Attendees may enjoy an optional lunch from the menu at 12:00 Noon. The program and business meeting will begin at 1:00 PM. Meals will be paid for by each individual participating in the lunch. Speakers include:
- Laura Kliewer, Executive Director of Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Commission
- Pat Hendricks, IARP President, giving a passenger rail update. Topics will include federal legislation supporting a national rail passenger system, and a Cedar Rapids light rail initiative.
The public is invited, welcomed and encouraged to attend the program and meeting.