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Cedar Falls
Friday, April 4th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 13-year-old was arrested for burglarizing a Sidecar Coffee store in Waterloo when an employee found its drive-up window broken on March 27th at 5:15 a.m.—security cameras recorded the minor at the scene around 12:30 a.m. and a tablet along with other items were later recovered behind the Dupaco Credit Union. Y99.3
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rock enthusiasts will attend the Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show hosted by the Black Hawk Gem & Mineral Society at Waterloo Center for the Arts on Sunday, April 6th. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Cedar Falls unveiled its initial draft vision statement and five focus areas for the Charting Tomorrow initiative that began in early 2025, drawing on feedback from over 400 community survey responses—resident focus groups and city staff. Residents can submit their input on the draft until April 25 to help guide city projects for the coming years. City of Cedar Falls
- ➤ Starting Monday, April 7, the City's contractor PCI will close the roundabout at West Viking Road and Innovation Drive for installation of truck aprons, splitter island brickwork, and landscaping work linked to the West Viking Road Reconstruction and Trail Project — a detour on South Union Road, University Avenue, Hudson Road, and Production Drive will serve traffic as work lasts one month. City of Cedar Falls
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The first girls soccer rankings have been released in the KWAY area—Waverly-Shell Rock is number one in 2A and Denver tops in 1A—highlighting strong local performance. Y99.3
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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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