Saturday, April 26th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cedar Falls Public Safety will hold an open house Sunday (visitors can explore emergency rescue vehicles and meet members of the public safety team). Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
- ➤ 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. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Y99.3
- ➤ 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”. Y99.3
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DEWALT Days 2025
12 AM — Blain's Farm & Fleet — Free entry — Discover DEWALT products and expert advice while upgrading your tool collection.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Henry Ford
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