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Cedar Rapids
Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Severe winter weather in Cedar Rapids slowed donations for The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign, with snowstorms forcing kettle cancellations (including Black Friday) and reducing donor turnout. As service demand rises, officials hope community support will help reach the $815,000 goal by Dec. 31. CBS 2 Iowa
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Dec. 16, Cedar Rapids Fire Department held a push-in ceremony at Fire Station 3 (near Crestwood Drive and Edgewood Road) to welcome its new 107-ft ladder truck, which will serve the north side and reach five stories to support taller buildings. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ Linn County officials held a meeting Monday to review a rezoning ordinance that would let Duane Arnold Energy Center resume operations + create jobs. The proposal is set for its first reading on January 5. KWWL
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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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Chris Thile Concert
7:30-10 p.m. — The Englert Theatre — $30 – $68 — Experience the genre-defying musical genius of Grammy Award-winner Chris Thile in an evening of captivating performances.
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