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Cedar Falls
Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ United Way raised more than $2 million in its fundraising campaign. The nonprofit honored donors at its annual Breakfast of Champions event. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
- ➤ Officials from the City of Cedar Falls and Cedar Falls Utilities announced the winners of the 2025 Business & Industry and Community Awards; the honorees will be celebrated at a luncheon on May 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Diamond Event Center—winners include Frito-Lay North America, Rice Companies, McDonald Construction & Remodeling, Patton Bar & Diner, University of Northern Iowa Nursing, LAFORGE, Pete Downs, and Dr. James A. McCutcheon. City of Cedar Falls
- ➤ The Cedar Falls RAGBRAI Committee announced that SciPlay is the presenting sponsor for the overnight stop on RAGBRAI coming on Thursday, July 24. The ride will feature the new Gateway River Park and a chance for cyclists to dip their tires in the Cedar River—SciPlay has deep local ties. City of Cedar Falls
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Black Hawk Children's Theatre will present 'Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Jr.' Friday on the Hope Martin stage at the Waterloo Center for the Arts. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the City of Cedar Falls launched its Adopt a Spot Program to invite residents to care for parks, green spaces, or trails by collecting litter and reporting maintenance needs. The city will provide cleaning supplies and later honor volunteers with a sign and Certificate of Appreciation — a move to support a cleaner local environment. Y99.3
- ➤ Cedar Falls Public Safety will host an open house on April 27 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 4600 South Main Street where visitors will explore emergency rescue vehicles, meet public safety team members, and enjoy hot dogs, water, and chips from Fareway. City of Cedar Falls
- ➤ Iowa Department of Transportation Field Service Coordinator Pete Hjelmstad said on Wednesday morning that good weather has helped the Bremer Avenue Bridge replacement project stay on track (completion remains scheduled by September 1st). Y99.3
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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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DEWALT Days 2025
12 AM — Blain's Farm & Fleet — Free entry — Discover DEWALT products and expert advice while upgrading your tool collection.
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