Daily editionFriday, August 29th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls.
The Good Day Cedar Falls Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
Community
Cedar Falls Recreation will host a Labor Day event at CFRec on September 1—inviting local families to join the celebration—and will share more details soon.
City of Cedar FallsRead more
Cedar Valley United Way kicked off its Give Back to the Future fundraising campaign on Wednesday during the Rally for the Valley event—marked by festive energy—to support local community programs.
Waterloo-Cedar Falls CourierRead more
Sports
A Cedar Falls teen competed in the American Ninja Warrior finale Monday night and was the only Behrends brother still in the contest—he faced a tough obstacle course as his siblings were eliminated earlier.
Waterloo-Cedar Falls CourierRead more
On Thursday night, the top ranked Denver Cyclones hosted New Hampton and Charles City in high school volleyball and the games were broadcast on Y99.3 at 5:00 and 7:00 — fans listened to all the action.
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Wartburg women's golf was picked to finish fourth in the American Rivers Conference poll — although Dubuque received all the first-place votes, coaches selected the Knights as the league champion — showing a surprising vote outcome.
Y99.3Read more
Accidents
After a car landed in South Prairie Lake on Thursday— the driver escaped and was taken to a local hospital for evaluation.
Waterloo-Cedar Falls CourierRead more
Cedar Falls Events
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.
Cacao & Color: A Creative Paint & Sip Experience
Wednesday, September 24th, 2025 · 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.
Women' Leadership and Empowerment Conference
Thursday, September 25th, 2025 · 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.