Good Day
Cedar Rapids
Thursday, September 12th, 2024
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Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 18th annual Five Seasons Stand Down event, originally aimed at helping homeless veterans, now offers a wide range of free services and resources to all in need at Veterans Memorial Stadium. KCRG
- ➤ The article remembers eight Iowans who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks, highlighting their connections to Iowa and the impact of their loss. KDAT
- ➤ Cedar Rapids community inaugurates the first annual '7 climbs for 9/11' event to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost during the September 11th attacks, including a moment of silence at the time the first plane struck. KCRG
- ➤ Myron 'Mike' Wilson, a prominent Cedar Rapids philanthropist, passed away leaving a legacy of generosity, including a significant donation to the Cedar Rapids Opera. The Gazette
- ➤ Firefighters in Cedar Rapids used a jackhammer to rescue an uninjured dog trapped in a vault at a commercial office building. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ Cedar Rapids firefighters climbed 110 flights of stairs in the Alliant Energy tower to honor those lost in the 9/11 attacks. CBS 2 Iowa
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ High school students in Cedar Rapids pitched community improvement projects including addressing climate change, veteran mental health, and animal shelter overpopulation. KCRG
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Vintage Market Days of Eastern Iowa
Experience an upscale vintage-inspired market featuring art, antiques, handmade treasures, and more at the Hawkeye Downs Expo Center.
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Judas Priest with Sabaton Live Concert
Experience an electrifying live performance by renowned heavy metal bands Judas Priest and Sabaton at the Alliant Energy Powerhouse.
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What'cha Reading Book Club - Sunday Edition
Experience a laid-back gathering where book enthusiasts share their recent reads without the pressure of assigned books.
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Autumn Equinox Gratitude Yoga with Lynn Block
Celebrate the balance of lunar and solar energies through a restorative yoga practice focused on gratitude and letting go of negativity.
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