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Cedar Valley United Way will host its Rally in the Valley to show that no circumstance defines someone’s story.

The event aims to inspire local residents and celebrate community strength.

Friday, Aug. 28, the Denver Cyclones hosted the Wapsie Valley Warriors on Y99.3 with a pregame at 6:30 p.m. + kickoff at 7:00 p.m.

Cedar Falls Recreation and Fitness Center is holding an open house for residents to review proposed plans that aim to meet current and future recreation needs.

The event offers the community a chance to learn how the center could better serve local activities.

The Black Hawk Button Club celebrates its 50th anniversary in Cedar Falls today.

Founded in 1976, the group is planning local events to mark decades of community service (a milestone that honors its long legacy).

Friday evening, the Waverly-Shell Rock Go-Hawks played the Bondurant-Farrar Blue Jays on KWAY Country AM 1470 FM 96.3 + pregame started at 6:30 p.m. and kickoff was at 7:00 p.m.

Earl May Garden Center (2501 Melrose Drive) is expected to close by the week of Sept.

14, affecting local shoppers.

Monday's annual Doggie Dip will be held at The Falls in Cedar Falls, where pet owners can enjoy a fun day in the water, and organizers are considering a pre-registration requirement starting in 2027.

More than 80 Women for Good volunteers helped a dozen local nonprofits during the Stop and Serve event, boosting community support and strength in Cedar Falls.