Good Day
Cedar Falls
Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members in Cedar Falls may join the Annual Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger food drive on Saturday by placing a bag of non-perishable food next to their mailbox for collection by their letter carrier — the drive aims to help those in need. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On May 3 at about 5:02 a.m., Cedar Falls police went to Dupaco Community Credit Union on Brandilynn Blvd after an ATM was damaged; + eight minutes later, a witness saw a suspect using a Telelift to load an ATM into a pickup near Menards, leading to a chase that ended north of Lone Tree Road where John Fitzgerald Bennet, 55, was arrested on charges including 1st Degree Theft, criminal mischief, theft of a motor vehicle, felony eluding and traffic violations +. Y99.3
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Beginning Monday at 9:00 a.m., the northbound lane of 1st Street NW near the Nestle Beverage plant was closed as contractors repaired the street. The closure may continue for part of the week—traffic signals managed alternating traffic in the west lane and drivers were advised to allow extra travel time. Y99.3
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today is National Nurses Day as Nurses Week runs from May 6-12 and honors nurses for caring for patients and supporting their team—area nurses from local hospitals and programs have been recognized for their dedication. This observance highlights the valuable work these nurses do for our community. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On May 5, Y99.3 broadcast a high school girls soccer game as the Columbus Sailors (0-9) hosted Grundy Center-Gladbrook-Reinbeck (1-6-2) with a pre-match discussion at 5:15 p.m. and a kickoff at 5:30 p.m. 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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Virtual Tour for Senior Living
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Online Event — Free entry — Explore the top-rated senior living communities and their exceptional offerings in comfort and care.
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