Good Day
Cedar Rapids
Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ La Cantina Bar + Grill closed its Edgewood Road location on Dec. 3 due to financial challenges, and its Marion restaurant remains open. The restaurant urged local support for small businesses amid economic pressures. CBS 2 Iowa
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Two automated traffic cameras on I-380 were reinstated in Cedar Rapids to monitor speeds on a dangerous S-curve — a known safety concern. The warning phase began Dec. 2 and full violation enforcement will start Jan. 1. KWWL
- ➤ The Iowa Finance Authority is awarding over $11 million in federal tax credits to support affordable housing projects in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Des Moines & Sioux City. The funds include over $2.8 million for the Atheneum housing complex to build 192 units for families. KCRG
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Iowans may face higher health insurance costs when ACA tax credits expire later this year, and local lawmakers will vote next week on a short-term extension while planning broader reforms to lower prices. These changes aim to help keep health care affordable for families. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ Health officials are urging Iowans to get a flu shot before the holidays — only 20 percent have been vaccinated so far, and experts warn that more cases could soon follow without increased protection. Radio Iowa
- ➤ Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (IDHHS) reported that a baby boy born Oct. 6 was turned over to the state under the Safe Haven law and is placed with a foster family pending permanent placement. It is the second male baby and fifth overall turned over this year. Radio Iowa
- ➤ Linn County Public Health urged residents to dress in layers and keep essential items in their cars after a rise in cold-related illnesses was reported yesterday, advising everyone to check on older or disabled neighbors for added safety. CBS 2 Iowa
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Cedar Rapids restaurateur Jade Luter opened Casa de Ojos Locos on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 3025 Mount Vernon Rd. SE, a hybrid restaurant merging Mexican classics with American favorites from her Pregame Brew & Chew legacy. The repurposed former Mas Margaritas spot now welcomes families for dinner. The Gazette
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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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Holiday Movie Screening: Elf
2-6 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Ticket proceeds benefit Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control — Celebrate the holiday season with a festive screening of Buddy the Elf's adventures.
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Dinosaur Adventure
6:00 PM - 7:30 AM — Hawkeye Downs Speedway & Expo Center — VIP packages available — Experience a fun-filled night with dinosaurs and exclusive perks.
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Cedar Rapids Roughriders vs. Sioux City Musketeers
7:05-8:35 p.m. — ImOn Ice — Cost varies — Catch an exciting hockey showdown between local rivals on FloHockey.
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