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Cedar Rapids
Tuesday, June 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Iowa communities will host a series of 4th of July events + including parades, fireworks, live music and family activities in various towns with festivities scheduled from June 21 to July 12. KDAT
- ➤ Cedar Rapids began its Summer in the Square series yesterday in Greene Square—offering free weekday arts and crafts, fitness classes, live concerts, and food trucks through Aug. 15. The events are sponsored by Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust to bring lively summer activities downtown. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ Marion Methodist Church’s FLY program is providing free sack lunches for Cedar Rapids and Marion students Monday through Friday from noon to 12:30 p.m. until August 22—pickup sites include Squaw Creek Mobile Home Park, Marion Village Mobile Home Park, Eagle Ridge Mobile Home Park, Chapel Ridge Apartments, Novak Elementary, Lindale Manor Mobile Home Park, Wilkins Elementary, and Francis Marion Intermediate School. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ Eastern Iowa Honor Flight board members received the Governor’s Volunteer Award for their service honoring Iowa’s veterans; Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer presented the award to the all-volunteer nonprofit. Board President Lynette Voss said the accolade — given for flying veterans to Washington, D.C. since 2009 — shows the team’s hard work — which benefits local communities — and will help them keep serving. KWWL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art opened a new exhibit called Strokes of Genius: American Impressionism and its Legacy on June 7 and it runs until September 14 — the show features early works and modern pieces that highlight the lasting impact of Impressionism and includes work by Iowa native Grant Wood. CBS 2 Iowa
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Grocery prices are rising and Iowa shoppers still have budget-friendly options available—Aldi operates many stores in Eastern Iowa while Trader Joe's runs two locations in the state. KDAT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ College Community is offering free breakfast and lunch to local children as part of a summer meals program running through August at four sites in Cedar Rapids; meals are served Monday through Friday on a first-come, first-serve basis with children allowed one breakfast and one lunch per day. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ Hoover and Van Buren Elementary Schools will get new buildings designed by Shive-Hattery with construction set to begin in fall 2027 as announced at Monday’s board meeting. Each building is expected to cost $30 million — funding from the SAVE Fund covers the costs — and a $117 million bond measure endorsed by the Education Association will go to voters in November. CBS 2 Iowa
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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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Breakthrough Basketball Essential Skills Camp
Over 3 days — Elevate Sports — $97 for observing coaches — Improve basketball skills through high-intensity drills and character building.
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