Wednesday, August 21st, 2024
Good morning, Cedar Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cedar Falls announces closures and modified hours for city facilities and services in observance of Labor Day, with the City Hall, Library, Community Center, Visitor Center, and Hearst Center closed on September 2 and a City Council meeting rescheduled for September 3. City of Cedar Falls
- ➤ A bridge in Bremer County was closed indefinitely due to failing safety inspections attributed to its age. Y99.3
- ➤ Main Street in Cedar Falls will be closed for 12 weeks starting August 22, 2024, for comprehensive reconstruction including pavement, sewer, and new driveways. City of Cedar Falls
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Big Woods Road north of Cedar Falls will be closed for 6-8 weeks due to bridge replacement work near U.S. Highway 218. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Cedar Falls police arrested 29-year-old Trinity Allen Shafer, who attempted to escape arrest by jumping into a river but was subsequently apprehended and faces charges including assault with a dangerous weapon and probation revocation. Y99.3
- ➤ A 19-year-old in Cedar Falls, Iowa, was arrested for probation revocation and assault after attempting to elude police by jumping into the Cedar River. Iowa's Corn Country
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Waterloo's Lost Island Themepark announced a new rollercoaster, Fire Runner, set to open in 2025, marking the first single-rail coaster in the Midwest. KOEL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Clarksville Indians will kick off this season's KWAY Game of the Week against the Belle Plaine Plainsmen, with coverage starting Friday on Y99.3. Y99.3
- ➤ The Wartburg men's soccer team is predicted to place second in the American Rivers Conference, securing 3 out of 9 first-place votes. Y99.3
- ➤ Jerry Wollmering, with 25 years at Truman State, is appointed as the Senior Associate Athletics Director - Chief Financial Officer for UNI, overseeing budget and strategic planning for its athletics. Y99.3
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2024 Cedar Valley Golf Classic
Experience one of Cedar Valley's premier golf tournaments and network with local investors at the Pheasant Ridge Golf Course.
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Brad & Kate Live at Octopus
Experience a live music show featuring Brad & Kate at the popular Octopus venue in Cedar Falls.
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Cedar Falls Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k
Experience a lively community event featuring a variety of running races, including a Kid's Dash, 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon, perfect for all ages and skill levels.
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Paula Poundstone Live in Cedar Falls
Experience the legendary observational humor and spontaneous wit of iconic comedian Paula Poundstone as she performs at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.
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