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Saturday, February 1st, 2025

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Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Eastern Iowa Arts Academy is relocating to the century-old former Arthur Elementary School to expand their programs and ensure ADA compliance, aiming for operations to commence by February's end.  KCRG
  • A job fair for Parks & Recreation positions is scheduled to take place in Cedar Rapids on Friday.  KWWL

CRIME NEWS

  • A Cedar Rapids man, Lyle Chapman, faces prostitution charges after his conversations were found on a phone seized in a human trafficking investigation.  KCRG

EDUCATION NEWS

  • 500 fourth-grade students from the Cedar Rapids Community School District participated in the 'Equipment Exploration Fair' to explore potential careers through hands-on stations in partnership with Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa.  KCRG

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The House approved legislation aiming to impose a five-year moratorium on new casino licenses in Iowa, with attention on Cedar Rapids where the Economic Alliance opposed the bill, further consideration by the Senate is pending.  Cedar Rapids Economic Alliance

EVENTS

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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.

    Sun, 2/2/25

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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.

    Tue, 2/4/25

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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.

    Fri, 2/7/25

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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.

    Sat, 2/8/25

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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.

    Sun, 2/9/25

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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.

    Fri, 2/14/25

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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.

    Sat, 2/15/25

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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.

    Sun, 2/16/25

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  • Dragons and Mythical Beasts Stage Show

    Experience a magical stage adventure featuring dragons, mythical creatures, and vibrant characters designed to spark imagination and wonder.

    Wed, 2/19/25

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  • Cedar Rapids RoughRiders vs. Des Moines Buccaneers Game

    The Cedar Rapids RoughRiders will host the Des Moines Buccaneers for an exciting live hockey match at ImOn Ice Arena.

    Fri, 2/21/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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