Daily editionThursday, October 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls.
The Good Day Cedar Falls Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of October.
Community
The pool at the W reopened Tuesday night after repairs allowed a family swim last night—officials say the water temperature will return to normal today.
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Sports
The Metro high school football regular season will end Friday night with Week 9 matchups — Waterloo East will host Cedar Rapids Washington at Memorial Stadium, Waterloo West will play on the road at Waukee, and 10th-ranked Cedar Falls will host Cedar Rapids Jefferson — as fans can listen to pregame coverage starting at 6:30 p.m. on Cruisin’ KCFI.
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Metro boys and girls cross country teams are competing in State Qualifying Meets today at Marshalltown Community College at 4 p.m.—the Cedar Falls boys are ranked 2nd in 4A and the Tiger girls are ranked 8th among ten schools.
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Volleyball fans can watch Class 2A Regional Tournament matches tonight on the KWAY Sports Network—pre-match airs at 6:45 with serve at 7:00 as the 5th ranked Wapsie Valley Warriors host Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont on Y99.3 and the 10th ranked Sumner-Fredericksburg Cougars face the Nashua-Plainfield Huskies on KWAY Country AM 1470 FM 96.3.
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In the American Rivers Conference preseason poll, Coe was picked to win the league + Wartburg was chosen second with one first place vote after going undefeated last season.
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The American Rivers Conference men's basketball preseason poll was released yesterday and Wartburg was picked to finish 6th—while the University of Dubuque was chosen to win the league.
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Cedar Falls Events
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.
UIC Flames vs. Northern Iowa Panthers Women's Volleyball
Friday, November 7th, 2025 · 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.
Northern Iowa Panthers vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits Basketball Game
Sunday, November 9th, 2025 · 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.