Native Iowan's documentary follows friends along Cedar River

Chris Ward's 'The Journeying' tracks a group trek in a new film.

By Nora VancePublished Jul 20, 2026, 5:50 PM CT · Updated Jul 29, 2026, 6:30 AM CT1 min read
AI-generated editorial scene: Three people in casual outdoor gear walk along a wide, muddy riverbank under a bright, overcast sky. Tall grasses and mature deciduous trees line the water's edge, with the river curving gently into the distance behind them.
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Chris Ward, a native Iowan, directed the documentary "The Journeying," which follows a group of friends as they trek along the Cedar River according to the source article.

The Cedar River flows through Cedar Rapids and Linn County, giving local residents a familiar setting for the film.

A photo caption from the source shows Ward and his friends talking around a campfire during production The Gazette.

No specific screening dates or distribution plans have been announced.

Sources

  1. 1.‘The Journeying’ film explores Iowa beauty, male friendship — The Gazette

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