Daily editionMonday, April 7th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls.
The Good Day Cedar Falls Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of April.
Community
Roger Ipsen will lead a program on bowls and artistic creations carved from tree burls on April 8th in Cedar Falls— the event will detail how natural wood burls can be transformed into unique art.
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Culture
On Saturday the University of Northern Iowa library celebrated RodCon's 10th anniversary — a mini-convention for comics and pop culture that drew local fans.
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Composer and cellist Dawn Avery will perform her compositions on April 11 at 8 p.m. in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Art Center's Davis Hall at the University of Northern Iowa, and the free event is open to the public.
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Government
The roundabout at West Viking Road and Innovation Drive will be closed for one month starting today—local officials confirmed—and drivers may face changes in their usual routes.
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The Cedar Falls City Council meets today to review bids for a sidewalk project and plan public hearings—officials will decide on the project's next steps.
The meeting will set the schedule for future hearings to help improve local sidewalks.
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A contractor will begin filling cracks on E. Dunkerton Road between Logan Avenue and North Elk Run Road — a project to repair the pavement — with work set to start soon.
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Cedar Falls Events
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.
DEWALT Days 2025
Wednesday, April 30th, 2025 · 12 AM — Blain's Farm & Fleet — Free entry — Discover DEWALT products and expert advice while upgrading your tool collection.