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Good morning, Cedar Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Kyle Rasmussen, co-founder of Generational Wealth Partners and city council member, chosen for The Courier's 2024 20 Under 40 for his integrity, community service, and commitment to financial education.  Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
  • Courier reporter Holly Hudson Hill highlights her favorite stories of 2024, including the opening of Cedar Falls High School, the closure and audit of All-In Grocers, and a widow's push for policy changes after her firefighter husband's death.  Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

CRIME NEWS

  • A 49-year-old man was arrested for a second time in a month for walking down a street intoxicated, carrying a crossbow, sword, knives, and a loudly playing speaker.  Y99.3
  • Daniel Embree was convicted of misdemeanor harassment for distributing racist flyers, fined $405, and faces sentencing for related charges in January.  Y99.3
  • Shane Mehmen, previously involved in a catalytic converter theft ring, was arrested again for the same crime after police found evidence in a car where he was a passenger.  Y99.3

HEALTH NEWS

  • Cedar Valley Clinical Research in Waterloo is conducting a study on a new medication for early Alzheimer's disease, seeking participants aged 65-80.  Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Time Travel Half-Marathon, 5K, and 10K in Cedar Falls

    The Time Travel Half-Marathon, along with 5K and 10K events, offers a family-friendly, themed race experience designed for participants of all ages and skill levels.

    Sun, 1/12/25

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  • 2nd Annual Leader Valley Gala

    This formal event at Bien Venu Event Center aims to raise funds for over 12,000 Cedar Valley Leader in Me students, featuring a networking hour, dinner, and an auction.

    Fri, 1/17/25

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  • Northern Iowa Panthers vs. Oklahoma Sooners Wrestling Match

    A wrestling competition featuring the Northern Iowa Panthers taking on the Oklahoma Sooners at the McLeod Center.

    Sat, 1/25/25

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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