Good Day
Cedar Rapids
Tuesday, August 27th, 2024
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Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cooling centers have been established across eastern Iowa, including Cedar Rapids and Dubuque, to offer respite from a late season heat wave. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ Cedar Rapids schools will dismiss students early on Tuesday due to the forecasted extreme heat, prioritizing safety and well-being. CBS 2 Iowa
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A bystander was wounded in the foot during a shootout between two vehicles in southwest Cedar Rapids, with no arrests made yet. The Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Mike Gannon has been appointed as the new president and CEO of CRST, a major Cedar Rapids-based trucking and logistics company, succeeding Hugh Ekberg. The Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Cedar Rapids School Board unanimously decided to preserve and renovate the nearly 100-year-old Harrison Elementary School, despite it being $2 million more expensive than building a new school, following voter pushback on a bond for other school renovations. KCRG
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa DOT monitors for potential road buckling due to high summer temperatures in Eastern Iowa, with proactive measures in place for quick repairs. KCRG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowans will be able to request absentee ballots for the general election starting Tuesday, with ballots mailed out on October 16. KCRG
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Eastern Iowa Health Center transformed from struggling with financial woes ten years ago to thriving today, significantly expanding services and serving a larger uninsured and underinsured population. The Gazette
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ CityWalk Eatery, a new American restaurant, is set to open in downtown Cedar Rapids in October 2024, taking over a location previously occupied by Barrel House. The Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
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Sound Healing Meditation Experience
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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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