Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of March.
Good morning, Cedar Falls.
The City of Cedar Falls now requires business owners to pay inspection fees before a commercial fire inspection as part of adopting the 2021 International Fire Code — owners must secure a new permit annually and update any past-due fees before operations can continue.
The Iowa Department of Transportation will start two projects in Black Hawk County on Monday that may slow traffic.
The first project will close the inside lanes on Iowa 27/58 from Highway 20 to north of Ridgeway Avenue to replace the pavement and add a permanent median barrier until early May—another project will pave both lanes and the bridge deck of I-380 between Highway 150 and the county line with long-term lane closures and changeable message signs.
On March 26, Dave Schmitt Construction will begin Phase II of the North Cedar Heights Area Reconstruction—starting work on Timber Drive with traffic control, temporary mailboxes, mobilizing equipment and installing a temporary watermain.
The contractor will then remove pavement with a full road closure that is expected to last 2 to 3 months.
UNI men’s basketball lost to SMU 73—63 in the NIT opening round on March 20th and ended its season with a 20—13 record.
On-Site Tour at PrairieStone Senior Living
Explore the highly-rated PrairieStone Senior Living community, known for its nutritious meals and exceptional care for seniors.
Hadestown: A Musical Journey
7-8:30 p.m. — Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center — Check website for ticket prices — Explore a hauntingly beautiful musical that intertwines mythic tales of love and fate.
Hadestown
1-2:30 p.m. — Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the haunting and hopeful musical intertwining the mythic tales of Orpheus, Eurydice, and Hades.
DoNot Stop Half Marathon, 5k/10k
8-11 a.m. — Peter Melendy Park — Entry fees apply — Combine your love for running and donuts in this fun annual race.
Rocky Peter: A Musical Journey
7-8:30 p.m. — Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the inspiring life story and unique sound of Rocky Peter blending reggae, pop, and folk.
Dino Egg Hunt
2-4 p.m. — Waterloo Center for the Arts — Members: $4 | Non-members: $8 — Hunt for dinosaur eggs and paint your own dino while capturing memories with a life-sized dinosaur.
Shop the Basement Book Sale
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Donations welcome — Explore a treasure trove of books while supporting Friends of the Library.
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