History in the Making, Gazette Photography Postcard Set
Step back and enjoy the history of The Gazette, and coverage of Eastern Iowa! This prize pack includes a commemorative book and postcard set of images captured Gazette photojournalists.
Gazette Rewards will draw two winners. Each winner will receive a History in the Making book and postcard set.

Join Theatre Cedar Rapids for their 2024-2025 season! Theatre Cedar Rapids is Iowa’s largest non-profit producing theater today, drawing tens of thousands of patrons, performers, and students every year. Within their walls, people find a place to dream, and to bring those dreams to life. Thanks to Theatre Cedar Rapids, Gazette Rewards has a chance for you to win tickets to performances running through July! Win a pair of general admission tickets, then select the show you want to see. Performance dates and descriptions can be found at https://www.theatrecr.org/

Gazette Rewards has 10 pairs of tickets. Register for a chance to win!

A unique blend of Bluegrass, traditional Country and Gospel!
Striding confidently onto the Nashville music scene, Joe Hott is poised to become a "must see/must hear" new face and voice for a broad scope of new listeners ready to discover that "all things old become new again." Joe is a unique blend of retro-bluegrass, traditional country, gospel music and Appalachian Mountain music. This mixture makes the West Virginian Joe Hott a rare treasure on today's music scene with his 6-foot, frame and handsome boyish resemblance to Hank Williams, Sr. Joe Hott and The Short Mountain Boys are a unique blend of Bluegrass, traditional Country and Gospel. They are keeping the Appalachian sound alive by playing the songs of old. You'll be taken back in time by songs from Ralph Stanley to Hank Williams Sr and new original songs written by Joe Hott that have that same traditional feel!
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Leave the show with a smile on your face and a song in your heart!
WILL CHALMERS has been performing his tribute to Neil Diamond since 2002. His show appeals to all ages and he loves to get the audience involved by encouraging them to clap and sing along. Will's natural resemblance to Neil Diamond, his flawless replication of Neil's singing voice, combined with his outstanding stage presence has been captivating audiences wherever he goes. The response from Neil fans has been an unbelievable experience. Will is both friendly and personable and people approach him with ease, he is always available to speak to people after the performance and welcomes their comments.
Will has traveled extensively with his band from the East Coast to Western Canada with many stops in the United States, Cayman Islands, Mexico, Europe as well as many venues in Ontario performing in Theaters, Casinos, Convention Centers, Arenas, Corporate Events and Resorts including many outdoor Festivals and Fairs. Neil Diamond is a living legend and it is with much respect and admiration for the singer songwriter that Will Chalmers tribute is performed. People leave the show with a smile on their face and a song in their hearts.
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THIS IS IOWA'S BIGGEST FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR!

The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival isn’t just a week-long celebration—it's a year-round mission! As a non-profit organization, we are dedicated to planning safe, family-friendly events for the community that are low or no-cost, making memorable experiences accessible to everyone.

2025 marks a special milestone as we celebrate 42 YEARS of bringing joy, unity, and excitement to Cedar Rapids! We invite you to join us in creating new memories and being a part of Iowa’s biggest festival of the year!

Visit our website for more information: Freedom Festival

For nearly 100 years, Hawkeye Downs has been a popular venue for regional and national racing series, including ASA, IMCA, NASCAR, ARCA Midwest Tour, and the American Indycar Series. Hawkeye Downs Speedway and Expo Center is Eastern Iowa’s premiere 1/2 and 1/4 asphalt racing venue and offers over 35,000 square feet of event space in the Expo Center. Events at Hawkeye Downs include weekly racing, enduro racing, drag racing, and drifting.

Tickets are good for any racing event in 2025.

Visit our website: Hawkeye Downs Speedway