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Cedar Falls
Thursday, October 30th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of October.
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Y99.3
- ➤ 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. Iowa's Corn Country
- ➤ 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. Iowa's Corn Country
- ➤ 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. Y99.3
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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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Northern Iowa Panthers vs. Northern Illinois Huskies Basketball
1-4 p.m. — McLeod Center — Tickets from $26 — Cheer on the Panthers as they battle the Huskies in an exciting college basketball matchup.
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