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Cedar Rapids
Tuesday, March 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rock the Block will return to NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids this spring and summer with free Friday night concerts from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The series will begin on May 9th with acts including Jordan Messerole, Matthew Kane and the Band Greenbrier, Vinyl Alibi and more—rules ban outside food and require on-site alcohol consumption. KDAT
- ➤ More than 100 community members gathered outside the Cedar Rapids ICE office Monday to support Reina Marroquin, a Guatemalan mother of two who had her check-in unexpectedly moved up and was quickly released with her children. ICE will hold her next check-in on May 14 while faith leaders, immigrant advocates, and local residents continue rallying for families facing similar challenges. CBS 2 Iowa
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Police in Cedar Rapids investigated after a vehicle hit and injured a pedestrian in the south parking lot at Washington High School Monday morning — the injured woman was not affiliated with the school — and officers warned of parking and traffic disruptions as they gathered evidence. KCRG
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cedar Rapids restaurant Lacayo will close on April 11 after two years at its NewBo location on 1202 3rd St SE — owners Armina and Daniel Lacayo said they faced many challenges to keep it open. KCRG
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Cedar Rapids Police are investigating after an adult woman was hit by a vehicle in Washington High School’s south parking lot on Monday morning — the investigation is ongoing. KWWL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Seventeen candidates applied to fill the Linn County District 2 supervisor seat after current supervisor Ben Rogers announced his departure last month, drawn in part by the job’s salary of more than $135,000 and the appeal of not having to run a campaign. County leaders will meet Wednesday to interview candidates + address potential state law changes that could require a special election and add about $100,000 to county costs. KCRG
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On March 22nd, Iowa women’s basketball beat Murray State with a score of 92 to 57 after a rousing speech from their bus driver (Zee) at 9:00 a.m. They played their next game against Oklahoma on March 24th (3:00 p.m. on ESPN). KDAT
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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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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.
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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.
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