Wednesday, December 4th, 2024

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Good morning, Cedar Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Otto Schoitz Foundation awarded $542,000 in grants to 18 nonprofits to boost health and wellbeing in Cedar Valley. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
- ➤ Public voting for naming three Black Hawk County snowplows from 15 finalists is open until December 13, with winners receiving unique prizes. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
- ➤ The Salvation Army's Angel Tree program requires gifts for 840 local children to be returned by noon Friday at specified locations to ensure each child receives a present. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
- ➤ Veridian Credit Union celebrates its 90th anniversary by donating $90,000 to various organizations in Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota as part of its Giving Tuesday initiative. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jerrod Campbell has been sentenced to five years for enticement of a minor and will be on special parole for 10 years after release. Y99.3
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Deere and Co. is laying off 112 workers in Waterloo due to reduced equipment demand and a projected $3 billion loss for FY2024, with over 2,800 companywide layoffs since October 2023. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
SEASONAL NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR One of our top fall decor picks is this true-to-life fall foliage garland. It’s perfect for staircases, mantles, door frames, and more. The Buy
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Good Morning Cedar Valley Networking Breakfast
Experience a quarterly networking opportunity for Grow Cedar Valley investors at Bill Colwell Ford.
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Carter Guse Live Performance
Carter Guse will perform Christmas songs and covers along with storytelling at the Diamond Event Center in Cedar Falls, IA.
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Blue Violin Candlelight Christmas Concert at Oster Regent Theatre
This family-friendly candlelit concert features Blue Violin performing holiday classics in a magical atmosphere enhanced by over 500 candles.
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Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Concert
Experience the festive sounds of Mannheim Steamroller at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center in Cedar Falls, IA.
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Falling for Fall: Our Favorite Early Autumn Decor Picks
Psst. Is it too soon to say…boo? Look away, summer fans. If you’re ready for fall, read on for our top decor picks:
- This true-to-life fall foliage garland is perfect for staircases, mantles, door frames, and more.
- Add these pumpkin-shaped “Hello Fall” coasters to your dinner table or coffee bar.
- Pet + autumn lovers, this embroidered ”Happy Pawtumn” hand towel may be your favorite find of the season.
- Sprinkle these cute ceramic ghosts around the house for an understated nod to Halloween.
- Create a beautiful autumnal tablescape with this burlap runner + best-selling set of assorted mini pumpkins, leaves, and acorns.
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Good Day Cedar Falls.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together.
~ Carl Sagan
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