American Election 2008 (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
Yesterday evening at CSPS in Cedar Rapids, OFA volunteers and former campaign volunteers gathered to discuss their experiences on the campaign, and how to get involved with Organizing for America. Cedar Rapids is a special place for me, in 2007 I was lucky enough to help with President Obama’s first campaign stop at Iowa, and [...]
Michigan Acting (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
Ann Arbor Cast as Iowa for “Cedar Rapids” Ann Arbor will now play home to the upcoming film “Cedar Rapids”. After Iowa suspended film tax credits, the filmmakers had to relocate. The film is expected to start shooting soon, but is currently waiting approval on it’s film incentive application. Cedar Rapids will star Ed Helms (”The Hangover”),...
Obama HQ (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
Yesterday evening at CSPS in Cedar Rapids, OFA volunteers and former campaign volunteers gathered to discuss their experiences on the campaign, and how to get involved with Organizing for America. Cedar Rapids is a special place for me, in 2007 I was lucky enough to help with President Obama's first campaign stop at Iowa, and I had the chance to work for the campaign in Linn County until...
Digital Spy (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
Sigourney Weaver joins the cast of Ed Helms and John C. Reilly comedy Cedar Rapids.
The Screening Log (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
Lots of casting news this week, and here is a short summary of who will star in what soon: • Sigourney Weaver and Alia Shawkat are joining John C. Reilly, Ed Helms and Anne Heche in Miguel Arteta's comedy "Cedar Rapids," about man (Helms) sent to represent his company and save his colleagues' jobs at a regional insurance conference in Cedar Rapids. ( Variety ) • Gerard...
Orlando Sentinel (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
Ed Helms was one of the break-out stars of last summer's The Hangover. His payoff? A star vehicle comedy, Cedar Rapids, about an insurance salesman who treks across the Midwest trying to save the jobs of his co-workers. Now Sigourney...
IndieLondon (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
SIGOURNEY Weaver and John C Reilly have joined the cast of new comedy Cedar Rapids . The duo will join The Hangover star Ed Helms and Anne Heche on the film, according to Variety. The story follows an insurance agent (played by Helms) as he goes to an industry convention to try and save the jobs of his colleagues. Shooting is already underway. Weaver will next be seen in James Cameron’s...
Cinema Blend (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
It has been less than a week since Anne Heche was announced as Ed Helms' co-star in the up-coming Cedar Rapids, but considering that the film has already started shooting, it comes as no surprise that three actors have been rapidly added to the cast, if not only to give the two leads some company on screen.According to , Sigourney Weaver, John C. Reilly and Alia Shawkat (best known as Maeby...
Entertainment News - MovieWeb.com (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
Joining Ed Helms and Anne Heche in the Fox Searchlight comedy.
Empire News (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
We learned last week that Anne Heche would be joining Ed Helms and John C Reilly in Miguel Arteta's comedy Cedar Rapids, but the film has now picked up Sigourney Weaver for the ride. The words "momentum" and "gathering" spring to mind.A starring role for the previously-always-supporting Helms, following The Hangover, it's about a smalltime insurance salesman attending a big industry conference...
Fat Guy on a Little Bike (Free subscription) | 10 hours ago
We are going before the Cedar Rapids city council on Tuesday to discuss having chickens in the city. If you are interested please take the survey at the link below. Survey
BlogNetNews.com/Iowa (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
In 2008, Christopher Reed entered the race for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate just months before the primary. Reed surprised many when he defeated Cedar Rapids businessman Steve Rathje and former state legislator George Eichhorn in the GOP primary. Reed wasn’t as fortunate [...]
Halos Heaven (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
... have to keep hitting for at least above average power. Whether or not he's able to do that in Cedar Rapids will tell us a lot. I'm optimistic. I'll continue posting the top performances through next week. Again, remember that this list is based entirely on statistical performance in 2009, and is not a traditional "best prospects" ranking.
Soft Pretzel Logic (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
I spent a few minutes chatting on the phone with Cedar Rapids Gazette writer Mike Hlas, the AP college football poll voter who put Temple at No. 25 on his ballot.
Halos Heaven (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
10) Michael Kohn, 22 - RH RP, A-Ball and High A 6 Wins, 1 Loss, 9 Saves. 65.2 IP, 1.64 ERA, 103 SO/26 BB. +22 runs saved. Kohn's numbers were even more ridiculously good after a promotion to High A. I saw both the Cedar Rapids and Rancho Cucamonga clubs play last year, yet still missed seeing him pitch, so I'll just rehash what we know from BA, John Sickles, and the Cedar Rapids Gazette:...
