Good Day
Cedar Rapids
Sunday, October 12th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Internationally acclaimed 4 Musical Tenors will bring the Best of Broadway to the Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Oct. 25—after a sold-out debut at Carnegie Hall they will perform iconic songs from Les Misérables, West Side Story, and Phantom of the Opera with six guest musicians. The Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kirkwood community college’s veterinary technician students are paired with shelter dogs for six weeks to train them for adoption. Program director Jess Forman said local clinics are seeking more graduates + the program helps address a local vet tech shortage while giving shelter animals a better chance at finding homes. KCRG
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Fareway is teaming up with Pork Producers in October to share a pulled pork recipe called Always in the Freezer Pulled Pork — it uses pork shoulder with a blend of brown sugar, paprika, chili powder and cayenne that cooks in a crock pot for six hours so families can have ready meals in the freezer. This recipe helps stretch meal times by offering five different meal options from one batch. KCRG
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Carson Parker Trio Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Opus Concert Cafe — Tickets starting at $37 — Experience the smooth sounds of Carson Parker Trio live in Cedar Rapids.
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MercyMe and Natalie Grant Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Alliant Energy Power House — Ticket prices vary — Experience an inspiring evening of contemporary Christian music with two beloved artists.
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Vibe Concert
7:30 p.m. — CSPS — Ticket prices vary — Experience the energetic sound of Cedar Rapids' own Vibe, known for their fresh take on classic songs.
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The Silhouettes: Love Happens
2-3:30 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — $29 – $39 — Experience the magic of shadowdance with heartwarming tales of love from family to chocolate.
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CR Sings: The Music of Bob Dylan
7:30-9 p.m. — Opus Concert Cafe — Ticket details vary — Experience live performances of iconic Bob Dylan songs in a cozy atmosphere.
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