Daily editionThursday, June 26th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls.
The Good Day Cedar Falls Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of June.
Community
The Salvation Army is asking residents to donate 12-inch or larger multi-purpose pedestal fans + 20-inch box fans to help provide relief for those without air conditioning during the summer months.
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Culture
Margaret Moye is named the new head of the Grout Museum District and brings six years of museum management from the Mahaska County Historical Society and Nelson Pioneer Farm & Museum—she will launch the district's first Sip and Salute event on July 17 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. to build ties with local communities such as Waterloo and Cedar Falls.
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Education
Hawkeye Community College is proposing a $230K renovation in parts of Buchanan Hall to fix heating and cooling issues — the project aims to upgrade the building's HVAC system.
Waterloo-Cedar Falls CourierRead more
Environment
Heavy rain is raising river levels and the city is asking residents to sign up for flood alerts—NOAA forecasts the Cedar River will crest at 92.50 feet on Sunday, June 29, affecting nearby parks and roads.
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Sports
The 19—3 Wapsie Valley Warriors hosted the 16—9 Sumner—Fredericksburg—Tripoli Cougars in a North Iowa Cedar League softball doubleheader on Wednesday night on Y99.3, with a pre-game at 5:45 p.m. and the first pitch at 6:00 p.m.
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Waverly—Shell Rock held its baseball Senior Night Wednesday on KWAY Country AM 1470 FM 96.3 as the 10—9 Go—Hawks faced the 12—15 Linn—Mar Lions with pre—game at 6:45 and first pitch at 7:00.
The softball team won a 5—0 game at Kee Tuesday as eighth grade pitcher Harper Morrison struck out 15 batters and the Go—Hawks extended their winning streak to 11 games.
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Accidents
On Tuesday, June 24th, 2025, around 9:47 a.m. Cedar Falls Public Safety and Mercy One Paramedics responded to a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian at the 700 block of Market Street and transported the pedestrian to a local hospital while the incident remains under investigation.
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Cedar Falls Events
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.
Memory Circle Gathering
Tuesday, July 15th, 2025 · 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
Wednesday, July 16th, 2025 · 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
Thursday, July 17th, 2025 · All day — Pheasant Ridge Golf Course — Registration required — Participate in a Birdie Point event and enjoy a day of competitive junior golf.
Fiesta Celebration
Saturday, July 19th, 2025 · 1-9:30 p.m. — RiverLoop Amphitheatre & Expo Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant festival with Latin American food, entertainment, and family activities.