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Cedar Rapids, Iowa Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Cedar Rapids! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- What Cedar Rapids leaders will decide about the next fire chief
- Federal court in Cedar Rapids hiring a full-time judicial assistant
- Cedar Rapids family copes after basement flooding upends their home
Also on today's calendar: Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 50 degrees.
- Sunday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 69, low: 41.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 45 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Cedar Rapids City Manager announces Fire Chief selection (kcrg.com) ā Cedar Rapidsā city manager has selected longtime department veteran Brent Smith as the next fire chief and asked the mayor and city council to approve the appointment at their October 6 meeting. Smith has spent 23 years with the Cedar Rapids Fire Department, rising through multiple leadership roles and earning praise for mentoring staff and building a culture of trust and accountability. 
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2. Job Details for Judicial Assistant to U.S. Chief District Judge (uscourts.gov) ā A full-time Judicial Assistant position is open in Cedar Rapids with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa, supporting Chief Judge C.J. Williams. The role involves managing the judgeās schedule, correspondence, and case-related tasks, and offers a salary range from about $50,000 to $97,000, with applications accepted on an open-until-filled basis. Ā Ā Ā
3. Flooded basement leaves 6 Cedar Rapids kids sharing 2 bedrooms, parents facing repair costs (kcrg.com) ā A Cedar Rapids family of eight is crammed into two upstairs bedrooms after heavy rain flooded their finished basement nearly two weeks ago, overwhelming their sump pump. While fans and dehumidifiers run downstairs, insurance is expected to cover only part of the repair costs, leaving parents Bree and Aaron Kuhle juggling cleanup, crowded living space, and financial uncertainty. Ā Ā Ā
4. Decorah runs its way past Cedar Rapids Washington (thegazette.com) ā Cedar Rapids Washingtonās football team fell 28-10 to Decorah at Kingston Stadium, where the Vikings piled up 287 rushing yards and controlled the second half. Local fans saw standout performances from Washingtonās Uweza Kalolero and Decorahās sophomore quarterback Gus Pole, as injuries and missed opportunities hurt the Warriorsā district record. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Cedar Rapids
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Carisa Hendrix at Paramount Theatre ā
Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids
7:30 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
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Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer ā
CEDAR RAPIDS IA
9:00 am -
Explore the Landscape ā
Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids
12:30 pm -
Guided Mansion Tours ā
Brucemore, 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids
1:00 pm -
Fire Cider Workshop at ABC Acres ā
6657 Mt Vernon Rd SE, Cedar Rapids
2:00 pm -
Parts of a House on the Go - 4hr CE ā
CRAAR, 1860 1st Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids
8:30 am -
Curl Jam ā
ImOn Ice Arena, 1100 Rockford Rd SW, Cedar Rapids -
Cider Stroll ā
Czech Village Association, 83 16th Avenue Southwest, Cedar Rapids
5:00 pm -
Waterloo East at Xavier ā
Xavier, 6300 42Nd St NE, Cedar Rapids
7:15 pm -
The Exorcist ā
Cedar Rapids IA
7:30 pm -
Waterloo West at Kennedy ā
Kennedy, 4545 Wenig Rd NE, Cedar Rapids
7:30 pm -
Hot Cider Hustle - Cedar Rapids Half Marathon, 10K & 5K ā
Cedar Rapids IA
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- THE RAIN MANāS ALMANAC: Oh, fantastic.
A mere 1.5 inches of rain overnight to kick off October, because why on earth would we want a break from the tropical paradise that was September? ā¦ (Nextdoor 34th / Cottage Grove) - I am looking for suggestions to unclog my slow draining bathtub, please.
I have tried commercial products and a plunger. Thanks. (Nextdoor 33rd Street Drive)
- Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T1768) in Cedar Rapids. Apply here.
- Genuine Parts posted a job opening for Sr Cust Serv Rep in Cedar Rapids. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cedar Rapids here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" ā A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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