Good Day
Cedar Rapids
Tuesday, May 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ As summer sets in, more cyclists are riding local roads and trails, and safety remains a top concern for Cedar Rapids riders. Cyclists urge everyone to stay alert, plan routes ahead, and ask drivers to slow down + watch for cyclists. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ Memorial Day mattress sales boosted donations to Cedar Rapids nonprofit Willis Dady Homeless Services’ recycling program—launched in January to create jobs for those facing homelessness—by increasing mattress contributions that help employ 11 part-time workers and divert 90% of the material from landfills. The program is on pace to process 2000 mattresses this year as recycled parts are sold to manufacturers to produce new products. KCRG
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Race for the Space contest is open for one small business to win six months of free rent — a year of mentorship and marketing support. Applications are due by June 30 — the winner will be announced on Aug. 13 to help boost downtown growth. The Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Three people were arrested after an early Sunday morning fight on 2nd Avenue Southeast in downtown Cedar Rapids for disorderly conduct—police also investigated a nearby shots fired incident that left no victims. KCRG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Cedar Rapids quiet zone work nears completion after an eight-year project to reduce train horn noise—only the crossing at Stickle Drive NE and C Avenue NE still needs work. City Engineer Ken DeKeyser said the city will apply for official quiet zone status when all work is finished, with an announcement expected this fall. The Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Experts advise paddlers, boaters, and swimmers to be careful as rising water levels, cold water, and hidden debris make local waterways dangerous — residents should stay in marked areas and wear life jackets to help prevent drowning and hypothermia. CBS 2 Iowa
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Rock the Block: Alicia Monee
6-8 p.m. — NewBo City Market — Free entry — Enjoy live music from local and national bands during this summer concert series.
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Car Show with a Cause 2025
10 AM - 2 PM — Hawkeye Downs Speedway & Expo Center — Free entry — Celebrate car culture with food, games, and stunning vehicles while supporting a great cause.
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Amadeus by Peter Shaffer
2:30-4:30 p.m. — Theatre Cedar Rapids — Ticket discounts available — Experience the rivalry between Salieri and Mozart in this acclaimed drama filled with music and obsession.
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Story Time in the Park
9-11 a.m. — Noelridge Park — Free entry — Enjoy a morning of storytelling and fun activities for all ages.
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