Good Day
Cedar Rapids
Tuesday, December 9th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Iowa Airport set a record in October with 146,643 travelers and thanked customers on Facebook for their support. The airport offers five airlines + 17 nonstop flights that connect the region to destinations across the nation. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ Iowa WARN announced that 30 CRST facility employees in Cedar Rapids will lose jobs effective February 1 — part of over 300 planned layoffs nationwide. The company said it is working with affected workers to help them find new driving opportunities. KCRG
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Iowa dropped 11.2 cents per gallon over the past week to an average of $2.55 for Cedar Rapids, marking multi-year lows — officials expect rates to remain low into the new year. CBS 2 Iowa
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cedar Rapids Community School District faces an $11 million budget gap next year because of ongoing deficits and falling enrollment. The board is asking staff, families, and taxpayers to join a Community Coalition meeting (Thursday) to help decide which cuts to make. KCRG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Farmers can earn an extra $2 per bushel for leaving 6 to 24 corn rows as a natural snow fence—a strategy that cuts DOT snow removal costs; although participation is closed this season, the agency will accept applications next year. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ Snow fences slow wind and reduce snow drifts, helping snowplows clear major roads during winter storms. Cedar Rapids installs these fences (for example, along C Avenue NW and Old Marion Road NE) to keep streets safe during heavy snowfall. CBS 2 Iowa
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Hawkeyes will face Vanderbilt (ranked 14) at the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa Bay at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31. Coach Kirk Ferentz said the full team is set as they prepare for a tough game. KDAT
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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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All that Glitters First Night Celebration
7-11:59 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cedar Rapids Convention Complex — Check website for ticket info — Celebrate the New Year with live dueling pianos, a festive dinner buffet, and a midnight champagne toast.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Adventure may hurt you, but monotony will kill you.
~ Unknown
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