Good morning, Cedar Falls.

A Waterloo woman, 20-year-old Jaydrionna Carter, was arrested on March 4 for stabbing Keely Morrissey during an early morning fight, and she has been charged with Willful Injury Causing Serious Injury (her actions injured the ribs, abdomen, and arms).

Madison Clay, a 28-year-old Cedar Falls woman, was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly stealing copper from a farm near Goodell in Hancock County—cell phone data linked her to the offense on three occasions in April and three others were charged for similar crimes.

Cedar Falls Public Safety investigated alleged vandalism at Cedar Ridge Christian School from Wednesday night into Thursday when security photos and videos showed two individuals repeatedly damaging auxiliary buildings, and a new Hansen Elementary playground suffered fire damage + school head Ryan Hall is asking anyone with further information or footage from West Eighth Street to contact authorities.

The 19th annual ARTapalooza will take place Sunday in the Cedar Falls downtown district on Main Street—bringing art to local streets this weekend.

Cedar Falls will host HUD Region VII RA Joseph Mitchell on Tuesday, September 9 at 1:00 p.m. plus he will discuss local housing projects, tour the community, and meet city officials at a press conference later that day.

Starting on Monday, September 8, Cedar Falls Public Works Department will close the inside northwest-bound lane of Waterloo Road for repair work from a previous water main leak + crews expect repairs to last one week pending weather.

Today, Iowa State hosts Iowa for the battle for the Cy-Hawk Trophy on Y99.3—pre-game is set for 9:00 a.m. and kickoff begins at 11:00 a.m.

+On Thursday, Metro high schools played in several sports as Aplington Parkersburg swept Waterloo Columbus Catholic in volleyball and Cedar Ridge Christian beat Tripoli in three sets, while Cedar Falls won 9-0 against Waterloo West and Waterloo Columbus defeated Ankeny 9-2 in girls tennis. Linn Mar won the boys golf meet at Finkbine Golf Course and Gladbrook Reinbeck improved to 2-0 with a 78-6 football win over Meskwaki Settlement.+

Wartburg College football will kick off today on KWAY Country AM 1470 FM 96.3 as the 9th ranked Knights host the Monmouth College Scots— a Countdown to Kickoff Show starts at 6:00 p.m. with the game set to begin at 7:00 p.m.

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.

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.

Murray State Racers vs. Northern Iowa Panthers Women's Volleyball

1:00 – 2:30 p.m. — McLeod Center — Check local listings for pricing — Cheer on the hometown team in an exciting volleyball showdown.

Inktober Art Challenge

4-6 p.m. — Cedar Falls Public Library — Free entry — Engage in a daily art challenge that caters to all ages and skill levels.