Good Day
Cedar Rapids
Thursday, September 4th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers and representatives from the Economic Alliance delivered more than 6,600 signatures to the school board on Wednesday supporting a $117 million bond—meant to upgrade high and middle schools—while the board plans to review the petition for future ballot inclusion. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ NewBo City Market will host its third annual Market by Moonlight dinner on Tuesday, September 23 at 6 p.m. where guests can choose among three menus: Americana, Central and South America, or A Tour of Asia. Tickets cost $108 or $135—with drink pairings—and include a $50 donation to the market. The Gazette
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A multi-vehicle crash caused significant delays on US 30 eastbound near US 151 and I-380 in Cedar Rapids — the right lane was blocked and commuters experienced about a seven minute delay. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ Firefighters went to a back deck fire at a Cedar Rapids home on Wednesday at 1:54 p.m.—the fire damaged the deck and porch as a resident escaped safely after a bystander alerted them while officials investigate the cause. KCRG
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cafe Beignets, owned by Carl and Tammy Stewart, will open on Oct. 1 at Lindale Mall to bring a taste of New Orleans with sweet treats like beignets, glazed beignets, buttermilk drops and caramel cake—after drawing interest at the Downtown Farmers Market. The Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Former Hawkeye football player Cooper DeJean launches Captain Coop's Crunch cereal today to benefit the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital—buyers can find it at select Hy-Vee and Dick’s Sporting Goods or online. KCRG
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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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