Daily editionFriday, March 28th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls.
The Good Day Cedar Falls Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
Community
The Spring Waverly Horse Sale wraps up today at the Horse Sale Arena after opening Thursday at 9:00 a.m. The sale offers Catalog Draft Horses, Draft and Draft Crossbred Yearlings and Weanlings, Draft Crossbreds, Haflingers, Fjords, and noncataloged horses—transporters of children to Prairie West Elementary should use caution due to delays.
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Culture
The University of Northern Iowa will host RodCon on April 5 to celebrate its 10th anniversary with costume contests, vendors, a demonstration by the American Chemical Society, storytelling, and gaming.
The event (marking a decade of tradition) will offer activities (designed for all to enjoy) in celebration of the milestone.
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Education
Fifty-one robotics teams will compete at McLeod Center in Cedar Falls this weekend—teams will face technical challenges as they work to improve their standings in the regional competition.
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Government
Hawkeye Community College is proposing an 8.1% increase in property taxes that will take effect next fiscal year, a move that may change local tax revenue collection.
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Sports
Former Waverly-Shell Rock athlete Cole Marsh left the Iowa football program and joined the Kirkwood basketball team after announcing his move on X yesterday—Kirkwood recently won a national championship in men’s basketball.
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Cedar Falls Events
On-Site Tour at PrairieStone Senior Living
Sunday, March 30th, 2025 · Explore the highly-rated PrairieStone Senior Living community, known for its nutritious meals and exceptional care for seniors.
Hadestown: A Musical Journey
Friday, April 4th, 2025 · 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
Saturday, April 5th, 2025 · 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
Sunday, April 6th, 2025 · 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
Thursday, April 10th, 2025 · 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
Sunday, April 13th, 2025 · 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
Monday, April 14th, 2025 · 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Donations welcome — Explore a treasure trove of books while supporting Friends of the Library.
Breakthrough Basketball Shooting & Offensive Skills Camp
Saturday, April 26th, 2025 · Two-day camp — FIT COURTS — $97 — Elevate your shooting skills with expert drills and personalized guidance for players looking to excel.