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Cedar Rapids
Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Developers from Talon propose a 92-unit apartment complex in southwest Cedar Rapids on the 3300 block of Stone Creek Circle at an estimated cost of $15 million to offer one- and two-bedroom market-rate rentals, pending state workforce housing tax credits and final city council approval. Some neighbors at Prairie Gardens Cooperative expressed concerns about increased traffic and lower property values, and the rezoning request will be reviewed by the City Council on April 22. The Gazette
- ➤ Cedar Rapids residents leased all 418 community garden plots for the 2025 season, which will let them grow fresh produce and support local sustainability. The Parks & Recreation Department will add six to seven new garden locations when funding is available and open public leasing next March — all plots have water access and will soon share community tool sheds. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market will host Gathered and Grown: A Feast of Five Seasons dinner on July 27 — the event will offer a three-course farm-to-table meal prepared by Cobble Hill chefs with live music entertainment, celebrating the market’s 20th anniversary and the 10th anniversary of Market After Dark. The Gazette
- ➤ Green Square Meals, a Cedar Rapids food bank, is collecting tents, sleeping bags, blankets, and gloves for those in need as temperatures drop below freezing following the seasonal closure of the Willis Dady Overflow Shelter. Donations will be accepted at the Green Square Meals building (602 2nd Ave SE) Monday-Friday from 1-6 p.m. CBS 2 Iowa
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Stack Wellness Cafe is opening its fourth Cedar Rapids shop this month at the Fountains (5500 Fountains Drive NE) and will hold a grand opening on Saturday, April 26th from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The cafe will offer vendor booths at noon and feature Hannah Stuelke signing autographs (2 to 4 p.m.). KDAT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday at around 3:27 p.m., a 26-year-old Cedar Rapids man in a grey Chevy Cruz drove at 100 mph on Highway 100 near Covington Road and tried to escape arrest by driving into a farm field but lost control near a fence line west of Burger Lane—his car caught fire and he surrendered without injury while now facing charges for attempting to elude, multiple traffic violations, and a mittimus for his OWI weekend program. CBS 2 Iowa
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rock n’ roll band Bachman-Turner Overdrive +from its Roll On Down The Highway Tour+ will perform at the Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids on August 31 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the event will go on sale at 10 a.m. this Friday. KCRG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Senators sent a bill to Gov. Kim Reynolds on Monday that would let the Secretary of State verify voter citizenship by marking a registration as unconfirmed when a challenge arises — voters must then show proof at the polls. Lawmakers also passed measures to boost math skills in schools, adjust vaccine rules for minors, allow fireworks on key holidays and lower the age for carrying a firearm. KCRG
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Kernels won 3-2 in their home opener against Beloit at Veterans Memorial Stadium Tuesday—fans cheered baseball’s return while the team prepares for game two of their six-game homestand tomorrow at 6:35 P.M. KCRG
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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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