Daily editionFriday, September 12th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls.
The Good Day Cedar Falls Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of September.
Culture
Families and community members will enjoy free art, music and storytelling at the Hearst Center for the Arts on Saturday, September 27.
The event will take place at (304 West Seerley) from (1:30 to 3:30 p.m.) in Cedar Falls and will offer interactive activities for all ages.
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Government
The Cedar Falls Public Works Department will close Highview Ct at Parker Street on Monday, September 15th—repair work is scheduled to fix the intersection.
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Sports
Thursday night, Cedar Ridge Christian upset 9th ranked Dunkerton in high school volleyball after winning in five sets with scores of 27—25, 17—25, 20—25, 28—26 and 15—12.
Ana Aguilar led the Regents with 18 kills while Dunkerton saw Daisy Fettkether and Kylee Pexa each reach 21 kills.
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Week 3 of high school football features four ranked teams in action — top-ranked Grundy Center visits Dike-New Hartford while 7th-ranked Wapsie Valley travels to North Cedar; 3rd-ranked Gladbrook-Reinbeck plays at Colo-Nesco and 9th-ranked Don Bosco competes at Janesville.
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Waverly-Shell Rock football will be on air today on KWAY Country AM 1470 FM 96.3 as the 1—1 Go—Hawks face the 0—2 Western Dubuque Bobcats with a pregame at 7:00 and kickoff at 7:30.
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Metro high school football games kick off tomorrow night as 10th ranked Cedar Falls with a record of one win and one loss will travel to Dubuque Senior—Waterloo West hosts Dubuque Hempstead at the UNI-Dome—other Metro teams will play with Waterloo East at Fort Dodge, Waterloo Columbus Catholic in Lisbon, and Cedar Ridge Christian facing Tripoli.
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Tomorrow, the 10th-ranked Knights will leave to play UW-Stout on KWAY Country AM 1470 FM 96.3 — a Countdown to Kickoff Show airs at noon and the game starts at 1:00.
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Today, the 1-2 Janesville Wildcats will host the 1-1 Don Bosco Dons in an 8-man game broadcast on Y99.3 with pregame at 6:20 and kickoff at 7:00.
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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.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets In Concert
Sunday, October 12th, 2025 · 2-5 p.m. — Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony — Ticketed event — Experience the magic of Harry Potter live with an unforgettable score performed by the orchestra alongside the film.