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Friday, August 30th, 2024

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Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Cedar Rapids City Council greenlights the $43 million Prairie Summit YMCA project, previously approved by College Community District voters.  KWWL
  • Cedar Rapids is reinforcing support for the Wellington Heights community with city and nonprofit efforts following the closure of a local Hy-Vee.  CBS 2 Iowa
  • A Cedar Rapids food pantry, Together We Achieve, needs to raise $50,000 by August 31st to stay open and continue serving thousands amid a 23% rise in demand.  KDAT

ECONOMY NEWS

  • The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission has commissioned two market studies to evaluate the feasibility of a new casino in Cedar Rapids, with potential benefits including state revenue increase and tourist attraction.  KCRG
  • A decision is underway to select an individual for conducting a study on Iowa's gambling market.  KWWL

EDUCATION NEWS

  • A 5-year-old student briefly left Pierce Elementary unattended but was returned home safely within 12 minutes, as Cedar Rapids school officials highlight adherence to safety protocol.  KCRG

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Eastern Iowa anticipates cooler, more comfortable weather after a cold front brings storms and relief from heat and humidity late Thursday.  CBS 2 Iowa

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • The TSA anticipates screening a record 17 million travelers during the Labor Day period, marking it as the busiest ever, with advice for passengers to prepare in advance for their flights.  KCRG

SPORTS NEWS

EVENTS

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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.

    Mon, 9/9/24

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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.

    Tue, 9/10/24

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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.

    Wed, 9/11/24

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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.

    Thu, 9/12/24

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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.

    Fri, 9/13/24

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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.

    Sat, 9/14/24

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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.

    Sun, 9/15/24

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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.

    Mon, 9/16/24

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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.

    Wed, 9/18/24

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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.

    Thu, 9/19/24

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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