Daily editionFriday, October 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls.
The Good Day Cedar Falls Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of October.
Community
Cedar Falls residents can join the Mayor’s Halloween House Decorating Tour to vote for their favorite display until November 1—contest winners will receive the People’s Choice Award while Trick or Treat will be held on October 31 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. as part of Spooktober events.
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Culture
Vertigo Performance Art is celebrating its 25th anniversary—its events use storytelling, video and the human body to expand art.
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Government
The City of Cedar Falls said it will work with Cedar Falls Utilities as the cable TV service ends in October 2026 to explore ways to maintain Channel15 local news; Mayor Danny Laudick stated the City is reviewing new funding options to replace the lost franchise fee revenue.
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Sports
Tomorrow night—area high school football teams will begin Week 6 matchups as Grundy Center, ranked number 1, hosts South Hardin, ranked number 4; Union, ranked number 6, plays at Hudson; Wapsie Valley, ranked number 7, travels to South Winneshiek; and Gladbrook-Reinbeck, ranked number 3, visits Collins-Maxwell.
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Week 6 of high school football begins tomorrow night for most Metro teams while Waterloo Columbus Catholic already played its District-4 game at Sumner-Fredericksburg.
Waterloo West will host Dallas Center-Grimes, Waterloo East will face Mason City, Cedar Ridge Christian will play Central Elkader, and 9th-ranked Cedar Falls will travel to Bettendorf with pregame coverage starting at 6:45 p.m. on Cruisin’ KCFI.
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The latest rankings posted on October 2 showed area volleyball teams across several classes—Cedar Falls is 10th and Waterloo West 12th in Class 5A, Waverly-Shell Rock is 13th in Class 4A, Denver is 1st while Sumner-Fredericksburg and Wapsie Valley are 8th and 9th in Class 2A, and Janesville, Cedar Ridge Christian, and Dunkerton are 5th, 12th, and 14th in Class 1A.
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Cedar Falls Events
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.
The Addams Family Musical
Friday, October 17th, 2025 · 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
Saturday, October 18th, 2025 · 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
Friday, October 24th, 2025 · 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.
Indiana State Sycamores vs. Northern Iowa Panthers Women's Volleyball
Saturday, October 25th, 2025 · 5:00 – 6:30 PM — McLeod Center — Check website for ticket info — Watch an exciting volleyball match featuring local teams in action.
The Music Man
Sunday, October 26th, 2025 · 2:00 – 3:30 PM — Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center — Tickets start at $641 — Enjoy a classic musical at this esteemed Cedar Falls venue.
Northern Iowa Panthers Women's Basketball Exhibition
Wednesday, October 29th, 2025 · 6-9 p.m. — McLeod Center — Ticket prices apply — Catch the thrilling exhibition match between the Truman State Bulldogs and Northern Iowa Panthers.
Belmont Bruins vs Northern Iowa Panthers Women's Volleyball
Thursday, October 30th, 2025 · 6-7:30 p.m. — McLeod Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting women's volleyball match featuring local teams in a competitive showdown.