Good Day
Cedar Rapids
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Cedar Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Practical Farmers will host over 60 free, farmer-led field days from June to November across Iowa + neighboring states, offering sessions on water quality, cover crops, prairie restoration, and Midwest peach growing on local farms. KCRG
- ➤ June brings a full slate of events for Cedar Rapids & eastern Iowa residents, featuring sports, concerts, markets, and festivals at venues like Veterans Memorial Stadium and the downtown farmers market. Activities range from family fun and live music to car shows that offer something for everyone. KDAT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The largest operational steam train, Big Boy, visited Tama and Belle Plaine Monday for America’s 250th anniversary tour. The 133-ft long locomotive (the only running Big Boy) will depart Cedar Rapids today at 9 a.m. for Grand Mound. KCRG
- ➤ Theatre Cedar Rapids launched the public phase of a $9.5M capital campaign to improve the historic Iowa Theatre Building; it raised $7.7M so far (with $1.8M remaining) to reach its goal. CBS 2 Iowa
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Iowa gas prices dropped after Memorial Day weekend — average prices declined from $4.24 to $4.04 per gallon as AAA Iowa’s Brian Ortner noted lower oil prices are driving the change, though summer travel may push prices upward. Radio Iowa
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting Monday, the 380 Express bus service will adjust routes and fares. The new Campus Connect route now serves the Kirkwood Regional Center and UIHC North Liberty Campus while a fare increase raises the cost to $4 as officials cut some underused stops. KCRG
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Salute to the Fallen unveiled its Guardian Response Unit (G.R.U.) inside the ImOn Ice Arena on Monday. The mobile mental health unit is fully operational today to offer in-person therapy for Iowa veterans and first responders and will appear at the Freedom Foundation on Thursday. KCRG
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Iowa women’s basketball forward Hannah Stuelke, a Cedar Rapids native who played four years with the Hawkeyes, will join Serie A1 team Broni in Italy to start her professional career after going undrafted by the WNBA. 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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.
~ Louisa May Alcott
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