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Cedar Rapids
Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Cedar Rapids police arrested 26-year-old Malique Johnson on two counts of willful injury, two counts of assault while displaying a dangerous weapon & going armed with intent after he stabbed two people at a party in the 1200 block of Ellis Boulevard NW, and they also arrested 30-year-old Allante Johnson for interference with official acts & public intoxication. CBS 2 Iowa
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kirkwood Community College has been awarded two federal TRIO Student Support Services grants that will provide $624,895 a year for the next five years to help low-income, first-generation and disabled students earn their degrees. The grants will fund academic tutoring, financial aid guidance and mentoring for the TRIO SSS programs — including the English as a Second Language program. KWWL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The bridge on Boyson Road and its ramps will be closed for about a month as repair work continues. Transportation officials urged drivers to use Blairs Ferry road to cross I-380 and be cautious near the work site—repairers are working to keep the project on schedule. KCRG
- ➤ Miranda Anderson received $150,000 from Cedar Rapids to settle her claim that she was hit by a police car in 2020 when officer Jessica Barnhart turned from 3rd Street SE onto 2nd Avenue SE — the lawsuit alleged personal injury from the incident. KCRG
- ➤ The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission fined FanDuel $125,000 for five violations including bets placed on the Superbowl, soccer matches, and golf events—FanDuel said it improved training and systems to address the issues and refunded affected bettors. Radio Iowa
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ State regulators said they have never inspected or are investigating Cedar Rapids-based Compassion North America even after records and testimony showed the agency falsified patient records—billed for care not provided and used an unlicensed nurse. The agency received its license last September despite evidence it provided services as early as June 2022, and its director now appeals disciplinary sanctions from a Board of Nursing hearing. The Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Iowa plays Oregon on November 8 at Kinnick Stadium for Week 10 as the Ducks are expected to field a young team. Oregon — which went 12-0 last season and now has a new quarterback, Dante Moore, along with several fresh faces — will test the Hawkeyes in a game that may shape their season. The Gazette
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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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Fort Wayne Tincaps at Cedar Rapids Kernels
1-2:35 p.m. — Veterans Memorial Stadium — $12 – $20 — Enjoy a fun family day with free hot dogs and popcorn for kids and a special celebration of Hispanic heritage.
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