Good Day
Cedar Rapids
Thursday, December 25th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hornbill Asian Market opened on Dec. 20 at 1445 First Ave. NE near Wellington Heights and Mound View after Hy-Vee closed in June. The 11,000 sqft store offers Asian specialties, fresh produce + meats and seafood, marking the owner's fifth location. The Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday on Christmas Eve, NORAD tracked Santa on his 70th journey and officials advised Iowa children to be in bed by 9 p.m. so he could visit between 9 p.m. and midnight — families could call NORAD’s Santa Operations Center for live tracking. KCCI
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Lauren Livingston of the Iowa Chapter of Alzheimer’s Association said families should watch for repeated memory loss and difficulty with everyday tasks in older loved ones this holiday season – those noticing ongoing issues are urged to call the 24-hour helpline at 1-800-272-3900. Radio Iowa
- ➤ A UI professor's study finds that active coping reduces holiday stress and improves heart health among locals. Released this season (at the peak of holiday pressure), the research suggests that simple, proactive strategies may help residents manage well-being during busy times. CBS 2 Iowa
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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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Waterloo Black Hawks vs Cedar Rapids RoughRiders
7:05-9:05 p.m. — ImOn Ice — Check the FloHockey broadcast for all the action as the Black Hawks take on the RoughRiders in a thrilling hockey matchup.
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Spanish Conversation Practice Meetup
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Vineria Wine Shop — $3 off wine and pizza — Enhance your Spanish skills and connect with fellow language enthusiasts over happy hour specials.
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BIRDCHILD Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Ideal Theater & Bar — Tickets available — Experience Birdchild's lush, joyous journey through all your favorite hits.
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