Good morning, Cedar Rapids.

HACAP and ISU Extension Master Gardeners launched a Linn County Seed Library on Thursday, April 24th to offer free seeds and gardening education to help those facing food insecurity.

The library is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the ISU Extension office in Hiawatha + local experts are available five days a week to answer gardening questions.

Cedar Rapids police are asking for witnesses to come forward after a motorcycle crash on Wednesday — the incident near the 1800 block of Edgewood Road NW close to O Avenue at around 2:45 p.m. left one rider with serious injuries taken to the hospital.

DaaBIN Store, a popular discount chain (with blue and yellow bins and rotating inventory), will move from Twixt Town Road to Lindale Mall on Saturday, May 3rd at 10 a.m. The new space between Maurice’s and Famous Footwear (smaller but ready for a grand opening with games and prizes) will host the celebration.

A new AC by Marriott hotel will be built behind Big Grove Brewery on 2nd Avenue SW to meet downtown's growing demand for hotel rooms.

The project, managed by Kinseth Hospitality Companies & Gold Cap Development, will open in the fourth quarter and replace rooms lost when the Cooper Mill Hotel was destroyed during the 2008 flood.

Midwest Living named Palisades-Kepler State Park—located near Cedar Rapids in Linn County—as Iowa's best hidden gem state park, offering a quiet escape with steep river bluffs, dense trees, deep ravines and Native American mounds.

The park is open all year from 4:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

A new House bill may allow raw milk to be sold in grocery stores and farmers markets—this change would replace the current rule of selling only on farms while health officials warn that unpasteurized milk may harbor bacteria that risk the health of children, seniors, and pregnant women.

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.

Breakthrough T1D Walk

8 AM – 12 PM — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — Registration fee required — Walk, enjoy family activities, and support the T1D community.