CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Grandparents in Cedar Rapids are organizing a community rally aimed at turning concern for the next generation into action.
The Grandparents Rally is scheduled for April 14 at the Cedar Rapids Public Library. Organizers say the event is designed to bring the community together to learn, reflect and take action on key issues affecting children and families.
“It’s not a march — we’re not protesting. It’s a rally, an opportunity for us to learn about areas of concern and generate actions to make a difference for our grandchildren,” said Jane Melloy, an organizer of the rally…