Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance Events Newswire

The 5th Realm Haunted House 10/3/2025 7:00 PM - 11/1/2025 11:00 PM

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:16:32 GMT

The Portal to The 5th Realm Has Reopened at Lindale Mall

Step into the shadows of a forgotten forest and uncover the monsters that fuel the magic. The 5th Realm awaits—are you brave enough to enter?

??? Tickets available on-site or online for timed entry.

?? Located at the 1st Ave Mall Entrance, directly across from Nail Lovers.

Dare to embrace your fear. Journey into The 5th Realm.

For more information and to purchase your ticket, please visit: The 5th Realm

Operating Hours

October 3 (Thu): 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
October 4 (Fri): 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
October 10 (Thu): 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
October 11 (Fri): 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
October 17 (Thu): 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
October 18 (Fri): 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
October 19 (Sat): 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
October 24 (Thu): 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
October 25 (Fri): 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
October 26 (Sat): 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
October 31 (Thu): 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
November 1 (Fri): 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Horizon's Homebuyer Education Workshop 11/1/2025 8:00 AM - 11/1/2025 4:30 PM

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:00:42 GMT

Join Horizons and Bankers Trust for a free workshop to learn how to buy a house in 5 steps.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Contact Denise Fuller, Senior Financial Wellness Counselor, with questions at 319-398-3943 ext. 2014 or dfuller@horizonsfamily.org.

Iowa Fall Festival 11/1/2025 10:00 AM - 11/1/2025 5:30 PM

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:42:00 GMT

The Iowa Fall Festival at Bloomsbury Farm is the best place to be during the Fall season! Come on out to enjoy acres of U-Pick pumpkins, iconic fall-themed photo ops, our 10-acre corn maze, 30+ attractions for all ages... and more! Tickets are valid for any one time use while we are open for Iowa Fall Festival.

Please visit www.BloomsburyFarm.com for a full list of attractions!

September 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28
October 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26
Nov 1

Fridays: 1pm-5:30pm
Saturdays: 10am-5:30pm
Sundays: 10am-5:30pm

Pumpkin Destruction Festival 11/1/2025 10:00 AM - 11/1/2025 5:30 PM

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 11:56:55 GMT

Join us at Bloomsbury for an unforgettable fall season at our annual IOWA FALL FESTIVAL
with our annual day of PUMPKIN DESTRUCTION FEST on November 1st! Come on out to
celebrate all things fall...AND 30 years of growing memories at the farm!

https://tickets.bloomsburyfarm.com/2025-iowa-fall-festival

Heartlanders Hockey Honoring All Heros 11/1/2025 6:00 PM - 11/1/2025

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:58:34 GMT

Corridor Corporate Games Informational Webinar 11/6/2025 9:00 AM - 11/6/2025 10:15 AM

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:33:18 GMT

The Corridor Corporate Games Information Webinar is designed for compnaies who have not particpated or heard of the CCG and would like to get invoved.

The CCG is a company based competition that happens annually in Cedar Rapids which aims at providing companies a chance to engage to engage with their employees, build company pride, and make a postitive impact on the local community.

2025 was our seventh year of the CCG and saw 5,400 particpants from 36 different companies.

The Registration Link is below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IzZElJwKRCi62vRj-_y3Ug

Holding Both: Navigating Grief and Hope during Infertility 11/6/2025 6:00 PM - 11/6/2025

Mon, 19 May 2025 14:00:58 GMT

Workshop Details:

Title: Holding Both: Navigating Grief and Hope during Infertility
Date: November 6, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM CT
Location: Marion Public Library | Boardroom
Access: Available in-person or live stream

What to Expect:

This free workshop creates a compassionate and validating space for individuals and couples who are navigating infertility and have also experienced pregnancy or infant loss. Together with No Foot Too Small, we will explore how to honor grief while still making room for hope, how loss can reshape the fertility journey, and how to care for your heart while trying to build your family.
The workshop will feature:
- A conversation led by No Foot Too Small on processing loss and honoring your story
- A guided journaling or reflection activity to help participants connect with where they are emotionally.
- Practical tools for managing emotions and triggers in fertility treatments after loss.
- A community-building moment to remind attendees they are not alone.

2026 LFS Alumni Society Dues 11/10/2025 - 4/30/2026

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 23:08:17 GMT

Become of member of the LFS Alumni Society!

Proceeds from the Alumni Society directly fund the Youth LFS Program which allows area high school juniors to participate at no cost to them or their school. As an alum of the program, thank you for investing in the next generation of leaders in our community!

Alumni Society dues can be paid in 3 different ways:

1 Year Membership: $50
3 Year Membership: $125
Lifetime Membership: $500

**Alumni Society dues go towards the calendar year within which it is paid, unless it is paid in November or December, when it will count for the following calendar year. While dues can be accepted at any time, payment is encouraged prior to, or by the end of, Q1 as the spring event in April is for Alumni Society members only.

Click REGISTER to pay for Alumni Society dues via credit card or contact Tyanna at tstephenson@cedarrapids.org if you would like an invoice or to pay by check.

Alumni Society Benefits Include:

Exclusive invite to LFS Alumni Spring Lunch (April) – Alumni Society Only
Discounted admission to LFS Annual Golf Outing
Additional Alumni Society events and perks (coming soon!)
Eligibility for Alumni Society Committee & LFS Advisory Board
Opportunity to serve on an LFS industry day planning committee
The reward of staying connected while helping the program endure

Good Morning Cedar Rapids! 2025 11/12/2025 7:00 AM - 11/12/2025 9:30 AM

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:44:48 GMT

We look forward to seeing everyone for one of Cedar Rapids' most lively, highly-anticipated, high-energy, and entertaining event!

Good Morning Cedar Rapids! began more than 30 years ago as an avenue to recognize unique, homegrown, and established businesses in our community. This year’s event will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Downtown Cedar Rapids on November 12th. Doors will open and breakfast will begin at 7:00AM with program starting at 7:30AM.

Good Morning Cedar Rapids! is a member only event. If you would like to become a member of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, please reach out to the Economic Alliance at alaugen@cedarrapids.org.

ImpactCR: Make Your Mark 11/12/2025 6:00 PM - 11/12/2025 9:00 PM

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:42:48 GMT

Join ImpactCR for an inspiring evening designed for young professionals ready to lead the future of our community.

Hear from keynote speaker Juliet Abdel, President & CEO of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, as she shares her bold vision for the region, and the important role ImpactCR plays in shaping it. We’ll also celebrate three standouting young professionals with special awards and a performance by 14-year-old violin prodigy Mira Gibbons.

Expect great food, drinks, netwokring and electrifying energy. This is your chance to make your mark.

With ImpactCR, young professionals don’t just come to exchange business cards; they come to create opportunities for learning and development, support civic engagement and to cultivate the future business and community leaders of the Cedar Rapids Metro. ImpactCR aims to empower young professionals to discover their “why” and provide them with the tools to create a lasting, positive impact on their community and in life. We're open to all industries, skill sets, and specialties. Our goal is to build a vibrant, inclusive community that's not just about work but about living and playing too.

Let's Get Down to Business: Delivering Results Through Delegation 11/13/2025 8:00 AM - 11/13/2025 9:00 AM

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:41:55 GMT

THIS EVENT IS CURRENTLY FULL. Please reach out to rsullens@cedarrapids.org if you'd like to be added to the waitlist.

Delegation is key to delivering results – in work and in professional development. Join Brenda Meeker from Elevate Consulting, LLC for a lesson on how entrusting others with work and being proactive in communication can improve skills and outcomes and help you get more done.

Key Takeaways:

Explore your mindset about delegation
Identify what key information to consider and communicate when delegating
Learn how to set clear expectations that will help set you and others up for success

Brenda Meeker is passionate about supporting others in their personal and professional growth. As owner and president of Elevate Consulting, LLC, she provides learning and development, HR, and project-based solutions to meet organizational and employee development needs. Brenda has experience in training and meeting facilitation, human resources, managing projects and events, and developing communication plans and messages. She has worked in corporate and nonprofit settings and Division I athletics, providing a range of experience that informs her work.

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance offers a variety of programming to grow and develop your business, continue your development as a leader, foster your growth as a professional, collaborate and create something new, or simply meet and network with other professionals.

This event is for members of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance. Refer to our Membership Directory for a full list of members: https://www.cedarrapids.org/membership/directory/. If you're interested in becoming a member, reach out to Membership Growth Specialist Anne Laugen at alaugen@cedarrapids.org.

Terry Fator at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort 11/14/2025 8:00 PM - 11/14/2025 9:30 PM

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:08:31 GMT

Legendary America's Got Talent Winner Terry Fator and his cast of America's favorite puppets are coming to venues across the country in 2025 with a new version of his Las Vegas show, "Terry Fator: On the Road Again".

Terry Fator: On the Road Again features comedy, modern songs and favorites from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s, hilarious musical parodies and Terry's unique ventriloquism skills that have made him a must-see Las Vegas headline for the past 16 years. The puppet "cast" includes audience favorites country superstar Walter T. Airdale, Vikki the Cougar, Latin Lover Fernando V. Francisco, Terry's annoying neighbor Duggie Scott Walker and Winston the Impersonating Turtle. Terry's show features celebrity "guests": Willie Nelson and Frank Sinatra. Bottom line, it's a Music Hall of Fame roster of the greatest entertainers and their songs brought to the stage by master impressionist Terry Fator.

Terry Fator's On the Road Again is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for anyone who loves comedy, music, and classic variety with a modern twist.

Tickets are $72.50, $62.50, $52.50 or $42.50 plus tax and an online/phone ticketing fee (this fee is waived when tickets are purchased in the Gift Shop). Tickets in the ADA section are for patrons with mobility disabilities and up to three companions. If companion seating is not available because the ADA section is sold out, RCGR will offer other seats as close as possible to the accessible seat, if available, at the purchase price of the other section. Tickets can be purchased in the Gift Shop, by calling 319-648-1234 or online.

Doors open at 7 PM for the 8 PM show.

We will not honor any tickets purchased from third party website.

Holiday Open House Weekend 11/15/2025 10:00 AM - 11/16/2025 4:00 PM

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:05:14 GMT

Join us for some holiday fun! Saturday, November 15; 10am - 5pm and Sunday, November 16; 12pm - 4pm

Enter to win drawings, enjoy sips and nibbles and check out the new arrivals.

See you this weekend!

The Funky Zebras Holiday Open House Weekend 11/15/2025 10:00 AM - 11/16/2025 4:00 PM

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:19:56 GMT

Join us at The Funky Zebras for some holiday fun! Saturday, November 15; 10am - 5pm and Sunday, November 16; 12pm - 4pm

Enter to win drawings, enjoy sips and nibbles and check out the new arrivals.

See you this weekend!

Festival of Trees 2025 11/15/2025 10:00 AM - 11/16/2025 5:00 PM

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 09:53:22 GMT

The Gazette’s Festival of Trees will kick off the holiday in the former Younkers space. Save the date for Saturday November 15th and Sunday November 16th from 10am to 5pm. Decorated trees and unique vendors is the best way to get into the holiday spirit!

The Safe Place Foundation Gala & Fundraiser 11/15/2025 5:30 PM - 11/15/2025 9:00 PM

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:39:00 GMT

Please join us for a special evening of connection and storytelling as we come together to support the mission of The Safe Place Foundation at our 2025 Gather in Gratitude Gala form 5:30 pm to 9 pm at The Hilton Garden Inn.

The evening includes a social hour, dinner, and keynote speaker who is a former resident.

For information, sponsorship opportunities and ticket sales, use this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2025-safe-place-foundation-gather-in-gratitude-gala

Iowa Heartlanders Hockey Stick it to Cancer 11/15/2025 6:00 PM - 11/15/2025

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:59:47 GMT

IT'S A LAVENDER OUT as we fight for a cure - A night to honor all cancer warriors, past and present, with special videos & exclusive merch.

Giveaway (TBA)
Specialty Jersey Presale + Live Auction

6PM
Bloomington
Xtream Arena
FloHockey

Cozy Candles Workshop 11/16/2025 4:00 PM - 11/16/2025 6:00 PM

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:35:14 GMT

Join Thirdspace Create at RAYGUN in Cedar Rapids for a fun and creative pop-up event! This hands-on workshop will lead you through how to bend and twist your own candles, as well as paint your candles with colored wax. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to make something truly special with Downtown CR's 2025 Race for the Space winner, ThirdSpace Create. See you there!

Mediacom Communications Celebrates New Multi-Gig Upgrade 11/17/2025 3:00 PM - 11/17/2025 5:00 PM

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 22:39:22 GMT

Join us as we help Mediacom Communications celebrate the completion of a large network upgrade covering the entire Cedar Rapids metro area including Marion, Hiawatha, Fairfax and Bertram with an open house from 3:00 - 5:00 pm and a ribbon cutting at 3:30.

Refer to our Membership Directory for a full list of members:https://www.cedarrapids.org/membership/directory/. If you're interested in becoming a member, reach out to our Membership Development Manager Anne Laugen at alaugen@cedarrapids.org.

Q4 Hiawatha Business Summit- Happy Hour 11/18/2025 3:45 PM - 11/18/2025 5:00 PM

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:41:23 GMT

THIS EVENT IS FULL.

Join us for a special Q4 Happy Hour at Stillwater Coffee Company. We'll have some built-in time to network with other Hiawatha business people before we hear from Pankaj Monga with Channel Fusion. Monga will spend some time talking about Artificial Intelligence, employee training, and the future of business.

Attendees are encouraged to arrive between 3:45-4pm to grab a drink and network before speakers begin at 4:15pm. Drink tickets will be provided and additional beverages are available for purchase.

The Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation, the City of Hiawatha and the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance collaborate to bring you this event.

SCORE - Funding Your Small Business Workshop 11/19/2025 7:30 AM - 11/19/2025 9:00 AM

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 08:02:52 GMT

Funding Your Small Business:

Exploring the Right Options for You

Presented by SCORE Eastern Iowa & Quad Cities

Event Sponsor

November 19, 2025 — 7:30–9:00 AM CDT

Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust, 500 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA
Free – In-person
Doors open at 7:00 AM for coffee and networking. Session begins promptly at 7:30.

Are you planning to launch a new business or expand your existing one? Understanding your funding options is essential.

Join us for this practical, in-person workshop and learn how to finance your business through personal investment, small business loans, Iowa grant programs, and angel investors. You’ll hear directly from financial experts—including a bank lender, an angel investor, and a grant program specialist—who will answer your specific questions.

Entrepreneurs will leave with tools to assess their funding readiness, strengthen their financial story, and take the next steps toward securing capital.

Who Should Attend:

New entrepreneurs preparing to launch
Business owners planning to grow or expand:

Takeaways:

Learn the range of funding options available
Hear directly from lenders and investors
Gain practical tools to evaluate your funding strategy

Register now:
https://www.score.org/easterniowaquadcities/event/funding-your-small-business-exploring-right-options-you

Learn more about SCORE Eastern Iowa & Quad Cities:
https://www.score.org/easterniowaquadcities

Inclusive IOWA: Cups of Connection 11/19/2025 10:00 AM - 11/19/2025 10:30 AM

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:21:55 GMT

Join us for Cups of Connection, a time for us to come together to have conversations around topics of inclusion and belonging. The zoom link for the event will be sent in the confirmation email after you register. Please be sure to add this to your calendar.

An Inclusive IOWA meeting is a space to host complex, solution-focused discussion among members. The common thread we have as a coalition is the belief that diversity, equity and inclusion should be a top priority for the region, fueling benefit for our current and future workforce. We meet, explore and build on idea with a platform where all voices to be present, heard, and respected.

Iowa Heartlanders Home Game vs Kalamazoo 11/19/2025 7:00 PM - 11/19/2025

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:58:38 GMT

Join us for our showdown against the Kalamazoo Wings!

7:00PM
Kalamazoo
Xtream Arena
FloHockey

Cedar Rapids IowaWORKS Open House 11/20/2025 1:00 PM - 11/20/2025 3:00 PM

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 23:09:29 GMT

IowaWORKS is celebrating their new center with an Open House. Opening remarks at 1:00 pm followed by a site tour from 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm.The new location houses Kirkwood's workforce development programs, Vocational Rehabilitation services & the IowaWORKS Cedar Rapids office. This space provides collaborative support for employers and current and future workers & will be the future home of Kirkwood's Adult Education & Literacy programs!

November BizMix Hosted by Hills Bank and Trust Company 11/20/2025 4:00 PM - 11/20/2025 6:00 PM

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 11:10:45 GMT

Join us for the November BizMix hosted by Hills Bank and Trust Company

The event will run from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Meet your business peers and connect with new members of our communities.

BizMix brings together area professionals and is hosted by a different member business each month. This event provides EA members with increased opportunity for participation and connections.

If you'd like to save the event to your calendar, a calendar invite will be sent in the post-registration email. Registration is not required.

This event is for members of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and the Marion Chamber of Commerce. Refer to our Membership Directory for a full list of members:https://www.cedarrapids.org/membership/directory/. If you're interested in becoming a member, contact our Membership Development Manager, Anne Laugen at alaugen@cedarrapids.org.

Iowa Heartlanders Dash's Derby 11/21/2025 7:00 PM - 11/21/2025

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:58:43 GMT

Start your engines for Dash’s Derby, where the speed on the ice meets the thrill of the track! We will have a racing-themed giveaway, ticket+ offer, fast-paced racing games, and appearances from Dash and his pit crew. This high-octane night is a can't miss for fans of horsepower and slapshots!

Also make sure to check out a Pregame Pyrotechnic Show, thanks to J&M Displays and Face Painting on the concourse, thanks to Face Painting by Hailey.

7:00PM
Cincinnati Cyclones
Xtream Arena
FloHockey

Iowa Heartlanders Dash's Derby 11/21/2025 7:00 PM - 11/21/2025

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:58:52 GMT

Also make sure to check out a Pregame Pyrotechnic Show, thanks to J&M Displays and Face Painting on the concourse, thanks to Face Painting by Hailey.

7:00PM
Cincinnati Cyclones
Xtream Arena
FloHockey

Metaphysical Fair 11/22/2025 10:00 AM - 11/23/2025 6:00 PM

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 08:35:52 GMT

The Metaphysical Fair will be back for one last show of the year at Lindale Mall! Vendors will be located in the common area of the mall selling lots of cute merchandise, tarot card readings, and much more!!

For more information, contact Elke at bohoriverstore@gmail.com

Iowa Heartlanders Wand's and Wizards 11/23/2025 3:00 PM - 11/23/2025

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:57:41 GMT

Iowa Heartlanders Black Out Night 11/26/2025 7:00 PM - 11/26/2025

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:58:56 GMT

It’s the ultimate pre-Thanksgiving party – Blackout Night! Wear black, bring your crew, and light up Xtream Arena with nonstop energy and high-voltage hockey the night before the big feast!

7:00PM
Bloomington Bison
Xtream Arena
FloHockey

Granite City Is Cooking Thanksgiving 11/27/2025 11:00 AM - 11/27/2025 6:00 PM

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:33:05 GMT

Let Granite City do the cooking this Thanksgiving. Join us for an ALL YOU CAN EAT Buffet.

Thursday, November 27th; 11am - 6pm

Stuff your face this year - not your oven!

Photos with Santa! 🎅 11/28/2025 11:00 AM - 12/24/2025 7:00 PM

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 09:53:16 GMT

Lock in the magic with Santa photos at Lindale Mall! ?? Santa is returning to Lindale Mall for another fun photo experience. Book your visit NOW to lock in the day and time you choose. Guests booking reservations will receive a FREE digital message from Santa, a personalized phone call, or a bedtime story video. Don’t miss out on this festive opportunity to celebrate the joy and wonder of Christmas. ????

Reserve my spot: Where Is Santa - Lindale Mall

Iowa Heartlanders: Landers Classic 11/30/2025 3:00 PM - 11/30/2025

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:59:01 GMT

Whether you're a ski bum, snowboard shredder, or a wanna-be-mountaineer, throw on your best winter gear and join us for a night packed with cool vibes and downhill-level hockey action!

3PM
Bloomington
Xtream Arena
FloHockey