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Special concert to raise money for victims of Iowa flood

We are a group of Iowa natives organizing an LA concert to raise money for victims of the devastating floods in our home state.

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Follow up on the show!

The benefit Tuesday night was definitely a success...along with raising over $2500 for the United Way of Eastern Central Iowa, we had reporters from both the ABC and Fox News affiliates in Los Angeles covering the show, and we had the opportunity to connect with Iowans from all over Los Angeles. While we did not reach our goal, we continue to have friends and family letting us know that they are mailing checks directly to the United Way, so we may yet top $5000. In addition, Jessica will be doin… Continue

Posted by Tyler Kamerman on July 3rd, 2008 at 7:05am — 1 Comment (Add)

Live from the concert

Hello everyone! Live from the concert- we are having a great time at 14 Below and the Nadas were incredible. I've met so many people from Iowa tonight- truly a cool event! I'll be posting photos and video clips later tonight!

Posted by Joe Cockrell on July 2nd, 2008 at 12:36am — No Comments (Add)

 
If you can't make it to the event but would like to donate please send a check to:
United Way of East Central Iowa
C/O Terry Bergan (Reach Out Benefit in LA)
1030 Fifth Ave SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Be sure and put "Iowa Flood Relief" in the memo line

Product donations for auction at the event will be accepted anytime; if you would like to support Reach Out contact Tyler Kamerman at (310) 968-2365.

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FOX news story

Check out this story from FOX in Los Angeles on the concert: http://www.myfoxla.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=6894249&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=3.2.1    

Created by Joe Cockrell Jul 2, 2008 at 11:31am. Last updated by Joe Cockrell Jul 2.

Great article!

Check out this article from today! http://www.wcfcourier.com/articles/2008/07/01/news/metro/10442352.txt    

Created by Joe Cockrell Jul 1, 2008 at 12:26pm. Last updated by Joe Cockrell Jul 1.

Article in DM Register

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080630/NEWS/806300319/-1/LIFE04    

Created by Joe Cockrell Jun 30, 2008 at 7:36am. Last updated by Joe Cockrell Jun 30.

Press Release

IOWA NATIVES LIVING IN L.A. PLAN SPECIAL BENEFIT CONCERT FOR FLOOD VICTIMS   LOS ANGELES—As floodwaters continue to ravage the Midwest, Iowa natives like Tyler and Jessica Kamerman watch media cove... Continue

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