Good morning, Cedar Rapids.

Nearly 400 Cedar Rapids volunteers are helping on 37 projects during the 10th annual Transform Week — they repair homes for residents in need and show strong community unity.

The Linn County Fair began Wednesday and will run through June 29, offering a range of events, exhibits, and calls for more volunteers.

Local 4-H member Maddy McDowell described her exhibit and noted the fair will feature royalty handovers (the Littles pass crowns Wednesday night while the Queen and Princess do so Thursday night).

After 25 years, Cedar Rapids welcomes the return of fast-food chain B-Bop's at 5340 Buffalo Ridge Drive NE — located near the Fountains and Fleet Farm Gas Mart.

The new restaurant offers burgers, chicken sandwiches, and Midwest favorites and is open Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to midnight.

Salsa Guy Cafe is opening a second Cedar Rapids location at 3925 Blairsferry Road NE in a former Wendy's that has been vacant for four years—renovations are underway with expanded hours, new menu items, and a drive-thru app, and the owner expects to open by Labor Day.

Oliver M., a 2nd grade student from Cedar Rapids, was honored on June 6 at the RTX Invention Convention U.S. Nationals where 70 K–12 inventors from across the country received more than 80 awards in cash prizes, trophies, medals and patent applications.

The ceremony featured a keynote address by aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe.

Clean water advocates are urging Iowans to check lakes and rivers during the July 4 holiday as farm runoff has raised chemical levels and at times closed beaches — local efforts like the 48 Lakes Initiative ask residents to share photos and videos to help officials track water quality issues — the campaign launched over Memorial Day and continues statewide.

Representative Ashley Hinson proposed the bipartisan Flood Resiliency and Land Stewardship Act with Congressman Eric Sorensen on Wednesday to boost flood and drought mitigation through USDA's Regional Conservation Partnership Program.

The bill aims to fill gaps in existing USDA programs by emphasizing flood prevention efforts and soil and water quality improvements.

A new report shows Linn County cancer rates exceed state and national averages, with black men having twice the rate of prostate cancer as white men.

Linn County Director of Public Health Pramod Dwivedi said factors—like air quality and limited healthcare access—may be behind these disparities and call for urgent prevention efforts.

Breakthrough Basketball Essential Skills Camp

Over 3 days — Elevate Sports — $97 for observing coaches — Improve basketball skills through high-intensity drills and character building.

2025 USA Wrestling Kids Nationals

9 AM – 12 PM — Alliant Energy Power House — Cost Info Not Provided — Compete in exciting wrestling events at this national tournament for kids.

Freedom Festival Car Show

8 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Cedar Rapids Downtown District — Free entry — Explore unique cars and motorcycles while enjoying the festive July 4th atmosphere.

Caster Volor Concert

6-10 p.m. — Kingston Yard — Free entry — Rock out with a Minneapolis-based band covering the biggest hits of the hard rock and heavy metal eras.

Blues Traveler Concert

6-8 p.m. — McGrath Amphitheatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic sounds of Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms at this lively summer concert.

Italian Cocktails & Light Bites Culinary Class

6-7:30 p.m. — NewBo City Market — Ticketed event — Learn to craft classic Italian cocktails and enjoy delicious bruschetta in a fun culinary class.

Friday Night Music – Airwaves

6-9 p.m. — Cedar Ridge Distillery — Free entry — Enjoy classic rock hits performed by Eastern Iowa’s Premiere Cover Band, Airwaves.

Summer Sound Meditation

3-4 p.m. — Breathing Room Yoga — Ticket required — Experience a soothing sound meditation session with Black Dog Sound Healing Arts.

The Shark Is Broken

Jul 17- Aug 3, 7:30 PM — Mirrorbox Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the behind-the-scenes drama of the iconic film Jaws with this engaging production.

Jazz in July with Confluence

7-9 p.m. — Amana Performing Arts Center — Free will donation — Experience engaging melodic jazz from talented local musicians for one night only.