Good morning, Cedar Rapids.

Horizons East Central Iowa named its planned Center for Older Adults the B.

Young Center as its $5.5M campaign reaches 91% complete, with a public kickoff in September targeting the final $500K to fund renovations of a 13,000 sqft space at 819 Fifth St. SE that will open in early 2027.

Polanco Mexican Restaurant now serves customers at 3025 Mount Vernon Rd SE in Cedar Rapids after replacing a closed eatery, offering handcrafted margaritas and Mexican favorites.

In Fairfax, Vos Que Querés opened on Friday, July 31 to serve authentic Venezuelan dishes like arepa cabimera and pabellón.

New Bethel AME Church, Iowa’s oldest Black congregation in Cedar Rapids, will hold a service at 10:30 a.m. this Sunday to mark its 155th anniversary + the church has long been a trusted resource and historic landmark in the community.

John Mulaney’s comedy show is scheduled for today at 8 p.m.—it was moved from the McGrath Amphitheatre to the Alliant Energy PowerHouse due to inclement weather; ticket holders can call the box office for questions.

Jefferson High School Band is hosting a March-a-thon fundraiser that begins Monday, Aug.

17 at 6 p.m. and has surpassed its $10,000 goal & now aims for $15,000 so Dr. Rowles will shave his head and color his beard. The event ends at Taft Middle School at 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Cedar Rapids experts and officials discussed potential air pollution and water usage concerns tied to the proposed Morgan Valley Energy Center (located south of Highway 30 and east of Linn-Benton Road).

Alliant Energy has submitted permit applications and the project awaits regulatory review.

Officials approved a 3 – 0 sale of the vacant Fillmore Center on 11th Street NW to Cedar Rapids Electrical Training Center for $600K, with QTS covering half the cost to expand apprenticeship training; the deal will close November 1.

Iowa Kids' Day will be held at Kinnick this Saturday.

Fans can watch the Hawkeyes in action before their regular season opener against Northern Illinois.