Saturday, August 16th, 2025

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Good morning, Cedar Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
SEASONAL NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR One of our top fall decor picks is this true-to-life fall foliage garland. It’s perfect for staircases, mantles, door frames, and more. The Buy
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the high school boys golf season began at the MVC Super Meet at South Hills in Waterloo where Cedar Falls competed and local golfer Drew Larimer won the individual title with a score of 68—Cedar Falls finished fourth with a team score of 297 while Waterloo West also competed. Iowa's Corn Country
- ➤ Dike-New Hartford high school football coach Don Betts joined The Drive—previewing the Wolverines’ upcoming 2025 season. Iowa's Corn Country
- ➤ Former Cedar Falls High School standouts Owen Sawyer and Maxwell Tjoa traveled to San Francisco to compete in the 125th U.S. Amateur Championship at The Olympic Club this week. Sawyer earned a direct exemption by winning the Iowa Amateur and Tjoa advanced from local qualifying but both missed the cut to continue into match play. Iowa's Corn Country
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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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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.
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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.
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Falling for Fall: Our Favorite Early Autumn Decor Picks
Psst. Is it too soon to say…boo? Look away, summer fans. If you’re ready for fall, read on for our top decor picks:
- This true-to-life fall foliage garland is perfect for staircases, mantles, door frames, and more.
- Add these pumpkin-shaped “Hello Fall” coasters to your dinner table or coffee bar.
- Pet + autumn lovers, this embroidered ”Happy Pawtumn” hand towel may be your favorite find of the season.
- Sprinkle these cute ceramic ghosts around the house for an understated nod to Halloween.
- Create a beautiful autumnal tablescape with this burlap runner + best-selling set of assorted mini pumpkins, leaves, and acorns.
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