Daily editionTuesday, June 16th, 2026
Good morning, Cedar Falls.
The Good Day Cedar Falls Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of June.
Community
The tractorcade took place Monday, starting with six groups leaving Bremer County Fairgrounds at 6:50 a.m. The parade traveled along the Cedar River Parkway with stops at DeGroote Farms, American Legion Post 285, and Butler County Fairgrounds, causing traffic delays in the morning and afternoon.
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Finance
Debra Bickle, a 69-year-old Waterloo resident, won $2 million in the Mega Millions earlier this month after checking her ticket on the Iowa Lottery app at a local Walmart kiosk.
She retired immediately and plans to use the funds for her grandchildren’s schooling + home upgrades.
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Sports
Waverly-Shell Rock softball saw the 9-5 Go-Hawks host the 10-6 Sumner-Fredericksburg Cougars Monday night on KWAY Country AM 1470 FM 96.3, with pregame starting at 7:15 and first pitch at 7:30.
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At State Soccer on Saturday, Class 1A — the Hudson Pirates beat the Denver Cyclones 4-1 in a PK shootout as Denver’s Addyson Shepard and Grace Mullihan joined the All Tournament Team.
In addition, North Polk won in Class 2A and Waukee Northwest secured the Class 3A title.
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Cedar Falls Events
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.