Good Day
Cedar Rapids
Thursday, May 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tomorrow the 2025 Cedar Rapids Freedom FEASTival will take place at Greene Square Park from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and features many food trucks, live music by New Horizons Band, Mira Gibbons, Orchestra Iowa and 42 Romeo, yard games and other kids’ activities; admission is free while food purchases are separate & Brain will broadcast live from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. KDAT
- ➤ Residents in Cedar Rapids can sign up for a free 10-week transportation planning program that will run from May 6 to July 8 at the downtown library. The course, held every Tuesday from 5:30 — 7:30 p.m. at Beems Auditorium B, will feature talks by local experts. The Gazette
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Traffic on 1st Street SW near Ingredion was reduced to one lane on Wednesday morning after a private contractor’s vehicle hit a railroad crossing sign that fell into the roadway — railroad crews worked on the sign while police urged drivers to use caution. KCRG
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Smiley's Soup and Sandwiches will soon open a booth inside NewBo City Market where their food is available five days a week. Their food truck will be at the Cedar Rapids Freedom FEASTival on Friday, May 2nd at Greene Square Park. KDAT
- ➤ After reopening in downtown Cedar Rapids in April, The Lost Cuban Kitchen has closed unexpectedly and third-party delivery apps are no longer accepting orders—this marks owner Jess Streit's third attempt at the ghost kitchen concept. The Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cedar Rapids Community School District will invest $3.5 million in student safety for the 2025-26 school year, with $2 million for behavior support roles and student advocacy and $1.5 million for social-emotional specialists at almost every school—recruitment for these roles will begin soon. CBS 2 Iowa
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice said it did not hand over private details requested by a state lawmaker and claimed the action intimidated nonprofits amid a national immigration crackdown. The group described the directive—issued during a government oversight probe—as an abuse of process that threatened the privacy of its members and clients. KCRG
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show
6-9 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids — $61.95 + taxes & fees — Experience North America's largest interactive murder mystery dinner show while enjoying a fantastic meal.
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The Rapids
7-8 p.m. — Mirrorbox Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience a hilarious improvised soap opera comedy full of quirky characters and unexpected drama.
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