Good Day
Cedar Rapids
Sunday, April 27th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival announced its 2025 Tribute to Heroes honorees — local leaders Anne Dugger, Brian Eschen, John Thompson, and posthumously honored Matt Kunkle are recognized for exceptional service and leadership. The Tribute to Heroes Breakfast will be held Tuesday, July 1 at the Veterans Memorial Building, and the honorees will serve as Grand Marshals for the Freedom Festival Parade on Saturday, June 28. CBS 2 Iowa
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire on Friday night destroyed a Linn County Conservation storage building near Pinicon Ridge Park on Main Ridge Road in Central City—no injuries were reported as officials work to determine the cause. KCRG
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ STACK’s new location at The Fountains opened on Saturday in Cedar Rapids, where University of Iowa standout Hannah Stuelke met fans, signed autographs and showcased her favorite STACK products. The event offered 25% off supplements, live radio coverage with K-Hawk Radio and prize giveaways including a free year of smoothies and gift cards. CBS 2 Iowa
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A rural Cedar Rapids man aged 71 was arrested Friday evening after sheriff’s deputies pursued his blue Ford Ranger for erratic driving that led the vehicle to hit a yard, trees and a fence — he now faces charges for eluding police and traffic violations. CBS 2 Iowa
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms and Spin Doctors will perform at McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids on July 7—tickets are on sale now. CBS 2 Iowa
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Cedar Rapids residents celebrated Earth Day while a high schooler pushed for lasting change. Deirdre Duffy taught eco brick making—using plastic bottles filled with single-use plastics to build items instead of creating waste—and set a daily sustainability goal to inspire neighbors. KCRG
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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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Tchaikovsky Discovers America - Family Discovery Day
7 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a delightful exploration of Tchaikovsky's music tailored for the family.
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Greg Warren Live
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Penguin's Comedy Club — Check for updates — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Greg Warren as he shares his unique storytelling flair.
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Steve Trevino Live
7-8:30 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy the laughs with 'America's Favorite Husband' on his continued Good Life tour.
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Business Breakfast: Data Centers in the Corridor
7:30-9 a.m. — The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo) — $5 — Engage in a thought-provoking panel on the impact of data centers on the local economy and environment.
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Vintage Market Days® of Eastern Iowa
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Hawkeye Downs Speedway & Expo Center — $10 — Discover a curated collection of vintage-inspired treasures and handcrafted goods.
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Breakthrough T1D Walk
8 AM – 12 PM — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — Registration fee required — Walk, enjoy family activities, and support the T1D community.
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U.S. Open Local Qualifying Tournament
All day — Cedar Rapids Country Club — Registration required — Participate in the local qualifying round for the prestigious U.S. Open golf tournament.
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1 Million Cups Cedar Rapids: Iowa Running Co.
9-10 a.m. — Geonetric — Free entry — Engage with local entrepreneurs and hear the inspiring journey of Iowa Running Co. in promoting an active community.
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Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.
~ Henry Ford
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