Monday, June 2nd, 2025

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Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Inside Out held its free Be An Instrument For Change Spring Concert yesterday to mark 10 years of helping people rebuild their lives after incarceration. The event partnered with local favorite The Beaker Brothers — uniting community members and inviting sponsors for future support. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ The HACAP Food Reservoir launched its annual Community Food Drive on June 1 to help food-insecure families by collecting donations in Benton, Jones and Linn counties—donors can drop off items at its Hiawatha facility at 1515 Hawkeye Drive, and the drive will run until August 31. CBS 2 Iowa
SPORTS NEWS
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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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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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Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival
All day — Cedar Rapids Area Association of Realtors — Low or no-cost events — Celebrate 42 years of community joy and unity in Iowa's biggest festival.
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Real Estate Today Show Breakfast
8:30-10 a.m. — Cedar Rapids Scottish Rite — $25 for no-show — Discuss broker pain points with guest speaker Barry Frink for valuable insights.
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