Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The annual Hops for Hospice event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9 at the Diamond Event Center (5307 Caraway Lane) to support local hospice care. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dry Run Creek Watershed Improvement Project is hosting an event to celebrate 20 years of helping landowners adopt conservation practices that clean water, improve habitats—protect soil and support local environmental efforts. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Radio Iowa High School Football Poll for Week 7 now includes five local teams—Cedar Falls holds a 5-1 season record in Class 5A while top-ranked teams like Waukee Northwest boast a 6-0 record. The poll shows a competitive field as area schools prepare for upcoming games. Iowa's Corn Country
- ➤ Boys golf teams are competing today at Pheasant Ridge as part of the Class 4A District meet—teams from Cedar Falls, Waterloo West and Waterloo East will try to earn berths into the State Meet next week in Johnston. Tee time is 9:30 a.m.—marking the start of today’s action. Iowa's Corn Country
- ➤ The Girls State Team Tennis Tournament starts today with the 2A matches in Waukee Northwest and the 1A matches in Pella. The Cedar Falls team plays Johnston in a quarterfinal match starting at 9 a.m.—quarterfinal and semifinal rounds happen today while consolation and championship matches are tomorrow. Iowa's Corn Country
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Indiana State Sycamores vs. Northern Iowa Panthers Women's Volleyball
5:00 – 6:30 PM — McLeod Center — Check website for ticket info — Watch an exciting volleyball match featuring local teams in action.
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Marian: The True Tale of Robin Hood
2-5 p.m. — Strayer-Wood Theatre — Recommended for ages 13+ — A swashbuckling comedy where modern concerns and romantic entanglements clash on the battlefield of Nottingham Castle.
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Northern Iowa Panthers Women's Basketball Exhibition
6-9 p.m. — McLeod Center — Ticket prices apply — Catch the thrilling exhibition match between the Truman State Bulldogs and Northern Iowa Panthers.
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Belmont Bruins vs Northern Iowa Panthers Women's Volleyball
6-7:30 p.m. — McLeod Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting women's volleyball match featuring local teams in a competitive showdown.
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Yo-Yo Ma Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Grammy-winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma live in Cedar Falls.
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Drake Bulldogs vs. Northern Iowa Panthers Women's Volleyball
6:00–7:30 p.m. — McLeod Center — Check local listings for ticket info — Watch two local rivals battle it out in an exciting women's volleyball match.
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