Good morning, Cedar Falls.

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.

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.

After a car landed in South Prairie Lake on Thursday— the driver escaped and was taken to a local hospital for evaluation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.