Good morning, Cedar Falls.

A 19 year old from Vinton was arrested for allegedly faking a hostage situation in Evansdale to avoid trouble with his parents—police evacuated a Kwik Star on West Gilbert Drive after he claimed to have been held at gunpoint and his friends said he made the story up.

The Hawkeye Community College board approved issuing $4.39 million in industrial new job training certificates to Piper Sandler & Co. of Minneapolis, one of three bidders, and the funds will be repaid with interest.

A public ‘empty chair’ town hall will be held at Hoover Middle School Saturday at 2:30 p.m.—U.S. Sens.

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are invited to attend.

The Janesville School District will add Esports (competitive video gaming) with three seasons in Fall, Winter, and Spring, joining 113 schools including Cedar Falls as the program runs every school year except summer.

Emma Hoins (a former Waverly-Shell Rock runner and current UNI Panther) was named the Missouri Valley Conference’s Woman’s Track Athlete of the Week; it is the first such honor in her UNI career (marking a milestone for her).

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.

DEWALT Days 2025

12 AM — Blain's Farm & Fleet — Free entry — Discover DEWALT products and expert advice while upgrading your tool collection.

Mental Health Awareness Breakfast

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.