Good Day
Cedar Rapids
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Members of Radiant Church in Cedar Rapids are wrapping 480 presents in September to send to soldiers at a National Guard base in the Middle East so they have a piece of home by Christmas. Linda Smith and Karen Osenbaugh help organize the gift wrapping—each has a personal tie as their husbands served. KCRG
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The new Salsa Guy Cafe (opening September 4th at 7:30 a.m.) on Blairs Ferry Rd will welcome customers with a drive-thru, larger space, and extended hours for breakfast and lunch. It will continue the popular menu that began at the downtown farmers market and will add a fresh chapter to the brand. KDAT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Iowa drivers see relief at the pump as the state average now sits at $2.84 per gallon, a 4.5-cent drop from last week and 15 cents below last month—making prices nearly 25 cents cheaper than this time last year. CBS 2 Iowa
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ ICE officers blocked access around the Department of Homeland Security office in Cedar Rapids today as protest organizers planned a rally to support three immigrant families during their check-ins—demonstrators are barred from the building’s lawn and alleyways amid rising concerns over attacks on ICE agents. KCRG
- ➤ Iowa native Brandt Snakenberg, who left 30 years ago for Texas and now teaches in Des Moines Public Schools, returned on his own as the state works to reverse its brain drain—Cedar Rapids launched a relocation program offering over $5,600 in incentives to attract remote workers. Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell said affordable housing, safe neighborhoods, and strong schools are key to retaining residents while a survey found that salary and cost of living drive out-migration. KCRG
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Peter Teahen of Cedar Rapids is flying across the Atlantic today to support polio eradication and reach a $1 million goal; he and his co-pilot Ed Galkin—a long-time Rotary Club member—will travel 37 days with stops in 11 countries and have already raised $100,000. The Gazette
- ➤ Dr. Orozco of Emplify Health by Gundersen warned Iowa parents today to avoid buying gummy supplements that look like candy when children are in the home—children may consume too many and need emergency care. He advised that adults use pill or tablet forms to reduce the risk of accidental poisoning. Radio Iowa
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Epic Dungeons & Dragons Adventure
5-8 p.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free entry — Engage in an exciting campaign for adults every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.
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Monday Morning Story Time
10-10:30 a.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free admission — Fun for kids and caregivers to enjoy stories together.
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The Crafty Bunch
6-8 p.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free entry — Bring your current craft project for a fun, social crafting night with fellow enthusiasts.
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Iowa City Area Real Estate Investor Meetup
6:30-8:30 p.m. — 2343 Grande Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA — Free entry — Explore a historic renovation project with pizza and insights from experienced investors.
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Back to School Drive
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free — Support local kids by donating school supplies and clothing for the upcoming school year.
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Greeting Card Making Class
2-4 p.m. — NewBo City Market — Ticket required — Learn basic card-making techniques and create three unique greeting cards.
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The MOJO: Soul Sacrifice
7-8:30 p.m. — Opus Concert Cafe — Tickets starting at $52 — Experience an unforgettable tribute performance to Santana by Soul Sacrifice.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The trick to life is to enjoy the process of being unsatisfied with what you have.
~ Naval Ravikant
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