Good Day
Cedar Falls
Friday, June 20th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ With excessive heat in the forecast, Cedar Falls is offering cooling stations at the library, arts center, visitor center and public safety training room to help residents stay safe. The city advises checking vehicles and staying hydrated—especially for children, seniors and pets. City of Cedar Falls
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An 18-year-old from Waterloo was arrested after stabbing a 17-year-old during a fight at Singing Bird Lake on Tuesday night as he allegedly used a knife, inflicted puncture wounds on the victim’s neck and chest, and cut his face before fleeing the scene (charged with Willful Injury Causing Serious Injury). Y99.3
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Former Iowa legislator Anesa Kajtazovic—a refugee from Bosnia—has written a children’s book about her childhood during the war and will mark World Refugee Day today with a book signing from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Grout Museum on South St. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Northern Iowa named Allison Rank as the founding director of its new Center for Civic Education—she will lead the center's efforts to promote civic learning among students and community members. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On June 19th the 9th ranked Wapsie Valley Warriors hosted the 11th ranked Jesup J-Hawks for high school softball on Y99.3 — pre-game started at 6:45 p.m. and first pitch began at 7:00 p.m. Y99.3
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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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Cedar Valley Junior Tour Championship
— Pheasant Ridge Golf Course — Competitive golfing event focusing on player skill development in Cedar Falls.
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Iowa Reading Association Reading Conference
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.
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Cedar Basin Music Festival
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.
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Memory Circle Gathering
2 p.m. — Cedar Falls Community Center — Free entry — Connect with others for companionship and enrichment in a supportive environment for individuals with dementia.
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Breakthrough Basketball Essential Skills Camp
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — FIT Courts — Limited spots available — Improve your basketball skills and confidence with high-intensity drills over three days.
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Pheasant Ridge Junior Golf Event
All day — Pheasant Ridge Golf Course — Registration required — Participate in a Birdie Point event and enjoy a day of competitive junior golf.
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On-Site Tour at Bickford of Cedar Falls
9 AM - 7 PM — Bickford of Cedar Falls — Free entry — Discover the vibrant senior living community with top-rated care and engaging activities.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.
~ Marie Curie
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