Good Day
Cedar Rapids
Monday, June 1st, 2026
Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City officials say construction of the new Roundhouse in Czech Village will be completed this fall and will host community events for local residents. The project supports flood protection efforts and received $3 million from Destination Iowa to enhance safe gathering spaces. KCRG
- ➤ The pool at Robert A. Lee Recreation Center is closed until further notice due to a mechanical problem with its chemical feeder system. Community members are advised to check for updates on when it will reopen. CBS 2 Iowa
- ➤ Clay County dispatcher Andrea Ring will be honored tomorrow at Roughriders Arena in Cedar Rapids for guiding a couple through an emergency highway delivery; her calm instructions helped baby Parker Ray arrive safely, and she earned a Stork Pin (an award for childbirth emergencies) for her quick actions. KCCI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Usher’s Ferry Historical Village will open next week as a hands-on field trip destination that shares Linn County’s early settler life. Visitors can explore recreated 1830s homes and learn local history that shows how the area was formed. KCRG
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ E. coli levels surged at Backbone State Park on Memorial Day due to geese droppings, prompting locals to avoid swimming until the water returned to safe levels by Friday and the Iowa DNR committed to monitoring the beach through Labor Day (regular visitors have noted these fluctuations). KCRG
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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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