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Saturday, September 14th, 2024

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Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of September.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • A segment of 76th Avenue Southwest near Eastern Iowa Airport will be closed for seal coating, starting Sept. 17, affecting local traffic for about two weeks.  CBS 2 Iowa

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Cedar Rapids firefighters quickly extinguished a house fire on Oakland Road NE within 10 minutes of their arrival on Friday afternoon.  KCRG
  • Firefighters extinguished a fire in a detached garage in Cedar Rapids, with no injuries reported and the cause under investigation.  KWWL

CULTURE NEWS

  • The 13th annual Cedar Rapids Latino Fest in Iowa is expected to attract over 6,000 visitors, featuring food, music, and dancing.  KWWL

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Coe College in Iowa secures a $225,000 NASA grant for advanced computing resources to enhance STEM education and research.  CBS 2 Iowa

EVENTS

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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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  • 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.

    Fri, 9/20/24

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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.

    Sat, 9/21/24

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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.

    Sun, 9/22/24

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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.

    Mon, 9/23/24

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  • Women in Leadership: A Session with Sydney Rieckhoff

    Experience an engaging discussion with Sydney Rieckhoff, CEO of Almost Famous Popcorn, along with networking opportunities and an ice cream social at Mount Mercy University.

    Tue, 9/24/24

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  • 1 Million Cups Cedar Rapids: Empowering Students Through Entrepreneurship

    Engage with local entrepreneurs and students to foster financial literacy and entrepreneurship at this community-driven event.

    Wed, 9/25/24

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