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Cedar Rapids
Monday, December 15th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 15th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Foster and adoptive families celebrated a Winter Wonderland event yesterday at Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids as Families Helping Families of Iowa teamed with Four Oaks + Operation Santa, with over 900 children enjoying holiday activities and 575 wish lists fulfilled. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ Volunteers gathered Sunday at Chain Reaction Bike Hub to fix and clean bicycles that will be given to kids for Christmas, with the drive growing from 45 bikes last year to about 150 this year. KCRG
- ➤ Kent and Polly Mattison have volunteered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & Eastern Iowa for years, matching with local youth through outings and regular mentoring to help them learn new skills and achieve their dreams. The Gazette
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Late Saturday night, a fire broke out at a multi-level industrial corn milling facility on 1st Street SW, and Cedar Rapids fire crews are working to control the blaze. CBS 2 Iowa
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Orchestra Iowa's Holiday Spectacular will take place at the Paramount Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 20 and Sunday, Dec. 21 with holiday classics as Lynne Rothrock and the Iowa Women's Jazz Orchestra perform (ticket prices range from $35.20 to $72.60). The Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Iowa Airport will work on a 10-year plan to build an aerospace cluster that boosts local jobs and growth in the area. A study by Oliver Wyman recommends using the 500-acre SuperPark, strengthening education partnerships with Kirkwood and Coe, and attending international airshows as part of its next steps. The Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local Siouxland organizations and law enforcement offered heartfelt condolences for Iowa National Guard soldiers killed in Syria on Dec. 13, including Sgt. Nate Howard, son of Meskwaki Police Chief Jeffery Bunn (according to local officials). KCRG
- ➤ Family members identified Nate Howard, the Iowa Army National Guard soldier and son of a Meskwaki family, after he was killed in combat in Syria Saturday. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ Cedar Rapids Public Works holds planning sessions to prep for winter storms and pretreats main roads with salt, brine, and an organic mix + 100 team members work to clear 1,400 lane miles to keep streets safe for drivers. The Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UnityPoint's AbbeHealth Aging Services runs day centers in Cedar Rapids, Marion, and Iowa City to support older adults with dementia and intellectual disabilities. Operating weekdays from 8 a.m., the centers provide structured support and activities (bingo, crafts) while accepting registrations with Medicare or Medicaid waivers. The Gazette
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local author and retired Mercy Medical Center CEO Tim Charles released his book Aging Life Design: A Journey Captured in Morning Pages to help readers rethink retirement and aging by sharing insights from his 40-year career in health care. His project aims to spark a broader community conversation on making this life transition more meaningful. The Gazette
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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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