Good Day
Cedar Rapids
Tuesday, January 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Linn County offers various warming centers across multiple locations for those needing refuge from the severe cold, with availability that may vary during holidays. KDAT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A study by Decision Innovation Solutions reveals the proposed Cedar Rapids casino could have a $2.25 billion economic impact, supporting jobs and generating substantial tax revenue. KCRG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Cedar Rapids Community School District revises the implementation timeline for Freshman Academies and College and Career Pathways programs following community feedback, with key phases now set for 2025-2028. KCRG
- ➤ The Eastern Iowa Arts Academy sold its properties to finance the transformation of Arthur Elementary School into an ADA-compliant arts facility, enhancing accessibility for artists and participants with disabilities. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ The Cedar Rapids Community School District delays the rollout of the College and Career Pathways Program to incorporate community feedback and refine the plan, with a new optional freshman seminar starting fall and a mandatory first-year class by 2026. CBS 2 Iowa
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ House Speaker Pat Grassley seeks consensus before voting on an Iowa casino moratorium to ensure it passes the Senate and gets gubernatorial approval. Radio Iowa
SPORTS NEWS
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8U & 6U Coed Riders Challenge Cup Tournament
This youth hockey tournament will feature 8U and 6U teams competing in various divisions over a three-day period at ImOn Ice in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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Monster Truck Nitro Tour in Cedar Rapids
The Monster Truck Nitro Tour showcases competitive monster trucks featuring racing, wheelie contests, and freestyle performances, along with a pre-event Autograph Pit Party for fans.
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Remedy Drive Concert
Remedy Drive will perform live at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids.
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Folsom Prison - A Johnny Cash Tribute Experience
This event invites attendees to relive the iconic performance at Folsom Prison that solidified Johnny Cash's status in music history, complete with a unique photo opportunity and themed merchandise.
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Made in Iowa Winter Market - A Local Shopping Experience
The Made in Iowa Winter Market showcases over 140 vendors featuring local handmade goods, baked treats, and crafts, complemented by live entertainment.
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Puzzle Palooza at Marion Public Library
Teams of four will compete to complete a 500-piece puzzle while enjoying pizza and soda in a fun, timed challenge.
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Volunteer Orientation at Iowa Humane Alliance
This orientation session seeks to engage and recruit volunteers essential to the mission of reducing animal shelter admissions and preventing euthanasia in Iowa.
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Jersey Boys Musical Performance
Jersey Boys chronicles the rise of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, featuring their iconic hits and a compelling narrative of friendship and success.
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QuadCon Cedar Rapids 2025 Comic Convention
QuadCon Cedar Rapids 2025 is a comic convention featuring a variety of pop culture elements including video games, sci-fi, role playing, comics, toys, and board games.
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Jersey Boys at Theatre Cedar Rapids
Jersey Boys tells the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, showcasing their rise to fame through memorable music and strong storytelling.
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