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Cedar Rapids
Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, July 27, Cedar Rapids will host Gathered & Grown: A Feast of Five Seasons to mark the 20th season of the downtown Farmers Market and the 10th year of Market After Dark. The event will have a cocktail hour at 6:00 p.m. and dinner at 7:00 p.m. at 2nd Street SE — chefs from Cobble Hill will prepare a meal using local ingredients and live music will be featured. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ Cedar Rapids will host its first Street Food Festival at Ellis Park on Saturday, July 19th from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.—the free event will feature local food trucks, live music, face painting, and giveaways while 10% of sales are donated to local homeless shelters. KDAT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fong's Pizza opened its new East Village location on Tuesday along East Court Avenue. The new restaurant (more than double the size of its old venue) now offers the familiar favorites alongside new dishes and improved parking. KCCI
- ➤ Fun Not Fancy opened its newest restaurant, The Bar, at 1100 First St. SW after a brief soft opening at the end of March and an official launch on April 1. Owners Justin Zehr, Tim Oathout and Cale Henderson said they intend to offer affordable burgers, bar fare and a true dive bar vibe—designed to honor local history and neighborhood comfort. The Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A criminal complaint states that 24-year-old Daniel Doyen attacked an 80-year-old woman while she was pushing her walker on the 1100 block of B Avenue NW in Cedar Rapids—he struck her head several times, causing bruises and cuts, then fled toward a home on the 1100 block of C Avenue NW. KCRG
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The USDA is ending two local food programs—Local Food Purchase Assistance and Local Food for Schools—that helped eastern Iowa farmers earn a total of $360,000 this month. Buffalo Ridge Orchard owner Emma Johnson said her farm must now find a new market for 50,000 pounds of apples as local food prices are expected to rise. Radio Iowa
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Unsanitary conditions forced a Cedar Rapids family to leave their home after city inspections found clogged pipes and sewage issues at a property owned by landlord Brigitte Toingar, who runs her rentals through three LLCs—EDE LLC, 5 J Investments LLC, and Ndouba Kingdom LLC. The city has fined her over $20,000, ordered repairs at 10 properties, and scheduled new court dates while tenants and local business owners remain affected. KCRG
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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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Mercy Auxiliary Spring Bazaar
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. — Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids — Free entry — Browse unique handcrafted items and support patient care services at this vibrant spring bazaar.
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Good Friday Prayer Breakfast 2025
7-9 a.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cedar Rapids Convention Complex — Early Bird Tickets $34 — Gather in prayer and fellowship over breakfast with keynote speaker Chris Norton.
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CAR SHOW at R&W Auto Detailing
3 PM — Summit View Village — Free entry — A delightful Cars and Coffee event featuring collaborations with local community groups.
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The Cher Show
7:30-9 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Tickets available — An inspiring journey through the life and music of Cher with vibrant performances and costumes.
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The Rapids
7-8 p.m. — Mirrorbox Theatre — Ticket prices may vary — Enjoy an improvised soap opera comedy where audience suggestions drive the hilarity.
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Cooking for a Cause: Italian Night with Chef Craig
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Groundswell Cafe — $25 per person — Learn to cook a delicious Italian dinner while supporting a great cause.
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