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Cedar Falls
Thursday, August 28th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An 18-year-old from Waterloo was arrested on a charge of second degree burglary after allegedly taking $150 from a car during an attempted drug deal on Sunday night in the 500 block of West Fourth Street; police later located him near his Randolph Street home. Y99.3
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wartburg football is ranked #9 in the AFCA poll but did not have a player on the preseason All America Teams—head coach Chris Winter said he is either flattered or frustrated by the omission. The team will kickoff on September 6th at 7:00 p.m. and fans can listen to the season on KWAY Country AM 1470 FM 96.3. Y99.3
- ➤ Last night in Metro high school volleyball, Cedar Falls swept Cedar Rapids Prairie as senior libero Anni Wedgebury set a school record with her 1,184th career dig—Tigers coach Matt Johnson also reached his 700th win. In another match, Ames defeated Waterloo East in three sets. Iowa's Corn Country
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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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Richard Thomas in Mark Twain Tonight
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.
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Barber & Sibelius Concert
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.
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An Evening of Stories and Songs with Jeremy Camp
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.
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Cedar Falls Initial Certification Day 1
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM — University of Northern Iowa — Registration required — Participate in a professional certification training for opacity standards.
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Cacao & Color: A Creative Paint & Sip Experience
3:00-4:30 p.m. — Cedar Falls Public Library — Ticket required — Blend creativity with a heart-opening cacao ritual and painting to express your inner self.
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