Good morning, Cedar Rapids.

September is National Preparedness Month and Cedar Rapids families are urged to update emergency kits + sign up for alerts to prepare for risks like flooding and severe weather.

Linn County Emergency Management Coordinator B.J. Dvorak says a few simple steps can boost community safety.

Lucky's on 16th in Czech Village is updating its space with a new kitchen set for early 2027, turning its old kitchen into a party room + covered patio, and adding a rooftop bar + dining area slated for early summer 2027.

The restaurant stays open during construction.

The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art has opened a temporary fiber art exhibition showcasing Iowa City artist Astrid Hilger Bennett; the show Making Her Mark runs until Jan.

3 and features hand-painted and monoprinted textiles—drawing visitors to experience its unique, meditative quality.

Experts with the Iowa Geological Survey are mapping groundwater risks from CAFOs + leaking storage tanks, landfills, and contaminated sites in Linn County to help secure safe drinking water.

The study will be finalized by year’s end.

Alejandro Pino has been named the new Executive Director at Linn County Gaming Association, effective Nov.

2, as he prepares for the debut of Cedar Crossing Casino and Entertainment Center in Cedar Rapids. He led the Young Parents Network since 2018 and will work with local nonprofits and municipalities.

Former Iowa State basketball player Tamin Lipsey (an Ames native) said he will return next season if his extra eligibility holds after a judge granted nearly 100 former athletes a fifth year under the NCAA’s five-for-five rule.

The NCAA filed an emergency motion to pause his return.

Wilton football coach Ryan Hetzler said wet conditions raised injury risks, so the team is practicing with water-soaked footballs and adjusting game strategies while planning for four games next week — measures aimed at preventing slips and injuries.