Daily editionThursday, June 4th, 2026
Good morning, Cedar Falls.
The Good Day Cedar Falls Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of June.
Lifestyle
A local hiker tackled the 14.3-mile Backpackers Loop at Yellow River State Forest over three days, adding detours to the Fire Tower, Cedar Point Overlook, Camp John Schultz, and Heffern’s Hill; the trek featured steep climbs, falling trees, and abundant wildlife that made the rugged trail a unique Iowa adventure.
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Sports
Wednesday night, listeners heard Waverly-Shell Rock baseball on KWAY Country AM 1470 FM 96.3, with the 7-2 Go-Hawks hosting the 5-5 Mason City Riverhawks (pregame 4:45, first pitch 5:00).
On Tuesday, the Go-Hawks lost 8-0 to Iowa City Liberty while the softball team beat Western Dubuque 5-0.
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Y99.3 aired a unique baseball game yesterday as the 4-5 Columbus Sailors faced the 5-0 Grundy Center Spartans at Target Field in Minneapolis; coverage began at 4:45 p.m. once the Twins and White Sox finished their game.
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Cedar Falls Events
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.
Bands and Brews
Friday, June 19th, 2026 · 6-9 p.m. — River Place Plaza — $25 for beer tasting — Enjoy live music and craft beer from over 20 local Iowa breweries supporting Iowa Public Radio.