Good Day
Cedar Rapids
Thursday, October 17th, 2024
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Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Long John Silver's reopened its sole Corridor location in Cedar Rapids with a modern redesign after a closure due to fire. The Gazette
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ One person was killed in Linn County, Iowa, after their car veered off Covington Road, rolled over, and caught fire early Wednesday morning. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ A driver was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after falling asleep and crashing his pickup truck in Linn County. KCRG
- ➤ A pedestrian was struck by a car in Cedar Rapids, causing eastbound traffic diversions and delays. KWWL
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Chick-fil-A inaugurated its third outlet in Cedar Rapids on October 10, enhancing its presence in the area and celebrating by donating $25,000 to a local food bank for hunger relief. The Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Cedar Rapids Community School District has introduced a new protocol system with three levels - hold, secure, and lockdown - to better respond to threats, moving away from terms like 'soft lockdown' and 'partial lockdown'. KCRG
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Viewers in Cedar Rapids can observe Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS), Mercury, and Venus with the naked eye right after dusk tonight without the need for telescopes. KDAT
SPORTS NEWS
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Omaha Lancers vs. Dubuque Fighting Saints
Experience an exciting hockey matchup between the Omaha Lancers and the Dubuque Fighting Saints at ImOn Ice.
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Theory of a Deadman Concert
Experience a live performance by the rock band Theory of a Deadman at the Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids.
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The Awakening Tour Featuring Casting Crowns
Experience an uplifting evening of live music featuring popular artists Casting Crowns, We The Kingdom, and Mac Powell at the Alliant Energy Power House.
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Chorus Rehearsal at St. Paul's United Methodist Church
Experience a collaborative musical gathering focused on improving vocal skills and fostering community spirit.
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Three Dog Night with Trapper Schoepp
Experience a live performance by the iconic band Three Dog Night alongside Trapper Schoepp at the Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids.
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USA Hockey NTDP U-18 vs. Dubuque Fighting Saints
Experience an exciting hockey match featuring the USA Hockey National Team Development Program U-18 against the Dubuque Fighting Saints at ImOn Ice.
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Gup&Co's 3rd Annual Halloween Spooktacular
Experience an evening of live music by Gup & Co at the annual Halloween celebration at Lion Bridge Brewing Co.
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What'cha Reading Book Club - Sunday Edition
Experience a relaxed book club atmosphere where readers of all preferences can share and discuss their latest reads without any pressure or assigned material.
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Rusalka - A Magical Opera Experience
Experience the enchanting opera 'Rusalka' by Dvořák at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, featuring a talented cast and crew.
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Pet Halloween Costume Contest at Lion Bridge Brewing
Experience a delightful evening with your pets as they dress up in costumes for a fun contest, complete with treats and a chance to win a $50 gift card.
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