Daily editionFriday, December 5th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls.
The Good Day Cedar Falls Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of December.
Sports
The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union released its latest basketball rankings today.
Cedar Falls is 13th in 5A while Waverly-Shell Rock moved to 6th in 4A, Denver is 3rd in 2A, and Grundy Center, Aplington-Parkersburg, Gladbrook-Reinbeck, and Dunkerton also shifted in the rankings.
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Yesterday — National Signing Day kicked off as Waterloo West’s Carson Nielson committed to Iowa, Cedar Falls’ wide receiver Will Remmert signed with UNI, and defensive lineman Jaden Ubben joined Drake — and the early signing period runs until tomorrow.
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Thursday, Y99.3 aired a doubleheader of high school basketball as the Dunkerton Raiders, ranked 6th in Class 1A, hosted the Springville Orioles; the girls game featured a 6:00 p.m. pregame with tip-off at 6:15 p.m. + the boys' contest followed.
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Thursday night, boys wrestling aired on KWAY Country (AM 1470 FM 96.3) as the Waverly-Shell Rock Go-Hawks hosted the West Delaware Hawks at 6:30 p.m.; today, the Go-Hawk boys will begin at the Dan Gable Donnybrook at the Xtreme Arena while the girls continue their matches there.
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Cedar Falls Events
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.