Daily editionThursday, October 16th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls.
The Good Day Cedar Falls Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
Community
Cedar Valley Makers are holding an online auction and a Saturday open house — planned to raise funds and awareness for a new facility.
The events will offer local community members a way to support the group's expansion efforts.
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Culture
The Cedar Falls Art & Culture Board and Public Art Committee will dedicate the new underpass mural at 5:30 p.m. Friday (October 17) to mark a fresh addition to local public art.
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Government
The Cedar Falls Public Works Department reminds residents of yard waste options this autumn.
The city provides automated pick up, transfer station drop-offs, and a compost facility + a leaf vacuum service with scheduled fees during select months.
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Yolando Loveless, a 30-year Navy veteran and Waterloo native, now leads Black Hawk County Veterans Affairs and has helped more than 11,000 veterans receive $3.2 million in monthly federal benefits.
He will offer quarterly updates + keep local veteran families informed.
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Sports
Week 8 high school football begins Friday night with Metro teams in five key games, including Cedar Falls' 8th-ranked team visiting Linn-Mar. Other Metro matchups include Waterloo West hosting Marshalltown, Waterloo East playing at Waverly-Shell Rock, Waterloo Columbus Catholic hosting Aplington-Parkersburg and Cedar Ridge Christian hosting Turkey Valley—pregame coverage starts at 6:30 p.m. on Cruisin' KCFI.
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Area high school football games in Week 8 have ranked teams set to face off.
Top-ranked Grundy Center (7-0) hosts Eagle Grove (2-5), 7th-ranked Wapsie Valley (7-0) plays North Linn (7-0), 3rd-ranked Gladbrook-Reinbeck (7-0) visits North Tama (4-3), and 10th-ranked Don Bosco (4-2) meets Tripoli (1-6).
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Cedar Falls golfer Drew Larimer finished tied for fourth in the Class 4A boys State Golf Tournament at Hyperion Field Club in Johnston — he ended the tournament 3-over par with a total score of 147.
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Yesterday, Cedar Falls volleyball went 2-1 in the Mississippi Valley Conference Championship quadrangular — beating Cedar Rapids Prairie and Iowa City Liberty 2-1 before losing 2-1 to Iowa City West, which finished 3-0.
In Metro girls swimming, Cedar Falls lost its road dual to Iowa City West 105-93 — marking another close contest on the road.
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On Tuesday night on Y99.3, top-ranked Denver beat 10th ranked Sumner-Fredericksburg in a four-set match—scores were 25-21, 25-21, 23-25 and 25-20—Bailey Mullihan led Denver with 20 kills while Hannah Buhman had 23 kills in the loss for the Cougars.
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Cedar Falls Events
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.
CSUN Matadors vs. Northern Iowa Panthers Men's Basketball
Thursday, November 6th, 2025 · 1-4 p.m. — McLeod Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling college basketball matchup as the Matadors take on the Panthers.