Good morning, Cedar Rapids.

Ladd Library closed permanently Sunday as its materials began transferring to the 40,000-sqft Busse Branch on Cedar Rapids' west side — set to open Saturday, Sept.

19 with tours and a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Today marks six years since Cedar Rapids was struck by the 2020 derecho that brought 140-mph winds, power outages and loss of life, with recovery and tree replanting efforts (including replacing over 100,000 trees) still underway to rebuild the city.

Lisbon-Mt. Vernon Ambulance Service is asking voters to approve a $64 per year tax levy in a Sept.

1 special election to generate about $320,000 annually for three and a half full-time paramedic positions + the measure covers residents of Lisbon, Mt. Vernon, and nearby rural areas.

Developer Darryl High of High Properties said the former First Methodist Episcopal Church in Marion is 75% complete as a 55-unit apartment conversion, with pre-leasing beginning in September or October and first move-ins expected before December.

The $11.5 million project uses state and federal funds to preserve the historic building.

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.