Good Day
Cedar Rapids
Friday, March 20th, 2026
Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Keep Iowa Beautiful asks local residents to join its Pick-Up Iowa spring cleanup, running April 1 through June 30. Community groups in Cedar Rapids and around the state can host events to help meet a goal of 2,500 volunteers & improve public spaces. CBS 2 Iowa
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Chocolates de Chavelita at 5001 1st Ave SE in Cedar Rapids now sells viral fruit pastries in flavors like strawberry, raspberry, mango, and pistachio, selling out quickly this week as the trend spreads across Iowa bakeries. KDAT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Cedar Rapids construction project along 1st Street SW under Interstate 380 is nearly finished after over two years, and some closed sections are set to reopen by the end of March. The work, part of flood mitigation efforts overseen by the Army Corps of Engineers, has led to driver confusion and impacted businesses like CR Midnight Smoker BBQ. KCRG
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Over 1,800 runners have signed up for the city's first annual marathon on Sunday, June 7, with the Boston Marathon qualifier route officially measured at 26.2 miles. Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell said projections point to about 3,500 participants + a redesigned course to boost pacing and safety. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ Cedar Rapids will host the 2027 and 2028 NAIA Men’s Volleyball National Championships at Alliant Energy PowerHouse downtown as announced by NAIA. Mount Mercy University remains the host and hopes the event will boost sports tourism + student-athlete experience. KWWL
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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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Youth Advisory Board Meeting
5-6 p.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free entry — Contribute your ideas and help shape the future of the library.
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Almost, Maine
7:30 p.m. — Ballantyne Auditorium — Free entry for students — Experience the heartfelt comedy of love and connection in a remote town on a magical winter night.
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Good Friday Prayer Breakfast 2026
6:30-8:30 a.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cedar Rapids Convention Complex — No cost mentioned — Enjoy a morning of prayer and breakfast with keynote speaker Kyle Hunter on this holy day.
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Zeus Rebel Waters and the Ghetto Cowboys Live
8 p.m. — Moco Game Room & Hot Dog Bar — No refunds — Experience a dynamic night of music with Zeus Rebel Waters and the Ghetto Cowboys on their Gumbo Show Tour.
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