Daily editionThursday, November 13th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls.
The Good Day Cedar Falls Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of November.
Community
The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa awarded four nonprofits a total of $395,000 in grants at its Celebration of Community event on Friday.
The awards include $50,000 for Iowa Legal Aid to set up five attorney positions and an extra $15,000 for a Black Hawk County Expungement Clinic, $50,000 for UnityPoint Health Allen Child Protection Center, $50,000 for the Bremer County Fair Capital Campaign, and $180,000 for the Family YMCA of Black Hawk County — support that helps with legal aid, child safety, and early childhood education.
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Accidents
A MercyOne helicopter struck a bird and made an emergency landing Tuesday night over Worth County—no patient boarded the flight and the pilot and crew were unharmed despite a shattered windscreen.
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Cedar Falls Events
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.
Illinois State Redbirds vs. Northern Iowa Panthers Women's Basketball
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025 · 2-5 p.m. — McLeod Center — Affordable tickets available — Enjoy an exciting college women's basketball showdown in Cedar Falls.
Candy Cane Course - Cedar Falls
Sunday, December 7th, 2025 · 9 AM – 1 PM — Blain's Farm & Fleet — Registration fee applies — Enjoy a festive 5k/12k run with great swag and family fun.
Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
Friday, December 12th, 2025 · 7-8:30 p.m. — Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a heartwarming musical adaptation of the classic holiday tale with Dolly Parton's enchanting songs.