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Friday, December 13th, 2024
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Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cedar Rapids prepares for icy road conditions with city crews pretreating roads and providing 24-hour coverage as a storm system approaches. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ Foundation 2 Crisis Services in Cedar Rapids receives a grant from Variety - the Children's Charity for crucial facility upgrades to enhance safety and comfort for children in need. CBS 2 Iowa
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Cirque Dreams Holidaze will enhance the holiday season with a new production featuring international artists and unique acts at Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids on Dec. 16, 2024. The Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Alliant Energy partners with InnoSource to transition Iowa-based call center employees, ensuring job retention and allowing remote work to continue. CBS 2 Iowa
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Iowa faces Ice Storm Warnings with up to 0.3" of ice accumulation expected, making travel very difficult from late Friday night into Saturday afternoon. CBS 2 Iowa
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids was recognized as a top hospital for maternity care in 2025, based on lower newborn complication rates and lower C-section rates. CBS 2 Iowa
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Scott Jones advises homeowners on essential preparations for freezing temperatures to avoid costly repairs, including checking furnaces and insulating pipes. KCRG
- ➤ Dirty Dough introduces 'Dirty Drinks', a novel beverage line of customized sodas, at its Cedar Rapids location, marking one of the first establishments in the area to offer such a menu. The Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Iowa native Caitlin Clark becomes the first basketball player to be named in Forbes' 'World's 100 Most Powerful Women,' ranking at #100. CBS 2 Iowa
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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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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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Holiday Spectacular with Orchestra Iowa
The event features tenor Ben Gulley and the Orchestra Iowa Holiday Chorus performing festive holiday music at the Paramount Theatre.
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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Screening at Paramount Theatre
Experience the classic holiday film 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' on a large screen with premium sound at the Paramount Theatre.
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The Twelve Laughs of Christmas: Holiday Improv Show
The Yesandia Improv troupe returns to Mirrorbox Theatre for the second year, featuring twelve holiday-themed improv games and scenes, complemented by special guest high school performers.
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