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Cedar Rapids
Thursday, April 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A crash blocked the left shoulder on I-380 southbound near Exit 22—32nd Street and Glass Road—which delayed traffic yesterday morning, officials said. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ The Cedar Rapids Fire Department responded Wednesday afternoon to a fast-moving garage fire on 4th Street SW at about 3:00 p.m.—the fire quickly spread to four nearby buildings, damaging a home with melted siding and two cars while the cause remained under investigation. KWWL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Cedar Rapids police investigated a pair of shootings Tuesday night near 16th Street and Washington Ave. SE, where officers found several homes and a gas meter hit by gunfire, controlled a gas leak, and later returned when a car was shot + interviewed children who were then released without charges. KWWL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Board of Regents proposed a plan to raise tuition and fees at the University of Iowa, Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa; UI and ISU would see a 3% tuition increase while UNI would see a 2.7% rise. The increases would add about $339 at UI, $304 at ISU and $265 at UNI, and the first proposal reading will be held next week. Radio Iowa
- ➤ On Tuesday, Cedar Rapids Community School District announced it cut 27 central office staff positions due to budget shortfalls and low enrollment. Joshua Brown from the Iowa State Education Association said funding gaps may force more layoffs — a move that could reduce support for vulnerable students. CBS 2 Iowa
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cedar Rapids will build two new data centers from Google and QTS with projects costing $576 million and $750 million on the southwest side. City leaders say the water system can handle the extra use and a $348 million water treatment upgrade will boost capacity by 2029, but some residents worry about missing details on the city’s largest water user and its effect on local water supplies. KCRG
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The APG Cancer Foundation will host its Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, April 26, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall in Cedar Rapids—raising funds for vital medications and prosthetics for local cancer patients. CBS 2 Iowa
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Dubuque Fighting Saints Home Game 2
6:59 p.m. — ImOn Ice — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the Dubuque Fighting Saints in this exciting playoff match.
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Dubuque Fighting Saints Home Game 3
6:59 p.m. — ImOn Ice — Ticket prices may vary — Cheer on the Dubuque Fighting Saints as they take on the Muskegon Lumberjacks in this exciting playoff matchup.
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The History Center Museum Hours
12-4 p.m. — The History Center — $8 — Discover the legacy of Mercy Medical Center and the story of National Oats Company at this engaging new exhibit.
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