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Cedar Rapids
Wednesday, November 26th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of November.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ D.C. Taylor Co. has built a strong reputation in Cedar Rapids by offering safe and reliable roofing services for over 75 years, using 17 crews in four states+ while working closely with facility managers. The company celebrated its 75th anniversary last year+ and is planning its 80th, strengthening community ties through local economic networks. Cedar Rapids Economic Alliance
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A study by Innerbody Research ranked Iowa as the 19th most festive state and found many Iowans still love Christmas music—while West Virginia tops the festive list and searches for mistletoe have dropped. The report analyzed holiday search trends across states to measure each state's Christmas spirit. KDAT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cornell College announced on Friday that it will cut several liberal arts programs, including parts of its music program and language majors, leaving students unsure about their academic future. The college cited declining enrollment as a factor and will offer teach-out programs for current students. KCRG
- ➤ Cedar Rapids school board member Jennifer Neumann has served since 2019 and now becomes president as she vows to unite board voices and keep community concerns and student achievements clear—she plans to refine bond proposals. The board will meet next on December 8. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ South Winneshiek High School senior Adele Conway, named KCRG-TV9 Student of the Month, will graduate in the spring with both a high school diploma and an Associate of Science degree from Northeast Iowa Community College. She is a state champion cross country runner who keeps kindness at the forefront as her mother battles terminal pancreatic cancer + draws strength from her mother's legacy. KCRG
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ As winter approaches, experts advise homeowners to inspect roofs—repairing loose or cracked shingles, cleaning gutters, and insulating pipes—to stop water damage and ice dams. Homeowners should also seal drafts with weather stripping and caulk and test their snow blowers and generators ahead of upcoming storms. CBS 2 Iowa
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa State Patrol said traffic deaths dropped 20% from last year and officials aim to keep fatalities below 300 as the new hands‐free driving law takes effect since July 1 — they will keep a close watch over holiday travel amid expected snowy conditions. Government actions and weather warnings will guide travel safety measures over the coming weeks. KCRG
- ➤ The Iowa DOT has approved over $3 million for trail upgrades on the Grant Wood Trail in Cedar Rapids and the Heritage Trail Bridge in Dubuque. Construction will begin in the coming months—giving walkers and bikers a safer route. CBS 2 Iowa
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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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Madison Capitols vs Cedar Rapids RoughRiders
4:05-5:35 p.m. — ImOn Ice — Stream available — Catch the action as the Madison Capitols face the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders in this exciting hockey showdown.
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Photos with Santa at PCI Pediatrics
9-11 a.m. — PCI Medical Pavilion — Free entry — Enjoy cookies and crafts while capturing a magical moment with Santa.
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We The Kingdom Christmas Concert
6:00-8:00 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Ticketed event — Celebrate the season with festive music and fan-favorites from We The Kingdom.
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Disney's Frozen: Live Theatre Production
7:30-10:00 p.m. — Theatre Cedar Rapids — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magical tale of sisterhood and adventure in a winter wonderland.
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Disney's FROZEN at Theatre Cedar Rapids
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM — Theatre Cedar Rapids, 102 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA — Tickets available — Experience the enchanting tale of sisterhood and acceptance this holiday season.
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Holiday Trivia Night
6-8 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — Free to attend — Test your knowledge with festive trivia questions in a joyful holiday atmosphere.
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