Daily editionTuesday, October 28th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls.
The Good Day Cedar Falls Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of October.
Culture
On Sunday, the Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Center hosted a Witches Hallow event where witches of all ages danced and shook broomsticks behind bright orange and yellow shrubbery—adding a unique twist to Halloween celebrations.
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Education
Five candidates are running to fill three seats on the Cedar Falls Board of Education.
The candidates are Kim Cross, James McCullagh, Grace Rogers, incumbent Lowell Stutzman — and Brian Wingert.
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Sports
The Round of 16 State High Football Playoffs will take place Friday at 7 p.m. in all 7 classes — in 5A, Cedar Fall is hosting Iowa City West while Waterloo West faces Dowling Catholic at Mediacom Stadium; matchups in 4A, 1A, Class A and 8-Man have also been set.
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Tonight, high school volleyball postseason play continues with Regional Semifinal matches in Class 1A and 2A.
In area 2A (including Denver hosting Manson-Northwest Webster, Dike-New Hartford hosting South Hardin, Grundy Center entertaining Earlham, Hudson playing at Jesup, Union facing Grandview Christian, Wapsie Valley hosting Lisbon, Aplington-Parkersburg hosting East Sac County, and Sumner-Fredericksburg playing South Winn) and in area 1A (with Cedar Ridge Christian hosting Montezuma, Janesville entertaining Rockford, Don Bosco at Gladbrook-Reinbeck, and Dunkerton hosting Edgewood-Colesburg), teams will compete tonight.
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Cedar Falls Events
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.
Vivaldi's Four Seasons Concert
Sunday, November 16th, 2025 · 3:00 – 4:30 PM — Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center — Ticket info not specified — Experience the timeless masterpieces of Vivaldi including his iconic Four Seasons.