Daily editionWednesday, December 10th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls.
The Good Day Cedar Falls Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of December.
Education
Enrollment at Cedar Falls Community Schools dropped slightly this year as a large graduating class led to lower numbers, though the decrease was less pronounced than in nearby districts.
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Environment
Black Hawk County Conservation is beginning forest management on 37 acres of county owned land at Black Hawk Creek Greenbelt north of Hudson as part of a long-term timber stand improvement plan.
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Government
Iowa DOT now offers Cedar Falls drivers easy access to winter road conditions via its website and 511 app, which show real-time traffic, icy roads and snowplow activity—a valuable tool for planning safe trips.
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Sports
The Iowa Hawkeyes accepted a bid for the ReliaQuest Bowl and will face #14 Vanderbilt in Tampa Bay on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 11 a.m. Coach Kirk Ferentz said the team is fully committed — the entire roster is ready to take the field.
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The Cedar Ridge Christian Regents hosted the Don Bosco Dons in a high school basketball doubleheader on Tuesday night on Y99.3.
Coverage began at 6:15 with the girls game as the boys game followed.
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Monday night on Y99.3, the Postville boys beat Tripoli 72-62 while Jacob Woodson led the Panthers with 21 points in their loss.
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Cedar Falls Events
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.