Good morning, Cedar Rapids.

On Friday, families waiting for the Savannah Bananas game at Kinnick Stadium stood in the rain for nearly two hours after entry was paused due to severe weather (limited cell service left fans without updates) and the university said it will review the communication process for future events.

Part of Cedar Ridge Road near Center Point washed away last weekend after heavy rains; Linn County officials are assessing the area and asking swimmers to stay away while they plan a temporary fix (expected in about one week) and study long-term options like a bridge or repaving.

Local restaurants are hosting lively World Cup watch parties with diners arriving early to secure seats & order food before kickoff.

Managers say the energy is boosting business and turning ordinary weekdays into vibrant gathering nights in Cedar Rapids.

Eastern Iowa’s Big Grove Brewery won gold in the Hoppy Beer category at the 2026 North American Nonalcoholic Cup held in Fort Collins — the award highlighted its Zero Eddy NA Hazy IPA among 109 entries.

GasBuddy reported that on Monday the average price of regular gas in Iowa was $3.50 per gallon, marking a 2-cent increase from last week, a 33-cent drop from a month ago and a 55-cent rise from last year.

Cedar Rapids Public Library announced that its new Busse Branch will open at 1845 Sandberg Lane on Saturday, Sept.

19 with a grand opening celebration at 10 a.m.—the 40,000 sqft facility replaces Ladd Library and offers more books and meeting space; regular hours resume on Sept. 20.

A Solon couple was named conservation volunteers of the year by the National Wildlife Federation on Jul.

6 after decades of work in conservation that advanced local projects such as the Gray Fox project and the School of the Wild.

The Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency’s landfill is filling up faster than expected and plans for a 450-foot expansion have stalled due to disagreements — delaying the formation of a new board needed to address state limits on building a replacement.

2026 Cedar Rapids Women's Amateur Golf Tournament

Tournament running on July 10-11 — Twin Pines Golf Course — $60 entry fee — Compete in a stroke play format at this friendly local gathering.

Disney's Finding Nemo: Outdoor Musical Experience

6:30-7:45 p.m. — Brucemore — Family-friendly event — Enjoy a heartwarming musical adaptation of Disney's Finding Nemo under the stars.

Decoupage Painting Night at Just Jules

6-8 p.m. — Just Jules Pub & Restaurant — $20 for one tray, $35 for two trays — Enjoy a creative evening of painting with all supplies included and food/drink available.

Disney's Finding Nemo Musical

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Brucemore — Family-friendly event — Dive into an ocean adventure with Marlin and Nemo in this delightful musical.

Elvis in Person

7-8:30 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Tickets required — Experience a world-class tribute to Elvis Presley featuring Matt Stone and his all-star band.

World Cup 2026 Final Watch Party

2-5 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — Reservations recommended — Catch the excitement of the World Cup final on the giant screen while enjoying your favorite brews.

Computer Skills Training Workshop

2:30 – 4:30 p.m. — Cedar Rapids Public Library - Ladd Library — Free — Enhance your digital literacy and gain essential computer skills with personalized guidance in an interactive setting.

Cypress Hill Concert

7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — McGrath Amphitheatre — Ticket prices starting at $82 — Experience the iconic sounds of Cypress Hill live in Cedar Rapids.

Explore ChatGPT & Other Conversational AI

12:30–1:30 p.m. — Cedar Rapids Public Library - Ladd Library — Free entry — Dive into the fascinating world of conversational AI with insights and practical examples.