Good Day
Cedar Rapids
Saturday, May 30th, 2026
Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cedar Rapids was ranked 38 in WalletHub's 2025 Best Places to Raise a Family study that compared over 180 cities on factors like affordability, education, health and safety. The study shows the city stands out for its affordable living and safe neighborhoods for families. CBS 2 Iowa
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Empowering Excellence Academy reported $48,000 in missing receipts in board minutes and amended them to show $30,000 recovered while Cedar Rapids police investigate possible financial misappropriations — its founder Sarah Swayze is on paid leave. KCRG
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gayla Myers and her volunteers at the Wapsi River Wildlife Rehabilitation Project in Anamosa care for 73 baby raccoons, possums, squirrels, groundhogs and a week-old skunk + they plan to release the animals in August or September as rising costs add stress. KCRG
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Iowa communities are trying new mental health models as a shortage of providers drives groups to use a 'no eject, no reject' approach that builds trust and tracks progress; Gov. Reynolds signed a bill (House File 2543) on May 2 to expand subacute care amid workforce challenges. KCRG
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Computer Skills Training
2:30-4:30 p.m. — Cedar Rapids Public Library - Ladd Library — Free entry — Boost your digital skills with hands-on exercises and personalized guidance in this interactive workshop.
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Blue Blocks Workshop
10-11:30 a.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free entry — Engage your creativity with blocks in this community-focused event for children.
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Zach Johnson Foundation Classic
9:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. — Elmcrest Country Club — Registration fees apply — This premier golf tournament supports the Zach Johnson Foundation’s Kids on Course program, benefiting local students.
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Just Jules Sip & Paint Night
6-8 p.m. — Just Jules Pub & Restaurant — $35 for a 16x20 canvas — Unleash your creativity while enjoying food and drinks in a lively atmosphere.
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Josh Turner Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids, IA — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy timeless country hits by Josh Turner in a memorable live performance.
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Cedar Rapids Cars & Coffee
8-10 a.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — Free entry — Enjoy complimentary coffee while checking out classic and special interest vehicles.
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Recruitment Reimagined: Right-Sizing Roles
11:30 a.m. — Greater Cedar Rapids Community — Free entry — Engage in innovative strategies for effective volunteer recruitment in a changing landscape.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own.
~ Benjamin Disraeli
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