Good morning, Cedar Falls.

The Falls Aquatic Center will end its season on August 24 and stop water walking on August 22.

The annual Doggie Dip will take place on August 25 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Admission is $5 per dog and extra owners cost $5.)

Grundy County's Riah Schrage (daughter of Landon and Cassie Schrage) was crowned the 2025 Iowa State Fair queen after judges selected her from 102 contestants who advanced from local county competitions.

The first installment of real estate and mobile home taxes will be due Sept.

30—state law sets this deadline for payment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

YMCA Triathlon

9 AM – 1 PM — George Wyth State Park — Entry Fee Required — Compete in a thrilling sprint triathlon with a swim, bike, and run challenge.

ARTapalooza Fine Art Show

9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown — Free entry — Explore a variety of artworks and enjoy family-friendly activities during this celebration of local artistry.

Richard Thomas in Mark Twain Tonight

7-8:30 p.m. — Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience a masterful one-man show that brings Mark Twain's wit and stories to life through the talent of Richard Thomas.