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Cedar Falls
Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Iowa's Corn Country
- ➤ 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. Iowa's Corn Country
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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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Vivaldi's Four Seasons Concert
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.
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