Daily editionFriday, October 24th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls.
The Good Day Cedar Falls Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of October.
Culture
Indoor Park will host a Halloween event with family-friendly activities—officials said residents can expect a safe indoor celebration—and details were posted on October 23.
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Threehouse Campus Ministries will host a Diwali celebration from 5 to 7 p.m. today at 2422 College St.—Cedar Falls residents are invited to join the community event.
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Scooby-Doo and the Witch's Ghost will be shown during Popcorn & Pictures at Cedar Falls Public Library from 1:45 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday.
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Education
Realtor Brian Wingert—a Cedar Falls native and owner-broker at Structure Real Estate—is running for a seat on the local school board as one of five candidates.
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Sports
At the State cross country qualifying meet in Manchester on Wednesday, no Go-Hawk qualified for State, with Bella Engelhardt of Waverly-Shell Rock finishing 43rd and Matthew Hommowun placing 16th — while Western Dubuque’s Quentin Nauman won by nearly a minute to secure a top 15 finish.
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On Wednesday, Wartburg’s women's team beat Coe 3-1 while the men edged Coe 1-0 in college soccer—Wednesday night in college volleyball, Bethel edged Wartburg in five sets by winning the final set with a score of 17 to 15.
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Thursday night, 12th ranked Wapsie Valley swept Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont 25-15, 25-14, 25-23 and will host Lisbon on Monday in the Regional Semifinals, while 10th ranked Sumner-Fredericksburg defeated Nashua-Plainfield 25-18, 25-7, 25-14 and will face South Winneshiek in their semifinal + other regional matches saw Hudson beat Columbus in four sets, Denver sweep West Fork, Don Bosco win in four sets over GMG, 5th ranked Dunkerton defeat Turkey Valley, and 2nd ranked Janesville sweep North Butler.
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The Class 4A Regional Volleyball game presented by Roling Ford was broadcast on KWAY Country AM 1470 FM 96.3 yesterday, with the Waverly-Shell Rock Go-Hawks hosting the Webster City Lynx; the pre-match began at 6:45 and the first serve was at 7:00.
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Cedar Falls Events
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.
Iowa AEYC Member Meeting
Wednesday, November 12th, 2025 · 6:30-7:30 p.m. — Schindler Education Center — Free entry — Connect with ECE professionals and discover Iowa AEYC membership benefits.