Daily editionFriday, July 18th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls.
The Good Day Cedar Falls Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
Education
Area Catholic schools will convert Galloway Park into baseball fields for 3rd to 7th grade students from Cedar Valley Catholic Schools & St. Patrick's School.
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Government
Black Hawk County has opened applications for community services funding and allocated $100,000 to support programs that benefit county residents.
Waterloo-Cedar Falls CourierRead more
Sports
The Cedar Falls Tiger baseball team will play a Class 4A substate final today at Cedar Rapids Prairie—after a 5 to 4 walk-off win in the semifinals on Monday, they aim for their third state trip in five years with a 22 to 15 record.
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Seven local high school players, including Cedar Falls’ Jarret Kies, will join others in the 53rd annual Iowa Shrine Bowl Saturday at the UNI-Dome.
The game—featuring 92 top seniors and raising funds for Shriners Children Hospitals—will begin at 4 p.m.
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Three area schools will compete in the high school State Softball Tournament next week in Fort Dodge where all games will be held at Harlan Rogers Park.
Cedar Falls will face Southeast Polk Monday at 5:15 p.m.—its first state tournament game as a sixth seed in Class 5A while Clarksville and Wapsie Valley will play in their Class 1A matches.
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Cedar Falls Events
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.
Cedar Falls Rec Tai Chi
Tuesday, August 12th, 2025 · 11:45 a.m. — River Place Plaza — Free entry — Experience a soothing Tai Chi fitness class in a community-friendly environment.
Creative Paper Quilling Workshop for Kids
Saturday, August 16th, 2025 · 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.