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Friday, September 5th, 2025

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Good morning, Cedar Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of September.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A postal carrier in Waterloo prevented a large fire at an apartment complex at 1642 E. Mitchell Avenue by spotting flames in an outdoor outlet and calling for help—crews quickly put out the fire with no injuries reported.  Y99.3

CULTURE NEWS

  • The Des Moines Gamer Symphony Orchestra will perform a concert at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Cedar Falls Public Library.  Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

SPORTS NEWS

  • The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union released its latest volleyball rankings, placing Cedar Falls 9th in Class 5A while area teams in Classes 2A and 1A like Union at 3rd and Janesville at 4th are also listed. The rankings show teams such as Grundy Center, Dike-New Hartford, and Gladbrook-Reinbeck — highlighting a competitive season in local high school volleyball.  Iowa's Corn Country
  • The Rec posted a notice on September 4—fall sports programs will soon offer team play opportunities for local residents. More details on registration and schedules will be announced shortly.  City of Cedar Falls

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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it.

~ Ryan Holiday

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