Good morning, Cedar Rapids.

AAA is launching its free Tow to Go service for impaired drivers in Iowa from 6 p.m. Friday, May 23 to 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 27 — the service sends tow trucks to move both drivers and their vehicles safely within a 10-mile radius and cannot be scheduled in advance.

On Monday afternoon, firefighters arrived at around 2:30 p.m. to a Cedar Rapids home on the 1700 block of Timber Ridge Drive after a wood stove chimney caught fire — homeowners and pets evacuated safely though the house sustained major damage.

Three brothers (Christian, Pierre, and Azane) are scheduled to face trial on July 15 for charges including involuntary manslaughter, assault causing bodily injury, and false imprisonment after police said their 18-year-old sibling died last November on Roemig Street when he stopped eating and drinking following a restraint.

Iowa school districts can now form safety assessment teams that share student details with law enforcement—mental health professionals and social service agents—to better help students facing crises.

Center Point Urbana is forming an internal committee to plan how it will work with local agencies under the new law.

On Monday the Linn County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution urging Cedar Rapids Community School District voters to sign a petition for a bond referendum that would pay for school upgrades.

The resolution supports a vote on November 4 and meets the law—requiring at least 25% of last election voters to sign the petition.

Linn County started a discussion at Monday's Planning and Zoning meeting about reopening a nuclear power plant near Palo to meet rising energy demands after the Duane Arnold Energy Center shut down (October 2020).

Residents expressed support for nuclear energy and raised safety concerns while county officials said further meetings will shape draft codes before the next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on June 16.

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill that will require Cedar Rapids and at least five other cities to disband citizen review boards that review police actions— the law takes effect Aug.

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The Rapids

7-8 p.m. — Mirrorbox Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience a hilarious improvised soap opera comedy full of quirky characters and unexpected drama.

Friday Night Music – Airwaves

6-9 p.m. — Cedar Ridge Distillery — Free entry — Rock out with Eastern Iowa's premier classic rock cover band, Airwaves, playing hits from the 70s to the 90s.

Virtual Tour of Thomas Grove Assisted Living

9 AM - 7 PM — Thomas Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care — Free entry — Explore the best in senior living with quality meals, exceptional care, and friendly staff.

Lake County Captains vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels

6:35-10:35 p.m. — Veterans Memorial Stadium — Prices vary — Enjoy a night of Minor League Baseball action featuring local teams.

Lake County Captains vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels

12:05 – 1:35 PM — Veterans Memorial Stadium — Resale prices available — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup featuring the Captains and the Kernels.

Wild Kratts Live

3:30-5:00 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the Kratt Brothers as they bring their animated antics to life on stage.

Spokes Of Hope Bike Ride

11 AM – 3 PM — Sag Wagon — Registration fee applies — Celebrate resilience and support loved ones in the inaugural community bike ride.

TINA - The Tina Turner Musical

2-4:30 p.m. — Hancher Auditorium — $45 – $115 — Experience the electrifying journey of Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, through her iconic hits.

Computer Skills Training Workshop

2:30-4:30 p.m. — Cedar Rapids Public Library - Ladd Library — Free — Enhance your computer skills and earn a NorthStar Computer Literacy Certificate.

Relay For Life Walkathon

Celebrate cancer survivors and fight back against cancer with us! From 9 am - noon at Prairie High School track & field, enjoy free breakfast, family activities, and a welcoming space to remember those we have lost to cancer.