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Cedar Falls
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Registrations are now open for the free Mike and Leona Adams Thanksgiving Dinner, with meals available by curbside pick-up at UAW Local 838 on Nov. 24. A reservation is required to secure a delivery+pick-up time slot. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Area students explored robotics, exotic animals — and ear wax at the Cedar Valley Family STEM Festival held at Wartburg College’s 'W' fieldhouse on Thursday. The event gave young learners hands-on tech experiences in a fun setting. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today on Y99.3, the Hawkeyes will host Penn State after the team fired its coach—pregame is at 4:00 p.m. and kickoff is at 6:00 p.m. Y99.3
- ➤ Former Cedar Falls and UNI basketball star AJ Green signed a 4-year $45 million contract extension with the Milwaukee Bucks on October 17—his new deal reflects his strong performance and promises continued impact on the court. Y99.3
- ➤ Today, Wartburg College's undefeated and 8th ranked Knights travel to face the Loras Duhawks with kickoff at 1:00 p.m.—if they win, head coach Chris Winter will reach his 50th victory in his 5th season. Y99.3
- ➤ The District Championship football game, presented by Jerry Roling Motors, aired Friday night on Y99.3 and featured the undefeated Wapsie Valley Warriors (5th ranked) against the undefeated North Linn Lynx (6th ranked) with a pregame at 6:30 p.m. and kickoff at 7:00 p.m. Y99.3
- ➤ On Friday night, Waverly-Shell Rock Go-Hawks hosted Waterloo East Trojans for Senior Night — the annual Pink Out Game and Youth Football Night — on KWAY Country AM 1470 FM 96.3 with pregame at 6:45 and kickoff at 7:15. The teams, with records of 3-4 and 0-7 respectively, played in a special broadcast event honoring the seniors. Y99.3
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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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CSUN Matadors vs. Northern Iowa Panthers Men's Basketball
1-4 p.m. — McLeod Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling college basketball matchup as the Matadors take on the Panthers.
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UIC Flames vs. Northern Iowa Panthers Women's Volleyball
6-7:30 p.m. — McLeod Center — Check event page for pricing — Cheer on the UIC Flames as they take on the Northern Iowa Panthers in a thrilling women's volleyball match.
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Northern Iowa Panthers vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits Basketball Game
1-2:30 p.m. — McLeod Center — Check for ticket prices — Witness an exciting basketball matchup as Northern Iowa faces off against South Dakota State for the first time since their last encounter.
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