Good morning, Cedar Rapids.

Kwik Star is set to open its new Cedar Rapids location at 4001 1st Ave. SE on Feb.

26 at 5 a.m.—featuring eight fueling stations and a 5,500 sqft convenience store next to Tommy's Car Wash near the old Outback Steakhouse.

Crazy Plant Gal (located at 821 3rd Ave SE) opened on February 12 in an old mansion built in the 1870s, offering a wide variety of houseplants, t-shirts, and handcrafted items; the owner described the space as 'haunted enough to be interesting but still friendly.'

The new Ulta Beauty store in Westdale Town Center at 3915 Westdale Parkway SW is open and will host its grand opening celebration with a 20% discount on qualifying purchases from Friday, Feb.

20 to Sunday, Feb. 22. Shoppers should review exclusions before redeeming the offer.

At the Capitol Tuesday, Cleaner Iowa revealed 72% of Iowans support maintaining or expanding the bottle bill that returns a nickel for beverage containers.

Lawmakers advanced House Bill (661) Monday to broaden eligible containers, though some retailers oppose the change.

Governor Reynolds and Iowa lawmakers have proposed changes to tobacco taxes that would charge an extra 65 cents per pack on cigarettes and a tax on vapes to fund cancer research, but critics say nitrate runoff (a concern from farming) in drinking water may be driving Iowa's high cancer rates.

Community Writers Circle

1-2 p.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free entry — Connect with fellow writers and enhance your skills in a supportive environment.

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.

Murder Mystery Club

6-7:30 p.m. — Cedar Rapids Public Library - Ladd Library — Free entry — Dive into a thrilling mystery and collaborate with fellow detectives to uncover the truth at the library.

For the Love of Plants - Hiawatha Public Library Plant Club for Teens

4-5 p.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free entry — Engage in a supportive atmosphere for teens to learn and grow their plant knowledge.

Tai Chi for Older Adults

10-11 a.m. — Cedar Rapids Public Library — Free entry — Experience a 12-week journey into the gentle art of Tai Chi, building skills week by week.

Composting for Beginners

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free entry — Discover the essentials of composting and how to get started at home.

Dungeons & Dragons for Adults

5-8 p.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free entry — Engage in exciting Dungeons & Dragons adventures in a friendly adult setting.

Paws to Read

6:30-7 p.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free entry — A tale-wagging good time for all featuring reading with furry friends.

Guys and Dolls Musical

7:30 PM - 11:59 PM — Theatre Cedar Rapids — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an award-winning musical comedy about love and luck in the bustling streets of Broadway.

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens and Tweens

6-7:30 p.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free entry — Unleash your imagination in a collaborative adventure with friends at the library.