Daily editionSaturday, April 26th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls.
The Good Day Cedar Falls Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of April.
Culture
Iowa Irish Fest announced that Agnes Kress is the new director after Chad Shipman stepped aside after 10 years—Kress now leads the annual festival.
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Economy
After rain derailed his plans to help a friend plant corn, a Dunkerton man stopped at a lottery retailer on his way to a baseball game and won $30,000.
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Government
Residents can drop off expired, unwanted, or unused prescription drugs at the Public Safety building from 10 a.m. to noon today — a safe way to handle medications.
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Cedar Falls Public Safety will hold an open house Sunday (visitors can explore emergency rescue vehicles and meet members of the public safety team).
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Sports
Listeners tuned in to live updates from Drake Relays on Y99.3 and KWAY Country AM 1470 FM—on Thursday, Rylan Peters from Waverly-Shell Rock placed 5th in the long jump with a Class 3A best of 22’ 1.75”.
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Friday night, boys high school Rugby 7s was broadcast live from Wartburg College on KWAY Country AM 1470 FM 96.3, featuring teams such as Waverly-Shell Rock on its senior night plus Central Springs, Bondurrant, Cedar Rapids Jefferson, Dubuque, Muscatine and Galena.
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Cedar Falls Events
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.