A birds eye view of the dining area at the pjaza . HOTEL ANDCONVENTION CENTER A new hotel and convention center opened in Cedar Rapids in 1988. Its classy atmosphere and relaxing decor make it a great Bullets Hit C.R. The Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets are a professional basketball team and a member of the Continental Basketball Association. They have done well for their first year. Players include such local heroes as A.J. Wynder, Louis Lloyd, and Ron Rowan. Jeff Moe, former Iowa star, played for the Silver Bullets at the begining ofthe season. The Silver Bullets play around the midwest against other C.B.A. teams such as the Lacrosse Catbirds and the Quad City Thunder. Silver Bullet games are sponsored by Coors Beer and local area businesses. Tickets are sold at regular ticket outlets. Home games are held at the Five Seasons Center, and the games attract quite a crowd. Besides the actual game, there are many other attractions as well. The Silverettes, the Silver Bullets’ Cheerleaders, perform during the games. There are contests for the fans, like winning cash and prizes for making free throws. Crazy George coaches the Silver Beebees, children who play games and make shots when the players aren’t on the floor. Other performers come from around the counrty to entertain during half-times. No matter what your age or interests, the Silver Bullets games can amuse you. ^ - 108 A Bit on the Wild Side 1 addition to Cedar Rapids. The Plaza has a wide variety of conference rooms and suites with plenty of extras from the staff to make the guest’s stay very enjoyable. There is a great selection of conference and banquet rooms Many area businesses choose to have meetings and parties there using the Plaza’s service. There are also two restaurants, a nightclub, gift shops, a pool and whilpool, and many other facilities to make your stay a> pleasurable as it can be. Ill TASTIIi miT THIS lltICI I 1 MOCffIS TO ** 1177 CUB - 7 |
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