Good Day
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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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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