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Thursday, September 4th, 2025

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Good morning, Cedar Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of September.

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Today, Cedar Falls is named a 2025 All-Star Community by the Iowa League of Cities for its Gateway River Park+ a riverfront space that turned a neglected area into an accessible site for fishing, kayaking and river surfing. The city will be honored at an awards banquet in Des Moines from September 17-19.  City of Cedar Falls

SPORTS NEWS

  • Former Waterloo Black Hawks standout Joe Pavelski has been named to the 2025 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame inductees for his 18-season NHL career and key contributions on the ice. He scored 1,068 points (476 goals and 592 assists) and helped lead Waterloo to the 2004 Clark Cup while earning Junior Hockey Player of the Year honors.  Iowa's Corn Country
  • Tripoli—holding a 5-2 record—will play Cedar Ridge Christian, which is 0-1, in a volleyball match today with Y99.3 coverage starting at 7:15 and the first serve set for 7:30.  Y99.3
  • In Metro volleyball on September 3, Cedar Falls swept Waterloo West in three sets while Des Moines East outlasted Waterloo East in five sets; in girls tennis, Cedar Falls defeated Iowa City Liberty 9—0 and Western Dubuque edged Waterloo West 5—4. In girls swimming and diving, top-ranked Cedar Falls won 136—50 against Waterloo West.  Iowa's Corn Country

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 9/6/25

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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.

    Sun, 9/7/25

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  • 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.

    Tue, 9/9/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 9/13/25

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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.

    Thu, 9/25/25

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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.

    Thu, 9/25/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The world is changed by people who get up early.

~ Reid Hoffman

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