Daily editionTuesday, December 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls.
The Good Day Cedar Falls Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of December.
Community
The Salvation Army's Angel Trees program is accepting toy donations for children—volunteers will pick out the donated gifts—until December 5.
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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.
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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 CourierRead more
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 CourierRead more
Culture
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 CourierRead more
Education
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 CourierRead more
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 CourierRead more
Government
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.
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Sports
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.
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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.
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Cedar Falls Events
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.
A Bel Canto Christmas
Sunday, December 14th, 2025 · 2-5 p.m. — Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center — Celebrate the spirit of the season with wonderful music performed by community choirs.
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony New Year's Eve Celebration
Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 · 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.