Daily editionFriday, July 11th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls.
The Good Day Cedar Falls Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
Community
Cedar Falls Public Safety will host National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Center (4600 South Main Street) where community members can meet local emergency personnel, learn safe driving tips, and enjoy complimentary food and drinks.
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Sports
On Wednesday, the Cedar Falls Go-Hawks won their regular season baseball game 9-0 over Waverly-Shell Rock and finished 13-14 while they will host Webster City today at 7:00 on KWAY Country AM 1470 FM 96.3 in the Sub-State Tournament.
The softball team, with a 16-8 record, hosted the 8-23 Mason City Riverhawks on Thursday—pre-game began at 6:45 and first pitch was at 7:00, with the winner set to face Fort Dodge on Saturday.
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Regional softball on Wednesday night saw 10th ranked Beckman edge Denver 7-4 as the Cyclones fell short in the 7th inning—Janesville beat West Central 6-1 with Zoey Barnes nearly pitching a perfect game until a walk, a hit and an error gave up a run.
Janesville will face Clarksville Friday at 7:00 on Y99.3 while Clarksville beat Saint Ansgar 4-1, Wapsie Valley beat Starmont 9-2 and Don Bosco crushed Lone Tree 10-3.
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Thursday evening on KWAY Country AM 1470 FM 96.3, the 25-10 Sumner-Fredericksburg-Tripoli Cougars played against the 15-11 Oelwein Huskies with a pre-game at 4:45 and first pitch at 5:00.
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Cedar Falls Events
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.
The Bremer County Fair
Sunday, July 27th, 2025 · 12 PM – 6 PM — Bremer County Fairgrounds — Entry fees may apply — Celebrate community, culture, and agriculture with exciting activities and live entertainment.
Iowa Irish Fest
Thursday, July 31st, 2025 · All day — Main Street Waterloo — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate Irish culture with music, dance, Highland Games, and delicious food at this vibrant community festival.
Romance Rendezvous Book Blast
Saturday, August 9th, 2025 · 10 AM – 4 PM — Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls — Free entry — Celebrate romance literature with authors across various genres and enjoy a day full of fun and prizes.