Good Day
Cedar Falls
Friday, August 23rd, 2024
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Good morning, Cedar Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Cedar Falls Kiwanis Club concluded their 2024 kettle corn popping efforts, raising $7,000 for the Cedar Falls Community Schools by selling 100 bags at each school event. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
- ➤ The Northeast Iowa Food Bank marks 20 years of its BackPack Program, significantly aiding in combating childhood hunger by distributing over 91,000 food bags to 2,450 children weekly. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Sisters Latisha Thomas and Kaylynn Henderson were acquitted of attempted burglary after being accused of storming their mother's nonprofit organization's office. Y99.3
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Northern Iowa introduces a clear bag policy for home games and non-athletic events to enhance security and reduce entry times starting the 2024-2025 school year. KOEL
- ➤ The Cedar Falls/Waterloo chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will host an open house to promote gender equity through education and advocacy. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
SEASONAL NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local Iowa high school girls' volleyball teams rank highly in state preseason listings, highlighting the athletic prowess of the Cedar Valley area. Y99.3
- ➤ Bob Justis, the PA announcer for UNI's men's basketball and football, will retire after nearly five decades and 900 games since 1975. Y99.3
- ➤ Wartburg volleyball is expected to rank 5th in the American Rivers Conference, trailing Simpson, Dubuque, Nebraska Wesleyan, and Coe. Y99.3
- ➤ The Waverly-Shell Rock volleyball team hosts free scrimmages on Thursday with doors opening at 4:00. 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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Embracing American Stories: A Musical Journey
Experience an orchestral narrative that weaves together the rich musical threads of the American story, highlighting the works of diverse composers like Silvestre Revueltas and Florence Price.
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SMU Mustangs vs. Northern Iowa Panthers Women's Volleyball Match
Experience an exciting women's volleyball match featuring the SMU Mustangs taking on the Northern Iowa Panthers at the McLeod Center.
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