Daily editionThursday, September 11th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls.
The Good Day Cedar Falls Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of September.
Education
UNI ROTC will remain on campus under a new Army structure after officials and the Iowa National Guard worked to keep training on campus.
Cadets will complete all four years of training here and join the University of Iowa ROTC program while UNI prepares to celebrate its 40th year at Homecoming.
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Sports
Today, the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union released its latest volleyball rankings — Waverly-Shell Rock is ranked #8 in Class 4A, Denver remains #1 in Class 2A with Sumner-Fredericksburg and Wapsie Valley at #11 and #12, and Janesville and Dunkerton round out Class 1A at #4 and #9.
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Tuesday night on Y99.3, the Sumner-Fredericksburg volleyball team swept Wapsie Valley 25-23, 25-19, and 28-26 in a high school match.
Addi Murray led with 18 kills while Taylor Schneider had 13, proving a strong performance by the Cougars.
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Metro high school volleyball saw Cedar Falls, ranked ninth in 5A, sweep Dubuque Wahlert in three sets while Cedar Rapids Prairie, ranked fifteenth in 5A, defeated Waterloo West and Hudson beat Waterloo Columbus in four sets.
In boys golf Cedar Falls won the annual Metro Meet with a score of 299—Leyton Langan and Drew Larimer tied for medal honors at 74—while in girls swimming top-ranked Cedar Falls beat Linn-Mar 118 to 67.
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Tuesday night in college volleyball, UNI beat Iowa State in four sets - 25-20, 26-28, 25-19, 25-19.
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On Wednesday night, The Roling Ford Locker Room aired live from the Waverly Pizza Ranch on Y99.3—featuring interviews with Waverly-Shell Rock football players and coaches and Wartburg football coach Chris Winter.
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On Tuesday hundreds of cross country athletes raced in Waverly at the Dick Pollitt Invitational—Denver’s Jesse Gomez won the boys Fresh/Soph race while Waverly-Shell Rock competitors placed with Aliya Gritters finishing 12th and Bella Engelhardt 17th in the girls events.
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Cedar Falls Events
Barber & Sibelius Concert
Saturday, September 13th, 2025 · 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
Sunday, September 21st, 2025 · 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
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025 · 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
Wednesday, September 24th, 2025 · 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
Thursday, September 25th, 2025 · 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.
19th Annual Pink Ribbon Run
Saturday, October 4th, 2025 · 8:30 a.m. — River Place Plaza — Registration required — Participate in a 5K run/walk to support breast cancer expenses for local families.
Inktober Art Challenge
Monday, October 6th, 2025 · 4-6 p.m. — Cedar Falls Public Library — Free entry — Engage in a daily art challenge that caters to all ages and skill levels.