Good Day
Cedar Falls
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Cedar Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Anthony Pappas, who coached girls basketball for 50 years and served 47 on Waterloo West's sidelines, retired to focus on his recovery from a 2024 heart attack that nearly ended his career—he finished with 683 wins, ranking 13th in Iowa. Y99.3
- ➤ Yesterday, the state’s conference realignment committee voted 12-0 to add Waverly-Shell Rock to the WaMac Conference, with activities director Austin Cole saying it was the school’s top choice. An 8-5 vote approved Decorah joining, and schools have a 60-day window to appeal the decision. Y99.3
- ➤ The 23rd-ranked Wartburg softball team split a doubleheader with Luther on Wednesday, April 30 - winning Game 1 in walk-off fashion 4-3 and losing Game 2 4-2. Y99.3
- ➤ On Thursday evening, 3rd-ranked Denver girls soccer played against the 1-6-1 Union Knights on Y99.3 with a pre-match at 5:15 and kickoff at 5:30. Y99.3
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Staged Strife Fundraiser
5-8:30 p.m. — Bien Venu Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a dinner and a lively game show fundraiser supporting the Cedar Falls Community Theatre.
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Cedar Falls Farmers Market
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. — Overman Park — Free entry — A vibrant market featuring fresh local produce, baked goods, and community spirit.
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