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Cedar Falls
Saturday, March 29th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At Cedar Falls' Diamond Event Center, the 19th annual MercyOne breakfast awards ceremony honored eleven individuals and one rescue dog for their community service and heroic actions. The event featured remarks by Jim Coloff and Ron Steele and showcased videos of honorees whose efforts have made a real difference in the local area. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Basket of Daisies, a Cedar Falls home store at 116 Main Street run by Carlene Danielsen for over twelve years, will close on April 8th as it holds a moving sale with 50% off home decor and 30% off Norwalk furniture—shoppers are urged to visit soon. Danielsen said she will keep the business alive by offering interior design services from her home—customers can contact her for more details. KOEL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Cedar Falls man was arrested for an alleged cat burglary and harassment — he threatened to kill the cat if the victim went to the police. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
- ➤ A 27-year-old Florida man named Keyshaun King was arrested for allegedly swindling a Fairbank couple out of $13,000 by posing as an attorney and claiming their daughter was jailed after an accident with a pregnant woman — security cameras in Belle Plaine helped police track his rental car. Y99.3
- ➤ 39-year-old Darion Halliburton from Waterloo was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting an Uber driver after he summoned her ride just before midnight on February 10th, showed a handgun, and forced her into a home on Dawson Street where he held her for over three hours—he faces second degree Sexual Abuse charges and was on federal supervised release after a 2008 crack cocaine case. Y99.3
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Beginning Monday, March 31 the City will start work on a new trail along the south side of East Viking Road between Andrea Drive and Prairie Parkway. The contractor will require a lane closure for eastbound traffic and will close Saints Drive as work takes about one month toward a full closure of the Prairie Parkway and Viking Road intersection in mid-May. City of Cedar Falls
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday in Waverly, the Wartburg softball team swept UW La Crosse by winning both games with scores of 3 to 2, with the second game ending on an extra innings walk off single. Y99.3
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Breakthrough Basketball Shooting & Offensive Skills Camp
Two-day camp — FIT COURTS — $97 — Elevate your shooting skills with expert drills and personalized guidance for players looking to excel.
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