Good Day
Cedar Rapids
Saturday, March 14th, 2026
Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Horizons began renovating a Cedar Rapids building on Friday to create a new senior center called Our Place. The facility will include a cafe, fitness studio, and more, with construction expected to last about a year as local seniors eagerly anticipate the upgrade. KCRG
- ➤ AAA is activating its Tow to Go program for St. Patrick’s Day to help prevent impaired driving and offer free rides from 6 p.m. Monday, March 16 through 6 a.m. Wednesday, March 18 across Iowa, with tow service available for drivers and their vehicles up to 10 miles. CBS 2 Iowa
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Six eastern Iowa restaurants, including Cedar Rapids' Salsa Guy Café, are finalists in Iowa’s Best Burger contest announced by the Iowa Beef Industry Council and Iowa Cattleman’s Association — the winner will be revealed on May 1 to kick off May Beef Month. KCRG
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A powerful winter storm is expected to hit northern Iowa Sunday afternoon, with high winds and snow turning into whiteout conditions while a winter storm watch remains in effect Sunday evening & Monday morning. Travelers should prepare for slippery roads and low visibility. KCCI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa lawmakers introduced HF 2133 (a bill that would classify kratom as a hallucinogenic Schedule I substance) amid safety and addiction concerns. If passed, possession will carry penalties from a serious misdemeanor to a felony and has sparked debate among health experts and kratom users. CBS 2 Iowa
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ RSV was rated very high in Iowa during March 1-7, with influenza at high and COVID-19 at low, according to the respiratory report — positive RSV tests increased by about 2 percent and 34 schools reported 10 percent or more students sick in nine eastern counties. KCRG
- ➤ Researchers in Cedar Rapids are studying if GLP-1 medications like Ozempic can reduce addiction cravings by acting on the brain's reward system. Experts say clinical trials must prove the drugs' long-term safety (current treatments remain essential). CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ The Iowa Cancer Registry released its 2026 Cancer in Iowa Report last Friday, projecting 21,700 new cases and 6,400 deaths statewide while finding that farmers have 13% fewer cancers overall, though prostate and lip cancers are higher—researchers stress healthy lifestyles to lower risks—. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ Iowa HHS said an Illinois visitor who tested positive for measles stayed at the Comfort Inn and Suites in Independence from March 4-5. Health officials ask anyone who visited the hotel to watch for fever, cough, red eyes and rash symptoms and to call a medical provider if needed. KCRG
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A local food gallery by Courtlin highlights over 25 dishes and drinks from Eastern Iowa restaurants—including favorites from Cedar Rapids—that were featured from late January to March 13 (all showcased in a vibrant photo collection) for community members to explore. KDAT
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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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Tai Chi for Well-Being
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free entry — Enhance your fitness and balance with a relaxing Tai Chi session.
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Cedar Rapids Festival 2026
8:00 a.m. — Paramount Theatre — Sold Out — Celebrate the vibrant community spirit at this highly anticipated event in Cedar Rapids.
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Livin' La Vida Lutheran
7 p.m. — Amana Performing Arts Center — $25 — Experience a comedic journey with the Looney Lutherans through music, laughter, and joy for a lively heart.
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