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Friday, May 15th, 2026

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Good morning, Cedar Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • 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.  Y99.3
  • 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.  Y99.3

SPORTS NEWS

  • 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.  Y99.3
  • 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.  Y99.3

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 5/22/26

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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.

    Sat, 5/23/26

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  • Anastasia: The Musical

    June 5-21 — Cedar Falls Community Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting journey from the Russian Empire to 1920s Paris in this spectacular musical.

    Fri, 6/5/26

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  • Iowa PGA Junior Golf Academy

    June 14th-18th — Pheasant Ridge Golf Course — Registration required — Enhance your golf skills at the 46th Annual Iowa PGA Junior Golf Academy.

    Sun, 6/14/26

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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