Daily editionFriday, October 10th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls.
The Good Day Cedar Falls Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of October.
Community
The Community Natatorium will open for public use on Monday, October 13 in Cedar Falls at 2701 West 27th Street and offers two multipurpose pools for competitive and lesson activities.
The facility is a collaborative project between the Community School District, the City, and local swim groups and will provide both recreation and therapeutic opportunities.
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Lori Eberhard — Park Manager at George Wyth State Park for over 24 years and an Iowa DNR employee for 25.5 years — has become a key community leader who was born in Winneshiek County and has lived in Cedar Valley for 37 years, building a life of focused public service.
Her long record of protecting Iowa’s wild spaces and supporting local events highlights her enduring commitment to the community.
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Business
SingleSpeed Brewing will merge production for Backpocket Brewing and Peace Tree Brewing at its facility at 325 Commercial Street in Waterloo early in 2026 under the name The Brewery @ WonderBread—pending city approval for the expansion.
The consolidation will let Iowa craft beer fans enjoy improved shared production and taproom offerings.
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Alliant Energy has expanded its search for a new natural gas plant in Eastern Iowa after residents near Fairfax voiced concerns about the original proposal, and a Linn County Supervisor noted one potential site near her Cedar Rapids home — the company now has a fluid timeline and will file its request with the Iowa Utilities Commission later.
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Culture
Several nationally touring Broadway musicals will soon visit Iowa as productions like The Addams Family, Wicked, and Chicago are set for future shows at venues including Cedar Falls’ Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center—local fans can plan to attend The Addams Family on October 17 and 18 while more events are scheduled later.
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A schedule of concerts and comedy shows is set for 2025 across Iowa with events at venues like the Des Moines Civic Center and Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center in Cedar Falls.
The list features national acts such as Indigo Girls and Gabby Barrett — and more shows will be announced soon.
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Sports
The 14th ranked Waverly-Shell Rock volleyball team played at the Cedar Falls Quad on Thursday night as KWAY Country AM 1470 FM 96.3 covered the matches — starting at 4:45 p.m. when the Go-Hawks played Cedar Falls, at 6:00 p.m. when they played Linn-Mar, and at 7:20 p.m. when they faced West Delaware.
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On Thursday night, Y99.3 aired the North Iowa Cedar League volleyball semifinals as Denver played Gladbrook-Reinbeck at 5:45 p.m.—the broadcast then featured the championship or consolation match as Denver faced Dike-New Hartford or Union—covering the key matchups.
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On Wednesday, the Wartburg women's soccer team lost to Dubuque 2-0.
The men's Knights used a hat trick from Flori Gembo to beat Dubuque 5-2 and move to 2-0 in the A-R-C.
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Tomorrow night, area high school football games will feature ranked teams—top-ranked Grundy Center will travel to Central Springs and 10th-ranked Union will visit Waterloo Columbus Catholic—and the matchups will continue as 7th-ranked Wapsie Valley hosts East Marshall while 3rd-ranked Gladbrook-Reinbeck faces Clarksville.
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Iowa's starting quarterback Mark Gronowski left the Indiana game with an apparent knee injury but has been medically cleared and practiced ahead of the Wisconsin matchup—he is listed as the starter despite coach Ferentz noting that any one of three quarterbacks might start.
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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.