Good morning, Cedar Falls.

Rick Chase, a photographer and musician, spoke with Vicki about his 36-year work with the Record and the Courier and his 1998 induction into the Iowa Rock n Roll Music Association Hall of Fame with the band Echos V—he will help at Checker’s Stone Soul Picnic, an event that celebrates music, memory and community.

Huntington Road is closed between Katoski Drive and Ingersoll Road for installing a sanitary sewer and restoring pavement—work that will continue until Monday, Sept.

8, weather permitting.

Beginning today, Cedar Falls Public Works Department is closing the western intersection of Rocky Ridge Road—where Sonoma Drive will have one lane of traffic—to complete repair work; the work is expected to last about two weeks if weather permits.

Metro high school football games will kick off this Friday as Cedar Falls hosts Pleasant Valley while Waterloo West, Waterloo East, Waterloo Columbus Catholic, and Cedar Ridge Christian set up matchups at various venues—each team holding records of 0-1 or 1-0 and Cedar Ridge playing its first home game. The schedule shows key games like Waterloo East versus Marshalltown at the UNI-Dome and Waterloo Columbus Catholic facing top-ranked Grundy Center.

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.