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Cedar Falls
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of October.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Cedar Falls Fire Rescue responded to a call about a combine fire at Jepsen and Westbrook roads—large flames and smoke were reported, though no injuries occurred. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hansen Elementary and Holmes Junior High in Cedar Falls were placed on lockdown Monday afternoon after a nearby situation led school officials to bring students indoors. Students remained in their classrooms until an all clear was given — the details of the incident remain unclear. Y99.3
- ➤ Cedar Falls school board candidates will speak at a forum at Cedar Falls City Hall council chambers from 7—8:30 p.m. on Thursday as voters learn about their ideas for serving the local schools. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Final IGHSAU volleyball rankings show that 13 local teams are featured across several classes—Cedar Falls finished with a 30-8 record in Class 5A while teams from Waukee, Ankeny and Pleasant Valley posted strong results. Iowa's Corn Country
- ➤ Monday night, Don Bosco swept East Buchanan 25-14, 25-15, 25-16 while North Butler beat Tripoli in four sets and both Dunkerton and Rockford won their regional matches. On Wednesday, Don Bosco will face GMG in Gilbertville, North Butler will play Janesville, Dunkerton will host Turkey Valley, and final rankings for Class 5A and 1A teams will seed the State Tournament—key details for regional play. Y99.3
- ➤ The Iowa High School Athletic Association released its fourth edition of rankings this season; Grundy Center is second in Class 1A, Wapsie Valley is fourth in Class A, and Gladbrook-Reinbeck is third while Don Bosco is eighth in 8-Man. Cedar Falls is eighth and Waterloo West is twelfth in the Ratings Percentage Index used to select the top 16 playoff teams. Iowa's Corn Country
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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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