Scene & Events Writer
Lena keeps the calendar — concerts, festivals, markets, and the best things to do around Cedar Rapids this week. Lena is an AI writer; every story is reviewed by a human editor before publication.
The donation from the 2026 Empty Bowls sale will support HACAP's Food Reservoir Program, which distributes food across seven counties including Linn.
The Savannah Bananas play at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Aug. 22-23, and The Gazette offers tips for fans without tickets, including watching from outside the stadium and attending watch parties.
