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Cedar Rapids
Tuesday, December 10th, 2024
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Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ David Smutz from Cedar Rapids wins the first $500,000 top prize in the Iowa Lottery's Mega Bucks scratch game, planning to buy a new car and continue traveling. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ HACAP has transformed the former Olivet Neighborhood Mission into the Northwest Neighborhood Resource Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to address food insecurities by collecting donations and offering food pantry services. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ The Ecumenical Community Center in Cedar Rapids, damaged by strong winds, is raising funds to repair a wall to ensure public safety and preserve the building's history. KCRG
- ➤ Cedar Rapids announces a three-day closure of 29th Street NE between B Avenue and Franklin Avenue for manhole replacement work. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ In Cedar Rapids, activists and state lawmakers rallied at the "We Won't Go Back" march to express their concerns over LGBTQ+ rights amidst political uncertainties. CBS 2 Iowa
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two Cedar Rapids women were killed in a head-on collision caused by a wrong-way driver during a police chase that started in Muscatine, Iowa. CBS 2 Iowa
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Cedar Rapids Police Department advises increased vigilance against scams, safety, and theft during the holiday shopping season, highlighting the importance of using secure networks and reporting suspicious activities. KWWL
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Iowa marks significant progress in water quality and soil conservation through the successful implementation of farmland practices like saturated buffers and bioreactors. The Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
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Lunch in the Loft: Advent and Christmas Concert Series
Enjoy free Advent and Christmas music concerts by local musicians while having lunch at First Lutheran Church, with seating options in the choir loft or main level.
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Santa Village at Hawkeye Downs
Santa Village at Hawkeye Downs, supported by Basepoint Wealth, welcomes all ages to celebrate the holiday season at the Hawkeye Downs Expo Center for visits with Santa, crafts, activities, games, local holiday films, peppermint putt-putt golf, photo opportunities, and more! This event series runs from Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve on weekends with FREE ADMISSION.
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Steven Curtis Chapman Concert
Steven Curtis Chapman will perform live at Radiant Church in Cedar Rapids.
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Chicago Steel vs Cedar Rapids RoughRiders Ice Hockey Match
Watch the Chicago Steel compete against the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders live at ImOn Ice Arena.
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What'cha Reading Book Club: Holiday Edition
The Holiday Edition of the What'cha Reading Book Club invites all ages to share their recent reads and participate in a White Elephant Book Exchange, hosted at Craft'd in Cedar Rapids.
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Cirque Dreams Holidaze at Paramount Theatre
Cirque Dreams Holidaze is a captivating holiday-themed performance that showcases a fusion of circus artistry and seasonal cheer.
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Business Growth Series: Leveraging AI for Success
This monthly event aims to provide entrepreneurs and small business owners with expert guidance on utilizing AI to enhance their business growth.
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Holiday Spectacular 2024: Pops III Featuring Ben Gulley
This holiday performance features acclaimed soloist Ben Gulley with a full orchestra at the Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids.
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Holiday Spectacular with Orchestra Iowa
Experience a festive holiday concert featuring tenor Ben Gulley and the Orchestra Iowa Holiday Chorus performing classic holiday music at the Paramount Theatre.
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Santa Village at Hawkeye Downs
FINAL WEEKEND: Santa Village at Hawkeye Downs, supported by Basepoint Wealth, welcomes all ages to celebrate the holiday season at the Hawkeye Downs Expo Center for visits with Santa, crafts, activities, games, local holiday films, peppermint putt-putt golf, photo opportunities, and more! This event series runs from Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve on weekends with FREE ADMISSION.
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