Daily editionFriday, April 25th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls.
The Good Day Cedar Falls Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of April.
Government
The county sheriff has requested $1.5 million to build a new evidence facility in partnership with Waterloo Police—this request comes after its impound garage for crime scene vehicles was deemed unsafe in 2022 for lacking running water, ventilation, heating, and air conditioning.
The proposed facility will meet updated safety standards for evidence storage.
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Sports
On Wednesday, college baseball Iowa beat St. Thomas 15-5 and college softball Iowa shut out Drake 4-0 with both wins boosting team momentum for upcoming events.
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Thursday evening, the Denver Cyclones hosted the Aplington-Parkersburg Falcons in a boys soccer match on Y99.3 — kickoff took place at 5:30 p.m.
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On Thursday night, the Go-Hawk girls (5‑0 versus 3‑2) hosted the New Hampton Chickasaws at the former Wartburg lacrosse turf field on KWAY Country AM 1470 FM 96.3 while the Go-Hawk boys (2‑4‑1 versus 1‑6) hosted the Chickasaws.
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Cedar Falls Events
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.