Good Day
Cedar Rapids
Tuesday, March 10th, 2026
Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A union official from IAM District 6 criticized Whirlpool for justifying 600 layoffs at its Amana plant as modernization, calling the claim misleading and harmful to longtime workers. He warned that foreign production is eroding local job stability — urging the company to keep Iowa jobs. CBS 2 Iowa
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Washington High School students raised concerns (including worries over losing AP classes and performing arts) after the district board discussed staff and class cuts to address a $10 million budget shortfall. Leaders met Monday night and final votes for facility cuts will occur in April. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ The Cedar Rapids school board voted Monday to cut 19 full-time teaching positions, saving over $1.5 million next year by letting 14 roles become vacant through attrition. The decision came after reviewing several models, even though no programs were cut amid planned school reorganization. KCRG
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ From Jan. 10 to Feb. 28, inspectors reviewed food establishments across Iowa and found hundreds of food-safety issues such as expired meat & improper temperature controls, including at locations in Cedar Rapids. Officials stress many violations are corrected on site during inspections. KCRG
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Boys State Basketball Tournament kicks off in Des Moines with quarterfinal games in Iowa's two largest classes. Cedar Rapids Xavier faces ADM at 2 p.m. in Class 3A while Solon faces Storm Lake at 3:45 p.m. KWWL
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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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Free Volunteer Tax Assistance
12-8 p.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free service — Get help with your taxes from VITA volunteers in a friendly library environment.
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