Good morning, Cedar Rapids.

The Linn-Mar Community School District is busy this summer prepping bus routes, driver training, and maintenance to transport 3,000 students with pickups beginning around 6:45 a.m. — the district is still recruiting extra drivers for the new school year.

Linn County’s Planting Forward program is rebuilding the tree canopy lost in the 2020 derecho by teaming up with local businesses, schools, and cities.

Nearly 120,000 trees have been planted so far and 100,000 more will be planted over the next five years (tree orders due by Sept. 10).

University of Iowa dental student Ingrid Streitz saved a man's life during a snorkeling trip near Okinawa this summer (she performed CPR and used an AED despite the language barrier).

Cedar Rapids students head back to school next week as AAA warns that rising e-bike and scooter speeds in school zones may pose risks; parents are urged to review its free E-Ride Safety Guide (Auto Club Group) for safe riding tips.