Daily editionWednesday, July 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls.
The Good Day Cedar Falls Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of July.
Government
On Monday, July 21, a contractor began reconstructing the alley from East 10th Street to East 11th Street between State Street and Bluff Street, and the alley was closed for three to four weeks (weather permitting) to keep residents safe from heavy equipment movement.
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The Cedar Falls Health Trust Fund Board is seeking grant applicants to access part of the $382,000 available for local health care projects.
Applications must be submitted to the Cedar Falls Department of Finance and Business Operations at City Hall before 4 p.m. on October 16 — those projects that match board criteria and advance local health services will be considered.
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Health
Today, the Carney family of Cedar Falls is raising money for research into CADASIL—a rare inherited disease that has already claimed family members.
They hope the funds will support studies to develop better treatments.
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Sports
On Monday, Cedar Falls Tigers won a wild 12-11 softball quarterfinal game against Southeast Polk — a back-and-forth match that saw both teams fight hard — and will face 2-seed Linn-Mar in the semifinals today at 12:45 p.m.
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After St. Edmond beat Wapsie Valley by a score of 11 to 2 in a full seven inning game Tuesday night on KWAY Country, the Warriors will play Newman Catholic today on Y99.3 in the consolation game with pre-game at 2:15 and first pitch at 2:30, marking the final tournament game for both teams.
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UNI Football was picked to finish 8th among 10 teams in the Missouri Valley Football Conference preseason poll—released July 22—showing the team expected to face stiff competition this season.
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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.