Cedar Rapids Daily Newsletter: Your Ultimate Guide to Local Happenings!

Hey there, Cedar Rapids!

Welcome to your daily roundup of everything happening in our vibrant community. From sunny weather to arts, music, wellness, and family fun, here’s your go-to guide for making the most of your day in Cedar Rapids. Dive in and discover what’s happening around town!

🌞 Weather Update

Sunny Skies Ahead: Expect mostly sunny skies with a high of 60°F and a low of 42°F.

🏋️‍♂️ Health & Wellness

Jerry Fit Class
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Ely Public Library
Free class for ages 60+ focusing on strength, balance, and mobility.
Meadow Yoga After Dark
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Illuminations Cedar Rapids
Join Miss Cable for an empowering yoga flow.

🎨 Arts & Culture

Grant Wood’s Memorial Window Gallery Talk
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Veterans Memorial Building
Explore the story behind Grant Wood’s Memorial Window.
Women in Abstraction Exhibit
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Discover the powerful works of women in abstract art.
Zines Workshop
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Eastern Iowa Arts Academy
Get creative and learn the art of zine-making.

🎃 Family & Halloween Fun

Baby and Toddler Storytime
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Ladd Library
Stories, songs, and fun for little ones and their caregivers.
Trunk or Treat
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Washington High School
Safe and festive trick-or-treating for families.
Halloween Family Fun
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: The Quarter Barrel Arcade & Brewery
Games, costumes, and spooky fun for all ages.
Scream Acres Haunted Attraction
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Bloomsbury Farm
For those seeking a spine-chilling haunted experience.

🎶 Music & Live Entertainment

The Front Lawn A/V Experiment with DJ Cotwal
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Tree of Liminality
An immersive audio-visual experience on the front lawn.
CR Sings the Music of Bob Dylan
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Opus Concert Café
Local musicians pay tribute to Bob Dylan’s legendary catalog.
Bawdy Horror Burlesque Show
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: CSPS Hall
A Halloween-themed burlesque show for adults.

🎲 Social & Gaming Events

Beaujolais Tasting
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Ben’s Beverage Depot
Sample a selection of Beaujolais wines.
Trivia Night
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: La Salle Catholic
Gather your team for a fun night of trivia.
Halloween Movie Trivia Night
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Sisters Books and Nooks LLC
Test your knowledge of spooky cinema classics.

🏠 Our Amazing Sponsors

Gutschmidt Properties
Creating sustainable spaces with a community impact. Check out their historic Henderson House and Rainbow Road Project.
Jean’s Team with CMG Home Loans
Making mortgage lending a home run with competitive rates and great turnaround times.

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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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Events for Friday, October 24th, 2025