Daily editionWednesday, August 27th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls.
The Good Day Cedar Falls Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
Education
Local attorney John Richter will lead a virtual seminar on wills and estate planning to explain when it is important to update or create a will — the session will help residents plan for their future.
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Lifestyle
The Falls Aquatic Center ended its pool season by letting dogs enjoy their annual Doggie Dip—local pet owners watched as pups splashed in the water one last time.
The event marked a fun close to the season for pets in our community.
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Sports
The Waverly-Shell Rock volleyball season debuted Tuesday night on KWAY Country—AM 1470 FM 96.3—in Grundy Center when the Go-Hawks played a quad match against 5th ranked Grundy Center, 14th ranked Hudson and AGWSR.
Broadcast began at 5:15 with the first serve coming at 5:30.
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The UNI volleyball team was picked to win its fourth Missouri Valley Conference championship after receiving unanimous first place votes from league coaches + the Panthers will compete later in the season to defend their title.
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Cedar Falls Events
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.
Cedar Falls Initial Certification Day 1
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025 · 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM — University of Northern Iowa — Registration required — Participate in a professional certification training for opacity standards.