Cedar Rapids Daily: June 12th, 2026

In today’s Cedar Rapids Daily for Friday, June 12, we’re highlighting a huge lineup of events happening across Eastern Iowa, including Rock the Block at NewBo City Market, the St. Ludmila Kolach Festival, outdoor movie night at Lowe Park, and live comedy from Fortune Feimster and Nate Bargatze. Families can enjoy baby animals at Bloomsbury Farm, kayaking and fishing at Ushers Ferry, story times, hikes, and kids activities throughout the area, while adults can check out live music, improv comedy, community festivals, art events, and World Cup watch parties around Cedar Rapids. Whether you’re looking for family fun, nightlife, outdoor adventures, or ways to support local organizations and businesses, there’s something happening all across the corridor this Friday.This podcast is sponsored by Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust.With five convenient locations across the greater Cedar Rapids area and yes, the best cookies on the planet, Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust is a place where relationships and service truly matter. From personal to business banking, CRBT is here to support you every step of the way. Come meet the People you can bank on at crbt.bank. Member FDIC.Cedar Rapids Daily utilizes advanced AI tools to assist in the research, writing, and production of this podcast. However, every stage of the process—including content review, editing, and final publication—is overseen and executed by a human member of the Upload Media Group production team. The use of AI helps us work more efficiently, but all creative and editorial decisions are made by people to ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency with our standards.Upload Media Group is not responsible for any issues, errors, or misunderstandings that may arise from the use of AI-assisted content.The event information featured on Cedar Rapids Daily is sourced from publicly available online platforms, including community calendars, ticketing sites, and social media listings. While we make every effort to provide accurate and timely details, we cannot guarantee that all information is complete, up-to-date, or free of errors. Event organizers may change or cancel events without notice. We encourage listeners to confirm details directly with the hosting venue or organizer before making plans.Upload Media Group is not responsible for any changes, cancellations, or inaccuracies related to listed events.To submit your event directly to guarantee your event is featured accurately on the show, visit CedarRapidsDaily.com/submit