Good Day
Cedar Rapids
Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cedar Valley Humane Society will close for two weeks starting Feb. 2 while moving to a new adoption facility supported by Graham Construction + OPN Architects and contractors. Adoptions will continue by appointment as its current shelter is renovated into a stray holding and service area by year’s end. KWWL
- ➤ Louis and Irene Winkelbauer celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary (a diamond jubilee) after being married on Jan. 25 in Randolph, Nebraska; they spent most of their lives farming in Iowa, raising four children, nine grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren, and Irene still plays the piano she has loved since childhood. KCCI
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Blue Dane, an upscale neighborhood sports bar, will open by Feb. 14 in Kingston Village at The Metropolitan building (450 First St. SW, Unit 101) with elevated comfort food and quality drinks, replacing Quinton's Bar and Deli that moved after a sale in November. The Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Comedian Tim Sullivan will celebrate 30 years of stand-up with a performance featuring new and classic material at the Olympic South Side Theater. The show is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31 with tickets from $24 to $46. The Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Cedar Rapids City Council approved a tax exemption for Plumb Supply's $15.2M expansion to build a 92,000 sqft warehouse at 4690 Bowling St. SW, which will maintain 30 jobs and add seven more. Construction will begin this spring and finish next year + the project aims to enhance business growth. The Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowans are reminded to donate to the Fish and Wildlife Fund (Chickadee Check-off on Line 21 of Form 10-40) when filing their tax returns. Wildlife biologist Stephanie Shepherd urges taxpayers to consider even a one-dollar donation to help fund habitat improvements for non-game species. Radio Iowa
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cedar Rapids City Council approved a $2.79 million plan to revitalize the Tree of Five Seasons Park and improve the nearby roadway (First Street NE), creating a plaza, walking paths, and lighting to enhance the downtown riverfront. Construction will begin in April and finish this fall. The Gazette
- ➤ Iowa Department of Revenue provides online tools and a 24/7 virtual assistant (GovConnect Iowa) to help residents file tax returns as processing began Jan. 26 with returns due Apr. 30. KCCI
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A local food writer featured a gallery of favorite winter dishes at Eastern Iowa restaurants (including stops in Cedar Rapids and Cedar Falls) visited in November 2025 through January 2026. KDAT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Back Nine Indoor Golf will open its first Cedar Rapids simulator facility in March. Iowa golfers can practice 24 hours a day using advanced Full Swing simulators + a realistic WellPutt putting green at 408 Edgewood Road NW. KDAT
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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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Doug Thompson - Stand-Up Comedy Show
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Pickle Palace — Ticket purchase required — Heartfelt humor from Doug Thompson, a comedian sharing life lessons after surviving heart surgery.
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Free Volunteer Tax Assistance
12-8 p.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free service — Get help with tax preparation and filing from caring VITA volunteers in a community-focused setting.
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~ George Bernard Shaw
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