Hey Cedar Rapids Community!

Welcome to your latest edition of the Cedar Rapids Daily newsletter! We’re excited to guide you through a vibrant Thursday, October 23rd, filled with activities, workshops, music, and more. Whether you’re looking for family fun, creative inspiration, or a way to connect with your neighbors, there’s something for everyone today. Let’s dive in!

🌞 Weather Forecast

Sunny with a high of 58°F and a low of 30°F. Perfect for a day out!

🎨 Art & Culture

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
All Day
Explore “Beyond the Object: Women in Abstraction,” Mata Ortiz ceramics, and Grant Wood’s iconic works.
African American Museum of Iowa
All Day
Don’t miss “Rooted: Labor, Land, and Heritage,” an exhibition on labor, land, and cultural heritage.

📚 Educational Events

Kirkwood Community College: Liberal Arts Lecture on Civic Courage
11:15 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.
Chris and Susie DeWolf Family Innovation Center: Great Challenges of Caregiving
1:30 p.m.
Bridge Senior Center: 55 Plus Demystifying Protein Workshop
1:30 p.m.

🎨 Creative Workshops

Marion Public Library: Fall Centerpiece Workshop
5:00 p.m.
Professional Women’s Network of Eastern Iowa: Membership Luncheon with Courtney Smock
11:30 a.m. | Elmcrest Country Club

🏛️ History & Lectures

Cedar Rapids Public Library: All Hallows History Lecture
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
The Underground: Furious Flowers Spoken Word & Music
8:00 – 10:00 p.m.

🎶 Live Music

Ideal Theater and Bar: Chris Lager Galavant Show
7:30 p.m.
Jefferson High School: Fall Festival of Choirs
7:00 p.m.
VFW Post 788: Palomino Band Appreciation Dance
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fun

Ely Public Library: Preschool Storytime
10:00 a.m.
Cedar Rapids Public Library: Sensory Storytime
10:00 a.m.
Hiawatha Public Library: Expressive Arts Sessions
10:30 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.
Hiawatha Public Library: Spooky Movie Night
6:00 p.m.
Dragon’s Lair Family Adventure Center: Nerf Wars Family Night
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

🧘 Health & Wellness

Ely Public Library: Morning Stretch
8:00 a.m.
Kenwood Park United Methodist Church: TOPS Iowa 0305 Meeting
9:00 a.m.
Care Pro Health Services: Free Fall CPAP Clinic
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Crush of Iowa Recovery Community Center: SMART Recovery
5:15 – 6:15 p.m.
Cedar Rapids Public Library: Chair Yoga
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

🧩 Community Clubs

Hiawatha Public Library: Scrabble Club
1:00 p.m.
Brucemore: Nooks and Crannies Tours
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

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Special Thanks

A big shoutout to our sponsors, Gutschmidt Properties and Jean’s Team with CMG Home Loans.

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 GutschmidtProperties.com.

Whether it’s your first house, an investment property, or your dream home, Jean’s Team with CMG Home Loans makes mortgage lending a home run. With competitive rates, great turnaround times, and programs for buyers, sellers, and those looking to refinance, Jean’s Team is ready to step up to the plate for you and make getting a home loan feel like pitching a perfect game, every time. Learn more at cmghomeloans.com/mysite/jean-sellnau. CMG Mortgage, Inc., CMG Home Loans, and CMG Financial, NMLS# 1820, as well as Jean Sellnau, NMLS# 6180, is an equal housing lender.

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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