Good Day
Cedar Rapids
Monday, May 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Freedom Festival Medallion Hunt begins today in Cedar Rapids as residents join the search using daily clues released at 6:00 a.m. on the KCRG-TV9 Facebook page+ the first finder of the acrylic medallion wins a $500 Hy-Vee gift card. KCRG
- ➤ Earlier this week, Cedar Rapids Animal Care and Control found an illegal python in a yard and safely picked it up—Sir Hiss-A-Lot was relocated out of state on Saturday. KCRG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The documentary 'Jackpot: America’s Biggest Lotto Scam' will premiere June 3 on YouTube TV as it reveals new details of the 2010 lottery fraud in which a computer technician manipulated software to claim millions, leading to Eddie Tipton’s prosecution. Former Iowa Lottery CEO Terry Rich, who worked through the controversy, says the film uses exclusive interviews and evidence—like the phone call that sparked the investigation—to tell the untold story. The Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ This summer, Kirkwood will launch its KICK Career Camps for students (ages 12 to 16) to explore careers in construction, auto tech, pet grooming, marketing and culinary fields by working with industry professionals. The camps will run weekly on Kirkwood campuses and cost $200 (with tuition assistance available for qualifying families). The Gazette
- ➤ BELIEVE in CR Schools is collecting 5,496 voter signatures to place a $117M bond on the November ballot that will fund renovations at four schools—modernizing historic facilities and converting Wilson Middle School into an elementary school. The campaign, backed by families, the Metro Economic Alliance and local business leaders, follows the school board’s unanimous approval of petition language today. The Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Kim Reynolds saw most of her priorities pass as lawmakers approved bills to expand rural health care, limit cellphone use in classrooms, require hands-free driving, enforce Medicaid work requirements, and lower unemployment taxes—while her proposals on child care and energy policy stalled. This mixed result comes as she prepares for her final term before voters choose her successor in 2026. The Gazette
- ➤ Cedar Rapids officials said contractors are checking newly planted trees affected by high winds to secure and water them — crews are working today to give the trees the extra support they need. CBS 2 Iowa
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Wild Kratts Live
3:30-5:00 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the Kratt Brothers as they bring their animated antics to life on stage.
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Spokes Of Hope Bike Ride
11 AM – 3 PM — Sag Wagon — Registration fee applies — Celebrate resilience and support loved ones in the inaugural community bike ride.
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TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
2-4:30 p.m. — Hancher Auditorium — $45 – $115 — Experience the electrifying journey of Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, through her iconic hits.
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Computer Skills Training Workshop
2:30-4:30 p.m. — Cedar Rapids Public Library - Ladd Library — Free — Enhance your computer skills and earn a NorthStar Computer Literacy Certificate.
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Relay For Life Walkathon
Celebrate cancer survivors and fight back against cancer with us! From 9 am - noon at Prairie High School track & field, enjoy free breakfast, family activities, and a welcoming space to remember those we have lost to cancer.
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