Good Day
Cedar Falls
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local community group has begun raising funds for a new Dike pool after the City Council shuttered the facility in March 2024 due to safety concerns and high repair costs—officials said the group aims to provide a safe recreation spot for residents. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday night, the 8th-ranked Waverly-Shell Rock volleyball team swept Decorah by winning 27-25, 25-22, 25-21 in their first best-of-five match of the season and improved their record to 8-7. Y99.3
- ➤ The Waterloo Black Hawks will open their season today at the USHL Fall Classic in Cranberry Township, facing Muskegon at 6 p.m.; new head coach Scott Gordon leads the team into a rematch of last year’s Clark Cup Final with a game against Dubuque scheduled for tomorrow. Iowa's Corn Country
- ➤ Girls high school tennis postseason begins today with individual regional singles and doubles play in both classes across the state — Cedar Falls is hosting a Class 2A regional meet and Waterloo Columbus Catholic is hosting a Class 1A meet at Byrnes Park. Waterloo West is competing in a Class 2A meet hosted by North Scott. Iowa's Corn Country
- ➤ Tuesday night, Y99.3 aired the game in which the top-ranked Denver volleyball team swept Hudson 25-15, 25-16, 25-13, keeping the Cyclones undefeated; Wednesday night, The Roling Ford Locker Room aired live from Waverly Pizza Ranch — featuring interviews with local football and volleyball coaches and players. Y99.3
- ➤ On Wednesday night, September 17, 2025, The Roling Ford Locker Room aired live on Y99.3 at 7:00 p.m. from the Waverly Pizza Ranch where Waverly-Shell Rock football and Denver volleyball coaches and players joined Wartburg football coach Chris Winter for a 90-minute discussion. Y99.3
- ➤ On Tuesday, September 16th, Metro high school sports saw 9th-ranked Cedar Falls sweep Cedar Rapids Washington in volleyball—Waterloo West, Marshalltown, and Dike-New Hartford also earned wins—while in boys golf, Cedar Falls finished 13th at the Cedar Rapids Washington Invitational with Drew Larimer tying for 3rd and Waterloo East placed third in a separate meet. In girls swimming & diving, top-ranked Cedar Falls won two home meets against Dubuque Hempstead and Decorah—while Waterloo West beat Dubuque Wahlert. Iowa's Corn Country
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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19th Annual Pink Ribbon Run
8:30 a.m. — River Place Plaza — Registration required — Participate in a 5K run/walk to support breast cancer expenses for local families.
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~ Marc Andreessen
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