Good Day
Cedar Rapids
Sunday, December 14th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 14th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, the City of Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Department opened an unsupervised outdoor ice rink at Hughes Park (2100 Wilson Avenue SW) where skaters used it at their own discretion and weather changes may cause temporary closures. KWWL
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA forecasts record holiday travel with 8.03 million flyers and 109.5 million drivers, while roundtrip fares rise 7% to nearly $900 and gas drops below $3 per gallon. Travelers in Iowa and Illinois should plan ahead for peak traffic from Dec. 20 - Jan. 1. KDAT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Linn County Sheriff’s Office announced a tow ban for all county roads effective immediately until further notice. KWWL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Tax credits for the Affordable Care Act are set to expire at year-end, and several Cedar Rapids residents are bracing for higher premiums. Self-employed patients like Terry Davis visited Mercy Medical Center to explore alternative coverages & plan for the cost increase. KCRG
- ➤ Cedar Rapids police advised residents yesterday to take extra precautions as dangerously cold temperatures set in, recommending they keep flammable materials away from heaters and ensure detectors work properly. Emergency responders remain ready — residents are urged to cover exposed skin, bring pets inside and check on elderly neighbors. CBS 2 Iowa
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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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Success is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm.
~ Winston Churchill
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