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Cedar Falls
Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tonight, The Falls Aquatic Center is hosting its annual Doggy Dip from 6 to 8 as local pet owners bring their dogs for a fun water event. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two people on a jet ski were rescued from the Cedar River in Cedar Falls on Saturday after engine problems kept them from reaching the Island Park boat ramp—Cedar Falls Fire Rescue launched a Zodiac boat and Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office used a flat-bottom jon boat, and no injuries were reported. Y99.3
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Hearst Center for the Arts in Cedar Falls is accepting applications for the James Hearst Writer-in-Residence program (which offers a $1,000 honorarium, subsidized studio space, and requires community outreach) with materials due by Friday, September 26 at 5:00 p.m.; the selection committee will meet the week of September 29 and notify the recipient on October 17. City of Cedar Falls
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Radio Iowa has released its preseason high school football poll that names five area teams (including Cedar Falls, which is ranked in Class 5A) as schools gear up for the season. The poll covers teams from 5A to 8-Player and sets the stage for the upcoming contests. Iowa's Corn Country
- ➤ On Sunday, UNI shut out Western Illinois 4—0 in women's college soccer as former W—SR star Macy Smith scored a goal to give head coach Alex Place—Thomas, a Denver native, her first collegiate win. Y99.3
- ➤ The Radio Iowa Poll ranked local football teams yesterday—Don Bosco placed #6 in the 8-man category, Clarksville was #7, and Cedar Falls finished at #8 in Class 5A. Y99.3
- ➤ Week 1 of high school football starts this week as five Metro teams play season openers — Waterloo West meets Waterloo East at the UNI-Dome because Memorial Stadium is under construction, Waterloo Columbus Catholic travels to Beckman Catholic, Cedar Ridge Christian faces Northwood-Kensett, and Cedar Falls heads to Iowa City Liberty with pregame coverage beginning around 6:30 p.m. Friday and kickoff at 7 p.m. Iowa's Corn Country
- ➤ The Iowa Association of Track Coaches released preseason cross country rankings that place Cedar Falls at the top of boys Class 4A and 6th in girls Class 4A. Denver is 2nd in boys Class 2A—while Grundy Center, Sumner-Fredericksburg, and Wapsie Valley also appear among the ranked girls teams. Iowa's Corn Country
- ➤ Cedar Falls high school football returns with The Coaches Huddle on The Fan as local coach Brad Remmert and regional coaches discuss game recaps and plan future matchups tomorrow—at Pepper’s Grill & Sports Pub—throughout the season. Iowa's Corn Country
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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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Women' Leadership and Empowerment Conference
Get ready for an inspiring day designed to uplift, educate, and connect—no matter where you are on your leadership journey. Despite the name, this conference is for anyone ready to explore their leadership potential and grow both personally and professionally.
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