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Cedar Rapids
Friday, July 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A new study ranks Iowa counties for raising kids using metrics like safety, education, and cost of living—showing several eastern counties among the top 30—but the ranking does not name one clear best county. The study, compiled by Stacker using Niche’s data, offers families a list to consider when choosing a place to live. KDAT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A crash on I-380 northbound on Thursday afternoon closed the right lane and caused a traffic backup between Exit 10 — County Road F12 and Exit 13 — County Road E70 in Cedar Rapids. KCRG
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Winebar in Mount Vernon was named one of the 50 best pizza places in the U.S. by 50 Top Pizza—making it the first Iowa restaurant to earn this honor. Owner Jesse Sauerbrei serves wood-fired, Neapolitan-style pizza with seasonal specials, and the restaurant has received national attention despite its small-town roots. KDAT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On July 6, National Fried Chicken Day will spark a search for the best fried or broasted chicken in Eastern Iowa, with locals recommending spots from Cedar Rapids like Harold’s Chicken and Center Point Foods to all-you-can-eat options at Bluff Lake Catfish Farm in Maquoketa. KDAT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa State Patrol and other agencies are preparing for heavy traffic enforcement this Fourth of July weekend after last year’s nine traffic fatalities. Officials urge drivers to wear seatbelts — slow down — and avoid impaired driving while Doll Distributing offers a $10 Uber voucher from July 3 at 5 p.m. until July 7 at 2 a.m. to help ensure safe rides. KCRG
- ➤ The roundabout at 8th Avenue and Mount Vernon Road SE is now open after two years of reconstruction. Additional improvements including raised medians, sewer replacements and ADA sidewalk ramps will be completed in the fall—boosting traffic safety. KCRG
SPORTS NEWS
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Caster Volor Concert
6-10 p.m. — Kingston Yard — Free entry — Rock out with a Minneapolis-based band covering the biggest hits of the hard rock and heavy metal eras.
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Blues Traveler Concert
6-8 p.m. — McGrath Amphitheatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic sounds of Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms at this lively summer concert.
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Italian Cocktails & Light Bites Culinary Class
6-7:30 p.m. — NewBo City Market — Ticketed event — Learn to craft classic Italian cocktails and enjoy delicious bruschetta in a fun culinary class.
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Friday Night Music – Airwaves
6-9 p.m. — Cedar Ridge Distillery — Free entry — Enjoy classic rock hits performed by Eastern Iowa’s Premiere Cover Band, Airwaves.
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Summer Sound Meditation
3-4 p.m. — Breathing Room Yoga — Ticket required — Experience a soothing sound meditation session with Black Dog Sound Healing Arts.
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The Shark Is Broken
Jul 17- Aug 3, 7:30 PM — Mirrorbox Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the behind-the-scenes drama of the iconic film Jaws with this engaging production.
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Jazz in July with Confluence
7-9 p.m. — Amana Performing Arts Center — Free will donation — Experience engaging melodic jazz from talented local musicians for one night only.
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Street Food Festival
12-6 p.m. — Ellis Park — 10% of sales to homeless shelters — Enjoy a day of local food trucks, music, and family fun.
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Culinary Class: Spaghetti alla Chitarra
10:00-11:30 a.m. — NewBo City Market — Ticket purchase required — Learn to make handmade spaghetti using a traditional chitarra tool with a guided expert.
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Absolute Science: Laser Show
3:30–4:30 p.m. — Cedar Rapids Public Library - Ladd Library — Free entry — Explore chemical reactions and witness exciting experiments including a soda explosion and high-powered laser demonstrations.
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