Good Day
Cedar Rapids
Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The St. Jude Sweet Corn Festival—held at 50 Edgewood Rd NW in Cedar Rapids—will run Friday, August 8th from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, August 9th from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday, August 10th from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The festival will offer live music, carnival rides, raffles with a grand prize of a 2025 Chevy Trailblazer or $20,000, food stands with clear bag rules, and shuttle service from off-site parking. KDAT
- ➤ Alice Tritle, a 95-year-old volunteer who filled Mercy Medical Center’s halls with piano music for 35 years, will play for the last time on August 7—she will keep sharing her music at the St Jude Sweet Corn Festival next weekend before moving out-of-state. KCRG
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Linn County teenager 19-year-old Blake Stejskal from Lisbon caused a crash in downtown Iowa City on Monday at 1:24 a.m. after he put an unoccupied vehicle in reverse and jumped from the moving car—damaging a pedestrian control device and facing charges for operating without consent, criminal mischief and OWI. KCRG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa native Carrie Mardorf became Cedar Rapids’ new Parks & Recreation director in late June and will visit all 107 city parks in her first 100 days to update the aging parks master plan. The Gazette
- ➤ U.S. Senate candidate J.D. Scholten released his farm platform today and said a few big companies now control much of the food supply, hurting small farmers. He noted that 90% of Iowa hog farms have closed over 40 years while farmers get only 14% of every food dollar, and he called for major changes in federal support. Radio Iowa
- ➤ U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders now joins efforts to help West Liberty resident Pascual Pedro-Pedro return after he was deported following his ICE check-in on July 1 — Protective Accompaniment Action will escort five immigrant families to Cedar Rapids ICE check-in today with local officials and clergy present. CBS 2 Iowa
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Alzheimer’s Association announced that this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held at the new Kingston Yard location in Cedar Rapids on September 20th—walkers can join for free and are encouraged to raise funds for Alzheimer’s research, support and care. KCRG
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Puzzle Exchange at the Library
9-10 a.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free entry — Swap gently used puzzles for something new in a community-focused exchange.
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Atkins Watermelon Days 5k Walk/Run 2025
12:30-2:30 p.m. — Atkins City Park Pavilion — Registration details available — Participate in a community-focused 5k race while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of Watermelon Days.
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K9Splash! Dog Swimming Event
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Bever Park Pool — $15 per dog — Enjoy a splash-filled day of fun for your furry friends at Cedar Rapids' dog-friendly pool event.
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Jazz Under The Stars
6-9 p.m. — Noelridge Park — Free entry — Celebrate KCCK’s 50th anniversary with live jazz from local talent under the stars.
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Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers' Market
7:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Cedar Rapids Downtown District — Free entry — Explore an award-winning market with entertainment, food, and 200 vendors.
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Qi Gong at the Park
10-10:45 a.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free entry — Breathe deeply, move gently, and connect with nature through the practice of Qi Gong.
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The Crafty Bunch
6-8 p.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free entry — Bring your craft project and connect with fellow craft enthusiasts in a fun social setting.
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8th Annual REALTOR® Olympics
10:30 a.m. — Sag Wagon — Registration required — Participate in a fun-filled day of games including bags and volleyball for REALTORS® and affiliates.
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Jazz Under The Stars
6:30-9 p.m. — Noelridge Park — Bring your own picnic or enjoy food from vendors while listening to local jazz artists celebrate KCCK’s 50th anniversary.
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Rock the Block: Fresh Fighters
6-8 p.m. — NewBo City Market — Free entry — Experience an evening of live music with local and national bands at this vibrant summer concert series.
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