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UNI-Dome FootballTop story

Woodbine pulls away from Iowa Valley 53-34 and reaches the 8-Player title game

If you missed Wednesday's late semifinal at the UNI-Dome, here's the short version: No. 3 Woodbine outpowered No. 2 Iowa Valley 53-34 and is back in the 8-Player title game for a second straight year.

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Woodbine's Pryor and Blum carried the offense

21-of-22
passes completed by Cal Pryor
317
passing yards for Pryor
169
receiving yards for Landon Blum

Source: The Gazette

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UNI-Dome FootballGladbrook-Reinbeck holds off Audubon 44-39 for a title-game rematch with WoodbineGladbrook-Reinbeck is headed back to the 8-Player state title game after beating top-ranked Audubon 44-39 in a semifinal at the UNI-Dome. The Rebels (12-0) led 44-32 in the fourth quarter, and the Wheelers (11-1) pulled within 44-39 but couldn't finish the comeback.HealthCedar Valley Medical Specialists closed suddenly, and several clinics are going independentIf you're a patient of a Cedar Valley Medical Specialists doctor, call your clinic before you go. The independent network of specialty clinics closed suddenly on Oct. 30 after it could no longer pay its employees.High School FootballWoodbine and Iowa Valley meet in an 8-Player state semifinal at the UNI-Dome on WednesdayUnbeaten Woodbine (10-0) and Iowa Valley (11-0) meet in Wednesday's Class 8-Player semifinal, part of a week when the state playoffs all move indoors to Cedar Falls.High School FootballState football semifinals start Wednesday at the UNI-Dome in Cedar FallsIf you're heading to the UNI-Dome this week, we suggest checking your class's day first. Semifinals run Wednesday through Saturday, and 28 teams are in the mix. The first kickoff is Wednesday at 1 p.m. with 8-player football.High School FootballUnbeaten Gladbrook-Reinbeck faces No. 1 Audubon in Wednesday's 8-player semifinalIf you like defense, the 1 p.m. Wednesday game is for you. Gladbrook-Reinbeck (11-0) plays No. 1 Audubon in the Class 8-Player semifinal at the UNI-Dome, and KMA-FM 99.1 will broadcast it. The IHSAA schedule has Woodbine and Iowa Valley right after, at 4 p.m.High School FootballCedar Falls hosts the state football semifinals at the UNI-Dome from Wednesday through SaturdayIf you want to see state football up close, the UNI-Dome is the place this week. The IHSAA released the semifinal schedule Friday night: four teams left in each of seven classes, with games Nov. 11 through Nov. 14. Time for indoor football.

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  • MicrotransitThe Black Hawk County Gaming Association awarded $750,000 to a three-year microtransit pilot from Cedar Falls, Waterloo and MET Transit.

    The Black Hawk County Gaming Association awarded $750,000 to a three-year microtransit pilot from Cedar Falls, Waterloo and MET Transit. The partners are working to assemble $4.6 million to launch on-demand shared rides in smaller vans, in areas fixed bus routes don't easily reach. Fares are still being evaluated.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, KGAN

  • Rec RechargeCedar Falls will present its recommendations for the future of the Recreation and Fitness Center at the City Council's Committee of the Whole meeting Monday.

    Cedar Falls will present its recommendations for the future of the Recreation and Fitness Center at the City Council's Committee of the Whole meeting Monday.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

  • Junior highsThe Board of Education on Monday approved plans and specifications for significant improvements to Cedar Falls Community Schools' two junior high buildings.

    The Board of Education on Monday approved plans and specifications for significant improvements to Cedar Falls Community Schools' two junior high buildings.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

  • Gold StarA Gold Star Families Memorial was dedicated in Cedar Falls.

    A Gold Star Families Memorial was dedicated in Cedar Falls. The three-part black granite monument has a 7-foot-tall silhouette of a soldier cut into the center.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

  • UNI hoopsNorthern Iowa had five players score in double figures as the Panthers beat Green Bay 89-76 Tuesday at the McLeod Center.

    Northern Iowa had five players score in double figures as the Panthers beat Green Bay 89-76 Tuesday at the McLeod Center.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

  • SemifinalsThe state football semifinals run Wednesday through Saturday at the UNI-Dome.

    The state football semifinals run Wednesday through Saturday at the UNI-Dome. In all, 28 teams reached the dome across the state's seven classes, and the championship games are Nov. 19 and 20.

    Around Iowa · Today’s editionSource: Iowa City Press-Citizen

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Good Day Cedar Fallsto me · Thurs., Nov. 126:00 a.m.

Woodbine and Gladbrook-Reinbeck set an 8-Player title game at the UNI-Dome

Plus, a $750,000 grant is backing a Cedar Valley microtransit pilot.

The TLDR

  1. Woodbine beats Iowa Valley 53-34 to reach the title game
  2. Gladbrook-Reinbeck tops Audubon 44-39 in the other semifinal
  3. A $750,000 grant backs a Cedar Valley microtransit pilot
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