CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – The coveted title of “Iron Chef” is on the line once again as Junior League of Cedar Rapids holds its second annual competition Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds raised at this event will help fund Junior League of Cedar Rapids (JLCR) projects such as the upcoming Habitat for Humanity women-led build and help JLCR fulfill its mission.

Kirkwood College Culinary Department will host the event as local chefs from Kirkwood, Daniel Arthur’s, Konstantinos and Zins vie for the title. One lucky raffle winner at Iron Chef will be selected to receive great prizes, including the unique opportunity to sample each of the contestants’ offerings.

The “People’s Choice” award is also up for grabs as chefs from Marriott, Gourmet Made Simple, and Beckett’s compete. These professionals will provide two different appetizers for guests. Dale Lee Distributing will provide a beer tasting; and First Avenue Wine House and Secret Cellar will provide a tasting of ten varieties of wine.

This year’s silent auction offers exciting items for the whole family. Our emcee for the evening will be Beth Malicki from KCRG-TV9. Live music will be performed by guitarist Mark Moss. Free cookbooks will be offered to all attendees and great door prizes will be awarded throughout the night.

We anticipate a sell-out crowd of approximately 200 guests. Tickets price will be $45 per person and will go on sale starting December 15. Email info@juniorleaguecr.org or call 364-7892 for more information or to purchase tickets. Reservation and payment may also be made online at www.juniorleaguecr.org.

Event sponsors are Mix 96.5, House of Carpets, Kristen Trovas at Merrill Lynch, Office Express, Guaranty Bank, Good Year, Iowa Pork Producers, Innovative Aesthetics at Linn County OBGYN, Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust, NE Family Dentistry, Carousel Nissan, Hawkeye Foods, Mike Gary at Principal, Salon Neil Bouderaux, AB Transport, First Avenue Wine House, Secret Cellar, Cake Buzz, Dale Lee Distributing, Pratt Audio and Video and Coca-Cola Bottling.