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Sunday, January 11th, 2026

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Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • A water main break hit the Cherry Building in NewBo on Friday, causing Stephanie Ryan’s Illuminations to close for cleanup; community volunteers + building workers helped the store, which reopened Saturday morning.  KCRG

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Students from across Iowa gathered Saturday at Linn-Mar High School for the Future Business Leaders of America District 4 conference, where they competed in presentations on research topics (including social media strategies for mental health promotion) that tested their leadership skills.  KCRG

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Chris Thile Concert

    7:30-10 p.m. — The Englert Theatre — $30 – $68 — Experience the genre-defying musical genius of Grammy Award-winner Chris Thile in an evening of captivating performances.

    Fri, 1/16/26

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  • Waterloo Black Hawks vs Cedar Rapids RoughRiders

    7:05-9:05 p.m. — ImOn Ice — Check the FloHockey broadcast for all the action as the Black Hawks take on the RoughRiders in a thrilling hockey matchup.

    Sat, 1/17/26

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  • Spanish Conversation Practice Meetup

    5:30-7:30 p.m. — Vineria Wine Shop — $3 off wine and pizza — Enhance your Spanish skills and connect with fellow language enthusiasts over happy hour specials.

    Wed, 1/21/26

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  • BIRDCHILD Concert

    8-11 p.m. — The Ideal Theater & Bar — Tickets available — Experience Birdchild's lush, joyous journey through all your favorite hits.

    Sat, 1/24/26

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  • Men's Caregiver Coffee

    10 - 11:30 a.m. — The Chris & Suzy DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia — Free — A supportive group for male caregivers to share stories and network.

    Tue, 1/27/26

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  • Moonlight Owl Walk

    5-6:30 p.m. — Buffalo Creek Park — $5 per adult, $2 per child — Explore the moonlit path in search of chatty owls while learning about their adaptations.

    Wed, 1/28/26

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  • Fireside Circle: The Spirits of Winter

    6-8 p.m. — Illuminations — $30 registration — Explore the prominent spirits of winter through Scandinavian, Germanic, and Celtic mythology.

    Thu, 1/29/26

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  • Community Writers Circle

    1-2 p.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free entry — A supportive environment for adults to hone their writing skills.

    Fri, 1/30/26

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  • Tim's Comedy Show

    1:30 p.m. — The Olympic South Side Theater — Tickets available — Experience high-energy comedy from a seasoned performer with a unique perspective on life.

    Sat, 1/31/26

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  • 4-Day PMP Exam Preparation Course

    9 AM – 5 PM — Iowa Eye Center — Course Fee Applicable — Enhance your project management skills with a comprehensive PMP certification training.

    Tue, 2/3/26

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