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Cedar Valley Woodworkers will meet Tuesday at Waterloo Center for the Arts at 7 p.m. to show videos on making white oak whiskey barrels + special wood joinery methods.

Beginning Monday, a contractor will start work on West 12th Street (from Franklin to Clay) in Cedar Falls (reconstruction ongoing).

Allen Hospital earned a top social responsibility ranking for its focus on health equity & high-value care that supports strong clinical outcomes.

The UNI women’s soccer team will hold its annual Purple & Gold Scrimmage today at 4:00 p.m. in Cedar Falls as a free event open to the public.

Girls tennis practice started Monday (Aug.

4) statewide after officials moved the season from spring to fall, while boys tennis will practice in the spring.

The Waterhawks Ski Team will host the Division 1 Ski Show National Championship this weekend at Eagle Lake in Evansdale (their first time hosting the event).

Cedar Falls Rec Center is reviewing options for its next stage to better serve the growing community.

Officials will provide more details on the center’s future plans as they work to meet local needs.

UnityPoint’s internal medicine clinic in Waterloo will relocate to the Cedar Falls Prairie Parkway office (merging services to streamline patient care) soon.