Good morning, Cedar Rapids.

Delhicacy (921 Blairs Ferry Road) will close soon after nearly five years of serving Indian street-fusion dishes, giving locals until July 18 to visit one final time.

The owner said the restaurant is closing on a high note and plans to open a smaller cafe.

QTS Data Centers announced Tuesday a $5 million grant to fund trade education at local high schools and community colleges as part of its workforce development drive in Eastern Iowa, with partnerships that include local unions and the Iowa State Building and Construction Trades Council.

In Bode, Iowa, three local farmers (Zack Smith from Winnebago, James Hepp from Calhoun, and Matt Bormann) are sharing conservation practices online with cover crops, no tilling, and buffer strips to improve soil and water quality and will host a field day on July 25.

The American Red Cross is asking Iowa residents to donate as blood supplies fell 25% in June; local centers in Cedar Rapids offer quick donation sessions (about 45 minutes each) and bonus Fandango tickets to donors before July 31.

Iowa Health and Human Services reported 57 cyclosporiasis cases this year, with 55 recorded since May 1 and about half linked to international travel.

Officials said no case has been tied to the national outbreak or a specific food source.

On Monday, July 20, RAGBRAI will offer a 56.5 mi ride from Harlan to Guthrie Center, passing Exira and Elk Horn, featuring concerts and celebrating Thin Line Appreciation Day with a stop at Dowd Drug (307 State Street, open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.).

In 1997, 140 U.S. Air Force cyclists joined RAGBRAI in Iowa as F16 jets performed a fly-by salute.

Former Secretary Sheila Widnall (who averaged 3,000 miles annually) led the team that began in 1995 with 28 riders.

Cyclists in RAGBRAI will ride from Boone to Marshalltown on day 4 and pass Iowa's geographical center — a spot in a soybean field near Nevada owned by the Book family where a photo sign and permanent marker are planned — discovered in 1979 by the techno-twits.

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.

Tyrus - Stand-Up Comedy Performance

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Veterans Memorial Building — Tickets from $27 — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Tyrus in Cedar Rapids.