Good morning, Cedar Falls.

Cedar Falls Fire Rescue will host an open house on Wednesday, October 8 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Center, 4600 South Main Street — visitors can explore rescue vehicles, meet firefighters, let children spray water from a hose and enjoy free hot dogs and cake as part of Fire Prevention Week aimed at raising fire safety awareness in the community.

City contractor Wicks Construction will complete the southbound side of the Hudson Road bridge on Friday, September 26 — shifting head-to-head traffic to the westerly half while crews begin repairs on the northbound side.

Traffic will remain open on Hudson Road and University Avenue with Brookside Drive access maintained at Four Winds Drive until work finishes by the end of October.

Iowa track coaches released new high school cross country rankings for boys and girls.

In the boys division, Cedar Falls is 2nd in 4A while Denver is 2nd and Jesup is 13th in 2A—and in the girls division, Cedar Falls is 12th in 4A, Jesup is 11th and Dike-New Hartford is 14th in 2A, with Sumner-Fredericksburg top-ranked, Hudson 14th, and Aplington-Parkersburg 15th in 1A.

Tuesday evening, the #1 ranked undefeated Denver Cyclones hosted the 3rd ranked Dike-New Hartford Wolverines (20-4) with a pre-match at 7:15 and first serve at 7:30 on Y99.3 in a game that could set the stage for a state championship run.

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.

Spooky Sprint 5k/10k & Half Marathon

8-11 a.m. — Blain's Farm & Fleet — Registration starts at $30 — Celebrate Halloween with a fun-filled family running event and great swag.

The Addams Family Musical

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center — $ — A toe-tapping musical that combines the macabre charm of Charles Addams' creations with humorous elements and captivating performances.

The Addams Family Musical

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center — Tickets from $105 — Experience the quirky and spooky tale of The Addams Family live on stage.

Randy's Cheeseburger Picnic Comedy Tour

8-9:30 p.m. — Deringer's Public Parlor — Tickets starting at $30 — Enjoy a night of laughter with Randy from Trailer Park Boys featuring comedy, songs, and contests.