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Cedar Rapids
Friday, July 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ BarTini’s is expanding after opening its first location in Cedar Rapids and will open a second facility in Marion in September. The new space at 796 11th St.—formerly Crab Attack Seafood Kitchen & Bar—is hiring experienced bartenders, servers and cooks. The Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Karina Cooper took the stand on Thursday in her ongoing murder trial & testified in her own defense after the state rested its case, as she faces charges of shooting her husband with the alleged help of Huston Danker and the possibility of life in prison if convicted. CBS 2 Iowa
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Cedar Rapids Board of Ethics issued an advisory opinion stating that Council member Ann Poe has a conflict of interest related to her volunteer work with Czech Village and Newbo SMMID and must recuse herself from votes on the issue+ Council member David Maier’s request on voting for NewBo City Market was not discussed and awaits a formal opinion. KCRG
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Elf Night / Christmas in July with the Cedar Rapids Kernels
6:35-9 p.m. — Veterans Memorial Stadium — $12 – $20 — Celebrate Christmas in July with special jerseys and 2-for-1 drinks at the ballpark.
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Culinary Class: Wine and French Cheese Tasting
6-7 p.m. — NewBo City Market — Ticketed event — Taste four families of French cheeses paired with delightful local wines and learn about pairing art and history.
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