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Cedar Rapids
Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A car burst into flames Wednesday at the intersection of Edgewood Road and 42nd Street NE in Cedar Rapids—its driver walked to safety as firefighters arrived minutes later to put out the blaze. KCCI
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A four-hour standoff on Sunday morning ended peacefully when Cedar Rapids police arrested Jeremy Davis, 42, after he made violent threats and retreated to a home and garage on the 1300 block of Burch Avenue Northwest—he now faces charges of domestic assault with a weapon, interference with official acts with a weapon and possession of drug paraphernalia. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ On Feb. 26, a Marion man named Trenton Eiben left the Cedar Rapids police station before he intentionally drove his Pontiac Sunfire at nearly 100 mph into westbound lanes on First Avenue E — crashing into a Chevrolet Traverse driven by 18-week pregnant Merylin Louise Bowden, whose serious injuries caused the premature termination of her pregnancy. The Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Governor Kim Reynolds signed legislation to launch the Purple Star Initiative, which will help military families by easing school transitions for children of service members + the bill passed unanimously in the Iowa House and Senate and will be managed by education officials while also expanding technical training through the Iowa National Guard's scholarship program. Radio Iowa
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Government updates include the Linn County Mental Health Access Center partnering with the local jail to support recently released inmates at risk for suicide, and the Cedar Rapids school board approved a 3% wage increase for teachers for the 2025-26 school year. Other updates note a donation from the school district for a wetlands restoration near Morgan Creek Park, Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell’s State of the City address set for May 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and playground improvements beginning next month at Marion’s Ascension Park—steps taken to improve local services. The Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Refugee and Immigrant Voices in Action launched a measles vaccination awareness campaign to connect refugee and immigrant communities with trusted healthcare providers—local small businesses and clinics joined the effort to share accurate information and explain how measles can appear on different skin tones. Radio Iowa
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Cedar Rapids has seen hundreds of new apartment units open since 2020 and more projects—such as NewBo Loftus and Vesnice—are under way to meet growing rental demand. Developers are converting old commercial buildings into mixed-use spaces to help attract residents to the area. The Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Iowa star Caitlin Clark returned to Iowa City with the Indiana Fever on Sunday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena as she scored 16 points in 18 minutes during a 108—44 exhibition win over Brazil and hit a dramatic three point shot behind the arena logo before leaving the game. The team will play another preseason contest Saturday in Atlanta and open the regular season on May 17. KDAT
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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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Lake County Captains vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels
6:35-10:35 p.m. — Veterans Memorial Stadium — Prices vary — Enjoy a night of Minor League Baseball action featuring local teams.
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Lake County Captains vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels
12:05 – 1:35 PM — Veterans Memorial Stadium — Resale prices available — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup featuring the Captains and the Kernels.
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