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Cedar Rapids
Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members escorted an immigrant family under digital surveillance to the Cedar Rapids ICE office Monday morning amid arrests and deportations from the former administration. Local groups, including Indivisible Iowa, plan more rallies for future appointments this spring—showing growing local support. CBS 2 Iowa
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pizza World will open its new Cedar Rapids restaurant at 5100 Fountains Dr NE this Saturday, April 12th after soft openings at its new site, and Voodoo Brewing Co. will launch its operation on Friday, May 9th—following a relocation from its former space at 4201 42nd Street NE. KDAT
- ➤ Levi Geyer of Fancy Twig Farm forages yellowbud hickory nuts to produce sustainable cooking oil using hand labor and innovative equipment, and he has produced 76 gallons that he will sell at local farmers markets in Iowa City and Kalona. He plans to expand his eco-friendly operation—using methods like forest thinning and controlled burns—to keep local forests healthy and the product affordable. The Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Linn County Attorney Nick Maybanks ruled that the officers' deadly force during an 11-hour standoff on February 19 was justified after Christopher Kern shot at them—Kern later pled guilty to three counts of attempted murder while the apartment owner charged as an accessory awaits trial on May 19. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ A Cedar Rapids man, 24-year-old Seth John Lee McGraw, was convicted in federal court after he shot a buyer during a drug deal gone wrong near Kirkwood Community College last August (he now faces up to 40 years). The Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country singer Cole Swindell will perform at the Alliant Energy Powerhouse on Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. as part of his Happy Hour Sad Tour with special guests Priscilla Block and Greylan James, and presale tickets begin today at 10 a.m. while general sales start on April 11 at 10 a.m. with prices starting at $35.50 + fees. CBS 2 Iowa
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Iowa have risen by about 6.4 cents over the past week to an average of $3.09 per gallon—10.8 cents higher than a month ago but still 14.3 cents below last year. CBS 2 Iowa
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A survey of 7,500 voters shows 41% favor the $210 million bond referendum—44% oppose it and 15% remain unsure; the bond would pay for renovations at McKinley and Wilson Middle Schools, a new middle school on the Northeast side, and updates to Kennedy High School. School leaders will hold public meetings soon to address economic concerns before November 4. KCRG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting on May 7th, Iowans who fly on commercial planes will need a REAL ID or another approved form of ID since driver’s licenses without a gold star will not be accepted. AAA spokesman Brian Ortner said most Iowans already have the new ID while those who do not must gather proof of identity and address if they plan to fly or enter federal facilities. Radio Iowa
- ➤ Iowa is urging residents to get a REAL ID from the DMV before May 7 if they plan to fly or enter federal buildings—applicants must bring a passport, social security card, and proof of residency. Licenses without a gold star will still work for driving and voting but will require extra screening at airports after the deadline. KDAT
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Murder Mystery Dinner Show
6-9 p.m. — 101 1st Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA — $ — Put on your detective hat and enjoy a thrilling interactive murder mystery dinner experience.
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Cedar Rapids Merit Badge University 2025
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Mount Mercy University — Ticket sales start Jan 31st — Earn exciting merit badges with experienced instructors at this community-focused event.
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