Daily editionWednesday, August 19th, 2026
Good morning, Cedar Falls.
The Good Day Cedar Falls Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of August.
Community
NewAldaya Lifescapes will hold a ribbon cutting and butterfly release on Friday, Aug. 21 and Sunday, Aug. 23 to launch its Best Foot Forward Campaign fundraising effort in Cedar Falls.
The event marks a season of resilience in our community.
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Education
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Annette Gordon-Reed, a Harvard professor, will deliver a Constitution Day address on 'Thomas Jefferson and the Presidency' at UNI (located in Cedar Falls) as part of the university's annual event.
Waterloo-Cedar Falls CourierRead more
UNI's homecoming event will feature a first-ever campus drone show, live music and distinguished parade guests to conclude the Sesquicentennial Celebration (150-year milestone) on campus.
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Health
Hawkeye Community College held its first summer dental clinic — serving 180 patients with free exams, x‑rays, cleanings, and treatments — to improve local oral health.
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Sports
The University of Iowa is ranked #22 in the preseason poll and will kick off its season against Northern Illinois at 3:15 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5, with live coverage starting at 1:15 p.m. on Y99.3 — featuring Gary Dolphin, Pat Angerer, and Rob Brooks.
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