Daily editionTuesday, July 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls.
The Good Day Cedar Falls Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of July.
Government
Cedar Falls officials have released maps showing road closures and parking changes—steps to manage traffic as thousands of cyclists will visit downtown for RAGBRAI on Thursday.
The plans will assist residents and visitors in navigating the event safely.
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Sports
The Iowa Girls High School Coaches Association released its All District Softball Teams and showed strong representation from the KWAY area—Cedar Falls players Amanda Finck and Lexi Trueg in Class 5A were honored along with athletes from Waterloo West, Waverly Shell Rock, Sumner Fredericksburg Tripoli, Denver, Columbus, Clarksville, Don Bosco, Janesville and Wapsie Valley. The announcement highlights local talent across five classes.
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Due to construction at Memorial Stadium, the first four Waterloo West and East football games will be played in the UNI-Dome between August 29th and September 19th — the change is planned to keep the season on track while repairs continue.
The teams will adjust their schedules as the work progresses.
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The State Softball Tournament began Monday in Fort Dodge — 6-seed Cedar Falls played 3-seed Southeast Polk at 5:15 — and Clarksville and Wapsie Valley start action today on the KWAY Sports Network.
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The Mississippi Valley Conference announced the All-Conference baseball teams and five Cedar Falls Tigers were honored.
Two Tigers earned First Team honors and three received Second Team honors (catcher Trever Kelling, infielder Maddux Strassburg, pitcher Dash Shortway, infielder Cade Steffens, and outfielder Jackson Hartzell).
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Accidents
Crews were called to Black Hawk Park around 7:30 p.m. Sunday when a strong current pushed a group of kayakers into debris on the Cedar River in Cedar Falls (nobody was injured) as water rescue teams launched boats to bring them to safety.
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Cedar Falls Events
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.