The festival took place at the NewBo City Market from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with celebrations including spoken-word poetry, musical performances, proclamations from the mayors of Cedar Rapids and Marion and a plethora of informational booths.
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A coalition of Cedar Rapids activist groups, which has organized protests and meetings in response to the fatal stabbing of Devonna Walker in January, has issued a statement in response to a statement issued last week about the case by Linn County Attorney Nick Maybanks.