31 Jul 2012

Maria Bribriesco Announces Next Health & Wellness Series Topic

By Maria Bribriesco
Trinity Medical Center Dietitian To Share Free Advice on Healthy Eating

JULY 26, 2012 BETTENDORF, IA - Maria Bribriesco, candidate for Iowa House of Representatives (District 94) and Bettendorf resident, has announced the second in a five-part Health & Wellness series "Diet and Nutrition - Foundation for Good Health". This presentation will be at the Bettendorf Public Library July 31, 2012 at 6:30 PM. Jeni Tackett, the wellness dietitian for Trinity Medical Center, will deliver a short presentation followed by a Q&A. This event is free to the public.

Due to her family's medical history and experiences, Maria understands the importance a sound diet has in maintaining excellent health. "Food is the best source of health. Food works at the cellular level so it's important to eat well to stay well. " Bribriesco said  recently. "I encourage everyone to come to this presentation and learn about nutrition."

Jeni Tackett, the wellness dietitian for Trinity Medical Center, majored in Nutrition and Dietetics at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. She lives in East Moline with her husband, Nathan and their two children. Jeni enjoys reading, yoga, and running and writes a nutrition blog for Mississippi Valley Health News at www.qchealthnews.com. Helping people lead healthier lifestyles is Jeni's passion.

About Maria Bribriesco
Maria Bribriesco, a long-time resident of Bettendorf and graduate from the University of Iowa College of Law, is candidate from the Iowa House of Representatives, District 94. After 27 years working for the U.S. Army at the Rock Island Arsenal, Maria retired as a Supervisory Attorney-Adviser in July 2011.

Maria is married to local attorney William J. Bribriesco and is the proud mother of attorneys Anthony and Andrew Bribriesco and Dr. Alejandro Bribriesco.
31 Jul 2012

Treasury nominees, whistleblower office responses

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa has released his objection to proceeding to the nominations of two Treasury nominees after receiving responses to his inquiries urging action to correct slow progress on whistleblower claim processing and the issuance of awards at the Internal Revenue Service whistleblower office.

 

The text of Grassley's floor statement lifting his objection follows.

 

Grassley's July 20, 2012, letter to the Treasury secretary and IRS commissioner is available here.

 

The IRS' response to Grassley's July 20, 2012, letter is available here.

 

Treasury's response to Grassley's July 20, 2012, letter is available here.

 

Grassley's June 21 letter is available here.

 

The IRS' response to Grassley's June 21, 2012, letter is available here.

 

Treasury's response to Grassley's June 21, 2012, letter is available here.

 

The IRS' June 20, 2012, directive to IRS executives and senior managers is available here.

 

 

Floor Statement of Sen. Chuck Grassley

Monday, July 30, 2012

 

On June 27, I provided notice of my intent to object to proceeding to the nominations of Mark J. Mazur, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury and Matthew S. Rutherford to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury.  My support for the final confirmation of these nominees depended on receiving information from both the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service regarding their implementation of the tax whistleblower program. Since I have received the responses, I no longer object to proceeding to these nominations.

 

The IRS is making progress in paying whistleblower awards under the old statute - over 90 awards paid from October 1, 2011, until now.  However, I want to make clear that the responses do not alleviate my concerns about these agencies' implementation of changes to the tax whistleblower statute I authored almost six years ago.  Regulations to implement the new reward program have yet to be issued and only a handful of awards are expected to be paid out before the end of this year.

 

I began asking questions about the program's implementation in 2010.  I wrote again in 2011 and then again on April 30 of this year.  Unfortunately, I did not get complete answers until I objected to proceeding to the nominations of Mr. Mazur and Mr. Rutherford.

 

If I hadn't objected to proceeding to these nominations, Congress would not have received the most recent annual report on the whistleblower program that is mandated by law.  It was provided to Congress on June 13, 2012, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2011.  That's almost nine months from the end of the year for which it contains data.

 

If I hadn't objected to proceeding to these nominations, the IRS like would not have acknowledged that there is, in fact, a problem with timely processing whistleblower claims.  IRS Deputy Commissioner Miller's June 20, 2012, directive to IRS executives and senior managers is a good first step towards correcting this problem.

 

However, more needs to be done. IRS still has not committed to prioritizing claims raised by whistleblowers.  In addition, the important protections afforded to taxpayers, including the right to appeal IRS decisions, delay IRS from actually collecting the taxes for years and, as the law is currently written, the taxes must be collected first before a whistleblower can be paid any money.

 

From my long history of oversight of the IRS, I know that it is essential that taxpayers be protected from sometimes overeager IRS employees.  Yet, there must be a way to ensure that the process and procedures that exist to protect taxpayers don't deter whistleblowers from coming forward. The Treasury Department and the IRS have agreed to participate in a roundtable discussion that I hope will help identify solutions.

 

It is unfortunate that objecting to these nominees, both of whom were approved by the Finance Committee by unanimous, bipartisan votes, was the only way I could get information about the whistleblower program.  At least there is now more information than ever before about the IRS whistleblower program.

 

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31 Jul 2012

Press Release from Campaign of Mark Riley for Iowa House District 90

By EINNOC10@aol.com

Mark Riley filed nomination papers today with the Secretary of State's office to be placed on the ballot as an Independent in District 90.  Mr. Riley was the Republican nominee for the State Senate in District 43 in 2010 facing State Senator Joe Seng.

Mark Riley is a locomotive engineer for Canadian Pacific railroad and a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen local 266.  Mr. Riley is a retired Marine Infantry SNCO and is a member of the American Legion post 26 and the Davenport VFW.  He is also a member of the Davenport Family Y.

Mark Riley is married to Elizabeth Riley who is the business manager for the Adler Theater.  They have 3 children, Ethan, Robert and William.  William is a special needs child who graduated Central High school this year and will continue to reside with his parents.

Mr. Riley is running as an Independent whose campaign theme is "for the common good".  He believes that the political system has been broken by special interest money which has led to the extreme polarization of both parties.  This polarization has affected the ability of State and Federal legislatures to function as the Founding Fathers intended.  In his State Senate race in 2010 Mr. Riley was threatened by the Iowa Corn Growers association to support Ethanol or $5000 would be given to his opponent.  Riley continues to oppose Ethanol as  theft from working class families and "stupid" policy even before our current drought,  He feels that Ethanol is an example of how special interest has corrupted our politicians and political system to be unable to respond to "the common good'  of the citizens it is supposed to represent.

The candidate also believes that too much emphasis and resources have been given to rural and small town Iowa and will support initiatives that require the State to spend monies collected in user taxes such as the fuel tax to be spent primarily in the areas in which it was collected.  The candidate feels that Iowa has expanded its Highway system to much and should take federal monies to begin establishing light rail connections to all Iowa's major urban areas.

The candidate supports creating reduced tax zones for Manufacturing Companies in Iowa's large cities so that there is no financial incentive to build or develop in rural Iowa, but rather in Iowa's Cities were infrastructure is already in place.

Mark Riley will advocate for policies that increase the Median Income of Iowa Families that have steadily declined since the 1970's.   The results of High Unemployment and falling wages for families have made our large Cities unable to meet basic needs and staff public servants.

Mark Riley will also run on a position to De-criminalize Marijuana and follows the philopshy of prison reformer Chuck Colson with regard to the over incarceration of our citizens for non-violent crimes.

The Riley Family attends the Harvest Bible Chapel and other churches in the area.
31 Jul 2012

Six new members join TCR Board of Directors

By Theatre Cedar Rapids
August 1, 2012 - Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Theatre Cedar Rapids named the following six individuals as the newest members of its Board of Directors. They will each serve a three-year term.
  • Nicole Agee, Anchor Reporter, KCRG
  • Todd Bergen, Managing Director, Latin America, AEGON USA
  • Jennifer Boettger, Director of Advancement Services for the Office of Alumni & College Advancement, Cornell College
  • Geoff Eastburn, VP Operations, Ryan Companies.
  • Steve Pace, Attorney, Sr. VP and Member, Shuttleworth & Ingersoll.
  • Jeff Phelps, Sr. Director, Government Systems Marketing, Rockwell Collins

 

The Theatre Cedar Rapids board also elected officers for the 2012-13 fiscal year.  They include :

  • President:  Bradd Brown, Partner, OPN Architects, Inc.
  • Vice President: Lydia Brown, Partner, Skywalk Group
  • Secretary:  Dick Meisterling, Vice President of Advancement Resources, Coe College
  • Treasurer:  Toby Lawrence, Partner, CliftonLarsonAllen

 

 

About Theatre Cedar Rapids

Among the region's largest and longest-operating community theatres, Theatre Cedar Rapids is located in the Iowa Theater Building in the heart of downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  Founded by regionalist artist Grant Wood, TCR is a nationally-recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit community theatre embarking on its 79th season of quality local programs that reach more than 55,000 eastern Iowans of all ages.  Core goals of the organization center on the quality and accessibility of programs.  During the August to July season, the 11 full-time staff, part-time help and contract artists fill more than 3,000 volunteer placements and work together to create an ambitious lineup of musicals, comedies, dramas and classics in addition to providing theatre education programs. The mission of Theatre Cedar Rapids is "to provide quality theatre, maximizing community participation and education in theatre arts to Cedar Rapids and the surrounding region."

Quick Facts:

  • 35,000 hours volunteered last year
  • 55,823 patrons and participants last season
  • Founded by artists Grant Wood and Marvin Cone in 1925
  • An independent certified public accountant audits the theatre annually
31 Jul 2012

America's Young 'Globals' See U.S. Role Differently, Author Says

By Nicholas Depew
He Notes Benefits of Millennials' Itch to Travel, Work Abroad

Just a couple decades ago, only the young adult children of the very rich, the very religious or the very adventurous ventured abroad to live and work in other cultures.

"It was a life-changing experience for those of us fortunate enough to be offered it," says Ross Palfreyman a lawyer who recounts his two years as a young missionary during the 1970s in Two Years in God's Mormon Army (www.mormonarmy.net).

"If you had wealthy parents, joined the Peace Corps or belonged to a faith with a belief in mission work, you were able to develop empathy and a broader world view at a younger age," he says.

"In my church, young men typically go abroad for their mission trip at 19 years old and stay for two years. For Baptists, it may be a group of high school students spending their spring break building a church in Haiti. Whatever the reason, the lessons learned were the same: Less ethnocentricity, the gratification that comes from service to your fellow man, self-discipline, self-sacrifice."

Travel abroad for work and study is no longer the experience of a select few and that has helped shape America's young adults for the better, Palfreyman says. Surveys show they have a global world view fostered by the internet and social networks that cross boundaries.

Having online "friends" in other countries and being immediately connected to events in faraway lands through social networks such as Twitter makes them curious about and respectful of other cultures, he says.

"America's young adults are the 'First Globals,' a term coined by the pollster John Zogby," Palfreyman says. "The group of people born from 1979 to 1990 travel; they embrace and feel connected to other cultures; they want to make a difference."

That's exactly what his two years as a missionary did for him, Palfreyman says.

He notes these characteristics of 22- to 33-year-olds:

• Two-thirds have passports. By comparison, according to officials from the U.S. Travel Association, less than one-third of all Americans - 30 percent - have passports. Two of five Globals say they expect to live and work in a foreign capital at some time in their lives.

• 270,000 young people studied abroad in 2009-10. In 1989-90, only about 30,000 did so, according to the International Institute of Education. While Western European countries are still their top destinations, students are increasingly choosing more far-flung locales, especially China and other Asian nations.

• They want to "make the world a better place to live." A study of 10,000 adults by Campbell & Co. fundraising consultants found this group is more likely than any other generation to cite world improvement as the key reason for their philanthropy. (They also give just as much as other generations.)

• They want to make a global impact. The Campbell study found they are most likely of all age groups to respond positively to messages that focus on the global impact of an organization's work.

The problems we face today, such as global warming and regional conflicts, will require nations and cultures to work together toward solutions, Palfreyman says.

"This generation just might be able to achieve that."

About Ross H. Palfreyman

Ross H. Palfreyman is a Laguna Beach, Calif., lawyer who began his mission work in 1973 in Thailand, during the Vietnam War and the Thai Revolution of '73. Two years of trying to convince devout Buddhists that they'd be better off as Mormons was trying enough, he also was threatened at gunpoint and fended off parasites and rabid dogs during his "indentured servitude." He initially wrote about his experiences for his six children. Palfreyman's youngest son returns from his mission in Mexico in August.

31 Jul 2012

Loebsack Praises Action to Support Domestic Wind Tower Jobs

By Joe Hand

Decision cracks down on illegally traded foreign wind towers

Washington, D.C - Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after the U.S. Department of Commerce announced in a preliminary decision that it would place "anti-dumping" tariffs on utility scale wind towers made in China and Vietnam and sold in the United States.  Earlier this month, Loebsack urged the Department of Commerce to take this action, which would put wind towers manufactured in the United States on equal footing as illegally subsidized towers produced by Chinese and Vietnamese companies that push Iowa and American-made towers out of the US market.

"Iowa's wind tower industry creates good jobs and boosts economic development in our towns and rural communities.  Iowa workers are second to none and have shown time and again that they can outcompete the global competition.  However, they must be able to compete on a level playing field.  I pushed for this action because illegally subsided foreign wind towers cannot be allowed to hurt Iowa jobs and undercut American companies by pushing homemade products out of our own market.  I am pleased the Department of Commerce took these steps to ensure the hardworking men and women making these towers here in Iowa can compete on equal footing."

Earlier this year, Loebsack was an original cosponsor of bipartisan legislation that was signed into law, which ensured that all tools are available to stop illegally subsidized foreign products from pushing American-made products out of our own market, including countervailing duties and anti-dumping duties, such as those imposed by Friday's Department of Commerce action.

Earlier this summer, Loebsack urged the Department of Commerce to support the petition filed by the Wind Tower Trade Coalition, which includes Trinity Structural Towers, with the Department of Commerce and the US International Trade Commission regarding illegal trade activities by Chinese and Vietnamese utility scale wind tower manufacturers.  In response, on Friday, the Department of Commerce announced a preliminary decision to place anti-dumping duties from 20.85 percent to 72.69 percent on Chinese-made utility-scale wind towers and 52.67 percent and 59.91 percent on Vietnamese-made utility scale wind towers.  A final decision is expected later this year.

 

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31 Jul 2012

Iowans of the Day Selected for Iowa State Fair

By Jenna Mushro

DES MOINES, IA (07/30/2012)(readMedia)-- The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies Food Products are pleased to announce the recipients of the Iowan of the Day award for the 2012 Iowa State Fair.

Each Iowan of the Day receives VIP treatment on their respective day! Starting with recognition on the Anne & Bill Riley Stage at 2:30; use of the Iowan of the Day golf cart; gate admission and grandstand tickets; VIP parking; $200 cash; and accommodations at the Downtown Des Moines Marriott.

The Blue Ribbon Foundation began the Iowan of the Day award in 1997 to honor those Iowans who have truly made a difference in their communities. This year, the judges reviewed hundreds of nominations selecting those that show examples of integrity, Iowa pride, hard work and dedication.

"We are pleased to recognize these outstanding individuals as Iowans of the Day," said John Putney, Executive Director of the Blue Ribbon Foundation. "Their volunteerism, dedication and service to their community and the state of Iowa makes each one deserving of this honor."

The 2012 Iowan of the Day recipients are:

Esther Bielema of Wall Lake

Jeralyn Westercamp of Cedar Rapids

Troyce Vich of Waterloo

Janet Reynolds of Sioux City

Lila Bubke of Schleswig

Mary Maybee of Boone

Jim Gronbach of Dakota City

Ken Petersen of Council Bluffs

Garland Fickess of Bedford

Suzie Glazer Burt of Des Moines

The Blue Ribbon Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Since 1993, the Foundation has generated more than $85 million for renovations and improvements to the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

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31 Jul 2012

Loebsack Announces $1,350,000 for Great River Road Project in Louisa County

By Joe Hand

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack today announced a $1,350,000 grant for the Louisa Country Great River Road Bicycle Lane.  The funding comes from the National Scenic Byways Program (NSBP), which provides funding for projects on highways designated as National Scenic Byways.  The NSBP supports projects that manage and protect outstanding historic, cultural, and recreational qualities along these roadways, as well as improve visitor facilities.

"The Mississippi River is one of eastern Iowa's greatest assets, and the Louisa County Great River Road Bicycle Lane will increase tourism to the area and allow more people to experience the scenic byway," said Loebsack.  "In addition to improving access and recreation for visitors and residents, this funding will improve economic development opportunities for the area."

The Louisa County Great River Road will run from Louisa County X99 near the Toolesboro Interpretive site and proceed north for about 14 miles, parallel to the Mississippi River.  The route also encompasses the Mississippi River Trail System, and local cities along the route include Wapello, Grandview, and Muscatine.

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31 Jul 2012

Grassley plans additional August meetings in Iowa

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley will hold town meetings with Iowans in Atlantic, Villisca, Bedford, Clarinda, Percival, Glenwood, Logan, Harlan, Audubon, and Carroll, speak with a service club in Corning and tour a business in Council Bluffs during the third week of the Senate's August recess.

 

"I look forward to these events and meetings to listen to comments and respond to questions.  My town meetings are open to the public, and everyone is welcome.  I also appreciate the opportunity to go to service clubs and workplaces for Q and A with Iowans" Grassley said.  "Representative government is a two-way street and strengthened by dialogue between elected officials and the people we represent."

 

Grassley has held at least one meeting with Iowans in every one of the state's 99 counties since 1980, when he was first elected to serve in the U.S. Senate.

 

Next week, on August 7, 8 and 9, Grassley will hold town meetings and speak to service clubs in Columbus Junction, Donnellson, Burlington, Agency, Bloomfield, Keosauqua, Mount Pleasant, Lockridge, and Cedar Rapids.

 

The Senate will be in recess from August 6 through September 4.  In addition to meetings with Iowans in 21 counties during this recess, Grassley will attend the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines.

 

Immediately below is more information about the August 20, 21 and 22 schedule.  Previously released details of Grassley's schedule on August 7, 8 and 9 also are below.   Grassley will be available to answer questions from reporters immediately following each event.

 

Monday, August 20, 2012

8:15-9:15 a.m.

Cass County Town Meeting

Cass County Community Center, Atlantic Room

805 West 10th Street in Atlantic

 

10:15-11:15 a.m.

Meet with Students at Villisca High School

Villisca High School Library

406 East 3rd Street in Villisca

 

12 noon-1 p.m.

Speak to Corning Rotary

Community Building

601 6th Street in Corning

 

2-3 p.m.

Taylor County Town Meeting

Taylor County Farm Bureau, Meeting Room

607 Pollock Boulevard in Bedford

 

3:45-4:45 p.m.

Page County Town Meeting

Page County Courthouse, Meeting Room, 3rd floor

112 East Main Street in Clarinda

 

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

7:30-8:30 a.m.

Fremont County Town Meeting

Sapp Brothers Travel Center

Apple Barrel Restaurant

2496 210th Avenue in Percival

 

10:15-11:15 a.m.

Mills County Town Meeting

Glenwood Senior Center

20 North Vine in Glenwood

 

12 noon-1 p.m.

Tour and Meet with Employees at Google Data Center 

1430 Veterans Memorial Highway in Council Bluffs

 

2-3 p.m.

Harrison County Town Meeting

Logan Community Center

108 West 4th Street in Logan

 

4-5 p.m.

Shelby County Town Meeting

Harlan Community Library

718 Court Street in Harlan

 

5:45-6:45 p.m.

Audubon County Town Meeting

Audubon County Economic Development

Community Room

800 Market Street in Audubon

 

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

7:45-8:45 a.m.

Carroll County Town Meeting

Carroll County Courthouse

Meeting Room, Use West Entrance

114 East 6th Street in Carroll

 

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Tuesday, August 7

9:15-10:15 a.m.

Louisa County Town Meeting

Columbus Junction City Hall, ICN Room

232 2nd Street in Columbus Junction

 

12 noon-1 p.m.

Lee County Town Meeting

Pilot Grove Savings Bank, Community Center

506 North Main Street in Donnellson

 

2-3 p.m.

Speak at the Burlington Chamber of Commerce Meeting

Connect with Leadership Series

River Park Place

610 North 4th Street, Suite 200 in Burlington

 

4:30-5:30 p.m.

Wapello County Town Meeting

Agency Area Community Center

100 West Main Street in Agency

 

Wednesday, August 8

6:45-7:45 a.m.

Speak to the Bloomfield Rotary Club

Davis County Hospital, Conference Room D

509 North Madison Street in Bloomfield

 

8:45-9:45 a.m.

Van Buren County Town Meeting

Village Cup and Cakes

202 Main Street in Keosauqua

 

12 noon-1 p.m.

Speak to the Mount Pleasant Noon Rotary Club

Iowa Wesleyan College Student Center

Second Floor, Food Services Area

Mount Pleasant

 

1:30-2:30 p.m.

Jefferson County Town Meeting

Lockridge Senior Center

104 West Main Street in Lockridge

 

Thursday, August 9

5:30 p.m.

Speak at the Central States Shrine Association Legions of Honor Banquet

Cedar Rapids Marriott

1200 Collins Road Northeast in Cedar Rapids

 

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31 Jul 2012

BIG MUDDY BLUES FESTIVAL TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE

By Emily Kochan
(St. Louis, MO) - The Big Muddy Blues Festival is a St. Louis Labor Day weekend tradition.
The 17th annual event is scheduled Sat-Sun, Sept. 1-2 on Laclede's Landing with three stages and
30 bands. This year's festival features an impressive line-up of Grammy winners, Rock and Roll
Hall of Famers, talented homegrown Blues acts as well as tributes to music icons, Chuck Berry
and Etta James.

Big Muddy Blues Festival is a celebration of the rich history of the Blues genre. Emily Kochan,
the Executive Director of Laclede's Landing Merchants Association said, "The anticipation for
this year's edition has been like none-other that I have seen in my 5 years producing this festival.
The buzz has been hot on the booking of headlining act, Dr. John." Rolling Stone Magazine
recently named his new album, Locked Down, one of the best of 2012. Dr. John will close out
Big Muddy on the Budweiser Main Stage (700 N. First St.) at 9pm on Sunday, September 2nd.

Also performing on the Budweiser Main Stage are Aaron Kamm & The One Drops and the
Funky Butt Brass Band. Each will be making their Big Muddy debut on Sunday along with
Yugoslavian Blues singer/guitarist Ana Popovic. On Saturday, the widely-popular Royal
Southern Brotherhood (with Cyril Neville, Devon Allman and St. Louisan, Mike Zito) will
serve as the lead-in for headlining act, Grammy winning songwriter and guitarist, Joe Louis
Walker.

The two satellite stages on Second Street (at the intersections of Lucas and Morgan) will remain
free both days. Appearing on those stages will be a variety of local artists, including, Miss
Jubilee & The Humdingers, Marquise Knox, Cee Cee James and Jimmy Lee Kennett Band.

There are four ticketing levels for the Budweiser Main Stage at Big Muddy. General Admission
tickets ($10/day) and VIP seating ($25/day), both remain the same price as last year. New to Big
Muddy 2012 is an added Backstage-Rooftop VIP Lounge & Bar experience with two ticket level
options from which to choose. VIP tickets are limited and recommended for pre-purchase.

For more information and to purchase tickets for Big Muddy's Budweiser Main Stage, please
visit, www.bigmuddybluesfestival.com. Attendees can also receive festival updates via Twitter
by following @BigMuddyBlues or find Big Muddy on Facebook.

Big Muddy Blues Festival is presented by the Laclede's Landing Merchant's Association, a
501(c)(6) organization. With grants from the Regional Arts Commission and the Missouri Arts
Council, as well as sponsorship support from Budweiser, Discount Smoke Shop, CAO, Pepsi and
HoteLumiere. Laclede's Landing, with its cobblestone streets and century-old buildings, is
adjacent to the Mississippi River, just north of the Gateway Arch.

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