Daily editionThursday, October 9th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls.
The Good Day Cedar Falls Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
Health
Black Hawk County Public Health designed and painted vibrant sensory paths at childcare and youth service sites—helping families facing economic hardship—and a local grant funded the project.
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Sports
Tuesday night, Wartburg volleyball swept Buena Vista on the road with scores of 25-23, 25-19, 25-18.
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Last night, 10th ranked Cedar Falls rallied to beat 14th ranked Dubuque Hempstead in a five-set match—Waterloo West swept Cedar Rapids Jefferson in three sets while Mason City edged Waterloo East in five sets and 1A 5th ranked Janesville defeated Cedar Ridge Christian in four sets.
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Wednesday night, October 8th, the radio show The Roling Ford Locker Room aired on Y99.3 at 7:00 featuring 90 minutes of highlights & interviews with W-SR football players and coaches, Sumner-Fredericksburg volleyball players and coaches, and Wartburg head coach Chris Winter.
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Fourteen area high school volleyball teams appear in the latest IGHSAU rankings as Cedar Falls placed 10th in Class 5A and other local teams in Classes 4A through 1A posted strong records—showing competitive regional performance.
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On Tuesday night, 14th-ranked Dunkerton swept Don Bosco 25-20, 25-7, and 25-18 on Y99.3 — with Kylee Pexa and Daisy Fettkether each recording 11 kills.
The win highlighted Dunkerton’s strong performance in the match.
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On Tuesday, the Waverly-Shell Rock cross country teams ran at Fox Ridge Golf Course where the girls finished 9th with Aliya Gritters in 35th place and the boys finished 8th with Matthew Hommowun in 19th place—later that night, the 14th-ranked Western Dubuque volleyball team beat the 13th-ranked team by scores of 29-27, 23-25, 25-19, 25-22 on KWAY Country.
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Cedar Falls Events
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.
Yo-Yo Ma Concert
Sunday, November 2nd, 2025 · 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.
Drake Bulldogs vs. Northern Iowa Panthers Women's Volleyball
Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 · 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.