Good Day
Cedar Rapids
Saturday, May 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tru Nightclub in Cedar Rapids will enforce age restrictions starting June 6 and admit only guests aged 25 and up—its plan to offer a more grown and upscale experience. The business thanked patrons for their support during the transition. KCRG
- ➤ Google announced an additional $7 billion investment in Iowa on May 30, which will support new cloud and AI centers in Council Bluffs and Cedar Rapids—building on $6.8 billion already spent in the state. Local officials including Governor Kim Reynolds, Senator Joni Ernst, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson and Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell attended the announcement. CBS 2 Iowa
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Cedar Rapids Police reminded residents to lock their vehicles after responding to at least eight break-in reports in Bowman Woods this week+ the suspects were seen walking neighborhoods and leaving when encountering locked cars. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ An Oregon man (65-year-old Michael Shappert) arrested in connection with the 1983 murder of Ron Novak signed a waiver of extradition Friday so he will soon return to Iowa to face charges. KCRG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Kim Reynolds has two weeks to sign or veto House File 639—a bill that would require carbon sequestration projects to prove they are common carriers before using eminent domain on farmland. Landowners urged her to act now to protect property rights and to set stronger insurance and oversight standards for CO2 pipeline projects. KCRG
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Mikayla Oz Magic Show
3:30-4:30 p.m. — Cedar Rapids Public Library - Ladd Library — Free entry — Experience a delightful magic show that's interactive and filled with family-friendly comedy.
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