Good morning, Cedar Rapids.

After heavy rain left the ground saturated, a local restoration company received nearly 150 calls since Sunday, including a Monday job where a sump pump failure flooded most of Family Foot Care’s lower level + crews plan to return today to check on drying progress.

The eighth annual Halloween Parade is set for Saturday, Oct.

24 in NewBo District — organized by Terry-Durin as a nonprofit to support upgrades at Bever Park and a zoo educational building. Organizers are seeking sponsorships and community help as the event grows.

Gas prices in Iowa rose to an average of $4.38 per gallon Monday as a survey of 2,036 stations showed a 24.8-cent jump in one week — prices ranged from $3.89 to $5.69 per gallon.

Rising diesel prices and driver shortages force Iowa public schools to reduce field trips this semester, following a directive from the Department of Education.

Districts consolidate bus routes and turn to virtual rewards trips to manage costs + budget limits.

Cedar Rapids mother Katie Townsend will meet with Sen. Chuck Grassley on Wednesday in Washington, D.C. to urge him to subpoena Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg—she claims harmful online content affected her daughter's mental health before her 2023 suicide.

CSPS Hall basement flooded Sunday when a failed sump pump and heavy rain overcame over $50 million in flood protection, leading to water damage and ongoing drying work.

City Council will inspect sewer lines with internal cameras today to address groundwater infiltration.

Cedar Rapids parks crews are cleaning up the Sac & Fox trail following heavy rains over the weekend.

The trail remains closed until further notice as crews remove water and debris.

University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital in Iowa City has welcomed Caitlin, a 20-month Golden Retriever-Labrador mix (named after basketball star Caitlin Clark) who will soon begin therapy visits to help comfort young patients; staff ask visitors to approach her calmly.

The Iowa Hawkeyes will face Ohio State in a Big Ten matchup on Oct.

3 as the game airs on CBS2, and broadcast details + kickoff time will be shared soon.

Cedar Rapids native Zach Johnson won his second straight PGA Tour Champions event (a two-shot win with a 65 in the final round) at Pebble Beach, marking his sixth win in 15 starts.

He said the win is a dream come true as he prepares for four upcoming events.