Good Day
Cedar Rapids
Thursday, February 19th, 2026
Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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. KDAT
- ➤ 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.' KDAT
- ➤ 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. KDAT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ 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. KDAT
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Dungeons & Dragons for Adults
5-8 p.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free entry — Engage in exciting Dungeons & Dragons adventures in a friendly adult setting.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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