Good Day
Cedar Falls
Thursday, July 17th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 15-year-old from Waterloo was charged with involuntary manslaughter for firing an AR-15 that killed 20-year-old A’Tarion Spates on July 6th when people gathered at Spates’ home to shoot for fun (the teen also faces a charge of willful injury causing serious injury after another round struck a woman who was treated for non-life-threatening injuries). Y99.3
- ➤ A Waterloo man, 41-year-old Neven Soknic, was reported missing on July 9 and his body was found by a fisherman north of the Cassville ferry landing in the Mississippi River on Saturday— officials are awaiting toxicology results after an autopsy by the Iowa State Medical Examiner’s Office, with no foul play suspected. Y99.3
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wartburg football head coach Chris Winter was nominated for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team today — an honor that recognizes his leadership on and off the field — among 197 nominees nationally. Y99.3
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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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Creative Paper Quilling Workshop for Kids
9:30-11:00 a.m. — Cedar Falls Public Library — $35 per person, $30 for groups — Learn to craft beautiful cards using paper quilling techniques while boosting creativity.
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