Daily editionSaturday, August 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls.
The Good Day Cedar Falls Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
Community
On Thursday, Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity held its eighth annual Sites & Bites Bus Tour in Waterloo where volunteer Nancy Taylor pointed out her work on rehabilitated homes in the Walnut neighborhood.
The tour showcased local collaborations & plans including a Homeowner Training Center set to open this fall to help families learn home maintenance skills.
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Coffee With the City is set for Wednesday, August 27, from 8:30 a.m.—10:00 a.m. at Hurts Donut where local residents can stop by and chat.
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Environment
A rescue team freed an osprey trapped at a Cedar Falls cell tower but the bird died shortly after its rescue.
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Government
The City of Cedar Falls invites qualified executive recruitment firms to submit proposals by October 3 at 4:30 p.m. to help hire a City Administrator—who will manage the recruitment process from developing a candidate profile to the candidate's final appointment.
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Sports
The Wartburg football team has been picked to win the American Rivers Conference after earning 5 first place votes while Central and Coe received 3 and 1 vote respectively (the Knights are the only A-R-C team ranked #9 in the AFCA poll) and they will begin their season on September 6th against Monmouth.
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Some area high school volleyball teams were ranked in preseason polls: in Class 2A, Denver came in first, Wapsie Valley placed 11th and Sumner-Fredericksburg ranked 12th—while in Class 1A, Janesville finished fourth, Dunkerton placed sixth and Don Bosco came in 13th.
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Cedar Falls Events
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.
An Evening of Stories and Songs with Jeremy Camp
Sunday, September 21st, 2025 · 7:00-8:30 p.m. — Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience powerful music and storytelling from the acclaimed Jeremy Camp as he shares new songs and stories from his journey.