Community Focused.

Cedar Valley Pridefest is a volunteer organization focused on highlighting the LGBTQIA+ community of Eastern Iowa in a positive and informative manner in an effort to help everyone live as their authentic self.

WHY PRIDE MATTERS

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Board.

Our all volunteer board meets to plan and organize details of the event. Monthly meetings start in October, bi-monthly meetings start in February and from June through August, the group meets weekly. The board oversees the operations of Cedar Valley Pridefest in its entirety. They operate multiple sub-committees and organize groups that help achieve CVP objectives.

CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS

• Brent Buhr
• Dave Deeds
• Mike Tyer
• ​Michelle Simon
• Miranda Canfield
• Chris Kane
• Nick Hedrick

SUB-COMMITTEES

• Entertainment
• Volunteers
• Marketing
• Special Events (Parades, Art Exhibit & more)
• Sponsorships & Fundraising
• Vendors
• Education
• Logistics & Decorations
• Administration & Finance

​Interested in joining a sub-committee?
Send us a note on the form below.

PAST BOARD MEMBERS

• Carolyn Sween
• Chris Schwartz
• John Hayes
• Brittany Flokstra
• ​Kyle Clabby
• Adam Biretz
• Jeff Kurtz
• Tavis Hall
• Andrew Robeson
• Jona VanBlaricom
• Megan Horn

Join us.

We're always looking for good help and new friends, but know there's work to do too. Drop us an email and let us know what you're interested in helping with from the sub-committees above.

NOTE
Board members must be 18 years of age or older, have their own transportation, email address and computer access and ability to participate in weekly, bi-weekly and monthly meetings throughout the year as well as the full day of Pride.