Good Day
Cedar Rapids
Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Made in Iowa Winter Market returns to Hawkeye Downs on Jan. 31 & Feb. 1 with 150 local vendors selling handmade art and specialty foods. Admission is $5, children under 12 enter free, while Guitar Tom performs music and a bag check is offered by the Concert Chorale on Saturday. KWWL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rock icon Alice Cooper will perform his Alice’s Attic Tour at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse on Saturday, Apr. 18 at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. CBS 2 Iowa
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Iowa Airport set a record in 2025 by serving over 1.6 million travelers and breaking monthly passenger records. Airlines increased seat capacity for early 2026, with January up 12 %, February up 13 %, and March up 14 % compared to last year. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ Gas prices in Iowa have risen 8.6 cents per gallon over the past week, with the average now at $2.57 from GasBuddy’s survey of 2,036 stations+prices remain 32 cents lower than a year ago. CBS 2 Iowa
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Cedar Rapids Community School board held a meeting Monday, Jan. 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the Educational Leadership and Support Center on Edgewood Road to discuss the district’s consolidation plan for 2027-28, delaying a vote on school closures until April after cutting nearly $13M from its budget. KCRG
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mercy Medical Center is now offering a new noninvasive ultrasound treatment for localized prostate cancer (Sonablate) through urologist Dr. Matthew Ferroni. The high-intensity focused ultrasound targets only the cancer, aiming to reduce side effects and speed recovery. CBS 2 Iowa
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ RAGBRAI 2026 revealed its 391-mile route with 16,000 feet of climbs, making it the shortest in the event’s 53-year history. The ride will run from July 18-25 from Onawa to Dubuque, and riders can register now for a week of cycling at $250. KDAT
- ➤ Hannah Stuelke, a Cedar Rapids native and senior forward for the University of Iowa, was named Jersey Mike’s Naismith Player of the Week on Monday after a win over Ohio State. The Hawkeyes now hold an eight-game winning streak as they prepare to face USC on Thursday. KCRG
- ➤ After the AP poll released on Monday placed them at No. 8, the Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball team has won eight straight games and will face UCLA on Sunday (the matchup will test their winning streak). CBS 2 Iowa
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tai Chi for Well-Being
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free entry — Enhance your fitness and balance with Tai Chi led by a wellness expert.
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Community Writers Circle
1-2 p.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free entry — An enriching space for adults to share and explore their writing journeys.
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Heavy Hitters Boxing Event
4-10 p.m. — Teamsters Local 238 — Tickets available — Experience an exciting night of boxing with a championship showdown and local fighters.
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Kingston Yard Dinner Crawl
5-9 p.m. — Kingston Yard — Ticket required — Experience a flavor-filled culinary journey with drinks and dishes at multiple eateries.
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Community Writers Circle
1-2 p.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free entry — Gather with fellow writers to share and develop creative ideas.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say.
~ Paulo Coelho
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