Friday, May 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ During Monday's sentencing for voluntary manslaughter in the death of Rebecca Taylor, a relative struck Lamarcus Williams on the side of his head as he approached the witness stand & another family member spat in his hair while a deputy restored order, and Williams was sentenced to up to 10 years to be served consecutively to his probation sentence. Y99.3
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Beginning Tuesday, May 27, PCI will fully close West Viking Road from Union Road to the roundabout at Innovation Drive for reconstruction—residents will use a temporary access road and a detour using Union Road, University Avenue and Hudson Road while the work is expected to last four months. City of Cedar Falls
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UnityPoint Health is accepting applications for its new PACE Senior Care center that will help eligible seniors stay in their homes; the center will open on June 1. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, girls Regional golf in Waverly-Shell Rock ended with a 381 finish while senior Mady Mummelthei shot an 82 to qualify for the State Tournament—she is a four-time state qualifier. Y99.3
- ➤ On Wednesday, the Waverly-Shell Rock boys tennis team beat North Polk 5-1 at The W—putting the Go-Hawks in line to return to the State Tournament. 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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Adventure may hurt you, but monotony will kill you.
~ Unknown
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