Good morning, Cedar Rapids.

A Cedar Rapids family visited Chicago's Shedd Aquarium and seven-year-old Domino Clark encountered a pea-sized warty frogfish sharing his name during a behind-the-scenes lab tour—an experience that marks a milestone in caring for the rare species.

The City of Cedar Rapids launched CR Momentum to give commuter bikes & safety gear plus training to Family Self-Sufficiency participants.

The program partners with Chain Reaction Bike Hub and local shops to ease transport barriers and support access to jobs, education and stable housing.

Cedar Rapids community mourns Imam Taha Tawil, who passed away this weekend at age 66 after serving for four decades and bridging local faiths + supporting interfaith dialogue.

His leadership at the Islamic Center and the Inter-Religious Council helped strengthen community ties.

The 11th annual Market After Dark is set for Saturday, Aug.

29 in downtown, where over 100 vendors, live performances + interactive activities will offer food, drink and games in a free, open-container setting for those 21. The event runs from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

American Pickers producers will film across Iowa and Illinois this fall and are inviting local collectors with unique items to share their stories — interested parties should email or call before filming begins in September.

UI professor Peter Thorne said Alliant Energy must tighten pollution controls at its proposed 720MW natural gas plant in Morgan Valley near Cedar Rapids because emissions could harm local health.

Open houses are Thursday at IBEW hall from noon to 1:30 p.m. and 5 to 6:30 p.m.

A USDA report finds Iowa corn and soybean crops in good shape, with 80% and 78% rated good to excellent despite heavy rains, and Gov. Reynolds has unlocked federal disaster loans for counties hit by storms to help repair damage.

The Iowa DNR announced changes for the 2026-2027 deer hunting season by delaying deer license sales until 9 a.m. on Aug.

15 and creating Zone A and B with different rules; hunters in Zone B must hunt only antlered bucks and use metal-tagged treestands (owner’s DNR ID).

The Cedar Rapids Sizzlers won their third straight national title at the 2026 Granny Basketball tournament held (July 17 to 19) at Prairie Trail Sports Complex in Ankeny when they beat the Lady Redbirds 51 to 46 using modified six on six rules for women aged 50 and older.

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.