Daily editionFriday, May 15th, 2026
Good morning, Cedar Falls.
The Good Day Cedar Falls Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.
Community
The Sumner Family Aquatic Center will open on Saturday, May 23, with hours from noon to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday+Monday+Wednesday+Friday+Saturday.
Local families are invited to enjoy the pool's new amenities.
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VFW Post 1623 in Waterloo closed when no one filled the officer roles needed to run it; only five of over 80 members attended a meeting that forced resignations and suspension.
The national organization declared the post defunct and said a new post may open if at least 25 members join.
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Sports
On Wednesday, the Waverly-Shell Rock boys golf team shot a 330 at Sectionals in Manchester and finished 5th, missing the top three spot needed to advance while Independence, West Delaware and Decorah move on to Districts.
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Thursday night, the Go-Hawks hosted the Columbus Sailors in boys soccer on KWAY Country AM 1470 FM 96.3 with a pre-match at 5:15 and kickoff at 5:30.
Additional Go-Hawk events were boys tennis at Ballard at 2:00 and a track meet at Mount Vernon at 4:00.
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Cedar Falls Events
Staged Strife Fundraiser
Friday, May 22nd, 2026 · 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.
Cedar Falls Farmers Market
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 · 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. — Overman Park — Free entry — A vibrant market featuring fresh local produce, baked goods, and community spirit.
Anastasia: The Musical
Friday, June 5th, 2026 · June 5-21 — Cedar Falls Community Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting journey from the Russian Empire to 1920s Paris in this spectacular musical.
Iowa PGA Junior Golf Academy
Sunday, June 14th, 2026 · June 14th-18th — Pheasant Ridge Golf Course — Registration required — Enhance your golf skills at the 46th Annual Iowa PGA Junior Golf Academy.