MedQ News: Stakeholder Updates | 7-2-2025
Wishing You a Safe and Relaxing 4th of July Holiday Weekend!
This 4th of July promises to be a bit different in Cedar Rapids with fireworks now legal within the city limits on July 3rd and 4th. I have always enjoyed aerial fireworks, they are uniquely captivating, but from personal experience I know that they are dangerous and should be handled with the utmost caution.
For a listing of the City of Cedar Rapids fireworks hours and regulations, click here.
Be safe!
UnityPoint Health - St. Luke’s and Mercy Medical Center Rank #1 and #2 Respectively in CBJ’s 2025 Best of the Corridor Recognition for Best Hospital
It comes as no surprise, and yet it is good validation, that the hospitals in the MedQuarter are top-notch!
Each year, the Corridor Business Journal conducts a survey asking subscribers and the general public to vote for the businesses that they believe are the best, so this recognition is not by a panel of judges, but by the people who know them. This year’s edition features 53 categories ranging from Best Dentist to Best Home Remodeling Company.
To see the full 2025 Best of the Corridor list, click here.
Congratulations to UnityPoint Health - St. Luke’s Hospital and Mercy Medical Center!
7/7 Summer Exhibits Kick Off at Gilded Pear Gallery
Gilded Pear Gallery is kicking off their Summer Exhibits on Monday with Main Floor Exhibition: Shaping Perspectives by Nichole Gronvold Roller and Kimberlee Rocca;
2nd Floor Exhibition: Sehnsucht by Julia Kulish. There will be a Summer Reception on August 1st, 5:00 - 7:30 PM.
For more information, click here.
7/9 Cedar Rapids Medical SSMID (MedQuarter) Commission Meeting, 8:00 AM
The bi-monthly meeting will be held in-person at Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust, 500 1st Avenue NE, in the lower level training room. The agenda will be posted on the MedQuarter’s website on Monday, July 7th.
To see the agenda, click here.
7/16 “Did You Know & Donuts” at The History Center, 8:00 AM
Program Manager, Jenny Thielman, will lead an informal and engaging gathering where history meets conversation over coffee and donuts. Jenny will bring a handful of quirky, surprising, or little-known facts about Linn County’s past—just enough to get people talking. There’s no formal presentation—just a relaxed atmosphere where interesting tidbits turn into meaningful stories as participants share their memories, experiences, and perspectives.
Whether you’re a lifelong local or just curious about the area, “Did You Know and Donuts” is a chance to connect with your community one donut and one story at a time. Tickets are $5.00 Doors open at 8:00 AM and the program starts at 8:30 AM.
For more information and to get your tickets, click here.
7/10 U.S Chamber of Commerce Webinar: A Masterclass in Disrupting an Established Industry, 11:00 AM, Free
Wondering how you can bring something new to your industry? Tune in July 10 at 11:00 AM for C-Suite to Main Street: A Masterclass in Disrupting an Established Industry featuring Adam Goldberg, the innovative founder of PopUp Bagels.
Through a strategic blend of social media mastery and savvy brand partnerships, PopUp Bagels has experienced explosive growth and garnered national attention. During our free half-hour event, Goldberg will share the secrets that allowed his business to innovate and excel in an established market.
For more information, and to register, click here.
Add Your Events to The Cedar Rapids Tourism Events Calendar
We encourage you to submit your upcoming events to our Cedar Rapids Tourism calendar! This page is generally the most viewed section on our website! Watch our video tutorial on how to update your account information and submit your events for approval.
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The 4th of July holiday is not generally know as a gift-giving holiday. Regardless, I am going to give you the gift of time. Nothing else to read here ;-)
Have a question or concern? Call or text me at 319-361-8620, or email me at phil@themedquarter.com
