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Cedar Rapids, Iowa Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Cedar Rapids! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Cedar Rapids dog shelter is full—can you help make space?
  • How to enjoy free summer admission at Cedar Rapids’ art museum
  • Who are the two new leaders guiding Cedar Rapids schools?

Also on today's calendar: Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 81, low: 54.
  • Sunday: Some sun and breezy, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control reaches dog capacity, urges adoptions and fosters (cbs2iowa.com) — Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control has hit capacity for dogs and is urgently asking locals to adopt, foster, or volunteer to free up kennel space. The open-admission city shelter continues taking in animals from across Cedar Rapids while working to improve operations. Residents can visit the Washington View Parkway facility or check online listings to help.
   

2. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art announces free admission July 1 to Aug. 30 for all visitors (cbs2iowa.com) — Free admission is coming to the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art from July 1 through August 30, giving residents a no-cost way to explore major Grant Wood works and other exhibitions. With extended summer hours and multiple special shows, it’s an easy chance to enjoy world-class art right downtown. Check the museum’s schedule before you go to plan your visit.
   

3. Cedar Rapids school district names two new members to superintendent's Executive Cabinet (kcrg.com) — Two new leaders are joining the Cedar Rapids Community School District’s superintendent Executive Cabinet on July 1, shaping how local schools support student learning. Nicole Brown will serve as Chief of Learning, while Stephanie Van Hemert becomes Area 1 Chief of Schools, Special Services, and Early Learning. District leaders say both were chosen for strong student-focused experience.
   

4. Proposed Morgan Valley power plant sparks concern at county address (cbs2iowa.com) — Linn County’s board chair is raising alarms about a large natural gas power plant proposed just west of Cedar Rapids, warning it could emit over 100 tons of pollutants a year and heavily affect nearby communities. As Alliant’s Morgan Valley Energy Center advances, she’s pushing for stronger pollution controls, more transparency, and real public input, especially with growth driven by data centers.
   

5. Cedar Rapids meth distributor who led police on high-speed pursuit sentenced to 20 years in prison (kcrg.com) — A Cedar Rapids man has been sentenced to more than 20 years in federal prison after leading officers on a 2024 high‑speed motorcycle chase that reached over 100 mph and cut through a schoolyard. Prosecutors said he was caught with a backpack containing 132 pounds of meth and had previously admitted to distributing the drug in 2023 and 2024.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update on the cat:
    We had her checked for a microchip, and unfortunately she doesn't have one, so we haven't been able to locate any owners. We named her Geraldine and… (Nextdoor NW River View)
  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Kona and Pascal, a dog who went missing in Cedar Rapids, IA, has been safely reunited with their family after 21 minutes. Message from Owner: "Our… (Nextdoor Wellington Heights)
  • Ryder posted a job opening for Warehouse Forklift Operator in Cedar Rapids. Apply here.
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Cart Attendant in Cedar Rapids. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cedar Rapids here.

Ok Cedar Rapids! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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