Good morning, Cedar Rapids.

The 51st annual St. Jude Sweet Corn Festival begins today in Cedar Rapids at the church and schoolgrounds off Edgewood Road NW, offering carnival rides, raffles and local food favorites such as the legacy Sloppy Joes in Kernel's kitchen; gates open at 5 p.m. Friday.

Cedar Rapids Community School District reported a nearly 77% drop in student criminal charges since Fall 2023 as its Safe & Secure Learning Initiative boosts safe school practices.

District officials said stronger ties among administrators, school resource officers & families are key to keeping students engaged and safe.

Iowa’s two-day sales tax holiday begins today at 12:01 a.m. and runs through midnight Saturday, exempting clothing under $100 + shoes under $100 to ease back-to-school shopping and help families build money skills.

Reservations for Linn County Conservation campgrounds are open for the 2027 season using a new online system (covering sites at Pinicon Ridge, Wanatee, Morgan Creek and Buffalo Creek Parks).

Payment by cash or check will end after 2026 to support a modern, cashless process.

UnityPoint St. Luke’s celebrated the completion of its renovated Heart Care Center on Thursday with a ribbon cutting ceremony + donated 50 AEDs to local groups to boost access to lifesaving heart care.

The new facility includes a hybrid operating room and expanded capacity for heart procedures.

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.