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Friday, November 28th, 2025

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Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of November.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • On Thanksgiving morning, more than 100 volunteers at IBEW Hall prepared free meals for over 700 seniors for UnityPoint AbbeHealth Aging Services. They delivered boxes filled with stuffing, mashed potatoes, turkey, and green beans—helping seniors in need receive a traditional meal—across Cedar Rapids.  KCRG
  • The U.S. Postal Service is urging local residents to adopt letters from Operation Santa as part of its 113th year of helping families receive needed gifts this holiday season — packages must be mailed by December 13 to arrive by Christmas. Adopters can register on the USPS website to select a letter and send a gift anonymously.  CBS 2 Iowa

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Iowa’s Child Care Assistance Pilot Program for Providers eased the burden on many working families by letting child care workers get state aid automatically—87% said it helped them stay in their jobs. Governor Reynolds extended the program in May and added funding in October to give families more care choices.  CBS 2 Iowa

EVENTS

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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.

    Sat, 11/29/25

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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.

    Sun, 11/30/25

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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.

    Wed, 12/3/25

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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.

    Sat, 12/6/25

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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.

    Sun, 12/7/25

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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.

    Sat, 12/13/25

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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.

    Sun, 12/14/25

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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.

    Sat, 12/20/25

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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.

    Sun, 12/21/25

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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.

    Mon, 12/22/25

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The reward for conformity is that everyone likes you but yourself.

~ Rita Mae Brown

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