Good morning, Cedar Falls.

Today, Week 1 of high school football ended with Metro schools' Dyersville Beckman Catholic beating Waterloo Columbus Catholic 49-6, Waterloo West defeating Waterloo East 50-7, Cedar Ridge Christian losing 32-26 at Northwood-Kensett, and Cedar Falls falling 15-14 to Iowa City Liberty. Ranked teams saw Clarksville lose 65-14 to Edgewood-Colesburg, Gladbrook-Reinbeck win 55-0 over Janesville, Iowa Valley win 49-34 over Don Bosco, and top Grundy Center extend its winning streak to 40 games with a 35-13 win against Aplington-Parkersburg — marking a strong start to the season.

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.