Good morning, Cedar Falls.

Free holiday meal events in Cedar Valley fed thousands who said the meals made their Thanksgiving brighter — organizers provided essential support for those who might otherwise go without.

The program continues to help local residents during the holiday season.

Cedar Valley Arboretum is hosting its first-ever Illuminate the Gardens event — featuring light displays from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday through Dec.

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Tuesday night the 9th ranked Go-Hawks hosted the Dubuque Senior Rams in a Waverly-Shell Rock girls basketball game on KWAY Country AM 1470 FM 96.3 with a pregame at 7:15 and tip-off at 7:30.

Fans will see Metro Boys High School Basketball teams compete tonight at Waterloo Columbus as the Metro Jamboree begins — Waterloo East plays Denver at 5:30, Waterloo West faces Cedar Ridge Christian at 6:15, Cedar Falls meets Benton Community at 7, and Waterloo Columbus plays Don Bosco at 7:45.

UNI volleyball played Tuesday evening for a Missouri Valley Conference Championship game at 6:00 p.m. against in‑state rivals Drake Bulldogs — UNI men’s basketball player Trey Campbell was named MVC Male Athlete of the Week.

Illinois State Redbirds vs. Northern Iowa Panthers Women's Basketball

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

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

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.

A Bel Canto Christmas

2-5 p.m. — Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center — Celebrate the spirit of the season with wonderful music performed by community choirs.