Good Day
Cedar Falls
Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Cedar Falls invites local residents to volunteer at Cedar Falls RAGBRAI on July 24 to help with tasks like signage setup, directing cyclists, managing parking and road closures + groups can sign up until July 16. City of Cedar Falls
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rosie Daniel started LuLit's Hair Essence and ReCharge U in Evansdale after battling alopecia and painful treatments, and she now uses her experience to create natural hair care products that help people regain confidence—her daughter Aariona supports the family business. Iowa's Corn Country
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 25-year-old Garrett Tomlinson from Hiawatha allegedly led Waterloo police on a six-minute car and foot chase on Shaulis Road near the Isle Casino late Saturday night — he was arrested after running into tall grass and was found with marijuana and methamphetamine. Y99.3
- ➤ A Waterloo man was arrested for beating a woman in an elevator at Hotel President last week—he allegedly pulled a knife, threatened her, and punched her when she tried to defend herself before fleeing the scene. Y99.3
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging announced today that Greg Zars has been named CEO as Mike Donohue retired after 13 years of service—Zars, who most recently served as deputy director, will lead the agency forward. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
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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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The Bremer County Fair
12 PM – 6 PM — Bremer County Fairgrounds — Entry fees may apply — Celebrate community, culture, and agriculture with exciting activities and live entertainment.
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Iowa Irish Fest
All day — Main Street Waterloo — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate Irish culture with music, dance, Highland Games, and delicious food at this vibrant community festival.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.
~ Will Rogers
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