Good Day
Cedar Rapids
Sunday, September 21st, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday morning, 2,410 people gathered at Greene Square Park—breaking the record for the Largest Cereal Breakfast as part of the final Downtown Cedar Rapids Farmer’s Market of the season. Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell declared the day Cereal Day. KCRG
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, hundreds gathered at Kingston Yard in Cedar Rapids for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s where participants held a Promise Garden Ceremony with colorful flowers—each hue representing a personal reason to fight the disease—and raised donations to support care and research. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ On Friday and Saturday, hundreds lined up at the Hyatt Hotel in Coralville for Iowa Mission of Mercy's free dental clinic, where volunteer dentists and students provided teeth cleanings, extractions, and other treatments to patients who could not afford care. Volunteers helped improve oral health—ensuring many in need left with brighter smiles. KCRG
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Today a local Fareway Cooking segment advises quick, healthy weeknight dinners using simple ingredients, such as grilled chicken, frozen broccoli, and microwavable brown rice. The segment also suggests batch-cooking and keeping staples like canned beans+frozen vegetables to ease busy schedules. KCRG
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Fresh Conversations
1-2 p.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free entry — Engage in insightful discussions about nutrition, movement, and community building for older adults.
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Market by Moonlight 2025
6:30-9:30 p.m. — NewBo City Market — Tickets include a $50 donation — Experience a delicious farm-to-table meal paired with live music under the stars.
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Halestorm and Lindsey Stirling Concert
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Alliant Energy Power House — Last-minute tickets available — Experience an electrifying night of rock and violin at this sensational concert.
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O.W.L.S. - Bird Watching with Jesse Ellis
1-2 p.m. — Wickiup Hill Learning Center — Free entry — Explore the world of bird watching with engaging programs designed for seniors.
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Cole Swindell Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Alliant Energy Power House — Tickets start at $42 — Enjoy a night of live country music with Cole Swindell.
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Cedar Rapids Roughriders vs. Omaha Lancers
7:05-8:35 p.m. — ImOn Ice — Tickets required — Catch the action as the Roughriders battle the Lancers in an exciting hockey showdown.
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Preacher Lawson Stand-Up Comedy Show
6-7:30 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night full of laughs with comedian Preacher Lawson as he shares entertaining stories and experiences.
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The Arc of East Central Iowa Annual Meeting & Awards
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Cedar Rapids Public Library — RSVP required — Celebrate community achievements and participate in the Annual Meeting for The Arc of East Central Iowa.
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Home Free Concert
7-9 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of captivating vocal harmonies from the talented Home Free ensemble.
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Not Quite Brothers Cover Band
7:30-9 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Cost TBA — Experience Central Iowa's dynamic cover band known for their electrifying performances and eclectic setlist.
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