Daily editionThursday, April 10th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls.
The Good Day Cedar Falls Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of April.
Community
Pool passes for the 2025 summer season at The Falls Aquatic Center are on sale at the Cedar Falls Recreation and Fitness Center (110 E 13th Street) or online, with the season set from May 31 to August 24 subject to weather and staffing conditions.
Visitors will enjoy daily operating hours, scheduled lap swim sessions starting May 31, and events such as the Black Hawk Area Swim Team Summer Sizzler in July and a doggy dip in August.
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Business
A popular Waterloo Carlos O’Kelly’s restaurant closed permanently on March 31 around 2:00 p.m. after a social media announcement explained that its lease ended due to high rent and costly repairs (the location at 2060 Sovia Drive had served customers for 30 years).
Customers were left confused while the Cedar Falls branch at College Square Mall remains open.
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Sports
Today the #1 ranked Waverly-Shell Rock Go-Hawks face the #3 ranked Xavier Saints in a girls soccer match in Cedar Rapids with coverage starting at 4:45 p.m. and kickoff at 5:00 p.m.—additional events include a boys golf match in Decorah at 1:00, a 9-hole girls game at home at 4:00, a boys track meet honoring Rachel Peth at 4:30, a girls track run in Decorah at 5:00 and boys tennis against Cedar Falls at UNI at 7:00.
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Cedar Falls Events
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.
Mental Health Awareness Breakfast
Friday, May 9th, 2025 · 7-9 a.m. — Bien Venu Event Center — Proceeds benefit local mental health services — A powerful event dedicated to supporting mental health in our community.