Good Day
Cedar Rapids
Saturday, November 8th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hy-Vee is extending its free kids meal program for children 12 and under until next Friday — available at stores serving hot food like breakfast buffets with both dine-in and take-out options — and it offers bundled donation choices to support local food banks. KCRG
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A popular Prosecco sold at Costco in Iowa and across the Midwest is being recalled because the bottles may shatter and cause cuts—F&F Fine Wines International received reports including one injury. Consumers should not open the bottles and instead discard them to get a refund from Ethica Wines through Costco. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ Coyle's Hibachi Chef, which began as a food truck in 2021 and later opened a spot on 1st Ave SE, opened a second location on November 5th at 555 Gateway Pl SW—formerly home to El Bajio—and now serves hibachi dishes for dine-in and carry-out. KDAT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A Campbell’s poll shows that while stuffing tops national surveys, Iowans choose mashed potatoes—making them the favorite side dish—and the report highlights a unique holiday tradition in the state. KDAT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cedar Rapids Community School Board President Cindy Garlock said she welcomes a meeting with State Senator Molly Donahue—who had called for her resignation and that of two board members—after a narrow school bond vote for improvements failed. She said she will work with legislators to change the 60% rule and review why voters opposed the bond as she focuses on the district’s progress. KCRG
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, Iowans marked Winter Weather Awareness Day to get ready for the coming snow, ice, and cold. National Weather Service meteorologist Timothy Gunkel advised residents to winterize their homes and slow down on slick roads—light precipitation can lead to more crashes. CBS 2 Iowa
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Iowa Airport is organizing a donation drive to support TSA and FAA employees working without pay during the government shutdown — community members can drop off nonperishable foods and gift cards at the Guest Services desk in the terminal or at the Public Safety Building. CBS 2 Iowa
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa high school football playoffs on Nov. 7 saw Grunday Center beat Dyersville Beckman 21–0 and secure its 50th straight win—Pella edged Decorah 7–6, Saint Ansgar beat North Linn 49–21, and Osage won 12–7 over Alburnett. The Gazette
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Cranksgiving Cedar Rapids 2025
11 AM – 5 PM — NewBo City Market — $20-$40 recommended donation — Participate in a bicycle scavenger hunt to collect food for those in need.
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NJCAA Division III Volleyball Championship
9:00 – 10:30 AM — Alliant Energy Power House — Check event details for pricing — Catch the excitement of NJCAA women’s volleyball at the 2025 Division III Championship!
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Needle Felting Workshop
1:30-3:30 p.m. — Cedar Rapids Public Library - Ladd Library — Cost varies — Discover the art of transforming wool into beautiful 3D creations with needle felting.
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NJCAA DII Women's Volleyball Championship
9 AM – 12 PM — Alliant Energy Power House — Ticket prices vary — Catch the excitement of NJCAA volleyball at the DII women’s championship!
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Hockey Match: Muskegon Lumberjacks vs Cedar Rapids RoughRiders
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Cedar Rapids Roughriders Hockey Club — Check local listings for ticket prices — Watch an exciting junior hockey face-off between two competitive teams.
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Thanksgiving Eve Dueling Pianos
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Olympic South Side Theater — $25 — Experience a night of musical requests from classic hits to today's favorites.
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Waterloo Black Hawks vs Cedar Rapids RoughRiders
7:05-8:35 p.m. — ImOn Ice — Cost info not specified — Catch the action as local hockey teams face off in an exciting match.
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Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
7:30-9 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a dazzling fusion of circus artistry and holiday music in a magical winter wonderland.
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Veterans Holiday Meal
4-6 p.m. — Veterans Memorial Building — Free — Enjoy a traditional holiday meal with fellow veterans and active military members.
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Cultivate Hope Holiday Craft Fair
9 AM – 2 PM — Groundswell Cafe — Supports local youth programs — Discover local crafts, baked goods, and live music this holiday season.
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~ Abraham Lincoln
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