Thursday, December 26th, 2024

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Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A study shows that church attendance in the US has halved over the past decade, though efforts at personal outreach have seen success in some communities. KCRG
- ➤ Eastern Iowa families maintained their Christmas Day tradition by going to the movies, with 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' leading the box office. CBS 2 Iowa
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ An Iowa woman, diagnosed with scleroderma, successfully underwent a double-lung transplant and returned home just in time for Christmas after completing RAGBRAI with oxygen tanks. KCCI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Iowa and Iowa State football teams departed for the Music City Bowl and Pop-Tart Bowl respectively, facing the Missouri Tigers and Miami Hurricanes. KCRG
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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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Cork N Canvas: Fire & Ice Painting Night
Enjoy an evening of painting and creativity at The Ideal Theater & Bar, where all supplies are provided for a fun, adult-only painting class.
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Concert by Orchestra Iowa in Cedar Rapids
Enjoy an evening of talented musicians from Orchestra Iowa performing in small ensembles at Opus Concert Cafe.
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Cedar Rapids Opera's Classical & Opera Series
The Cedar Rapids Opera features a series of classical and opera performances from December 6 to February 6, 2025, taking place at the Paramount Theatre.
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Comedian Tim Sullivan's Homecoming Show
Cedar Rapids native comedian Tim Sullivan returns for a special one-night performance, featuring material from his 27 years of experience in comedy.
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Free Snowshoe Demonstration at SOKO Outfitters
The event features a free snowshoe demo along with crafts and activities for children, providing an engaging family-friendly experience.
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8U & 6U Coed Riders Challenge Cup Tournament
This youth hockey tournament will feature 8U and 6U teams competing in various divisions over a three-day period at ImOn Ice in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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Monster Truck Nitro Tour in Cedar Rapids
The Monster Truck Nitro Tour showcases competitive monster trucks featuring racing, wheelie contests, and freestyle performances, along with a pre-event Autograph Pit Party for fans.
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