Daily editionThursday, October 30th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls.
The Good Day Cedar Falls Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of October.
Sports
Tuesday night, 3rd ranked Pella beat Waverly Shell Rock in a Regional Final in four sets — 15-25, 25-14, 25-19, 25-12 — to advance to State, and the Go-Hawks ended their season at 20-21.
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Regional Final matches in the State Volleyball Tournament are set for tonight as area teams compete in Class 2A and 1A games at venues across the region.
Defending champion Denver + Bellevue and Union-LaPorte City + Wapsie Valley are among the teams playing today.
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In the 5A Regional Final, West Des Moines Valley beat the Tigers by 3 to 0 and ended Cedar Falls' season at 31 to 9+ in the 4A final, where Pella beat Waverly Shell Rock in four sets to finish 20 to 21.
Both games determined which teams would earn a berth in the State Tournament.
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On Wednesday night, radio broadcasts featured regional championship volleyball matches with pre-game segments at 6:45 and first serve at 7:00.
On KWAY Country, the 12th ranked Wapsie Valley Warriors played the 6th ranked Union in Cedar Falls while on Y99.3 the top-ranked Denver Cyclones faced Bellevue—winners from these games and matches featuring Janesville, Sumner-Fredericksburg, Dunkerton and Cedar Ridge Christian advanced to the State Tournament.
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Cedar Falls Events
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.
Northern Iowa Panthers vs. Northern Illinois Huskies Basketball
Tuesday, November 18th, 2025 · 1-4 p.m. — McLeod Center — Tickets from $26 — Cheer on the Panthers as they battle the Huskies in an exciting college basketball matchup.