Good Day
Cedar Rapids
Tuesday, August 20th, 2024
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Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Pacific Big Boy No. 4014, the world's largest steam engine, will tour through Eastern Iowa on September 5th and 6th as part of its eight-week 'Heartland of America Tour'. KDAT
- ➤ Ellis Road in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, will be closed from August 19 until November for upgrades including new asphalt, culvert replacements, and safety features like paved shoulders and guardrails. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ Jefferson High School's Marching Band performed in local neighborhoods for their March-A-Thon fundraiser, raising funds for band activities and ensuring participation opportunities. CBS 2 Iowa
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A crash on Highway 13 near Cottage Grove Parkway involving a Chevrolet Equinox and a Ford Escape led to minor injuries and a citation for failure to yield. CBS 2 Iowa
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Luke Truesdell, accused of murdering four people in Linn County with a metal pipe, found competent for trial. KCCI
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Big Grove Brewery, in partnership with Trees Forever, has launched Good Grove, a fruited lager whose sales contribute to tree planting across Iowa, aiming to plant 400 trees in four years. CBS 2 Iowa
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird filed lawsuits against three excavation contractors for illegally digging without contacting Iowa's One Call, resulting in damaged underground utilities. CBS 2 Iowa
SPORTS NEWS
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Interactive Story Time for Young Children
Experience an engaging story time filled with stories, songs, and interactive activities designed for young children.
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Sound Healing Meditation Experience
Experience the therapeutic effects of sound through guided meditation and various sound healing instruments led by Laina Pilkenton.
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Cork N Canvas Painting Night at The Quarter Barrel
Experience an artistic evening painting a 16x20 canvas while enjoying food and drinks at The Quarter Barrel Arcade & Brewery.
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Taste of The District 2024
Celebrate the culinary offerings of The District with a night of delicious appetizers, live music, and community support at The Olympic South Side Theater.
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Chicago Steel vs. Dubuque Fighting Saints Hockey Match
Experience an exciting hockey match as the Chicago Steel take on the Dubuque Fighting Saints at ImOn Ice Arena.
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Cedar Rapids Latino Festival
Experience a vibrant celebration of Latin American culture with music, food, and local vendors at the 14th annual Cedar Rapids Festival Latino.
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Live Performance by Jake Stack
Experience the soulful sounds of Jake Stack, a local singer-songwriter and guitarist from Cedar Rapids, in an engaging live performance at The Shack Tavern.
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Computer Skills Workshop at Cedar Rapids Public Library
Learn new computer skills or enhance your existing abilities through the IowaWORKS and Northstar Computer Literacy program.
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Business Growth Series: Customer Discovery Workshop
Learn valuable customer discovery strategies from experts David Tominsky and Scott Swenson to enhance your business growth.
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Eastern Iowa Dinner Fundraiser in Cedar Rapids
Experience an evening of community connection with a dinner and fundraiser featuring table seating and food served at the IBEW Hall Reception.
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