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Today in Cedar RapidsMon., Nov. 2
60 degreesCloudyHigh 65° · Low 63° · 80% chance of rain
- TodayRain.High 65°Low 63°80%
- TueRain.High 66°Low 48°82%
- WedCloudy.High 53°Low 47°
- ThuCloudy.High 54°Low 43°
- FriCloudy.High 49°Low 40°
- Sunrise 6:40 a.m.
- Sunset 4:59 p.m.
Things to do
912 events in Cedar Rapids this week, from the Cedar Rapids events calendar.
- Ageless Grace$22FamilyDetails
- Family & KidsBaby & Toddler Story Time at Busse BranchFreeFamilyDetails
- Family & KidsBaby & Toddler Story Time at Busse BranchFamilyDetails
- Classes & TalksGoodwill Career Services - World of Work (WOW) WorkshopFreeDetails
- Family & KidsAdvanced TapFamilyDetails
- Reed Park Story PathFreeDetails
- Classes & TalksComputer Skills TrainingFreeDetails
- Family & KidsCRCSD Open StudioFamilyDetails
- Classes & TalksEnglish Practice Conversation GroupFreeDetails
- Theater & DanceBodyJam$10Details
- Health & WellnessZumba$4.67Details
- OutdoorsNight Sky Viewing on the Roof with Cedar Amateur AstronomersFreeDetails
- Adenochrome // Ascended Master // Chunks // Knuckle Down @ Cloud HouseFamilyDetails
- Family & KidsEarly Learning Story Time at the Downtown LibraryFreeFamilyDetails
- Family & KidsTot TimeFreeFamilyDetails
- Family & KidsEarly Learning Story TimeFamilyDetails
- Arts & CultureWatercolor Exhibition "European Travels" with Artist John PrestonFreeDetails
- Family & KidsMy Baby StorytimeFamilyDetails
- Health & WellnessPilates$20Details
- Family & KidsSchool's OutFreeFamilyDetails
- Classes & TalksBasic Computer Skills EducationFreeDetails
- Theater & DanceDance Cardio Sculpt$20Details
- Arts & CultureTeen Anime/Manga ClubFamilyDetails
- MusicUI Jazz Jam @ Tavern Blue — Nov 3Details
- NightlifeLine DancingDetails
- MusicNoah GundersenDetails
- MusicInstitute - South Stake Cedar RapidsFreeDetails
- MusicNoah Gundersen: Rites of Spring US TOUR FALL 2026 with Runnner & Breakup ShoesFamilyDetails
- Markets & ShoppingCR Kennedy Band Garage SaleFreeDetails
- Classes & TalksBYU Organ WorkshopFreeDetails
- Markets & ShoppingFriends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library Big Fall Book SaleFreeFamilyDetails
- Theater & DanceDoug Gabriel: The Ultimate Family Variety Show$35FamilyDetails
- SportsRoller SkatingFreeFamilyDetails
- Food & DrinkLive Music with Joshua Sinclair at Millstream Brewing Co.Details
- Food & DrinkStand-Up Comedy Night at Fireside Winery$22.17Details
- MusicFree Fallin' - A Tom Petty TributeFreeFamilyDetails
- MusicFutbolFreeDetails
- Markets & ShoppingFriends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library Big Fall Book SaleFreeFamilyDetails
- Theater & DanceDoug Gabriel: The Ultimate Family Variety Show$35FamilyDetails
- Food & DrinkWard chili cook offFreeDetails
- ComedyIntro to Improv (November 8 - December 13)$123Details
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Around Cedar Rapids
From KCRG, Dubuque Times and 7 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service.
KCRG8 hours ago
Operation Quickfind: Troy Hansen, on KCRGThe Marion Police Department has issued an operation quickfind for Troy Hansen.
Dubuque Times12 hours ago
35 former Dubuque Metro high school athletes listed for college action the week starting Monday, Nov. 2, on Dubuque TimesA total of 35 former high school athletes from Dubuque Metro are listed with college programs that have events scheduled during the week starting Monday, Nov. 2.
KGAN12 hours ago
Marion native Kiah Stokes wins fourth WNBA title as Valkyries claim championship, on KGANMarion native Kiah Stokes helped the Golden State Valkyries win their first WNBA championship Saturday, beating the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in Game 7 of the Finals.
KOEL12 hours ago
National Cat Day 2026 - Listeners Show Off Their Adorable Kitties, on KOELCheck out some of the cute felines that were shared by Eastern Iowa cat-owners for National Cat Day 2026!
Oskaloosa News13 hours ago
William Penn Takes Season Finale Over Graceland, on Oskaloosa NewsLamoni–The Statesmen women’s volleyball team closed out its 2026 campaign with a victory, defeating Graceland 3-2 in Heart of America Athletic Conference play Saturday. WPU (13-19, 4-14 Heart) won by scores of 25-18, 21-25, 25-14, 23-25, 15-5). The visitors made up for a rough middle of the evening with a hot start and even hotter […]
KGAN13 hours ago
Cedar Rapids Halloween display uses hundreds of animatronics to raise money for charity, on KGANHundreds of animatronics are turning a Cedar Rapids Halloween display into a family-friendly attraction that draws visitors from across eastern Iowa — and raise
The Gazette18 hours ago
Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Business Notes for Nov. 1, 2026, on The GazetteBusiness Notes is a compendium of the week’s promotions, new hires, certifications, added business lines and business events, among other items, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and the rest of ...
The Kalona News23 hours ago
Johnson County Voter Guide: Meet the Candidates, on The Kalona NewsIOWA CITY One of the biggest Johnson County elections in years is happening Tuesday. In addition to a $94.5 million bond referendum on a new jail and sheriff’s office, the election will …
Oskaloosa NewsYesterday
DMACC VOLLEYBALL TEAM CLOSES REGULAR SEASON WITH 3-0 WIN OVER ELLSWORTH CC, on Oskaloosa NewsNo. 18 Bears finish at 20-15 overall and 9-4 in the ICCAC · Freshman Malia Clayburg leads DMACC with eight kills · Sophomores Ramsey Johnston and Paige De Jong each have 14 assists · Sophomore Kathryn Lukkarinen contributes 13 digs The DMACC volleyball team closed out the regular season with a 3-0 win over Ellsworth
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