Good morning, Cedar Rapids.

Dostal Catering Service in Cedar Rapids is seeing record orders from local data center projects — orders have ranged from 3,200 meals to a 5,000 box lunch order that led to new hiring.

The company advises event clients to book at least two months ahead.

Eastern Iowa winery Fireside Winery won the Governor’s Cup for the second year, as its Fizzy Firefly was picked from 156 entries at the Iowa State Fair Commercial Wine Competition; visitors can sample the award-winning wine at Grandfather’s Barn/Iowa Wine Experience in Marengo (and at its Amana Colonies tasting room).

Kirkwood College is developing student-specific AI policies to guide responsible classroom use this fall — faculty already require individual AI guidelines in course sections to help students gain essential tech skills.

The University of Iowa is partnering with Cedar Rapids and Des Moines Water Works to test a new system that uses NASA satellite data and AI to track nitrate levels in rivers and streams.

The study will use 60 water quality monitors to provide early warnings on nitrate spikes.

On Tuesday morning, advocacy group Escucha Mi Voz said two people were detained during immigration check-ins outside the DHS office, including Adel Angel from West Liberty who had waited seven years for her residency petition (filed by her citizen sister) to be processed.

The University of Iowa released a free tool for local leaders to evaluate data center projects by looking at infrastructure, energy and water usage, and land use (with input from Linn County and Cedar Rapids Water Utility).

It is designed to help officials address community concerns before making long-term decisions.

The Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol will start Sunday afternoon at Iowa Speedway with USA Network airing the NASCAR Cup Series race.

Additional events include Friday's ARCA Menards Series and Saturday's O'Reilly Auto Parts Series + a Dierks Bentley concert to round out a busy weekend.

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.