Daily editionThursday, August 21st, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls.
The Good Day Cedar Falls Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
Environment
Heavy rain raised river levels in the area as the Shell Rock River is just over 12ft and expected to crest at 12.6ft, which led the Butler County Conservation Board to close campgrounds and report seepage along South Prairie Street - nearby basements may be affected.
The Cedar River at Charles City has risen to 13.48ft, causing street barricades and a closed cable pedestrian bridge near the intersection of Riverside and North Illinois Streets.
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Government
City Council will meet to consider a contract with Water's Edge to develop an enhancement plan for the Falls Aquatic Center.
The discussion will set the course for future improvements at the center.
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Today, Cedar Falls City Council voted to postpone a decision on a permit for a tobacco shop + the council will hold a moratorium discussion before moving forward.
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Sports
The Iowa High School Swimming Coaches Association named the Cedar Falls girls swimming & diving team as the top-ranked team in the state preseason poll.
The Tigers, coming off a third place finish last season, will open their season on August 30 at Dubuque Senior during the Rams Relays.
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The Des Moines Register released its top-100 high school football players list and six area athletes earned rankings—Waterloo West’s Carson Nielsen at sixth, Grundy Center’s Judd Jirovsky at 12th, Waverly-Shell Rock’s Jayden Stephens at 24th, Cedar Falls’ Hayden Bishop at 29th, Don Bosco’s Kaiser Bovy at 39th, and Gladbrook-Reinbeck’s Hudson Clark at 52nd.
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Yesterday, the Waterloo West boys golf team hosted the Wahawk Invitational at Irv Warren, where Dubuque Senior won with a score of 299 and Waterloo West finished third with a score of 313—Waterloo East ended in fifth place.
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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.