Good Day
Cedar Falls
Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On the final day of Iowa Irish Fest, herding dogs attracted crowds by keeping nearly 150 sheep per square mile in line — a unique display that drew local attention to the event. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Recent mosquito monitoring in Black Hawk County found West Nile Virus in adult mosquitoes, which is common at this time of year. Public Health advises residents to use repellents and clear standing water — steps that may lower the risk of human infection. Y99.3
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Girls high school tennis practice began yesterday as the fall season officially started. Matches will begin Thursday as Cedar Falls faces Cedar Rapids Xavier — Waterloo West hosts a triangular meet with Cedar Rapids Prairie and Waterloo Columbus. Iowa's Corn Country
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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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3rd Annual Salsa Festival
10 PM - 12 AM — 5100 Prairie Pkwy, Cedar Falls, IA — Entry fee applies — Showcase your hottest salsa creations in a flavorful contest.
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Central College Women’s Golf Kohawk Classic
Aug 29-30 — Pheasant Ridge Golf Course — Free entry — Watch talented female golfers compete in this exciting collegiate tournament.
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Summer Sizzler 5k/10k/15k
7-10 a.m. — Blain's Farm & Fleet — Registration Fee — A family-friendly summer race featuring great swag and chip-timed results.
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Avey Grouws Duo Live Performance
6 PM to 12 AM — Hearst Center For the Arts — Free entry — Experience blistering guitar and emotional vocals in a beautiful garden setting.
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