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Cedar Falls
Friday, August 16th, 2024
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Good morning, Cedar Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A damaged Panther mascot statue in Cedar Falls is being restored by artist Casey Slack after suffering vandalism in July. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
- ➤ Margaret Moye, the new executive director of the Grout Museum District, aims to highlight the museum's significance to the community and seek collaborative efforts. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
- ➤ Cedar Falls Utilities announces it will discontinue its email service next year due to reliability and security issues with its current provider, affecting around 3,000 accounts. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Cedar Falls man, Craig Matthew Waltmann, was arrested for threatening his neighbor with a knife and using racial slurs during an altercation on August 5. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cedar Valley high schools launch their fall band season with intensive marching band camps, focusing on performance preparation for football games and competitions. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
- ➤ Wartburg College received a $185,000 grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust to upgrade over 60 classrooms with advanced technology and progress towards becoming a fully wireless campus by 2030. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UNI women's soccer team started the 2024 season with a 1-1 draw against the South Dakota Coyotes, thanks to a late goal from Olivia Knoepfle. Y99.3
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2024 Cedar Valley Golf Classic
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Cedar Falls Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k
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