Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 19 year old Waterloo man was arrested after he allegedly threatened a woman with a handgun at a Downing Court home at about 1:15 p.m. Friday — he reportedly crossed the Fred Becker Elementary School parking lot and dumped the weapon in a yard on Flower Street while facing charges of Assault While Displaying a Weapon, Carrying a Weapon on School Grounds and third degree Theft. Y99.3
- ➤ On Monday, police arrested felon Tramaine Gary in Waterloo after investigating the fatal shooting of Michael Alexander Jr., a native who returned from California to attend a funeral, and officers found a handgun + a bag of marijuana during a search at a Flower Street home. Y99.3
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tuesday night, Jack Christ scored a hat trick in overtime in Game 5 of the USHL Clark Cup Finals and Muskegon beat Waterloo to win the title. Y99.3
- ➤ Tuesday night, the Waverly-Shell Rock baseball team won 6 to 3 over Independence and the girls soccer team finished the season with a 9 to 0 win against Fort Dodge. Wednesday night, a baseball broadcast on KWAY Country — with a 6:45 pre-game and a 7:00 first pitch — featured the Go-Hawks hosting the Denver Cyclones. 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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Hometown Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
7-10 a.m. — Blain's Farm & Fleet — Registration fees apply — Participate in a family-friendly running event featuring custom medals and designer swag.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
It is better to travel well than to arrive.
~ Buddha
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