Police Department, Cedar Rapids Fire Department, Neighborhood Finance Corporation, Central Furniture Rescue, and more

Q: What activities are there?
A: There will be booths with kids’ activities and information for families, yard games, and crafts. The playground and splash pad will also be open at Cleveland Park.

Q: I'm interested in sponsoring or volunteering at this event. Who can I contact?
A: Please contact CANA Secretary/VP, Nicole Schroeder, at [email protected] for more information on sponsorships and volunteer opportunities.

Q: Who do I contact with other questions?
A: Feel free to contact [email protected] and your question will be directed to the best event volunteer.