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Science Station Celebrates Third Annual Brain Awareness Day...Jan 30, 2004

Two IMAX films to open March 1!...Jan 26, 2004

The Science Station Commemorates Bicentennial of Lewis & Clark's Expedition...Oct 17, 2003

Science Station—McLeod/Busse IMAX® Dome Theatre Announces Action-Packed October...Sep 12, 2003

See Australia's National Instrument at the Science Station...Aug 20, 2003

The Australian Outback at the Science Station...Aug 2, 2003

Science Station—McLeod/Busse IMAX® Dome Theatre Will Present The Lion King™...Jun 9, 2003

Science Station to Showcase New Corn Uses, “Corn Detectives” Quiz...Mar 19, 2003

Science Station to Offer Heart Awareness Day...Feb 11, 2003

A Moment of Silence at the IMAX®...Feb 4, 2003

New Director of Development named at the Science Station – McLeod/Busse IMAX® Dome Theatre...Feb 4, 2003

SPACE STATION To Launch At Science Station IMAX...Oct 20, 2002

Joseph Nolte Appointed Science Station-McLeod/Busse IMAX Dome Theatre Executive Director...Oct 14, 2002

Science Station Executive Director Resigns...Jun 4, 2002

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Science Station IMAX® Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary...Jun 4, 2002

Science Station Sets Single Day Attendance Record...Jun 4, 2002

T-Rex: Back to the Cretaceous Shakes the Ground at Science Station...Jun 4, 2002

Science Station receives $500,000 grant from the State of Iowa...Jun 4, 2002

Science Station Celebrates Third Annual Brain Awareness Day

Friday, January 30, 2004
Contact: Joe Nolte. [email protected]
(319) 363-IMAX ext. 27

Brain Awareness Day will be celebrated on Thursday, March 11 from 9:30 am—3:00 pm at the Science Station—McLeod/Busse IMAX® Dome Theatre, 427 1st St. SE, in Cedar Rapids. Visitors to the Science Station will be able to take part in hands-on activities designed to promote their understanding of the brain. They will challenge their senses, compare the brains of various animals, test their memories, evaluate neurological reflexes, handle actual human brains, play “Who Wants to Be a Neurologist?” and much, much more. This is all part of an international event sponsored by neuroscience institutions dedicated to communicate with public audiences about the brain. This group is collectively known as Partners in Education. It includes the American Academy of Neurology Education and Research Foundation, the Association of University Professors of Neurology, the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives, the European Dana Alliance for the Brain, NASA, NIH and the Society for Neuroscience. More information is available at www.dana.org/brainweek. The local organizer for Brain Awareness Day is Dr. Mike Powell, a Cedar Rapids Chiropractic Neurologist. Schools wishing to visit the Science Station can make arrangements by calling 319-363-4629 ext. 30.

Two IMAX films to open March 1!

Monday, January 26, 2004
Contact: Joseph T. Nolte. [email protected]
319-363-IMAX ext. 27

The Science Station--McLeod/Busse IMAX(R) Dome Theatre will present an undersea adventure this spring as two films splash into the theatre March 1. MacGillivray Freeman's Dolphins and Ghosts of the Abyss, a James Cameron Film about the Titanic, each present unique perspectives on the ocean and what lies beneath. The films will run through June 30. From the dazzling coral reefs of the Bahamas to the wind-swept seas of Patagonia, Dolphins takes audiences under the water's surface for a romp with inquisitive Atlantic spotted dolphins, acrobatic dusky dolphins, and the familiar bottlenose dolphin of Flipper fame. From rarely seen fish-herding behavior to a close-up look at complex communication activities, Dolphins will give audiences a fascinating new perspective on the lives of dolphins and their remarkable intelligence. In Ghosts of the Abyss, Academy Award® winning director and master storyteller James Cameron journeys back to the site of his greatest inspiration - the legendary wreck of the Titanic. With a team of the world's foremost historic and marine experts and friend Bill Paxton, he embarks on an unscripted adventure back to the final grave where nearly 1,500 souls lost their lives almost a century ago. Using state-of-the-art technology developed expressly for this expedition, Cameron and his crew are able to explore virutally all of the wreckage, inside and out, as never before. In this unprecedented motion picture event, made especially for IMAX Theatres, Cameron and his team bring audiences to sights not seen since the sinking 90 years ago and explore why the landmark vessel - more than any shipwreck - continues to intrigue and fascinate the public. This deep-sea adventure is sponsored by Henry Russell Bruce and Seatasea Scuba Diving and Windsurfing. For more information on the films, showtimes, and movie trailers, visit www.sciencestation.org.

The Science Station Commemorates Bicentennial of Lewis & Clark's Expedition

Friday, October 17, 2003
Contact: Joe Nolte. [email protected]
(319) 363-IMAX ext. 27

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Science Station--McLeod/Busse IMAX Dome Theatre in Cedar Rapids announces a series of events, films, and activities to commemorate the bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 2004. Events begin in November and will run through Feb. 29, 2004. The McLeod/Busse IMAX Dome Theatre will present "Lewis and Clark: Great Journey West," from Nov. 1-Feb. 29. This amazing film, produced by Destination Cinemas, follows the history, challenges, and courage of the expedition as it crossed the plains and Rocky Mountains, discovering new plants and animals along the way. The film is sponsored by the Cedar Rapids Gazette. On Nov. 7, the hands-on exhibit "Navigation: Finding Your Way," opens in the Science Station. This exhibit follows the science, methods, and instincts humans have used to chart geographic courses over the years. The exhibit, from the San Francisco Exploratorium, is sponsored locally by the Dain Rauscher Foundation. It will run through Jan. 31. In addition, the Science Station, Humanities Iowa, the Gazette, and the Cedar Rapids Public Library announce the Lewis and Clark Discussion Series. The following presentations are free and open to the public. Nov. 2, 3:00: "The Lewis and Clark Expedition: Captain Clark's Perspective"--Dr. Wayne Kobberdahl, will re-enact, in costume as Captain William Clark, segments of the history of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Jan. 10, 2:00: "The Medicines of Lewis and Clark"--Beverly Hinds explores the interesting medicines and medical practices of the expedition. Jan. 11, noon: "Sacajewea, Sakakawea, Sagagawea, 'Bird Woman', or 'Janey': Shoshoni Girl/Woman of History"--Beverly Hinds explores the myths, legends, and facts of this strong young woman with a unique place in the history of the expedition. February 7, 2:00: "Lewis and Clark's Perilous 1804 Middle Passage"--Historical writer Gail Geo. Holmes explores overlooked facts about the Iowa-Nebraska segment of the expedition, including its only desertion and death. All presentations take place in the Science Station's multi-purpose room. For further information, show times, or prices, call 319-363-IMAX or visit www.sciencestation.org.

Science Station—McLeod/Busse IMAX® Dome Theatre Announces Action-Packed October

Friday, September 12, 2003
Contact: Joe Nolte. [email protected]
(319) 363-4629 ext. 27

Science Station—McLeod/Busse IMAX® Dome Theatre Announces Action-Packed October CEDAR RAPIDS—The Science Station—McLeod/Busse IMAX Dome Theatre announced a special action-packed schedule for the month of October. The schedule features Matrix: Reloaded, the sci-fi blockbuster starring Keanu Reeves, and Michael Jordan to the MAX, a film celebrating the accomplishments and talents of the basketball legend. The films will run Sept. 26-Nov. 2. Matrix: Reloaded, the second film in the Matrix trilogy, is the second long-format feature film to play at the McLeod/Busse IMAX Dome Theatre. The film continues the saga of Neo and his band of humans fighting the artificial intelligence which controls earth in the future. Released in June, the film has been formatted for the giant screen through IMAX’s proprietary DMR®, or digital re-mastering, technology. A display on DMR will be featured in the lobby of the theatre. Matrix: Reloaded is rated “R”, so children 17 and under will not be admitted unless accompanied by an adult. Matrix: Reloaded will show in the evenings except for Tuesday and Thursdays. Michael Jordan to the MAX opened May 5, 2000 in IMAX theaters worldwide and is a 45-minute giant-screen IMAX film that celebrates the personal attributes that have made Michael Jordan more than a basketball champion, but also a hero who transcends borders, cultures, age and gender. In addition to the regular schedule, Science Station will feature a special sports-science family camp-in on Friday, Oct. 10, for children and adult chaperones. Contact Rachel DeMaris at 319-363-IMAX ext. 21 for more information. In addition, experience the Outback in Australia: Land Beyond Time through October 31. This 45-minute film, produced by the Houston Museum of Natural Science, takes viewers on an adventurous tour of the wildlife and geography of the Land Down Under. The Science Station also features the traveling Koala Maze in the exhibit gallery, and two Australian reptiles in the lobby. Tickets for Matrix: Reloaded and Michael Jordan to the MAX (excluding camp-in show) are $10 per person, $9 for Science Station members, and may be purchased any time at the box office. For showtimes and ticket information, contact the Science Station at 319-363-IMAX or visit www.sciencestation.org.

See Australia's National Instrument at the Science Station

Wednesday, August 20, 2003
Contact: Joseph Nolte. [email protected]
(319) 363-IMAX ext. 27

See Australia's National Instrument at the Science Station Cedar Rapidians Paul Morris and Wesley Rick will demonstrate the didgeridoo, Australia's national instrument, at the Science Station on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 12:30-2:30. The didgeridoo is a wind instrument made from a hollowed log. Several didgeridoos will be on display, including one authentic Australian instrument, two plastic slide instruments, and a didgeridoo made from a plastic pipe. Demonstrations will be on demand. Free with Science Station admission. This event is being held in conjunction with the IMAX presentation Australia: Land Beyond Time, sponsored by John Deere Community Credit Union, and the exhibit Koala Maze, sponsored by the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation. For more information, call 363-IMAX.

The Australian Outback at the Science Station

Saturday, August 02, 2003
Contact: Joseph Nolte, Executive Director. [email protected]
(319) 363-4629 ext. 27

Two New Visitors at the Science Station The Australian Outback is coming to the Science Station. Well, not the whole Outback, but two former relatives. Thanks to the Cedar Valley Humane Society, a carpet python and a blue-tongued skink will take up temporary residence at Cedar Rapids’ science museum on Saturday, August 2. The new reptilian friends are here to usher in a total Australian experience at the Science Station—McLeod/Busse IMAX® Dome Theatre. Australia: Land Beyond Time arrives at the McLeod/Busse IMAX Dome Theatre on Friday, Aug. 1. It is one of the most spectacular and beautiful films we have yet shown! For a great Aussie experience, visitors can become a koala expert in the Koala Maze, a new interactive exhibit in the Science Station! And every Saturday in August, the Science Station will present a different Australian experience from noon-4 pm. This Saturday, come make paper kites like the aborigines would! This great family fun is sponsored by John Deere Community Credit Union, the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, and Henry Russell Bruce. For showtimes or more information, call 319-363-IMAX or visit www.sciencestation.org.

Science Station—McLeod/Busse IMAX® Dome Theatre Will Present The Lion King™

Monday, June 09, 2003
Contact: Joseph Nolte, Executive Director. [email protected]
363-IMAX ext. 27

CEDAR RAPIDS—The Science Station—McLeod/Busse IMAX® Dome Theatre announced today that it will add Disney’s The Lion King™ to its summer schedule of IMAX® films. The film will run from July 18 to September 18. The Science Station has received over 1,000 requests for the film, which was released for the Giant Screen last December. At the time of its release, the Science Station did not possess the technology to present the film. The current projection system is capable of running only films made for the IMAX® that run 60 minutes or less. A new IMAX® technology, digital re-mastering (DMR), allows theatres to run longer films that have gone through an extensive process to be shown on the IMAX screen. Due to popular demand and the generosity of local donors, the Science Station will upgrade its projection system June 23-25, allowing a greater flexibility in its schedule. The Science Station chose The Lion King as its first DMR film due to its strong connection to the mission of the organization. “Our mission is to inspire and stimulate the imagination through entertaining learning experiences,” stated Joseph Nolte, Executive Director. “Accompanied by a lobby exhibit highlighting the food chain and biomes of the African continent, this film will surely accomplish this mission.” The Lion King will mean added evening hours for the facility, and will join an already-strong summer lineup of films, with Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man featured July 1-31, and Australia: Land Beyond Time featured August 1-Oct. 31. Tickets will be released to members of the Science Station immediately. The general public may purchase tickets beginning Monday, June 16, 2003. Contact 319-363-IMAX or visit www.sciencestation.org for showtimes and more information.

Science Station to Showcase New Corn Uses, “Corn Detectives” Quiz

Wednesday, March 19, 2003
Contact: Edith Munro, Communications Manager.
(515) 225-9242

JOHNSTON, Iowa – March 19, 2003 – Corn’s many forms and uses will be on display this Saturday, March 22, in a special exhibit at the Cedar Rapids Science Station. The exhibit, provided by the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB), will offer a hands-on introduction to corn’s role in Americans’ daily lives – from crayons and cereal to blue jeans and motor fuel. A surprising array of corn-based products will be featured, as well as presentations about the newest uses for corn and a quiz for “corn detectives.” Visitors who search out the answers to the corn quiz in the displays will have a chance to win a pair of bed pillows filled with a new corn-based fiber. “We’re very pleased to bring this display to a premier facility like the Cedar Rapids Science Station,” explains Edith Munro, information coordinator for Iowa Corn. “We think visitors will not only have fun but be surprised at the roles corn plays throughout our lives.” Munro noted that the corn-based fill used in the pillows is an example of a whole new family of corn uses with important environmental advantages: “These pillows are made with PLA (polylactic acid), an environmentally friendly product. Ethanol isn’t the only corn product that helps make our world better.” Linn County members of the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) will staff the exhibit, giving urban families an opportunity to talk with Iowa farmers about what farming involves and how Iowa’s premier field crop is used. Children visiting the exhibit will receive coloring pages on paper made with corn starch and crayons made with soybeans. The Iowa Corn Promotion Board and Iowa Corn Growers Association work jointly to provide information and education about corn and its uses. The ICPB and ICGA share a joint mission of improving the opportunities for Iowa’s corn producers to be profitable.

Science Station to Offer Heart Awareness Day

Tuesday, February 11, 2003
Contact: Joe Nolte. [email protected]
363-IMAX

What causes our heart rate to rise? What does a healthy heart look like? Join the Science Station for our first-ever Heart Awareness Day! On Saturday, Feb. 15, from noon to 4:00 PM, the Science Station, joined by the Nassif Heart Center, St. Luke's Hospital, and the Medical Education Foundation, will offer displays, demonstrations, and fun and educational activities centered around the science of the heart. What a great weekend to celebrate this amorous organ! Free with admission to the Science Station.

A Moment of Silence at the IMAX®

Tuesday, February 04, 2003
Contact: Rhonda Powell.
363-IMAX, ext. 33

Cedar Rapids, IA – In light of the tragic loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia and it’s crew on February 1, 2003, the Science Station – McLeod/Busse IMAX® Dome Theatre will begin each of the remaining showings of Space Station with a moment of silence.

The film helps explain the desire for space exploration and how several countries have united to establish the International Space Station. The film may also help people in the grieving process as they grow to understand this complex undertaking.

Space Station will continue as scheduled through February 28, 2003.

New Director of Development named at the Science Station – McLeod/Busse IMAX® Dome Theatre

Tuesday, February 04, 2003
Contact: Rhonda Powell. [email protected]
(319) 363-IMAX, ext. 33

Rhonda Powell has been named as the new Director of Development at the Science Station - McLeod/Busse IMAX® Dome Theatre. Powell, who joined the organization on January 29, 2003, will be responsible for fundraising efforts and publication of SciVision, the Museum’s quarterly newsletter.

Powell comes to the Science Station from The Gazette, where she was a features writer in charge of coordinating the Youth Plus section and a regular contributor to the Neighbors section for two years.

The Science Station is a science and technology museum with a mission to provide learning experiences that inspire and stimulate the imagination.

SPACE STATION To Launch At Science Station IMAX

Sunday, October 20, 2002
Contact: Jim Doyne. [email protected]
(319) 363-IMAX ext. 28

Cedar Rapids, IOWA - Beginning November1, 2002, local visitors, classrooms and families of all ages will experience and out-of-this-world adventure -- a trip into outer sapce by way of SPACE STATION, set to take flight at Science Station - McLeod/Busse IMAX Dome Theatre. SPACE STATION is the story of the greatest engineering feat since landing a man on the moon - the construction of the International Space Station. The global collaborative mission unites 16 nations with a common goal to further human space exploration. Narrated by multiple Academy Award nominee Tom Cruise, SPACE STATION transports audiences 220 miles above Earth to experience life in space. As audiences blast off, they are joined by the astronauts and cosmonauts who directed and filmed their in-orbit assembly of the International Space Station. The IMAX cameral puts you right there, with the astronauts, moving around and floating in space. IMAX footage captures the excitement and magnitude of the amazing project being built in outer space in a way that no other medium can. The Science Station will also feature a traveling exhibit developed by NASA featuring information about the International Space Station and photographs of the Earth from space. Plus, opening weekend only, museum visitors will also be able to have their picture taken in NASA space suit. Science Station-McLeod/Busse IMAX Dome Theatre is located at 427 First Street SE in downtown Cedar Rapids. For infomation on tickets and show times, interested crewmembers can call (319) 363-IMAX. Ticket information and show times can also be found online at www.sciencestation.org. Groups of 15 or more looking to reserve an exclusive trip aboard SPACE STATION, please call (319) 363-4629 ext. 30. The Science Station is a science and technology museum with a mission to provide entertaining learning experiences that inspire and stimulate the imagination. The musuem is currently celebrating its 15th anniversary, and has a year-long schedule of special events planned. Currently underway is a campaign to collect 1,000,000 dimes to enhance the musuem's endowment.

Joseph Nolte Appointed Science Station-McLeod/Busse IMAX Dome Theatre Executive Director

Monday, October 14, 2002
Contact: Jim Doyne. [email protected]
(319) 363-IMAX ext. 28

Joseph Nolte has been appointed Executive Director of the Science Station-McLeod/Busse IMAX Dome Theatre in Cedar Rapids, IA. The announcement was made by Barb Rhame, President of the Board of Directors. Joseph Nolte has been Director of Development for the African American Historical Museum and Cutural Center of Iowa for the past three years. He will begin his new duties on October 21, 2002. He replaces Ganesh Ganpat who resigned in June, 2002. Joseph Nolte is a native of Norway, Iowa. He and his wife Joanne have one son. Science Station is a science and technology museum with a mission to provide learning experiences that inspire and stimulate the imagination.

Science Station Executive Director Resigns

Tuesday, June 04, 2002
Contact: Jim Doyne. [email protected]
(319) 363-IMAX ext. 28

Cedar Rapids, IA - The Board of Directors of Science Station-McLeod/Busse IMAX Dome Theatre announces the resignation of Executive Director Ganesh Ganpat effective June 16, 2002. Ganesh has directed the Science Station's fundraising and operations since December 9, 1996. "The Board of Directors regrets Ganesh's resignation. His leadership and dedication to the Science Station's mission, guests, and financial stability have helped make the Science Station a stronger organization and a more valuable asset for the community and visitors." says Board President Barb Rhame. The Science Station Board appointed IMAX Dome Theatre Director Paul Hancher Interim Executive Director and is immediately beginning a search for a new Executive Director. "The Science Station-McLeod/Busse IMAX Dome Theatre is a vital and growing community asset with a talented staff and board. The strength of the Science Station combined with the appeal of the Cedar Rapids area will allow us to find another high caliber leader for the Science Station." say Rhame

Science Station IMAX® Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary

Monday, March 25, 2002
Contact: Micah Zirnhelt, Marketing Coordinator. [email protected]
(319) 363-4629 ext. 28

Cedar Rapids, Iowa: On March 30, 2001 the Science Station opened the McLeod/Busse IMAX® Dome Theatre, the first IMAX theatre in the State of Iowa. Science Station management hoped to see 150,000 visitors in the first year of theatre operations. After one year the results have been a resounding success.

In one year the museum has seen over 225,000 visitors walk through its doors. In addition to those visitors, the museum’s educational programs including Midwest Wild Weather, Activites to Go, Scout Badge Labs, summer camps and other outreach have served nearly 15,000 children bringing to total attendance to 240,000 people served.

Executive Director, Ganesh Ganpat had this to say about the success; “One year ago, Science Station brought ‘The IMAX Experience’ to Iowa. We have seen local residents, and visitors from across Iowa and around the country take advantage of our facility. We feel fortunate for the wonderful response the IMAX received in Cedar Rapids. We are also very fortunate that the Science Station is home to such an exciting exhibit collection and series of traveling exhibits. Over 40% of our visitors are going into the museum as well, which is a wonderful balance; the exhibits have always been an important part of what the museum is.”

Barb Rhame, President of the Science Station Board of Directors added, “The Science Station and the IMAX are both valuable community assets. They provide education and fun for all ages. I’m always excited by the positive comments I hear from members of the community.”

Currently, the museum is featuring the IMAX film T-Rex: Back to the Cretaceous and the traveling robotic dinosaur exhibit, DINO-MIGHT. As part of the first anniversary celebration the Science Station is presenting an IMAX film festival including The Living Sea and The Magic of Flight in addition to the current feature presentation T-Rex: Back to the Cretaceous. The film festival will run Monday March 25 – Thursday March 28. Science Station will also be open extended evening hours this week from 9:00am – 8:00pm.

People wanting information about the film festival, robotic dinosaur exhibit, summer programs or other Science Station information can call (319) 363-IMAX or visit www.sciencestation.org.

The Science Station is a science and technology museum with a mission to provide entertaining learning experiences that inspire and stimulate the imagination. The museum is currently celebrating its 15th Anniversary, and has a year-long schedule of special events planned. Currently underway is a campaign to collect 1,000,000 dimes for the museum’s endowment.

Science Station Sets Single Day Attendance Record

Wednesday, March 06, 2002
Contact: Micah Zirnhelt, Marketing Coordinator.

Science Station – McLeod/Busse IMAX® Dome Theatre set a single day attendance record with 2,879 visitors on Saturday February 23, 2002. The previous single day attendance was near 1,900 visitors. The museum is currently featuring the Dino-Might robotic dinosaur traveling exhibit and showing Mysteries of Egypt in the IMAX® Dome Theatre. A community wide free admission day was held Saturday celebrating Engineering Day. Engineering Day was made possible by the Iowa Engineering Society and featured Rockwell “Zoom Zone” activities.

When asked about the attendance, museum Executive Director, Ganesh Ganpat said, “The museum is a very popular place with the IMAX Theatre and Dino-Might Dinosaur exhibit. We were delighted to offer a community free admission day for the museum which gave many visitors an opportunity to see many new exhibits at the museum. It is amazing to see almost 3,000 visitors in one day at the Science Station and hear all the great comments about the Dinosaurs, exhibits and the IMAX Theatre. “

Science Station projected annual attendance is 190,000 visitors. The Dino-Might exhibit will be on display until May 12, 2002 and the Mysteries of Egypt film shows daily until March 15, 2002.

T-Rex: Back to the Cretaceous Shakes the Ground at Science Station

Wednesday, March 06, 2002
Contact: Micah Zirnhelt, Marketing Coordinator.

Have you ever wondered what the earth was like 65 million years ago? On March 16, audiences at the Science Station – McLeod/Busse IMAX® Dome Theatre will have the opportunity to see the Cretaceous period come alive in the fantasy-based IMAX® film T-REX: Back to the Cretaceous.

This film allows audiences to follow the adventure taken by a teenage girl named Ally as she finds herself caught in prehistoric times after a lab experiment goes wrong. As Ally wanders around a museum, the bones of the T-rex skeleton suddenly appear to grow skin and muscle and the extinct creature lunges to life; she is now suddenly transported to a fascinating, yet dangerous, world where dinosaurs rule!

As Ally experiences the Cretaceous period first-hand, she ultimately becomes trapped between two dinosaurs battling, while coming face-to-face with one of the most ferocious dinosaurs that ever existed, the Tyrannosaurus rex. Ally's father, renowned paleontologist Dr. Donald Hayden, is man that teaches his daughter that modern science and the study of dinosaur bones and fossils can lead to uncovering the mysteries of what dinosaurs are really like.

This new adventure film showcases a significant advancement for large-format technology with photo-realistic dinosaurs brought to life through IMAX® technology. The latest scientific knowledge about the creatures that roamed the earth 65 million years ago is provided by world-renowned paleontologist, Dr. Philip Currie, and is incorporated into this colorful visual experience.

For more information call (319) 363-IMAX or visit our web site at www.sciencestation.org.

Science Station receives $500,000 grant from the State of Iowa

Wednesday, December 12, 2001

Today, Science Station - McLeod/Busse IMAX® Dome Theatre, received a $540,000 award from the State of Iowa’s Vision Iowa/Community Attraction and Tourism program.

This award was part of a $2.5 million joint application with the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art and the Paramount Theatre. Science Station will use its portion of the funds to complete the third and final phase of its recent expansion project. Phase one of the campaign included adding new exhibit areas, Phase two concluded with the opening of the first IMAX theatre in Iowa, Phase three will include new museum exhibits and renovations to the original museum exhibit areas.

News Release additions...

McLeodUSA

Clark McLeod is the chairman of the board and chief executive officer of McLeodUSA Incorporated. McLeodUSA, founded in June of 1991, is a provider of integrated telecommunications services to business and residential customers. The Company's telecommunications customers are located in 12 Midwest and Rocky Mountain states, with 9 additional expansion states to be added. McLeodUSA is a facilities-based telecommunications provider with 27 switches, 679,000 local lines, 8,100 employees, and over 10,000 route miles of fiber optic network. In the next 12 months, the Company's publishing subsidiaries plan to distribute 24 million copies of competitive directories in 22 states, expected to reach nearly 41 million people.

McLeodUSA is the fastest growing telecommunications company in the region and employs more than 8,100. It has a market capitalization of nearly $15 billion. McLeod's previous business venture, Teleconnect, was founded in 1980, merged with another company and eventually was sold to MCI.

Web address: www.mcleodusa.com

Lavern and Audrey Busse

The Busse's were original investors, along with the McLeod's in Teleconnect in 1980. Lavern Busse worked for Teleconnect/Telecom USA from 1980 to 1987 and served on the board of directors from 1980 to 1990. From the mid 1980s to the early 1990s, Busse founded or invested in more than 20 different private Iowa-based companies. He is currently president of Busse Investments, Inc., a real estate development and construction company that owns and operates more than 700,000 square-feet of space in multiple Cedar Rapids area locations.

Ryan Companies

US Ryan Companies US, Inc. is a family-owned, design/build development firm providing development, construction and property management services to its customers. The company's mission for over 60 years has been to "Build Lasting Relationships". Ryan utilizes a partnering process to achieve successful real estate solutions. Ryan customers are found in corporate offices, manufacturing, industrial, distribution, high-tech, medical, and retail marketplaces.

Ryan's Great America Building is an example of how our partnering approach can mean project success. The Great America Building went from a concept to a reality in less than one year through the partnering efforts of the City of Cedar Rapids, 2001 Development, Great America Leasing and Ryan Companies. Other recent Ryan partners include McLeodUSA, Fisher Printing, GE Capital, John Deere Credit, Quality Chef Foods, Newell Machinery, and Mercy Medical Center.

Ryan has had an office in Cedar Rapids since 1990. Ryan has become an integral part of our community, providing time and money to support many non-profit organizations such as Boy Scouts, American Heart Association, Cedar Rapids Symphony, Theater Cedar Rapids, Tanager Place, Young Parent Network, Mercy Medical Center and Youth Leadership for Five Seasons.

Web address: www.ryancompanies.com

IMAX® Corporation

IMAX® motion picture systems, invented and developed by IMAX® Corporation (Imax), are the finest motion picture systems in the world. Images of unsurpassed size, clarity and impact, enhanced by a superb specially-designed six-channel, multi-speaker sound system, are projected onto giant rectangular screens, up to eight storeys high, in the case of IMAX® theatres, and, in the case of IMAX® Dome theatres, onto domes as large as 27m (88'-5") in diameter.

The 15/70 image is ten times larger than a conventional 35mm frame and three times bigger than a standard 70mm frame. The sheer size of an 15/70 film frame, combined with the unique IMAX® projection technology, is the key to the extraordinary sharpness and clarity of an 15/70 film.

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