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Cedar Rapids
Thursday, June 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market will return on June 7 with nearly 200 vendors selling fresh produce, flowers, crafts, and baked goods across several downtown blocks—expected to draw about 12,000 visitors as the first of eight summer markets. The Gazette
- ➤ A new Boys & Girls Club facility called the Busse Unit opened Wednesday in Wellington Heights, offering a 19,000-square-foot space with a game room, gym, recording studio, and kitchens for kids and teens to play and learn. The club, which now serves 300 more youths after moving from its old church location, is funded by community donations — federal support. The Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Andrew Shaw, a Cedar Rapids man accused of hiring two hitmen to murder a Walker man in 2018, is scheduled to appear in Linn County court on Wednesday to discuss pre-trial topics as his defense asks to withhold some evidence and demands a speedy trial — he pleaded not guilty to charges including first-degree murder, solicitation, and conspiracy. CBS 2 Iowa
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Weekend Rehearsal returns to Greene Square as part of Summer in the Square with Thursday concerts from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at $5 admission. The series begins on June 12 with Dogs on Skis benefiting Cedar Rapids Parks Foundation and will feature acts supporting local nonprofits (Waypoint Services, Tanager Place, The Arc of East Central Iowa, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Four Oaks Family and Children Services) through August 21. KWWL
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ April 2024 saw Eastern Iowa Airport set a record with 125,992 travelers—a 10 percent increase from the previous April that marked its fourth straight month of record totals. In May 2024, Allegiant reintroduced nonstop seasonal routes to Nashville and Los Angeles while the airport advanced its terminal modernization project slated for fall completion. CBS 2 Iowa
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Linn-Mar’s Wilkins Elementary Principal Amanda Potter received a personalized Wheaties box during Wednesday’s last day of school assembly (nominated by school staff through the BoxTops for Education contest). She is one of only 10 educators nationwide recognized with this honor (announced by the district). 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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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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