Good Day
Cedar Rapids
Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Czech Village & New Bohemia and Main Street Iowa will hold a public input session today from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the City of Cedar Rapids Services Center to review community survey results and shape the future Main Street district. CBS 2 Iowa
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hy-Vee is offering a limited-edition cereal called Caitlin's Crunch Time in partnership with basketball star Caitlin Clark—now available at all stores for a short time—and her share of sales will benefit the Caitlin Clark Foundation, which supports youth in education, nutrition, and sports. KDAT
- ➤ A new grocery store might open in Wellington Heights if the City Council approves a rezoning request for the historic Idlewild Grocery Store site at 1626 5th Avenue SE—a property built in 1910 that once served as both a store and a community church center. Developer Brad Bergeson said the proposal was inspired by the closure of the 1st Avenue Hy-Vee last year. KCRG
- ➤ The Cedar Rapids City Zoning Commission approved rezoning three parcels near Interstate 380 for a new McDonald’s, pending final approval at a public hearing on May 27; the 4500 square-foot location will feature a drive-through + an attached parking lot with a traffic study underway. KDAT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ City officials will vote on a rezoning request for a site on the 1600 block of 5th Ave. SE to allow BB Properties to open a new convenience store in Wellington Heights, aiming to relieve the food desert created after Hy-Vee closed 11 months ago. Local residents say the store would improve access to groceries and neighborhood services—restoring a vital community resource. CBS 2 Iowa
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of Iowa students will walk or ride bikes to class tomorrow as part of Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day, and Iowa Bicycle Coalition's Matt Burkey noted school participation has grown from 60 to 127 in two years—boosting safe routes and active lifestyles for children. Radio Iowa
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer announced her candidacy for State Auditor in 2026, saying she will use technology+driven solutions, fiscal discipline, and a commitment to transparency to improve government efficiency. Gov. Reynolds endorsed her while current Auditor Rob Sand has not yet shared his plans, setting the stage for a competitive race. CBS 2 Iowa
SPORTS NEWS
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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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