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The Social Justice Committee of St. Ludmila Catholic Church is sponsoring a special panel presentation on mental health. "The Mental Health Crisis: On the Margins“ will take place June 21.

After he came to Cedar Rapids from the Congo at age 10, Mugisha Gloire dedicated his life to helping others like him. Now, he's providing the keys to success for immigrants.

Three Iowa BIG students are organizing a June 24 event in New Bohemia to support both the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital and local businesses.

Explore the ways clouds can predict weather this weekend at the Central Park Nature Center in Jones County. Discover the different types of clouds we see, then create fun cloud-themed arts and crafts.

The market will use space in City Square Park as well as the new Seventh Avenue festival street.

Visit Vesterheim, the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School, for a new exhibit, “Scandinavian American: Photography by National Geographic Explorer Erika Skogg,” opening Saturday. The photos depict the lifestyle, celebrations, and traditions of Scandinavian-American communities throughout the Midwest.

Available for adoption at Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control

Matthew Lamb, a 9-year-old actor from Iowa City, is set to appear in the latest season of ‘Only Murders in the Building,’ the comedic true crime series starring Selena Gomez, Martin Short and Steve Martin.

The Cedar Rapids Public Library kicks off its 2022 Summer Dare program Saturday with a celebratory Circus Party from 10 a.m. to noon at its Ladd Library, 3750 Williams Blvd. SW. There will be circus games, balloons and more.

The Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department’s Rollin’ Recmobile will begin its summer schedule on Saturday at the Downtown Farmers’ Market. This year, two Rollin’ Recmobile vans will bring recreation equipment, games, and staff to lead activities at parks, expanding opportunities for kids. There is no cost to participate.

The Johnson County Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa Area Board is accepting applications for School Ready Scholarships for the 2022-2023 school year. The School Ready Scholarship program can assist parents in paying for a quality preschool experience for their child. Scholarships are available for children who will be 3, 4, or 5 years of age by Sept. 15.

HACAP Food Reservoir’s 20th Annual Eastern Iowa Freedom from Hunger Food & Fund Drive will kick off today and run through the end of September, collecting donations both online and in person for the nearly 40,000 in the community who struggle with food security