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Friday, March 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Munchi Mochi, an anime-themed café that sells mochi doughnuts and boba tea, opened on March 12 at 37 Kirkwood Ct SW — its menu features flavors like churro, green apple, and red velvet. The Gazette
- ➤ A Cedar Rapids restaurant called Lacayo at 1202 3rd St SE announced on March 19th that it will close in April with its final day set for Friday, April 11th. Owners Daniel and Armina Lacayo invite customers to visit and enjoy some of their best dishes over the next few weeks. KDAT
- ➤ A small Wisconsin pizza chain, Ian's Pizza, will open its first Iowa location inside Lion Bridge Brewery at 59 16th Ave. SW in Cedar Rapids later this spring — the new location, its seventh overall, will offer a menu of pizzas and salads after the brewery completes its kitchen renovations while providing delivery and pickup options. General Manager Dave Spooner, an Iowa native, said the expansion brings a unique taste to the community. KDAT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The trial for Dakota Van Patten, charged with first-degree murder, kidnapping and conspiracy after Melody Hoffman's body was found at Amana Lily Lake, has been delayed because of a scheduling error and will now begin Sept. 15 at 9 a.m.—a case management conference is set for July 25 at 2 p.m. at the Linn County Courthouse in Cedar Rapids. CBS 2 Iowa
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, Iowans gathered at the Iowa Capitol to celebrate the state’s parks, trails and outdoor spaces while urging lawmakers to protect these natural resources. A study showed that outdoor recreation contributes $8 billion to the economy with parks adding $3 billion, and officials stressed the need to fund the conservation trust fund. KCRG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A court rejected a request to pause the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission’s approval of a gaming license for Linn County needed for the Cedar Crossing Casino under construction in Cedar Rapids—petitioners Riverside Casino and the Washington County Riverboat Foundation raised concerns of revenue loss and layoffs, but the court found no clear evidence of irreversible harm. KCRG
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Hall-Perrine Cancer Center will host Putt for a Purpose—an 18-hole mini golf fundraiser at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids on April 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.—to raise money for screening and diagnostic services for breast and gynecological cancers. Players pay $5 and teams may include up to six members, with hole-in-ones giving a chance to win prizes. CBS 2 Iowa
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The historic Matyk building — built in 1893 and once home to The Bohemian Restaurant — at 1029 Third St. SE in New Bohemia was sold on Feb. 24th for $250,000 to NH Florida 1 LLC, a company registered to local restaurateur Kory Nanke who owns Epic Catering LLC and several Cedar Rapids restaurants. The property faced foreclosure or forfeiture by May 2024. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ The building that once housed The Bohemian restaurant in the Newbo district at 1029 Third Street SE sold for $250,000 on February 24 as recorded by the Linn County Assessor's Office. The property was bought by a Florida-based business run by brothers Kevin & Kory Nanke, who also operate several local restaurants. KDAT
SPORTS NEWS
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Carly Pearce Concert
Carly Pearce will perform live at the Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids, offering an evening of country music.
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Spring Renewal Sound Meditation
3-4:15 p.m. | Breathing Room Yoga | $30 | Experience deep relaxation and renewal through the soothing sounds of meditation instruments.
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Culinary Class: Let's Get Saucy 2.0!
6-8 p.m. | NewBo City Market | Ticket required | Enhance your pasta game with 4 new delicious sauces in this interactive culinary class.
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St. Patrick Catholic Church Lenten Fish Fry
5-7:30 p.m. — St. Patrick Catholic Church — $6 – $19 — Enjoy a festive fish fry with dine-in and drive-thru options during Lent.
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Yesandia Spring Showcase
3:30-5:30 p.m. — Mirrorbox Theatre — $16.88 — Enjoy an area-wide improv showcase featuring talented Eastern Iowa high school students.
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Virtual Tour of Best Senior Living
9 AM - 7 PM | Cottage Grove Place | Free entry | Explore the top-rated senior living communities and their incredible meal offerings and engaging activities.
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Champions of Magic
7:30-9 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Unspecified cost — Experience spectacular illusions and mind-blowing magic straight from London's West End.
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Whose Live Anyway
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an improv comedy show that has delighted audiences since 1999.
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Smells Like Nirvana Tribute Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — The Olympic South Side Theater — Ticket prices vary — Rock out to the ultimate Nirvana tribute band featuring classics and rare b-sides.
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Dine Out - Taste of India
5-8 p.m. — Taste of India — Vegan-friendly dining experience — Enjoy a range of excellent vegan options in a semi-private setting with fellow enthusiasts.
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