In June 1957, the Ten Commandments monolith was donated to the city of Cedar Rapids by the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Through the many years of the statue standing strong, is has withstood legal battles and during the incredible flood of 2008, which wiped out almost all of the downtown business district and several thousand households, the Ten Commandments monument was knocked over.

            With the volunteer help of Coonrod Wrecker and Crane Service, Iowa Valley Monument Company and Marion Aerie #4522, Cedar Rapids Aerie #2272 re-erected the monument on Mays Island . This is a wonderful tribute showing that these commandments will live strong for many years to come in the city of five seasons.