Daily editionFriday, June 13th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls.
The Good Day Cedar Falls Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.
Community
The City of Cedar Falls and the University of Northern Iowa will host Fireworks Over the Dome on Thursday, June 26—starting around 9:40 p.m. at the intermural fields west of the UNI Dome—with live broadcast on K92.3 and new on-site concessions from UNI Athletics.
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Culture
Chris Hale (they/them) leads Cedar Falls Community Theatre at the historic Oster Regent Theatre and works to build inclusive creative projects.
They also serve as Board President of Main Street Waterloo and freelance as a stage manager and intimacy choreographer, holding a BA in Applied Music from Wartburg College.
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Government
Governor Kim Reynolds vetoed a bill that would have required carbon capture pipeline projects using eminent domain to serve the public’s interest— the measure targeted a private pipeline project in the KWAY listening area and imposed insurance mandates Reynolds said could kill such projects. House Speaker Pat Grassley asked legislators to sign a petition urging a special session to override the veto.
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Cedar Falls Events
Quantumverse Summer Camp
Tuesday, June 17th, 2025 · 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.
Hometown Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
Saturday, June 21st, 2025 · 7-10 a.m. — Blain's Farm & Fleet — Registration fees apply — Participate in a family-friendly running event featuring custom medals and designer swag.
Cedar Valley Junior Tour Championship
Monday, June 23rd, 2025 · — Pheasant Ridge Golf Course — Competitive golfing event focusing on player skill development in Cedar Falls.
Iowa Reading Association Reading Conference
Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 · 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. — Bien Venu Event Center — Registration required — Attend a two-day conference focused on literacy and education in Cedar Falls.
Cedar Basin Music Festival
Friday, June 27th, 2025 · 4-10 p.m. — 221 W 1st St, Cedar Falls, IA — Free entry — Enjoy a weekend of live music coinciding with the Sturgis Falls Celebration in Cedar Falls.