Good Day
Cedar Rapids
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Millersburg resident Mary Husband brings comfort to her community by sewing hats and port pillows for children before surgery and for cancer patients, making card holders for nursing homes, and repairing flags for veterans as she helps revitalize the town ballpark while involving her family in local projects. KCRG
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Whirlpool announced layoffs that will cut jobs at its Amana facility starting March 9 as part of a modernization plan — union members and workers met with state Auditor Rob Sand on Wednesday to voice concerns about reduced benefits and the upcoming loss of health insurance. CBS 2 Iowa
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A painting once confiscated by Nazis during WWII is on display at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library in Cedar Rapids. The exhibit, The Soul of Moravia: Joža Uprka Reprised, runs through March 29 with guided tours on Saturday (March 7) and March 18. Radio Iowa
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Google has decided to seek annexation of its planned $1 billion data center site into Palo — bypassing Linn County's strong water protections. Linn County officials have asked Palo to maintain strict environmental regulations as the 545-acre project unfolds. KWWL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Congressman Zach Nunn said families of Iowa soldiers killed in action have been notified, and nine wounded have arrived at a U.S. base in Germany where doctors + medics are providing care. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ The Iowa National Guard will host a welcome home ceremony for about 575 soldiers on Saturday, March 7 at 1:45 p.m. at Cedar Rapids Armory as part of their phased return from overseas. CBS 2 Iowa
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kirkwood Community College and St. Luke's Hospital will host the 14th Annual Eastern Iowa Adapted Sports Clinic on Saturday, March 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Michael J. Gould Recreation Center on Kirkwood's campus (participants can try adaptive sports and enjoy a free lunch). CBS 2 Iowa
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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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Refuge City Church AYC Local Outreach
10 AM - 4 PM — Refuge City Church — Free entry — Engage in community outreach and ministry projects for Cedar Rapids residents.
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Monday Morning Story Time
10-10:30 a.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful morning filled with stories suitable for the whole family.
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