Events for Wednesday, October 15th, 2025

Hello Cedar Rapids Community!

Welcome to your Wednesday edition of the Cedar Rapids Daily Newsletter, proudly presented by Gutschmidt Properties. Here’s your complete guide to all the happenings around town for Wednesday, October 15th. Whether you’re looking for family fun, creative workshops, live music, or community engagement, there’s something for everyone today!

Weather Update

  • Rainy Day Alert: Expect showers with a high of 67°F and a low of 56°F. Don’t forget your umbrella!

Family Fun

  • Storytime Sessions

    • Marion Public Library, 9:15 & 9:45 a.m.

    • Cedar Rapids Public Library, 9:30 a.m.

  • STEM Activities for Tweens & Teens

    • Marion Public Library, 3:00 p.m.

Workshops & Learning

  • Genealogy Events

    • FamilySearch Center, 10:00 a.m.

    • Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library, 10:00 a.m.

  • Career Skills Workshops

    • “Future Forward Skills” at Ladd Library, 11:00 a.m.

    • “Craft Your Perfect Resume” at Ladd Library, 12:30 p.m.

  • Financial Management Workshop

    • Marion Public Library, 6:00 p.m.

  • Gardening Series

    • Ladd Library, 6:30 p.m.

Art & Creativity

  • Exhibits at Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

    • “Mata Ortiz Ceramics” and “Beyond the Object: Women in Abstraction”, Noon

  • Hand Crochet Workshop

    • Eastern Iowa Arts Academy, 6:30 p.m.

  • Painting Event

    • Zeppelin’s Bar and Grill, 6:00 p.m.

Music & Performances

  • Opera in the Courtyard

    • Kingston Yard, 6:00–7:00 p.m.

  • Live Music: Bugs Benton

    • Kickstand, 6:00–10:00 p.m.

  • Karaoke Night

    • The Pocket, 7:00 p.m.

  • Mid-Week Break in Beats

    • First Avenue Tab, 8:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m.

Games & Social Events

  • Mahjong

    • Hiawatha Public Library, 2:00 p.m.

  • Dungeons and Dragons

    • Cedar Rapids Public Library, 4:30 p.m.

  • Cedar Rapids Chess Club

    • Location TBA, 5:30 p.m.

  • Trivia Night

    • Nuvo City Market, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

  • Bingo

    • Lucky’s on 16th, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Community & Civic Engagement

  • Linn County Board of Supervisors Meeting

    • Linn County Public Service Center, 10:00 a.m.

  • Coffee Before Polls

    • Crafted, 8:00–9:30 a.m.

  • Early Voting

    • Lindale Mall, 11:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

Food & Drink Specials

  • César for Cause

    • Pantera’s Mexican Grill, 5:00–8:00 p.m.

  • Wine Tasting: Sonoma County Wines

    • Wine Style Cedar Rapids, 6:00 p.m.

  • Cubano Wednesday

    • Moist Food from the Streets, 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

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Special Thanks

A big shoutout to our sponsor, Gutschmidt Properties. Employee-owned and tenant-focused, Gutschmidt Properties creates sustainable spaces that make a real community impact. From studios and sleeping rooms in their historic Henderson House, to both their old and new homes as part of the Rainbow Road project just off I‑380, or flexible commercial space at Averill House in downtown Cedar Rapids, they may have just the place for you. Every house has a story—write yours in one of their homes. Learn more at Gutschmidt Properties.com.

Thank you for being part of the Cedar Rapids Daily community. We can’t wait to see you at these events! Until next time, stay curious and keep exploring.


Warm regards,

The Cedar Rapids Daily Team

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