Good morning, Cedar Rapids.

Texas Roadhouse reopened yesterday at its new Cedar Rapids location at 2425 Edgewood Rd SW after a brief two-day closure—moving just two doors down from its old address.

The new site now seats 110 guests, creates 50 jobs, and adds 70 extra parking spaces.

Walmart announced Wednesday that it plans to remodel 10 Iowa stores including its Cedar Rapids location at 3601 29th Avenue SW as part of a larger plan to upgrade more than 650 stores across the country.

The remodels will add new signage, expanded departments, and improved pharmacy areas while enhancing online pickup and delivery, though the start dates have not been announced.

Cafe Allez is offering European-style baked goods such as croissants and pain au chocolat at Fancy’s Pizza in southeast Cedar Rapids as renovations continue at its planned location at 1271 First Avenue—pop-ups will run Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to noon until the space is ready.

May will have a busy lineup of festivals, concerts, and markets across Eastern Iowa.

The schedule runs from May 3rd to June 1st—featuring farmers markets, art fairs, and live music in communities like Cedar Rapids, Davenport, and Coralville—with many free entry events.

The Boys and Girls Club of the Corridor will open a new Busse Unit this summer with a grand opening on June 4 from 4 to 6 p.m. at 1602 Washington Ave SE — a space built to serve more children and teens with academic, healthy lifestyle and leadership programs.

Linn County will launch the One Child, One Tree – Growing Together program tomorrow on Arbor Day to give a free native tree to every child in participating households.

Families from Cedar Rapids and across the county can pick up certificates at Hy-Vee, Drug Town, and ImOn locations and request trees online until September 10, with pickup scheduled in October at the Monarch Research Event Center in Marion.

Four University of Iowa international students from India and China had their F1 visas revoked after their student statuses were canceled and are now suing federal officials.

They ask a federal court for a temporary restraining order (which would restore their status and block ICE from arresting, detaining, or deporting them).

Iowa shoppers are warned that a pork carnitas product from Cargill sold at Aldi may contain metal bits from equipment damage, and the affected 16-ounce packages have use-by dates on June 30 and July 1.

Officials urge consumers to throw away or return any items they find—no injuries have been reported and the product is no longer available for sale.

University of Iowa Health Care held a ribbon cutting on April 11 for its new North Liberty campus, which will officially open on April 28.

The campus will expand access to care—providing orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, a walk-in clinic, an emergency department, advanced imaging, and a 24-hour drive-thru pharmacy.

Murder Mystery Dinner Show

6-9 p.m. — 101 1st Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA — $ — Put on your detective hat and enjoy a thrilling interactive murder mystery dinner experience.

Cedar Rapids Merit Badge University 2025

8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Mount Mercy University — Ticket sales start Jan 31st — Earn exciting merit badges with experienced instructors at this community-focused event.

Dubuque Fighting Saints Home Game 2

6:59 p.m. — ImOn Ice — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the Dubuque Fighting Saints in this exciting playoff match.

Dubuque Fighting Saints Home Game 3

6:59 p.m. — ImOn Ice — Ticket prices may vary — Cheer on the Dubuque Fighting Saints as they take on the Muskegon Lumberjacks in this exciting playoff matchup.

The History Center Museum Hours

12-4 p.m. — The History Center — $8 — Discover the legacy of Mercy Medical Center and the story of National Oats Company at this engaging new exhibit.

Tchaikovsky Discovers America - Family Discovery Day

7 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a delightful exploration of Tchaikovsky's music tailored for the family.

Greg Warren Live

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Penguin's Comedy Club — Check for updates — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Greg Warren as he shares his unique storytelling flair.

Steve Trevino Live

7-8:30 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy the laughs with 'America's Favorite Husband' on his continued Good Life tour.

Business Breakfast: Data Centers in the Corridor

7:30-9 a.m. — The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo) — $5 — Engage in a thought-provoking panel on the impact of data centers on the local economy and environment.

Vintage Market Days® of Eastern Iowa

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Hawkeye Downs Speedway & Expo Center — $10 — Discover a curated collection of vintage-inspired treasures and handcrafted goods.