Good morning, Cedar Rapids.

A former CRST building in Cedar Rapids is being transformed into The Commons on 16th, a three-year housing pilot offering 65 units for people experiencing homelessness—residents will receive case management while volunteers prep the project ahead of its planned opening by the end of November.

Two new eateries have opened at Lindale Mall in Cedar Rapids.

QDDOGS started serving hot dogs in the food court on Oct. 2, and Crab House Seafood Boil & Bar began offering Cajun seafood outside the food court on Oct. 5.

Alisabeth Von Presley’s 'Christmas in the Key of A' holiday show returns to the Paramount Theatre on Friday, Dec.

11 (featuring music, comedy, skits and special guests) and tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23 both online and at the box office.

Three Cedar Rapids-area high school seniors were named semifinalists for the 2027 Coca-Cola Scholars Program and must complete further applications before 250 regional finalists are selected in January — winners will earn a $20,000 college scholarship after final review in February.

Cooler, drier weather has boosted local hunters’ spirits as farmers complete their crop harvests, setting the stage for an early muzzleloader season that will begin Saturday + a DNR survey shows deer are 20% fewer than last year, so hunters should review guidelines.

Linn County is reviewing a proposal for a new gas plant west of Cedar Rapids that could reverse CO2 reductions since 2010, as Grant Nordby from the sustainability committee warns the Morgan Valley Energy Center may produce 1.5 million metric tons of CO2 and urges a cleaner energy plan.

Cedar Crossing Casino in Cedar Rapids will open Nov.

19 as regulators finish checking 700 slot machines and table games for Iowa law compliance. Iowa Racing and Gaming Administrator Tina Eick said the facility is finalizing security plans and addressing false claims of an online casino.

First Gentleman Kevin Reynolds, Gov Reynolds’ husband, has been diagnosed with cancer after three years in remission (he previously had lung cancer) and underwent brain surgery to remove a tumor.

He is in recovery and will soon begin radiation therapy.

Jaybird Senior Living in Cedar Rapids fired its regional director of clinical operations on Aug.

17 after state inspections revealed serious compliance failures at its facilities following a resident’s death in April.

Kaelyn O’Brien, a 14-year-old in remission from Hodgkin lymphoma who relearned basic skills after treatment, will serve as Kid Captain on Saturday, Oct.

24 for Iowa's away game in Minnesota as part of a program by University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital.