Saturday, October 25th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. City of Cedar Falls
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Y99.3
- ➤ 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. Y99.3
- ➤ 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. Y99.3
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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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Iowa AEYC Member Meeting
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Schindler Education Center — Free entry — Connect with ECE professionals and discover Iowa AEYC membership benefits.
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Northern Iowa Panthers vs. Furman Paladins
6:00-7:30 p.m. — McLeod Center — Cost info not provided — Catch an exciting college basketball match featuring the Panthers and the Paladins.
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