Daily editionTuesday, August 19th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls.
The Good Day Cedar Falls Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
Community
Lutheran Services in Iowa held an event last Thursday at the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa's office in Cedar Falls to honor community help in resettling nearly 200 refugees after federal funding cuts—local groups and donors raised funds, including $60,000 in Cedar Valley, to support the effort. The agency thanked those who stepped up as challenges remain with upcoming federal changes.
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A Cedar Falls teen became the youngest person to fly to every Iowa airport by completing a flying feat across the state—he planned flights to cover all major airfields.
His record-setting achievement shows his passion for aviation.
Waterloo-Cedar Falls CourierRead more
Culture
Aleesha Smith—a vocal soloist from Waterloo—won first place in the senior division of the 2025 Iowa State Fair Bill Riley Talent Search.
Waterloo-Cedar Falls CourierRead more
Health
Hundreds of supporters and survivors walked Saturday—honoring grandparents, parents, siblings, and friends affected by heart disease—and raised awareness of the condition.
Local organizers said the event helped unite families and encouraged regular heart health checks.
Waterloo-Cedar Falls CourierRead more
Sports
The Iowa High School Girls Tennis rankings were released today—Cedar Falls is 5th in Class 2A and Waterloo Columbus is 7th in Class 1A.
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Monday was the start of high school football game week and Y99.3 will cover the Janesville Wildcats as they host Belle Plaine on Friday at 7:00 p.m.
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UNI women’s soccer lost 4-0 to Milwaukee on Sunday during an away game, marking its first season loss against the Horizon League champion.
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Cedar Falls Events
Jake Bradley Live Performance
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 · 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
Sunday, August 24th, 2025 · 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
Thursday, August 28th, 2025 · 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
Friday, August 29th, 2025 · Aug 29-30 — Pheasant Ridge Golf Course — Free entry — Watch talented female golfers compete in this exciting collegiate tournament.
Summer Sizzler 5k/10k/15k
Sunday, August 31st, 2025 · 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
Thursday, September 4th, 2025 · 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
Saturday, September 6th, 2025 · 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
Sunday, September 7th, 2025 · 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
Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 · 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.
Barber & Sibelius Concert
Saturday, September 13th, 2025 · 7-9:30 p.m. — Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony — Ticket info not provided — Experience the dramatic beauty of Barber's Violin Concerto and Sibelius' Symphony No. 2 with virtuoso Amy Schwartz Moretti.