Daily editionSaturday, November 1st, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls.
The Good Day Cedar Falls Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of November.
Education
Five candidates are running to fill three seats on the Cedar Falls school board (the Q&A feature shares each candidate’s vision for local education) as voters get ready for the election.
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University of Northern Iowa public health — and education students took part in a poverty simulation Wednesday to experience daily challenges of low-income families.
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Sports
UNI’s college volleyball team swept Belmont 3-0 on Thursday—UNI’s women’s soccer team lost 1-0 to UIC, ending their season with a 4-9-3 record.
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The 4-5 Waverly-Shell Rock Go-Hawks traveled Friday night to challenge undefeated #1 ranked Xavier Saints in a rematch after a 42-21 loss on the 3rd, with pregame at 6:30 and kickoff at 7:00 on KWAY Country AM 1470 FM 96.3—presented by Roling Ford.
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The Waterloo Black Hawks will play two games this weekend—tonight at Green Bay and tomorrow at home against Sioux City.
The team has won only two of its first ten games and sits in last place in its conference.
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On Friday night, the 6-2 Don Bosco Dons hosted the 7-2 Clarksville Indians in an 8-man playoff football game on KWAY Country AM 1470 FM 96.3 - the game was presented by Jerry Roling Motors with a 6:30 p.m. pregame and a 7:00 p.m. kickoff.
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Today the undefeated Wartburg Knights, ranked 7th, head west to play Nebraska Wesleyan in Lincoln.
Fans can listen on KWAY Country AM 1470 and FM 96.3 with a kickoff show at noon before the game starts at 1:00.
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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.