Good morning, Cedar Rapids.

Cedar Memorial in Cedar Rapids is preparing for its annual Avenue of Flags event by asking volunteers to help place 8,000 flags on veterans' graves on Saturday, May 24th at 8 a.m. or remove them on Tuesday, May 27th at 8 a.m., and offers a free lunch (11:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday) along with a Memorial Day tribute ceremony on Monday at 11 a.m.

Starting June 9 though August 15, Cedar Rapids will host Summer in the Square at Greene Square with free weekday activities, live concerts and fitness classes for families.

Sponsored by Cedar Rapids Bank + Trust, the event will bring food trucks, kids' games and local fun to downtown that helps boost community spirit.

Wilson Middle School in Cedar Rapids is seeking bicycle donations for its annual 6th grade bike trip scheduled for June 14 and needs at least 20 bikes so every student can participate; teachers will also help students learn to ride in honor of longtime P.E. teacher Mr. Ash (donate by calling the school office at 3195582156 or drop off a bike during school hours).

Organizers of Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival announced a new event, NewBo’s Patriotic Fest, which will kick off Saturday, June 28 with a regatta at Robbins Lake, followed by a parade at 4 p.m.—art sales, rides, and hands-on activities will also take place in NewBo before the day ends with a Schmidt Brothers concert. Admission is free for all, and the indoor Build Fest at NewBo City Market offers additional activities and a marketplace of local, veteran-owned businesses.

A truck crashed into a mobile home off Johnson Avenue in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, May 22nd, damaging the structure and forcing a man who was asleep inside to leave as essential fixtures broke.

A Cedar Rapids woman, Jamie Lee Robinson, is accused of first-degree theft and dependent adult abuse after she allegedly stole more than $11,000 from an adult in her care since 2012—authorities say funds were used for personal expenses including $1,170.77 for vehicle repairs which left the victim with unpaid bills.

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced the formation of the Auditors Advisory Group—a bipartisan team of county auditors selected to advise on election procedures and help keep elections safe, secure and fair.

The group will work over the next year to fine-tune processes across the state.

Today at noon, Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell, Senator Joni Ernst, and Google leaders hold a press conference to discuss a new investment in Cedar Rapids following Google's March 2024 announcement of a $576 million data center project at the Big Cedar Industrial Center along 76th Ave. — The event will provide further details about plans for the facility.

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.

Rock the Block: Alicia Monee

6-8 p.m. — NewBo City Market — Free entry — Enjoy live music from local and national bands during this summer concert series.

Car Show with a Cause 2025

10 AM - 2 PM — Hawkeye Downs Speedway & Expo Center — Free entry — Celebrate car culture with food, games, and stunning vehicles while supporting a great cause.