Good Day
Cedar Falls
Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cedar Falls resident Don Swanson, a World War II veteran, celebrates his 100th birthday today in a home filled with family photos that document a long life of service and memories. He has been recognized locally for his contributions, honoring a lifetime of family and community ties. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Monday morning, firefighters rescued a cat from a burning house on Cedar Crest Drive in Cedar Falls—the family evacuated safely while the house suffered major damage and the Red Cross offers shelter as investigators probe the cause. Y99.3
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Benjamin Sink, 46, was arrested in Waterloo last week for allegedly sending sex videos of a woman to her boss and boyfriend and for threatening to share the videos if she went to the police—he faces charges of first degree harassment, violation of a restraining order and carrying weapons and was found with a Remington shotgun, meth and Alprazolam pills with his bond set at $29,000. Y99.3
- ➤ An Oelwein man was arrested after allegedly sexually abusing a woman following a bar encounter on November 28th—29th. Forty-year-old Jose Rosales is charged with third degree sexual abuse and is held on a $100,000 bond. Y99.3
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, the Veterans Museum will host a wine glass painting event (6 to 9 p.m.) where attendees will create patriotic-themed wine glasses to take home. Proceeds from the event will benefit the museum. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Monday night, Wapsie Valley softball beat Don Bosco 14-2 in 5 innings—advancing to the state tournament for the first time in 48 years, and Clarksville softball defeated Riceville 11-1 in 4 innings with Paige Kampman going 3-for-3. On Tuesday the 22nd at 7:00 p.m., Clarksville will face Mason City Newman while Wapsie Valley will play St. Edmond of Fort Dodge at 7:30 p.m. in the Class 1A State Tournament. Y99.3
- ➤ Tuesday night, Saint Ansgar Baseball defeated Wapsie Valley 2-0 with both runs scored with two outs (securing a spot in the State Tournament). Wapsie Valley ended its season with a 20-7 record (one win short of its first trip to State). Y99.3
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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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Cedar Falls Dance Fitness Class with Andrea
8-9 a.m. — River Place Plaza — Free entry — Get your groove on with a fun dance fitness class led by Andrea.
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Cedar Falls Rec Tai Chi
11:45 a.m. — River Place Plaza — Free entry — Experience a soothing Tai Chi fitness class in a community-friendly environment.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
When you make peace with uncertainty, you find peace.
~ Naval Ravikant
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