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A local Quilt Festival (highlighting handcrafted quilts) will take place on Oct.

2 and Oct. 3 in Cedar Falls, inviting community members to enjoy creative displays and group activities.

City staff will host a public input meeting at Clay Street Park from 5 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday where residents can share feedback on playground design options.

New job postings are now available online for Cedar Falls and Waterloo job seekers, offering varied career opportunities and details on how to apply.

On Thursday night, Y99.3 broadcast Cedar Ridge Christian’s 25-23, 25-22, 25-21 win over Don Bosco.

Friday evening, the Don Bosco Dons traveled for their 8-man football game against the Gladbrook-Reinbeck Rebels — pregame at 6:30 and kickoff at 7:00.

The heart team at UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital performed its first WATCHMAN implant (a procedure to help prevent strokes) for patients in Cedar Valley.

The procedure offers a new option to improve care for those at risk.

The Northeast Iowa Food Bank is launching its $14 million Capacity Campaign to expand services for local residents.

The food bank invites individuals+families+businesses+organizations to make pledges and help support its effort.

The 17th ranked Iowa Hawkeyes face the 18th ranked Michigan Wolverines at the Big House today with a pregame at 12:30 and kickoff at 2:30 on Y99.3.

Cedar Falls will celebrate its inaugural City Day on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at Overman Park farmers market, inviting locals to gather and enjoy a day of community pride.