News : River Celebration: Water lovers gather for unveiling of historical display

Don Eells and Bob LaGrange were among the first to see the unveiled Cedar River display Friday.

River enthusiasts, local artists and the committee which worked for more than a year to document the history of the Cedar River gathered at Celebration Park for the unveiling of the new display on Friday evening. The display includes a variety of history and other lessons about the portion of the Red Cedar River that winds through Benton County. Committee members first began researching the project with a river canoe and boat ride in May of 2015. The event also included a frog-judging contest and an opportunity for youngsters to catch a few small fish.

The history of Minne Estema, a review of major floods, a display of fish and other wildlife found in the river, and a list of some unique and almost-forgotten places along the river are included in the 72-foot-long display.

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