Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of June.
Good morning, Cedar Falls.
🚨 Crime
A Waterloo man was arrested for allegedly robbing a construction site on three occasions for copper wire worth thousands; police say 38 year old Benjamin Shadow stole over $8,000 earlier this month, $7,000 on June 11, and $10,000 on June 14, and he is charged with first degree Theft + is held on a $10,000 bond while receipts linked him to A-Line Iron + Metal Recycling.
🎭 Culture
Today, Vicki Chats featured Gail Stachovic—whose family helped shape Cedar Falls—and local performer Catherine Rohlf, a semi-retired singer and school safety expert who shared her varied career journey on the show.
🎓 Education
More than 8,000 University of Iowa students earned a spot on the dean’s list for the 2025 spring semester, and local students from Cedar Falls were among those recognized — the announcement listed names from several Iowa communities.
🏛️ Government
The county road department is repairing a culvert and repaving Donald Street between Sage — Schenk roads, with work scheduled to be completed on July 3.
🏈 Sports
Monday morning on Y99.3, top-ranked Clarksville beat Janesville 5 to 0 in high school softball—Claire Lodge hit a solo home run.
🎉 Cedar Falls Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
🏠 Cedar Falls Real Estate
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