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Cedar Rapids
Friday, May 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two people were hurt and a driver was charged after a crash on Highway 30 near Bertram when Lindsey Clemens of Cedar Rapids took her eyes off the road around 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday night—she lost control causing her car to roll onto its roof while another driver was taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. CBS 2 Iowa
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tim Palmer, known as The Salsa Guy, announced on Facebook that his popular stand will not be at the Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market this season because he is working on a second Salsa Guy Café location with more parking and seating. He expects to share the new location's address soon. KDAT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities arrested 64-year-old Michael Schappert on Wednesday in Oregon, and he will be extradited to Iowa to face first-degree murder and premeditation charges for the 1983 killing of Ronald Novak in rural Linn County — DNA evidence linked him to the crime through samples found on Novak's clothing and a suspected hammer. Radio Iowa
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Iowa native astronaut Peggy Whitson will be inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame in Florida this weekend but will miss the event as she prepares to launch on Axiom-4 next month. Whitson, celebrated for nearly four decades at NASA and her work with Axiom Space, will command a multinational crew on her upcoming mission on June 8. Radio Iowa
- ➤ City leaders this week outlined the Cedar Rapids Music Census Action Plan — a document that uses survey findings from 463 music professionals to boost the local music scene by easing regulations and forging new partnerships. The plan will use over $50,000 in funding from city partners to form a music task force that will guide two-phase initiatives aimed at long-term improvements. The Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa National Guard held a send-off ceremony in Cedar Rapids on Thursday for soldiers of Charlie Company, 224th Brigade Engineer Battalion—family and friends watched as the troops prepared to head to the Middle East for Operation Inherent Resolve. A total of 1,800 soldiers from across Iowa are scheduled to deploy this week. KCRG
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Old MacDonald's Farm in Cedar Rapids closed today after some goats showed signs of ORF — a contagious skin condition known as sore mouth that can pass to people. The farm will remain closed until Saturday, May 31 while the goats are relocated for treatment and the sheep are quarantined for at least a week. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ Community members gathered at the Linn County Health Office where experts showed that rates for breast, prostate, lung and melanoma cancers were higher than national averages. They urged a local focus on prevention — including regular screenings and lifestyle changes — and offered a free online guide to help residents understand cancer risks. CBS 2 Iowa
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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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Play Fore Parks Golf Tournament
9 AM – 2 PM — Ellis Golf Course — $100 individual / $400 for foursome — Enjoy a round of golf while supporting Cedar Rapids’ innovative parks.
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Big Rove Ride
8 AM – 4 PM — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — $100 — Experience a fun-filled bicycle event from the creators of BACOON RIDE & PIGTAILS.
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