Sunday, February 1st, 2026
Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The museum store at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art will host a trunk show of wearable art by local artisans on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free and scavenger hunts for all ages will be available. CBS 2 Iowa
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Coe College will host retired Col. Nicole Malachowski for the 2026 K. Raymond Clark Contemporary Issues Forum on Thursday, Feb. 12, at 7:30 p.m. in Sinclair Auditorium — tickets start at $10 with discounts for non-Coe students and seniors. CBS 2 Iowa
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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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Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE) Program
1-2:30 p.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate life and explore wellness topics in a supportive community setting.
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Community Writers Circle
1-2 p.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free entry — Connect with fellow writers and enhance your skills in a supportive environment.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What you resist, persists.
~ Carl Jung
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