Good morning, Cedar Rapids.

Cedar Rapids bars and restaurants will compete in ASAC’s first Raising Spirits Mocktail Invitational on Tuesday, Oct.

13 at CSPS Hall. Attendees will sample mocktails and vote for the winning mixologist + support ASAC’s substance use disorder recovery services.

The Draconid Meteor Shower peaks today between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. with a few meteors per hour visible in the northern sky near Draco — stargazers should head to dark areas for a clearer view.

Gov. Reynolds expanded temporary dyed diesel relief yesterday to cover more farm products for transport on public roads, including livestock, feed, and soybean meal; the rule will apply until (Feb.

2) to help ease fuel costs during harvest.

Health officials and advocates held a webinar Wednesday to discuss new tobacco control policies aimed at lowering Iowa's high cancer rates.

Lawmakers signed a tax law on vaping and nicotine products that will take effect Jan. 1, 2027.

Central Iowa builder Hubbell Homes will install reverse osmosis systems at no cost in new homes built on or after Sept.

1 to remove nitrates and other contaminants—adding an extra layer of water safety alongside mandated radon systems. Sarah Eggers said the upgrade addresses local water quality concerns.

Preston 'One Shot' LaGrange from Swisher won his fight Tuesday night on Dana White's Contender Series and earned a UFC contract after knocking out Nell Ariano in 2:24+ the local crowd cheered him at Black Squirrel Tap.