Good morning, Cedar Rapids.

NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids will add two new eateries this summer.

Bread and Buttered Bakery, known from local farmers markets, and Nechus, which will serve South American food, are set to boost the market's food options.

Federal court convicted Cody Kinzie Dittmar on June 25 for selling fentanyl and heroin that led to two overdose deaths in Marion in 2023+ his wife, Alysha Dittmar, pleaded guilty while he faces a mandatory minimum 20-year sentence per count.

Eastern Iowa Airport set a May record with 153,589 passengers, which is 19% higher than May last year — this marks the fifth consecutive month of record numbers as year-to-date totals rose 10%.

Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control now reports directly to the City Manager’s office to secure extra help after recent staffing issues.

The shelter will hire seven temporary part-time workers and add three full-time roles while it awaits a third-party review to be completed by fall.

Iowa native Peggy Whitson began her fifth mission aboard the International Space Station today as she joined three new crewmates, raising the crew count to 11.

She will spend about two weeks in orbit conducting 60 experiments before returning to the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule — Grace.

The first NCAA women’s wrestling championships will be held at Xtream Arena in Coralville in March 2026—six regional events will be held two weekends earlier to decide each team’s entry from 10 weight classes with co-hosts the University of Iowa and Iowa City Area Sports Commission.

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.

Street Food Festival

12-6 p.m. — Ellis Park — 10% of sales to homeless shelters — Enjoy a day of local food trucks, music, and family fun.