Daily editionFriday, February 27th, 2026
Good morning, Cedar Falls.
The Good Day Cedar Falls Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of February.
Education
The Board of Trustees at Hawkeye Community College approved a nearly 3% tuition increase for next year—raising the rate to $241 per credit hour including a student activity fee—to help maintain quality services.
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Holmes Junior High has released its first semester honor roll for the 2025-26 school year — recognizing students for excellent academic performance.
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Sports
The Dunkerton girls beat Ed-Co 67-44 on Wednesday night to secure a spot in the 1A State Tournament with 17-point performances by Hailey Kipp and Kylee Pexa (the team is the 5-seed and will face 4-seed Lynnville Sully on March 4 at 3:15 on Y99.3).
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Cedar Falls Events
$5-a-Bag Friends Public Book Sale
Saturday, February 28th, 2026 · $5-a-Bag Friends Public Book Sale — 9 a.m.–2 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — $5 per bag — Fill your bag with books while supporting library programs.
Kris Lager Solo Show in Cedar Falls
Saturday, March 7th, 2026 · 8-11 p.m. — King Bucks — Cost info unavailable — Experience Kris' first solo performance in Cedar Falls with stories and music.
Eastern Iowa Sportshow
Friday, March 13th, 2026 · 3-8 p.m. — UNI-Dome — Explore outdoor recreation options and connect with experts at Iowa's premier sportshow.