Good Day
Cedar Falls
Friday, May 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Organizers of the Sturgis Falls Celebration announced that primary entertainment will shift from Gateway Park to the Cedar Falls Historic Downtown District—other attractions like the carnival and classic car show will stay at their usual sites. The free festival runs from June 27 to 29 and will feature live music from bands including the Pork Tornadoes, a Queen tribute band, a Beatles tribute band and a Top 40 cover band. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Mason City man awaiting trial for a fatal 2022 Cedar Falls shooting pleaded to federal gun charges (which are unrelated to the shooting). Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Diamond Star Academy, a new secular K–8 school focused on science-based and social-emotional learning, will soon take over the Waterloo Christian building at 1307 W. Ridgeway Ave—while Waterloo Christian School moves to the former Cedar Falls High School building and is renamed Cedar Ridge Christian School. Open houses are set on May 3, 10, 17 and 24 with classes beginning August 21. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cedar Falls will honor its fallen firefighters during the NFFF 44th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in Emmitsburg from May 3 to May 4 as Mayor Danny Laudick will issue a proclamation at the Public Safety Center on May 3 at 10:00 a.m.—local buildings will lower flags and landmarks will be lit red in tribute. City of Cedar Falls
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Summer Dance Fitness event at The Plaza was announced on May 1—offering Cedar Falls residents a chance to join a dance workout program this summer. City of Cedar Falls
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Waterloo Black Hawks crushed the Lincoln Stars 5-0 on Wednesday night in the Western Conference Finals, putting the team one win away from reaching the Clark Cup Finals. The team remains undefeated at home in the playoffs. Y99.3
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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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