Saturday, July 26th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ CEDAR FALLS officials said Thursday's overnight RAGBRAI stop (held in Dunkerton and Oelwein) was a success. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Grout Museum is hosting a stargazing party today—local residents are invited to view the night sky. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, July 28th, the City's contractor Dave Schmitt Construction will begin Phase II of the North Cedar Heights Area Reconstruction at the intersection of Timber Drive and Greenwood Avenue. Greenwood Avenue will be closed for about one month — access to Hartman Reserve Nature Center will be available via Timber Drive. City of Cedar Falls
- ➤ On Monday, July 28, a private contractor will begin underground utility work on College Street between West 21st Street and West 22nd Street in Cedar Falls—detours will be in place on West 20th, West 21st, West 22nd, Olive, and Merner; the work will take one week depending on weather and requires a full-width closure to access the watermain. City of Cedar Falls
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On July 24, riders from Adaptive Sports Iowa's RAGBRAI team rode into Cedar Falls as part of a 406-mile journey designed to offer Iowans with disabilities a chance to experience long-distance cycling. Legally blind cyclist George Marriott rode in tandem with his pilot while veteran Bob Molsberry used a hand-powered vehicle—both examples of the team’s growing resolve and success. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
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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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Jake Bradley Live Performance
8-11:59 p.m. — Deringer's Public Parlor — Check website for entry fee — Enjoy an exciting live performance by Jake Bradley during the Back to School Bender.
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Gabby Barrett Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heartfelt and autobiographical sounds of Gabby Barrett's new album Chapter & Verse.
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