Good Day
Cedar Rapids
Sunday, July 20th, 2025
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Good Day Cedar Rapids.
Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ After storms canceled Saturday's farmers market, local vendors sold baked goods at Hy-Vee on Edgewood—keeping their businesses moving despite the weather. Several vendors are returning today as early as 9 a.m. to reach new customers. KCRG
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police responded to a 911 call at 5:09 a.m. Saturday when a man was stabbed at an apartment on the 400 block of Lindale Drive in Marion—officers later arrested 33-year-old Edwin Ortiz Arequipa, who faces a charge of willful injury causing serious injury as the victim sustained non-life-threatening wounds. CBS 2 Iowa
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Coe College is enhancing its aviation management and flight operations program through a new partnership with ATD Flight Systems, which has a 20-year record of Part 141 flight training and FAA examining authority—benefiting students who will train at Eastern Iowa Airport while taking classes in Cedar Rapids—as the program awaits FAA approval. KWWL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Decades of Speed, a free vintage race car show, opened on July 18 at the Hawkeye Downs Expo Center to honor 100 years of Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids— the exhibit will run until July 26 and features vintage race cars, motorcycles, quarter midgets, and karts. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR This compact, easy-to-use rangefinder is packed with features like slope adjustment, flag-lock with vibration feedback, and a USB-C rechargeable battery. Lightweight and accurate, it’s a great choice for casual or beginner golfers looking for reliable performance. The Buy
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Good Day Cedar Rapids.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Tom Pease: Children's Musician
3:30-4:30 p.m. — Cedar Rapids Public Library - Ladd Library — Free entry — Experience an engaging performance with music and participation to delight audiences of all ages.
-
Julie's Jamboree 2025
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Morgan Creek Park — $40 single ticket, $120 for four-pack — Enjoy a family-friendly evening with yard games, inflatables, food, and a fun run supporting children in need.
-
Cedar Rapids Men's City Amateur Championship
54-hole stroke play event — Aug 1-3 — Ellis Golf Course — Registration fee required — Compete in this prestigious amateur golf tournament alongside senior championship play.
-
Bluesmore Festival 2025
4-10 p.m. — Brucemore — Enjoy a delightful evening of family fun and live music presented by the Linn County Blues Society.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
A Budget-Friendly Golf Rangefinder with Premium Features
The REVASRI NK‑1000 rangefinder is a surprisingly capable option for golfers who want accuracy without spending a fortune.
Priced under $50, it includes features like slope adjustment, flag-lock with vibration feedback, and a rechargeable USB-C battery. Plus, it’s compact and lightweight, easily locks onto targets, and seamlessly switches between yards and meters. It’s a great pick for casual or new golfers looking for reliable performance at a wallet-friendly price point.
Bonus: Shop more top-rated and best-selling golf products.
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Good Day Cedar Rapids.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What you seek is seeking you.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Good Day Cedar Rapids
Welcome to the Good Day Cedar Rapids, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Cedar Rapids, Iowa community. If you like the Good Day Cedar Rapids, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Cedar Rapids.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Cedar Rapids and across Iowa. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Cedar Rapids
A free Cedar Rapids community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddaycedarrapids.com/sitemap