Good Day
Cedar Rapids
Monday, March 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cedar Rapids has retooled its Special Populations programs into a new therapeutic recreation initiative led by Macey Lovell that offers Special Olympics practices, line dancing classes and card games. City staff will expand youth and social programs after receiving over 300 community comments at a July open house. The Gazette
- ➤ Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation will open registration for spring and summer rec programs today at 8 a.m. online, by phone and in person—offering activities from swimming to fitness classes at local parks, with income-based financial assistance available through the RecAssist program. KWWL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pork Tornadoes played at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse on Feb. 28 in downtown Cedar Rapids — their third show at the venue. The band will perform several shows in April, open the new Hy-Vee Amphitheater in North Liberty on May 22, and tease a summer concert in Cedar Rapids. CBS 2 Iowa
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa DNR is hosting public meetings for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to review past seasons and consider rule changes. Meetings are today in Waverly, March 3 in Burlington, Creston, Decorah, and Maquoketa, and March 4 in Iowa City and Charles City (public input will help shape future rules). CBS 2 Iowa
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A new baseball training facility opened in Hiawatha to offer youth a single location for all training needs. Former players CJ & Cal Eldred say the center will help families reduce expenses while building skills at every level. KCRG
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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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Jo Koy's Stand-Up Comedy Show
8-11 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the comedic genius of Jo Koy as he shares relatable tales from his colorful family.
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Youth Advisory Board Meeting
5-6 p.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free entry — Share your ideas and help shape the library's future.
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Once Upon a Book Nook
6-7:30 p.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free entry — Repurpose old books into unique dioramas and give them new life.
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American Mahjong Open Play
2-4 p.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free entry — Engage in a friendly game of American mahjong with fellow enthusiasts.
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Scrabble Club
1-4 p.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free entry — Challenge your vocabulary skills in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
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~ Marc Andreessen
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