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Cedar Rapids
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, 2,410 people gathered at Greene Square for the largest cereal breakfast, breaking the old record of 1,852 set in 2016 (in Lebanon). Z102.9 radio show hosts said they will try to beat the Guinness World Record in the future. The Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Halestorm will perform with Lindsey Stirling and special guest Apocalyptica at Alliant Energy PowerHouse Wednesday at 7 p.m. as part of their headlining tour following their performance at the final Black Sabbath concert in Birmingham—showcasing songs from their latest album Everest and a full live set that includes a cover of Osbourne’s 'Perry Mason'. The Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Burlington Trailways is closing offices in West Burlington, Burlington, Davenport, Cedar Rapids, and Des Moines which will lead to layoffs for dozens of workers; 47 employees in West Burlington will finish on October 18—while 5 workers in Cedar Rapids are also set to lose their jobs. The company has not yet offered further details about the shutdown. KCRG
- ➤ NextEra Energy is weighing plans to restart Iowa's only nuclear plant near Palo by the end of the decade and this move will bring hundreds of high-wage jobs and up to 1,000 temporary construction workers. Local officials in Palo and Center Point expect the plant's return to boost business and spur new housing development — easing the impact of its closure in 2020. The Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Researchers warn that Iowa's water quality network, which uses 75 sensors to record nitrate levels every 15 minutes, will lose half a million dollars in state funding this upcoming spring and may force changes that affect local utilities like Cedar Rapids + Des Moines, leaving them without crucial real-time data. CBS 2 Iowa
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Construction crews in Cedar Rapids are starting the next phase of the 42nd Street NE improvement project with the road closed beginning Wednesday from west of Blue Jay Drive to east of Pine View Drive—motorists will use detours on Wenig Road, Glass Road and Edgewood Road NE as work lasts through mid-November. The Gazette
- ➤ The Indian Creek Watershed Management Authority installed 127 new informational signs across Linn County to alert residents they are entering the local watershed—using a grant from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and work by local public works crews. The signs help raise awareness of watershed health in areas including Cedar Rapids and Marion. The Gazette
- ➤ Kelly Garcia, who led the Department of Health and Human Services for nearly six years, will step down next month, and Gov. Reynolds said Larry Johnson — a longtime DIAL leader — will take over in mid-October. CBS 2 Iowa
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ After 40 years serving Cedar Rapids, Abbe Center for Community Mental Health opened a new 30,000-square-foot clinic at 615 Fifth Street SE to reach more patients and staff. The centrally located facility—easier to access by bus—also introduces a 24/7 emotional support hotline. KCRG
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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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Master Gardeners Fall Talks: Get More From Your Yard
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free entry — Discover the art of gardening with tips on vibrant plant choices for every season.
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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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Cedar Rapids Hot Cider Hustle
8:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — NewBo City Market — Registration fee applicable — Run the Cedar Rapids Hot Cider Hustle while enjoying hot cider and caramel apples at the finish line.
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