Good Day
Cedar Rapids
Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fareway Stores, Inc. donated more than 69,000 lbs of ham to Iowa food banks on Tuesday, Feb. 3 to help residents facing food insecurity— the donation will be distributed by the Food Bank of Iowa, Siouxland Food Bank, and River Bend Food Bank to supply nutritious protein for winter months. KCRG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Hass family made their debut on Family Feud Monday night at Big Grove and hosted a watch party (reflecting on a memorable game experience despite their loss in the sudden death round). CBS 2 Iowa
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Parents at Johnson Steam Academy urged the superintendent Monday night to keep the school open during a review of potential closures as declining enrollment prompts cost-cutting measures, noting concerns about student travel and limited community resources in Wellington Heights. KCRG
- ➤ Iowa Senate panel advances a 1.75% per-pupil increase for the 2026-2027 school year to kickstart state school funding negotiations, and lawmakers will continue talks to set state dollars for over 200 school districts — facing rising costs and budget pressures. KCRG
- ➤ Parents at Pierce Elementary met at a PTO session as the district considers closing the school to address an eight-figure budget gap. The board will vote on Monday, Feb. 9, and parents urged the district to explore alternatives such as selling property to support funding. CBS 2 Iowa
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Linn County is set to review a draft ordinance tomorrow that requires developers to study water supply needs and sign a water use agreement for new data center projects (which also include rules for building setbacks, noise, emergency response, and road use). Radio Iowa
- ➤ Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced Tuesday a partnership with the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Ring to provide 1,000 devices with lifetime subscriptions plus a $25,000 donation to help domestic abuse survivors. The devices will be given statewide on a first-come, first-served basis to boost safety. CBS 2 Iowa
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mercy Medical Center announced that Dr. Timothy Quinn will retire on April 3 after more than 20 years as president and CEO and will keep seeing patients while focusing on new tech in patient care—interim CEO Greg DeWolf, with 30 years in healthcare, will lead the transition. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ Nadene Roberts, who turned 100 last month, made her 51st blood donation Monday at Calvary Baptist Church in Cedar Rapids. She continues to inspire others with her commitment to helping patients + boosting local health efforts. CBS 2 Iowa
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Veterans Memorial Stadium in Cedar Rapids will adopt a cashless payment system for the 2026 Minor League Baseball season to speed up transactions and enhance security. Fans with cash may exchange it for gift cards at the box office and team store. KWWL
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Tai Chi for Well-Being
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free entry — Enhance your fitness and balance with Tai Chi led by a wellness expert.
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Community Writers Circle
1-2 p.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free entry — An enriching space for adults to share and explore their writing journeys.
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Heavy Hitters Boxing Event
4-10 p.m. — Teamsters Local 238 — Tickets available — Experience an exciting night of boxing with a championship showdown and local fighters.
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Kingston Yard Dinner Crawl
5-9 p.m. — Kingston Yard — Ticket required — Experience a flavor-filled culinary journey with drinks and dishes at multiple eateries.
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Community Writers Circle
1-2 p.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free entry — Gather with fellow writers to share and develop creative ideas.
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Doug Thompson - Stand-Up Comedy Show
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Pickle Palace — Ticket purchase required — Heartfelt humor from Doug Thompson, a comedian sharing life lessons after surviving heart surgery.
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Free Volunteer Tax Assistance
12-8 p.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free service — Get help with tax preparation and filing from caring VITA volunteers in a community-focused setting.
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Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE) Program
1-2:30 p.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate life and explore wellness topics in a supportive community setting.
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Community Writers Circle
1-2 p.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free entry — Connect with fellow writers and enhance your skills in a supportive environment.
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Pet Rock Live Performance
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Ticketed event — Relive the smooth sounds of the 1970s with PetRock's captivating performance of soft rock classics.
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