Monday, July 7th, 2025

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Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Cedar Rapids Fire Department responded to a fire on the 1300 block of C Street SW just before 1:30 a.m., where two adults and four pets escaped safely when their smoke detectors went off and the house sustained moderate fire, smoke & water damage while the cause remains under investigation. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ A two-vehicle crash on Highway 13 and County Home Road in Marion on Sunday just after 10 a.m. left the Ford Escape driver with minor injuries and resulted in 48-year-old Laura Greiner being charged for failing to stop at a sign— the crash involved a white Dodge cargo van striking a blue Ford Escape. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ A car collision occurred Sunday evening around 6:45 p.m. on Highway 13 near Mount Vernon Road when a Chevy Trailblazer hit a Nissan Rogue that flipped onto its roof, leaving two people with minor injuries (the Nissan driver was taken to a local hospital while the Trailblazer driver was cited for failing to obey a traffic control device). CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ A house fire broke out early Sunday morning in the 1300 block of C Street SW and residents escaped safely thanks to working smoke detectors while firefighters controlled the blaze—rescuing three cats and one dog—and the house suffered moderate basement damage as investigators work to determine the cause. KCRG
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Olympic South Side Theater in southeast Cedar Rapids remains open as owners Steve Shriver and Eric Engelmann look for a new operator—booked events will continue through 2026 while the venue operates under lease in the historic ZCBJ building at 1202 Third St. SE in New Bohemia. The Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Cedar Rapids fixed a major water main break today along Collins Road near the Council Street intersection — a dedicated crew quickly restored water service. CBS 2 Iowa
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Breakthrough Basketball Camp: Ball Handling & Scoring Skills
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Elevate Sports — Variable pricing — Enhance your basketball skills with expert coaching in a fun, high-energy environment.
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Women in Leadership with Jane Galarce
8:00-9:30 a.m. — Mount Mercy University Graduate Center — Free entry — Engage with insights from Jane Galarce, Chief of Staff at RSM US LLP, in a morning of networking and discussion.
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