The Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance (ICCA) presents its fourth annual Celebration of the Arts event and annual meeting to elevate the awareness of the artistic and cultural organizations in the Corridor and to celebrate the outstanding collaborations of ICCA partners. Keynote Speaker Shawna Lode from the Iowa Tourism Office, presents 'Promotional Partnerships: How the Iowa Tourism Office Helps Travelers Hear Your Story.' Shawna Lode is Manager of the Iowa Tourism Office at the Iowa Economic Development Authority where she is responsible for developing and implementing programs that support and promote Iowa’s tourism opportunities for economic growth. ICCA also announces the winners of this year’s Collaborative and Reaching Out honors. Partner organizations nominate themselves and others within these categories and the ICCA partnership votes on the ballot. The organization who receives the highest number of votes receives the honor and a Celebration of the Arts award, crafted by local artist Tom Newport. Additionally, the Larry Eckholt Award and Peggy Whitworth Award will be given out to community members who have exemplified passion, commitment, and advocacy to the cultural vitality of the Corridor. The 2014 recipients are Don Thompson, Larry Eckholt Award; and David Bolt, Peggy Whitworth Award. Celebration of the Arts is sponsored by Hills Bank and Trust Company, MidAmerican Energy, and Rockwell Collins. For more information about the Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance, please visit them at www.culturalcorridor.org or at their Facebook page, call (319) 849-8ART (8278), or email info@culturalcorridor.org.A complete list of available streaming videos can be found at citychannel4.com/video
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