Good Day
Cedar Rapids
Wednesday, January 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Fireside Tavern, offering a modern twist on family-style Italian cuisine, is set to open in Cedar Rapids, replacing the previously closed Chophouse Downtown. KDAT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Cedar Rapids school bus was rear-ended without causing injuries to the 18 Hoover Elementary students on board. KCRG
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Tramontez Lockett accepted an Alford plea for second degree murder and related charges in the 2023 shooting death of 16-year-old Michael McCune in Cedar Rapids, canceling his upcoming trial. KCRG
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Cedar Rapids is set to approve a $750 million data center expected to create at least 30 permanent jobs and generate around a billion dollars in property taxes over 20 years, with construction near the Eastern Iowa Airport. CBS 2 Iowa
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ An Iowa House Committee approves a moratorium on new casinos, impacting the potential Cedar Rapids casino, amid concerns from existing casinos, the gaming industry, and local job projections. Radio Iowa
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Craft'd, a coffee shop in Cedar Rapids, will transform into Craft’d After Dark, a martini lounge at night, starting February 13th, offering martinis, craft cocktails, and tapas. KDAT
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Cedar Rapids Iowa SportShow 2025
The Cedar Rapids Iowa SportShow will feature a three-day RV meetup along with exhibits of boats, fishing, hunting, and outdoor activities.
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Jersey Boys Musical Performance
Jersey Boys is a celebrated musical that chronicles the rise of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, featuring their iconic hits and a compelling story of friendship and success.
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Noelridge Winter Tree Identification Walk
The Cedar Rapids Parks Foundation offers a guided walk to learn about winter tree identification using various natural clues at Noelridge Park.
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