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Saturday, February 15th, 2025

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Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Linn County offers dozens of warming centers to help residents escape the forecasted frigid temperatures with lows in the negative teens and single-digit highs.  CBS 2 Iowa
  • The outdoor ice rink at the McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids is now open, offering ice-skating opportunities from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily and will be lit at night starting Saturday, with free skate rentals available on specific days.  KCRG

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A house fire in Southeast Cedar Rapids caused visible damage, with details on injuries or the cause still pending.  CBS 2 Iowa

CRIME NEWS

  • The trial for Luke Truesdale, charged with the murder of four individuals in Linn County, Iowa, will be postponed due to a delay in a hearing over a motion to suppress his confession, which his defense argues was obtained without reading him his Miranda rights.  KCCI

EVENTS

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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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  • Culinary Class: Fresh Pasta 201

    This hands-on class continues from Fresh Pasta 101, teaching attendees how to infuse pasta dough with flavors, create farfalle pasta shapes, and make gnocchi from scratch.

    Sat, 2/22/25

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  • Newsboys Concert at Paramount Theatre

    The Australian pop rock band Newsboys, known for their uplifting contemporary Christian music, will perform at the Paramount Theatre featuring hits from their extensive discography.

    Sun, 2/23/25

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  • Kirkwood Vocal Jazz Festival Evening Concert

    The Kirkwood Vocal Jazz Festival features performances by Jazz Transit, Jazz Express, and the Blake Shaw Big(ish) Band in a ticketed evening concert at Ballantyne Auditorium.

    Fri, 2/28/25

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  • Jersey Boys – A Musical Journey

    Jersey Boys chronicles the rise of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, showcasing their music, friendships, and journeys from New Jersey to international stardom.

    Sat, 3/1/25

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  • Jersey Boys Musical Performance

    Jersey Boys tells the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, highlighting their rise from humble beginnings to becoming a celebrated pop-music phenomenon.

    Sun, 3/2/25

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  • Navigating Menopause and BHRT: A Community Education Event

    This free community event at the Cedar Rapids Public Library will provide valuable insights into managing menopause and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), featuring a presentation from Dr. Teggatz and opportunities for Q&A.

    Tue, 3/4/25

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  • Culinary Class: Winter Citrus Recipes

    Participants will learn to prepare various recipes including blood orange marmellata, limoncello, and cannoli dip using winter citrus fruits in a demonstration class led by Julie Parisi.

    Fri, 3/7/25

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