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Country Friends Dance Club, Elks Lodge, 801 33rd Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, IA (2025)

09/15/2025

Dance opportunities for week of Sept. 15-21

MONDAY:

Dixon, IL – Mad Water Saloon, Line Dancing lessons by Meghan Dalton, 5:30-6 Intermediate, 6-8:30 Beginner/Open, $2

TUESDAY:

Cedar Rapids -- Elks Club, Buck Hollow, 6-9p, $10

WEDNESDAY:

Davenport – The Spot Bar (1113 Mound St), Western Wednesdays, line dancing instructor Shannon, 8-10p, FREE

Dubuque -- County Fairgrounds, Wild West Wednesday, Country Dance, Ken Peiffer from WJOD is the DJ, 7-10PM, $5

**EXPANDED HOURS** Swisher – Dancemor, Country Dance, Mike & Micki, 6:30-10:30p, line dance lesson at 7:30, $5

West Branch – Town Hall, country line dancing lessons, 6-8pm, freewill donation to cover rental and instructors

SWING: Iowa City – PS1 House, 538 S Gilbert St (front door), dance lessons, beginners 6-7p, open dancing 7-7:30, intermediate 7:30-8:15, open dancing afterwards, $5

SALSA: Iowa City – Artifactory (120 N. Dubuque St), latin dance lessons, 7-9p, small donation to cover rental space

THURSDAY:

Cedar Falls – Deringer’s Public Parlor, line dance lessons by Ryan Backes 7:30-9:30p, DJ, dancing afterwards, $5

Cedar Rapids – VFW, Palomino Band, 5:30-8:30, $10

Cedar Rapids – Elks Club, Country Friends Dance Club, dancing starts at 6:30p, $4

Iowa City – Wildwood, Mike & Micki, 6:30-10:30p, line dance lesson at 7pm, FREE, food available

Iowa City – Tequila Cowgirl, 347 S Gilbert, line dance lessons, 8pm, FREE

Swisher - Dancemor, H***y Tonk Thursdays, line dancing 6:30-10p, line dance lessons with Jamie at 7:30 & 8:30pm, $5

FRIDAY:

Cedar Rapids – Hazzard County, line dance lessons with Jamie, 7-9p, FREE

Davenport – Daiquiri Factory (303 W 3rd St), line dancing with Steppin’ with Heather, 7-9p, FREE, food available (sometimes moves to Saturday, check Daiquiri Factory’s website)

Walcott -- Coliseum, Line Dancing, DJ Jeremy, 6:30-9:30p, $5, no outside beverages, light snacks available at the bar

OUTSIDE: Iowa City – Ped Mall Stage, Friday Night Concert Series, “Second Half AND Anthony Worden & the Illiterati”, 6:30p, FREE

SATURDAY:

OUTSIDE: Bettendorf – Landing Skate Rink (2255 Middle Rd), Line Dance Party with Meghan, 6-9p, $5. cash bar and concessions available

OTHER: Iowa City, Senior Center (28 S Linn St), Soul Train Dance Party, DJ Storm, 6-9p Admission: Two items for Senior Center Pantry or $10

SUNDAY:

Rock Island, IL – Eagles, line dance lessons, 4-6p, $2

Walford – Wild Hogs, The Drive Ins, 3-6p, FREE, food available

Waterloo – Majestic Moon, various musicians, dance floor, 3-7p, $5

BALLROOM: Ely – Legion, USA Dance, ballroom/swing, 3-5p, $7

UPCOMING DANCES & EVENTS:

9/23: Lowden – The Railyard, weekly line dance lessons by Jeremy, 6:30-9:00, FREE

9/26: Walcott -- Coliseum, Line Dancing with Meghan, DJ, 6:30-9:30p, $5, no outside beverages, light snacks available at the bar

10/3: SALSA: Iowa City – Wildwood, Salsa Night with lesson at 9pm, open floor at 10pm, $10

10/3: BALLROOM: Iowa City – Old Brick, 26 E Market St, IC USA Dance, 7:00-10:00p, lesson 7-8p, $8 member, $12 non-member

10/4: OUTSIDE: Bettendorf – Landing Skate Rink (2255 Middle Rd), Line Dance Party with Meghan, 6-9p, $5. cash bar and concessions available

10/4: SWING: Cedar Rapids -- Studio at Illuminations, Cherry Building across from Newbo, Five Seasons Swing, lesson 7-8, dancing 8-10, $10

10/11: OUTSIDE: Iowa City – Downtown Ped Mall, Sunset Salsa, DJ Edwin, 6-10p, FREE

09/14/2025

Happy Birthday Lynn! Cheers!

09/09/2025

It was a small but mighty crowd today in Mount Vernon!

09/01/2025

Dance opportunities for week of Sept. 1-7

MONDAY:

Dixon, IL – Mad Water Saloon, Line Dancing lessons by Meghan Dalton, 5:30-6 Intermediate, 6-8:30 Beginner/Open, $2

TUESDAY:

Cedar Rapids -- Elks Club, Palomino Band, 6-9p, $10

WEDNESDAY:

Dubuque, County Fairgrounds, Wild West Wednesday, Country Dance, Ken Peiffer from WJOD is the DJ, 7-10PM, $5

Swisher – Dancemor, Country Dance, Mike & Micki, 7-10p, line dance lesson at 7:30, $5

**Starting 9/10** West Branch – Town Hall, weekly country line dancing lessons by Jeremy, 6-8pm, freewill donation to cover rental and instructors

SWING: Iowa City – PS1 House, 538 S Gilbert St (front door), dance lessons, beginners 6-7p, open dancing 7-7:30, intermediate 7:30-8:15, open dancing afterwards, $5

SALSA: Iowa City – Artifactory (120 N. Dubuque St), latin dance lessons, 7-9p, small donation to cover rental space

THURSDAY:

Cedar Falls – Deringer’s Public Parlor, line dance lessons by Ryan Backes 7:30-9:30p, DJ, dancing afterwards, $5

Cedar Rapids – VFW, Palomino Band, 5:30-8:30, $10

Cedar Rapids – Elks Club, Country Friends Dance Club, dancing starts at 6:30p, $4

Iowa City – Wildwood, Mike & Micki, 6:30-10:30p, line dance lesson at 7pm, FREE, food available

Iowa City – Tequila Cowgirl, 347 S Gilbert, line dance lessons, 8pm, FREE

Swisher - Dancemor, H***y Tonk Thursdays, line dancing 6:30-10p, line dance lessons with Jamie at 7:30 & 8:30pm, $5

FRIDAY:

Cedar Rapids – Hazzard County, line dance lessons with Jamie, 7-9p, FREE

Davenport – Daiquiri Factory (303 W 3rd St), line dancing with Steppin’ with Heather, 7-9p, FREE, food available (sometimes moves to Saturday, check Daiquiri Factory’s website)

**NEW** Swisher – Dancemor, 1st Friday Country Dance, 7-10p, partner dance lesson at 7:30 (partner not required), $5

BALLROOM: Iowa City – Old Brick, 26 E Market St, IC USA Dance, 7:00-10:00p, lesson 7-8p,

OUTSIDE: Iowa City – Ped Mall Stage, Friday Night Concert Series, “Lou Sherry AND Shining Realm”, 6:30p, FREE

SATURDAY:

Cedar Rapids -- Elks Club, The Blue 60 Band, 6-9p, $10

SWING: Cedar Rapids -- Studio at Illuminations, Cherry Building across from Newbo, Five Seasons Swing, lesson 7-8, dancing 8-10, $10

OUTSIDE: Bettendorf – Landing Skate Rink (2255 Middle Rd), Line Dance Party with Meghan, 6-9p, $5, cash bar and concessions available

OTHER: Cedar Rapids, Downtown Farmers Market, 8a-12p

SUNDAY:

Rock Island, IL – Eagles, line dance lessons, 4-6p, $2

UPCOMING DANCES & EVENTS:

9/12: Iowa City – Wildwood, country dance, Mike & Micki, 7-11p, FREE, food available

9/13: Eldridge – Skating Rink, line dancing with Meghan, 6-9p, $5

9/13: OUTSIDE: Iowa City – Downtown Ped Mall, Sunset Salsa, DJ Edwin, 6-10p, FREE

9/20: OUTSIDE: Bettendorf – Landing Skate Rink (2255 Middle Rd), Line Dance Party with Meghan, 6-9p, $5. cash bar and concessions available

9/20: Iowa City, Senior Center (28 S Linn St), Soul Train Dance Party, DJ Storm, 6-9p Admission: Two items for Senior Center Pantry or $10

9/21: BALLROOM: Ely – Legion, USA Dance, ballroom/swing, 3-5p, $7

Waterloo – Majestic Moon, various musicians, dance floor, 3-7p, $5 (2nd & 4th Sundays)

08/30/2025

Happy Birthday Jim!

08/29/2025

Last night was end of summer tradition of wearing no more white along with celebrating Labor Day-what did or do you do for a living. Here’s the results:

08/28/2025

Happy Anniversary Jim and Janet!

08/25/2025

Dance opportunities for week of Aug 25-31

MONDAY:

Dixon, IL – Mad Water Saloon, Line Dancing lessons by Meghan Dalton, 5:30-6 Intermediate, 6-8:30 Beginner/Open, $2

TUESDAY:

Cedar Rapids -- Elks Club, Cassie and Randy, 6-9p, $10

WEDNESDAY:

Dubuque, County Fairgrounds, Wild West Wednesday, Country Dance, Ken Peiffer from WJOD is the DJ, 7-10PM, $5

Swisher – Dancemor, Country Dance, Mike & Micki, 7-10p, line dance lesson at 7:30, $5

SWING: Iowa City – PS1 House, 538 S Gilbert St (front door), dance lessons, beginners 6-7p, open dancing 7-7:30, intermediate 7:30-8:15, open dancing afterwards, $5

SALSA: Iowa City – Artifactory (120 N. Dubuque St), latin dance lessons, 7-9p, small donation to cover rental space

OUTSIDE: Iowa City – Chauncey Swan Park, “Ioannix Alexakis and Friends”, 6:30p, FREE

THURSDAY:

Cedar Falls – Deringer’s Public Parlor, line dance lessons by Ryan Backes 7:30-9:30p, DJ, dancing afterwards, $5

Cedar Rapids – VFW, Palomino Band, 5:30-8:30, $10

Iowa City – Wildwood, Mike & Micki, 6:30-10:30p, line dance lesson at 7pm, FREE, food available

Iowa City – Tequila Cowgirl, 347 S Gilbert, line dance lessons, 8pm, FREE

Swisher - Dancemor, H***y Tonk Thursdays, line dancing 6:30-10p, line dance lessons with Jamie at 7:30 & 8:30pm, $5

OUTSIDE: Cedar Rapids – Noelridge Park, Jazz Under the Stars, “Al Naylor’s I-380 Express”, 6:30pm, food trucks available, FREE (last one!)

OUTSIDE: Marion – City Square Park, Uptown Getdown, “All Natural“”, FREE, food trucks available (last one!)

FRIDAY:

Cedar Rapids – Hazzard County, line dance lessons with Jamie, 7-9p, FREE

Davenport – Daiquiri Factory (303 W 3rd St), line dancing with Steppin’ with Heather, 7-9p, FREE, food available (sometimes moves to Saturday, check Daiquiri Factory’s website)

Walcott -- Coliseum, line dancing with Meghan, 6:30-9:30p, $5, no outside beverages, light snacks available at the bar

Walford – Wild Hogs, Ruthless County, 8p, FREE, food available

OUTSIDE: Cedar Rapids – Newbo City Market, Rock the Block, “The Detour Band”, 6-8p, FREE (last one!)

OUTSIDE: Hiawatha – Guthridge Park, Music in the Park, “Dogs on Skis”, 6-9p, FREE

OUTSIDE: Iowa City – Ped Mall Stage, Friday Night Concert Series, “Jumbies”, 6:30p, FREE

SATURDAY:

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SUNDAY:

Rock Island, IL – Eagles, line dance lessons, 4-6p, $2

Walford – Wild Hogs, Old Man Band, 3-7p, FREE, food available

Waterloo – Majestic Moon, various musicians, dance floor, 3-7p, $5 (2nd & 4th Sundays)

OUTSIDE: Iowa City – Riverfront Crossings Park, “The Beaker Brothers, 6:30pm, FREE

UPCOMING DANCES & EVENTS:

9/5: Swisher – Dancemor, 1st Friday Country Dance, 7-10p, partner dance lesson at 7:30, $5

9/5: BALLROOM: Iowa City – Old Brick, 26 E Market St, IC USA Dance, 7:00-10:00p, lesson 7-8p, $8 member, $12 non-member

9/6: OUTSIDE: Bettendorf – Landing Skate Rink (2255 Middle Rd), Line Dance Party with Meghan, 6-9p, $5. cash bar and concessions available

9/13: OUTSIDE: Iowa City – Downtown Ped Mall, Sunset Salsa, DJ Edwin, 6-10p, FREE

9/20: OUTSIDE: Bettendorf – Landing Skate Rink (2255 Middle Rd), Line Dance Party with Meghan, 6-9p, $5. cash bar and concessions available

9/20: Iowa City, Senior Center (28 S Linn St), Soul Train Dance Party, DJ Storm, 6-9p Admission: Two items for Senior Center Pantry or $10

08/23/2025

Happy Anniversary to Richard and Shirley!! Enjoy your special day!

08/21/2025

We thoroughly enjoyed the Las Vegas show at the Villas today as Barb Munson performed with Siegfried and Roy, Johnny Cash and June Carter and Bob Hope and Phyllis Diller. Great job Barb!!

08/20/2025

Happy Birthday Linda! Enjoy your day!

08/18/2025

Dance opportunities for week of Aug.. 18-24

MONDAY:

Dixon, IL – Mad Water Saloon, Line Dancing lessons by Meghan Dalton, 5:30-6 Intermediate, 6-8:30 Beginner/Open, $2

TUESDAY:

Cedar Rapids -- Elks Club, The Misfits Band, 6-9p, $10

WEDNESDAY:

Dubuque, County Fairgrounds, Wild West Wednesday, Country Dance, Ken Peiffer from WJOD is the DJ, 7-10PM, $5

Swisher – Dancemor, Country Dance, Mike & Micki, 7-10p, line dance lesson at 7:30, $5

SWING: Iowa City – PS1 House, 538 S Gilbert St (front door), dance lessons, beginners 6-7p, open dancing 7-7:30, intermediate 7:30-8:15, open dancing afterwards, $5

SALSA: Iowa City – Artifactory (120 N. Dubuque St), latin dance lessons, 7-9p, small donation to cover rental space

OUTSIDE: Iowa City – Emma J. Harvat Square, “The Feralings”, 6:30p, FREE

THURSDAY:

Cedar Falls – Deringer’s Public Parlor, line dance lessons by Ryan Backes 7:30-9:30p, DJ, dancing afterwards, $5

Cedar Rapids – VFW, Palomino Band, 5:30-8:30, $10

Iowa City – Wildwood, Mike & Micki, 6:30-10:30p, line dance lesson at 7pm, FREE, food available

Iowa City – Tequila Cowgirl, 347 S Gilbert, line dance lessons, 8pm, FREE

Swisher - Dancemor, H***y Tonk Thursdays, line dancing 6:30-10p, line dance lessons with Jamie at 7:30 & 8:30pm, $5

OUTSIDE: Cedar Rapids – Noelridge Park, Jazz Under the Stars, “Kings of ‘daBlues”, 6:30pm, food trucks available, FREE

OUTSIDE: Marion – City Square Park, Uptown Getdown, “Funk Daddies“”, FREE, food trucks available

OUTSIDE: Cedar Rapids – Green Square Park, Summer in the Square, “Crazy Delicious”, 5-8p, $5 will benefit Four Oaks

FRIDAY:

Cedar Rapids – Hazzard County, line dance lessons with Jamie, 7-9p, FREE

Davenport – Daiquiri Factory (303 W 3rd St), line dancing with Steppin’ with Heather, 7-9p, FREE, food available (sometimes moves to Saturday, check Daiquiri Factory’s website)

OUTSIDE: Cedar Rapids – Newbo City Market, Rock the Block, “Fresh Fighters”, 6-8p, FREE

OUTSIDE: Iowa City – Ped Mall Stage, Friday Night Concert Series, “Dodge Street Duo AND Hard Luck & the Troubles”, 6:30p, FREE

OUTSIDE: Hiawatha – Guthridge Park, Music in the Park, “Brass Pear” (variety band), 6-9p, FREE

SATURDAY:

Eldridge – Skating Rink, line dancing with Meghan, 6-9p, $5

OUTSIDE: Heck’s Annual Fish Fry, 6pm

**Rescheduled** OUTSIDE: Cedar Rapids – Newbo City Market, Rock the Block, “Betty Calling”, 6-8p, FREE

OTHER: Cedar Rapids – Downtown, Market After Dark (open air market with live entertainment), 6:30-11pm, FREE

SUNDAY:

Rock Island, IL – Eagles, line dance lessons, 4-6p, $2

Walford – Wild Hogs, Palomino, 2-6p, FREE, food available

Waterloo – Majestic Moon, various musicians, dance floor, 3-7p, $5 (2nd & 4th Sundays)

UPCOMING DANCES & EVENTS:

8/29: Walcott -- Coliseum, line dancing with Meghan, 6:30-9:30p, $5, no outside beverages, light snacks available at the bar

8/29: OUTSIDE: Hiawatha – Guthridge Park, Music in the Park, “Dogs on Skis”, 6-9p, FREE

9/5: Swisher – Dancemor, 1st Friday Country Dance, 7-10p, line dance lesson at 7:30, $5

9/5: BALLROOM: Iowa City – Old Brick, 26 E Market St, IC USA Dance, 7:00-10:00p, lesson 7-8p, $8 member, $12 non-member

9/6: OUTSIDE: Bettendorf – Landing Skate Rink (2255 Middle Rd), Line Dance Party with Meghan, 6-9p, $5. cash bar and concessions available

9/13: OUTSIDE: Iowa City – Downtown Ped Mall, Sunset Salsa, DJ Edwin, 6-10p, FREE

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