Good Day
Cedar Rapids
Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Old MacDonald's Farm in Bever Park will open on Monday, May 5, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.—the 'Chalk the Farm' event will invite visitors to enjoy a petting zoo featuring farm animals and waterfowl and to decorate sidewalks with chalk, with free admission and a suggested $1 donation. The Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Marion man, recognized by his sinister clown tattoo, pleaded to second-degree robbery for an armed hold-up at a convenience store last May and was sentenced to 10 years in prison—he must serve a mandatory 5 years before parole. The Gazette
- ➤ A Cedar Rapids man, Carlos Adail Garcia, was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Friday after he drove off an embankment on I-380 in 2022 while intoxicated and with drugs in his system—killing motorcyclist Jeffrey Lankford. The Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Cedar Rapids Community School District reassigned 60 certified teachers affected by its staffing realignment for the upcoming school year to avoid layoffs and maintain all programs. Enrollment trends drove the change and district leaders plan to match teacher roles with student needs—ensuring continued support for all students. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ District leaders announced Friday that all 60 certified teachers affected by a staffing realignment have been reassigned to new roles in Cedar Rapids Community Schools for next school year—avoiding planned layoffs amid budget challenges and declining enrollment. KCRG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Renovations at Eastern Iowa Airport are in progress and will finish this fall as part of a $121 million, four-phase project that expands the terminal with four new gates (providing improved seating, bathrooms, and a new oculus for natural light). This week marks 78 years since commercial air service began at the airport (it was dedicated on April 27). KCRG
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Friday Night Music – Airwaves
6-9 p.m. — Cedar Ridge Distillery — Free entry — Rock out with Eastern Iowa's premier classic rock cover band, Airwaves, playing hits from the 70s to the 90s.
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Virtual Tour of Thomas Grove Assisted Living
9 AM - 7 PM — Thomas Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care — Free entry — Explore the best in senior living with quality meals, exceptional care, and friendly staff.
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