Good Day
Cedar Falls
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Cedar Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
- ➤ 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. City of Cedar Falls
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A rescue team freed an osprey trapped at a Cedar Falls cell tower but the bird died shortly after its rescue. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. City of Cedar Falls
SEASONAL NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR One of our top fall decor picks is this true-to-life fall foliage garland. It’s perfect for staircases, mantles, door frames, and more. The Buy
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Y99.3
- ➤ 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. Y99.3
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Gabby Barrett Concert
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.
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3rd Annual Salsa Festival
10 PM - 12 AM — 5100 Prairie Pkwy, Cedar Falls, IA — Entry fee applies — Showcase your hottest salsa creations in a flavorful contest.
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Central College Women’s Golf Kohawk Classic
Aug 29-30 — Pheasant Ridge Golf Course — Free entry — Watch talented female golfers compete in this exciting collegiate tournament.
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Summer Sizzler 5k/10k/15k
7-10 a.m. — Blain's Farm & Fleet — Registration Fee — A family-friendly summer race featuring great swag and chip-timed results.
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Avey Grouws Duo Live Performance
6 PM to 12 AM — Hearst Center For the Arts — Free entry — Experience blistering guitar and emotional vocals in a beautiful garden setting.
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YMCA Triathlon
9 AM – 1 PM — George Wyth State Park — Entry Fee Required — Compete in a thrilling sprint triathlon with a swim, bike, and run challenge.
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ARTapalooza Fine Art Show
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.
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Falling for Fall: Our Favorite Early Autumn Decor Picks
Psst. Is it too soon to say…boo? Look away, summer fans. If you’re ready for fall, read on for our top decor picks:
- This true-to-life fall foliage garland is perfect for staircases, mantles, door frames, and more.
- Add these pumpkin-shaped “Hello Fall” coasters to your dinner table or coffee bar.
- Pet + autumn lovers, this embroidered ”Happy Pawtumn” hand towel may be your favorite find of the season.
- Sprinkle these cute ceramic ghosts around the house for an understated nod to Halloween.
- Create a beautiful autumnal tablescape with this burlap runner + best-selling set of assorted mini pumpkins, leaves, and acorns.
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You can't wake a person who is pretending to be asleep.
~ Native American Proverb
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