Daily editionSaturday, October 25th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls.
The Good Day Cedar Falls Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of October.
Culture
The Hearst Center for the Arts announced its fall literary season and introduced Felicia Babb Cass as the new James Hearst Writer-in-Residence selected from local applicants—she will develop new manuscripts at Red House Studios and lead community workshops while hosting a book talk at 7:00 p.m. on November 11 and a reading series at 7:00 p.m. on November 20.
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Sports
Today, the 7th ranked Wartburg Knights host the 14th ranked Central Dutch in a live college football game on KWAY Country AM 1470 FM 96.3—both teams remain undefeated in conference play as the Countdown to Kickoff Show begins at noon and the game kicks off at 1 p.m.
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Today on Y99.3, listeners will enjoy the battle for Floyd of Rosedale as the Iowa Hawkeyes host the Minnesota Golden Gophers — with a pregame at 12:30 and kickoff at 2:30.
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Thursday night, the Waverly-Shell Rock volleyball team swept Webster City 25-12, 25-15, 25-16 and will play at Pella Tuesday at 7:00 for a Regional Championship (the team recorded 11 aces, including 5 from Dayna Westendorf).
Friday night, the Go-Hawks football team traveled to Decorah to face the Vikings for district second place and an automatic state playoff bid, with pregame coverage at 6:45 and kickoff at 7:15.
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Cedar Falls Events
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.
Northern Iowa Panthers vs. Furman Paladins
Friday, November 14th, 2025 · 6:00-7:30 p.m. — McLeod Center — Cost info not provided — Catch an exciting college basketball match featuring the Panthers and the Paladins.