Tuesday, May 20th, 2025

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Good morning, Cedar Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Cedar Falls woman died Friday night in Floyd County when her 38-year-old box truck failed to stop at Highway 14 around 8:10 p.m. and struck a Jeep Trail Hawk — ejecting her from the vehicle while the Jeep’s driver sustained minor injuries. Y99.3
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday night, Black Hawk County deputies answered a standoff in Dunkerton on Williams Street near the Dunkerton Library where 74-year-old James Parizek, armed with a gun, allegedly made threats around 6:45 and after evacuating nearby residents and negotiating for five hours—he left on his own and was taken to the hospital for evaluation. Y99.3
SEASONAL NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR One of our top fall decor picks is this true-to-life fall foliage garland. It’s perfect for staircases, mantles, door frames, and more. The Buy
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Monday night, the 1-13 Columbus Sailors traveled to face the 1-11-2 West Delaware Hawks in the Class 1A Regional Girls Soccer match on Y99.3 & pre-match began at 6:45 with kickoff at 7:00. The winner will face Denver on Wednesday & set the stage for the next round. Y99.3
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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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John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum 5K
7:30-10 a.m. — John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum — Check event page for details — Lace up for a community fun run at the iconic John Deere venue.
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I Am He Said - A Neil Diamond Celebration
7-8:30 p.m. — Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center — $ — Celebrate the music of Neil Diamond with Matt Vee and his talented family band.
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Quantumverse Summer Camp
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Hudson Rd and Greenhill Rd — $50.00 registration fee — Dive into the exciting world of quantum science in this engaging summer camp for teens.
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Falling for Fall: Our Favorite Early Autumn Decor Picks
Psst. Is it too soon to say…boo? Look away, summer fans. If you’re ready for fall, read on for our top decor picks:
- This true-to-life fall foliage garland is perfect for staircases, mantles, door frames, and more.
- Add these pumpkin-shaped “Hello Fall” coasters to your dinner table or coffee bar.
- Pet + autumn lovers, this embroidered ”Happy Pawtumn” hand towel may be your favorite find of the season.
- Sprinkle these cute ceramic ghosts around the house for an understated nod to Halloween.
- Create a beautiful autumnal tablescape with this burlap runner + best-selling set of assorted mini pumpkins, leaves, and acorns.
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