Good Day
Cedar Rapids
Tuesday, November 5th, 2024
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Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Aroma Artisan Pizza has expanded by opening a second location in Cedar Rapids, offering wood-fired pizzas made with homemade dough and a variety of toppings. KDAT
- ➤ The intersection of 1st Street and F Avenue NW in Cedar Rapids will be closed for about six weeks starting Tuesday to relocate a water main for flood control projects. CBS 2 Iowa
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The trial of McKinley Louisma, charged with first-degree murder, kidnapping, and conspiracy in the death of Melody Hoffman, commenced in Linn County, with the prosecution presenting a case of premeditated violence contrasted by the defense's argument of circumstantial evidence. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ Cedar Rapids Police are probing an online threat against Taft Middle School, ensuring classes continue as planned. KWWL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kirkwood Community College in Iowa plans to decommission its 417-foot wind turbine introduced in 2012 due to the cessation of relevant classes and the need for costly repairs, despite its role in generating $2 million and serving as a practical learning tool. KCRG
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa's widely fluctuating precipitation levels, from significant rainfall to one of the driest falls on record, pose challenges to water infrastructure by causing soil compaction and increased pressure on underground pipes. CBS 2 Iowa
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cedar Rapids Transit is providing free bus rides on Election Day to help remove transportation barriers for voters. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ Iowa's 2024 general election on Nov. 5 features voting information, key races including Kamala Harris versus Donald Trump, and constitutional amendments, all with polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. KCRG
- ➤ Iowa voters are reminded of the necessary ID requirements, the ability for same-day registration, and information on how to find polling locations and candidate positions before election day. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ The Linn County Auditor’s Office advises election day voters on polling locations, same-day registration requirements, absentee ballot handling, and voting protocols. KCRG
SPORTS NEWS
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Copenhagen Bandit Performance
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Madison Capitols vs Cedar Rapids RoughRiders
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2024 NJCAA Division III Volleyball Championship in Cedar Rapids
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University of Iowa Multicultural Showcase
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Comedy Night with Greg Hahn and Willie Griswold
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Home Alone in Concert
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Pasta Cooking Class
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