Good morning, Cedar Rapids.

After storms canceled Saturday's farmers market, local vendors sold baked goods at Hy-Vee on Edgewood—keeping their businesses moving despite the weather.

Several vendors are returning today as early as 9 a.m. to reach new customers.

Police responded to a 911 call at 5:09 a.m. Saturday when a man was stabbed at an apartment on the 400 block of Lindale Drive in Marion—officers later arrested 33-year-old Edwin Ortiz Arequipa, who faces a charge of willful injury causing serious injury as the victim sustained non-life-threatening wounds.

Coe College is enhancing its aviation management and flight operations program through a new partnership with ATD Flight Systems, which has a 20-year record of Part 141 flight training and FAA examining authority—benefiting students who will train at Eastern Iowa Airport while taking classes in Cedar Rapids—as the program awaits FAA approval.

Decades of Speed, a free vintage race car show, opened on July 18 at the Hawkeye Downs Expo Center to honor 100 years of Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids— the exhibit will run until July 26 and features vintage race cars, motorcycles, quarter midgets, and karts.

Absolute Science: Laser Show

3:30–4:30 p.m. — Cedar Rapids Public Library - Ladd Library — Free entry — Explore chemical reactions and witness exciting experiments including a soda explosion and high-powered laser demonstrations.

Breakthrough Basketball Camp: Ball Handling & Scoring Skills

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Elevate Sports — Variable pricing — Enhance your basketball skills with expert coaching in a fun, high-energy environment.

Women in Leadership with Jane Galarce

8:00-9:30 a.m. — Mount Mercy University Graduate Center — Free entry — Engage with insights from Jane Galarce, Chief of Staff at RSM US LLP, in a morning of networking and discussion.

Elf Night / Christmas in July with the Cedar Rapids Kernels

6:35-9 p.m. — Veterans Memorial Stadium — $12 – $20 — Celebrate Christmas in July with special jerseys and 2-for-1 drinks at the ballpark.

Culinary Class: Wine and French Cheese Tasting

6-7 p.m. — NewBo City Market — Ticketed event — Taste four families of French cheeses paired with delightful local wines and learn about pairing art and history.

Fort Wayne Tincaps at Cedar Rapids Kernels

1-2:35 p.m. — Veterans Memorial Stadium — $12 – $20 — Enjoy a fun family day with free hot dogs and popcorn for kids and a special celebration of Hispanic heritage.

Tom Pease: Children's Musician

3:30-4:30 p.m. — Cedar Rapids Public Library - Ladd Library — Free entry — Experience an engaging performance with music and participation to delight audiences of all ages.

Julie's Jamboree 2025

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Morgan Creek Park — $40 single ticket, $120 for four-pack — Enjoy a family-friendly evening with yard games, inflatables, food, and a fun run supporting children in need.

Cedar Rapids Men's City Amateur Championship

54-hole stroke play event — Aug 1-3 — Ellis Golf Course — Registration fee required — Compete in this prestigious amateur golf tournament alongside senior championship play.

Bluesmore Festival 2025

4-10 p.m. — Brucemore — Enjoy a delightful evening of family fun and live music presented by the Linn County Blues Society.