Good morning, Cedar Rapids.

The Cedar Rapids Freedom FEASTival is rescheduled and will take place Thursday, Aug.

20 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Greene Square Park (right in front of the Downtown Public Library) featuring food trucks, live music, and kids' activities.

Cedar Valley Humane Society announced it will rebrand as Allsop Family Humane Society to honor the Allsop family’s support during its Expanding Our Pawprint Campaign for campus expansion + its services, team and mission remain unchanged.

Minnie's BBQ is set to open this coming weekend at 2874 Mount Vernon Rd SE in the former Salsa Guy Cafe space.

Owner Jerry Walker will serve authentic Southern Style BBQ — made with his Momma's recipes to bring local flavor to Cedar Rapids.

Comedian Greg Warren will perform at the Paramount Theatre on Sep.

12 in Cedar Rapids. Tickets are on sale + a free ticket contest runs through Sep. 6.

The College Community School District announced it is investigating a disturbing social media post showing Prairie High School students burning a Black baby doll at a private event, and it is taking measures to hold the involved students accountable (while ensuring affected students receive support).

Coe College received approval from the Higher Learning Commission to launch an online bachelor’s degree in business administration with a focus on strategic leadership, specifically designed for working adults.

The program requires fewer credits, offers eight-week sessions, and can be completed in three years (providing maximum flexibility for students).

After a week of rain gave way to dry weather on Sunday, city officials reminded residents to sweep grass clippings from streets to prevent slippery conditions and water pollution in local storm drains.

Residents can compost clippings or use a yard cart for collection.

Federal agents urge Iowa parents to check kids’ phones for signs of online drug sales while schools are about to start.

The new video series Hidden on Your Kid’s Phone explains how traffickers use social media and texting apps to offer dangerous drugs.

U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins and Rep. Ashley Hinson met with local Iowa leaders Tuesday in Marshalltown to discuss veterans care challenges like long-term care and mental health treatment — emphasizing the need for better funding and policies to expand capacity without compromising care.

Recent food-safety inspections by state, city, and county officials found issues like unsafe food temperatures and blocked handwashing sinks at local restaurants, including Cedar Rapids’ Black Sheep Social Club, leading some to temporarily close while they make needed repairs.