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Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of March.

CRIME NEWS

  • Cedar Rapids police warn that a scammer falsely claiming to represent a local YMCA basketball program is asking for donations around the city—residents who see such flyers should immediately report them to police at 319-286-5491.  CBS 2 Iowa
  • Cedar Rapids police responded before 1:30 a.m. to a potential stabbing on the southeast side, taking a critically injured victim from the 600 block of 14th Street to a hospital, and no arrests were made—officials say the public is not in danger.  KCRG

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Thomas O'Hallearn from Johnston won $100,000 in last week's Powerball — he said his win felt like a blessing after his dad passed away three weeks ago. He plans to save and invest his winnings for retirement.  KCCI

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Dozens of pelicans were spotted at Ellis Park in Cedar Rapids on Saturday as they took a break during their seasonal migration—visitors stopped to watch the unexpected flock.  CBS 2 Iowa
  • Volunteers are restoring dozens of acres at Indian Creek Nature Center by clearing trails, splitting logs, collecting maple sap, and removing invasive species—tasks that will continue as the AmeriCorps team works on the project for eight more months.  KCRG

SPORTS NEWS

EVENTS

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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.

    Wed, 3/26/25

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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.

    Fri, 3/28/25

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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.

    Sat, 3/29/25

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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.

    Sun, 3/30/25

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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.

    Wed, 4/2/25

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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.

    Thu, 4/3/25

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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.

    Fri, 4/4/25

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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.

    Sun, 4/6/25

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  • Green Bay Gamblers vs. Cedar Rapids RoughRiders

    6:59-11:05 p.m. — ImOn Ice — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting hockey showdown between the Green Bay Gamblers and the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders.

    Fri, 4/11/25

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  • Coralville Chaos at Cedar Rapids River Kings

    6:30-10:30 p.m. — Alliant Energy Power House — Tickets starting at $22 — Experience an exciting night of hockey with the River Kings in Cedar Rapids.

    Sat, 4/12/25

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