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Cedar Falls
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Salvation Army's Angel Trees program is accepting toy donations for children—volunteers will pick out the donated gifts—until December 5. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
- ➤ Throughout December, local auto dealerships Bill Colwell Ford, Dan Deery Toyota, and Rydell Chevrolet will donate a portion of each oil change to the Northeast Iowa Food Bank — supporting local families in need. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
- ➤ Residents in Cedar Falls are invited to join the Merry & Bright Holiday Lights Tour (register your home by December 8) to display festive holiday lights. Families will enjoy a twinkling tour (a map will show registered homes) as a way to celebrate the season. City of Cedar Falls
- ➤ Cedar Falls City Council member Hannah Crisman became interested in local issues when she started her family and noticed road safety concerns while walking her baby and dog — she now works to help make the streets safer for everyone. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ensembles will perform at the 79th annual Christmas with Wartburg production featuring a newly designed illuminated backdrop focused on the four advent candles theme. Additional lighting effects fill the space with dynamic colors, images + movement. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Registration is open for the University of Northern Iowa’s Pack the Dome event held in the UNI-Dome — in partnership with the Northeast Iowa Food Bank and the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley — and participants are invited to join on Jan. 19. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
- ➤ The University of Northern Iowa's John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center will host its first Student Small Business Holiday Market from 2 to 6 p.m. on Dec. 10 at Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center + the event will feature student-run businesses. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Cedar Falls will enforce a snow emergency for downtown and College Hill starting at 8:00 p.m. on December 3 and lasting until 7:00 a.m. on December 4—parking is banned on marked streets and vehicles may be towed at the owner’s expense. City of Cedar Falls
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Iowa State’s wrestling team beat Iowa 20+14 on Sunday, marking their first win since 2004 as Waverly-Shell Rock grad Ryder Block upset second-ranked Paniro Johnson. The volleyball teams learned they will face new opponents in the NCAA Tournament, with Iowa State set to play St+Thomas and UNI to play Utah in the opening round. Y99.3
- ➤ Monday night, the UNI men’s basketball team beat Coe by 99 to 34 in a game that set a record with a 65 point win. Trey Campbell passed the 1,000 point mark in the game + marking a new milestone for the team. Y99.3
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony New Year's Eve Celebration
8-11 p.m. — Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center — $40 after-party admission — Celebrate the New Year with the vibrant rhythms of Orquesta Alto Maíz and an exciting after-party experience.
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