Good morning, Cedar Rapids.

The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art has a new exhibit called 'Men and Women at Work: Images of Labor from the Collection' that is open until Jan.

18, showcasing art that looks at different kinds of work and how jobs change lives.

Officials held a topping out ceremony Tuesday in Cedar Rapids for the first three buildings of the $10B data center campus (Big Cedar Industrial Center).

The facility includes a water-free cooling system and is expected to create over 2,000 construction and permanent jobs (local hires included).

Due to the government shutdown, Iowa harvest data remains unavailable, but Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig said that based on five-year averages, farmers are on pace to harvest 85% of soybeans and 60% of corn.

He believes that even if freezing temperatures occur, the harvest will be completed as scheduled — showing the resilience of local farming efforts.

Iowa is finally cooling off after warm October days — overnight lows drop to the 30s and some areas may see a freeze if winds calm — marking the season's first frost.

Trees Forever held a tree planting event on the Brucemore grounds in Cedar Rapids — sharing expert methods to help trees grow strong and live longer.

The group advised calling 811 before digging, digging a hole wide enough for the root flare to remain above ground, watering slowly, and mulching to regulate moisture — steps that set the stage for lasting tree health.

Congressman Randy Feenstra said farmers should focus on finding new export markets for soybeans amid China’s boycott instead of relying on subsidy checks, noting that recent bill changes have raised reference prices for corn and beans.

He added that opening markets in India and China remains a key goal for U.S. agriculture.

Linn County leaders and the Planning and Zoning Commission discussed new zoning rules for data centers that may be built soon as artificial intelligence grows in popularity.

Google has shown interest in a center near the Duane Arnold Nuclear Facility—officials are also weighing the potential impacts on power use and noise.

The 2025 IGHSAU Girls State Volleyball Championships will be broadcast live on Iowa PBS and streamed online on November 6 from Xtream Arena in Coralville.

The game schedule starts at 10:00 a.m. for Class 5A and ends at 7:00 p.m. for Class 1A — times may change.

CR Sings: The Music of Bob Dylan

7:30-9 p.m. — Opus Concert Cafe — Ticket details vary — Experience live performances of iconic Bob Dylan songs in a cozy atmosphere.

Hawkeye Downs Dirt Kart Spooktacular

12 PM — Hawkeye Downs Speedway & Expo Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling dirt kart racing with family-friendly guaranteed seating.

Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons Concert

6:30-7:30 p.m. — The Olympic South Side Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons surrounded by candlelight.

Monday Morning Story Time

10:00-10:30 a.m. — Hiawatha Public Library — Free entry — Engage in fun stories, music, and crafts perfect for kids and caregivers.

Iowa BIG Visit Day

8 AM – 4 PM — Cedar Rapids Downtown District — Refunds available — Learn about Iowa BIG and how it empowers students for real-world impact.

The Rocking Dead Halloween Night

8-11 p.m. — Penguin's Comedy Club — $22 — Enjoy a spine-tingling night of live music with a thrilling costume contest.

Dia de los Muertos Celebration

6 p.m. — CSPS — Free entry — Honor loved ones with traditional music, dance, and vibrant altars at this cultural event.

Home Free Vocal Band Concert

7-9 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the angelic harmonies of the acclaimed country a cappella group that took the world by storm.

Mercy Mistletoe Market

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. — Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids — Free entry — Explore unique, handcrafted items from nearly 40 local vendors at this holiday shopping extravaganza.

Dubuque Fighting Saints vs Cedar Rapids RoughRiders

7:05-8:35 p.m. — ImOn Ice — Stream available — Don't miss the thrilling hockey showdown as the Saints take on the RoughRiders.