Daily editionThursday, December 11th, 2025
Good morning, Cedar Falls.
The Good Day Cedar Falls Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of December.
Sports
Listen to a doubleheader of local high school basketball on Y99.3 tonight — the Jesup J-Hawks host the Wapsie Valley Warriors with the girls game kicking off at 6:15 p.m. followed by the boys game, and the latest rankings show Waverly-Shell Rock at #6, Denver at #2, and Dunkerton at #7.
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Wartburg College senior linebacker Keenan Tyler was named a First Team Defensive All-American + 2025 American Rivers Conference Defensive MVP, making him the fourth player in a row to earn his college’s top defensive honor.
Other local players earned spots on D3football.com’s All-Region first, second, and third teams.
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Tuesday night, Don Bosco and Cedar Ridge Christian split a doubleheader — Cedar Ridge won the girls game 35-29 and Don Bosco won the boys game 60-40 with Alex Belew scoring 24 points as both teams made 13 of 54 free throws.
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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.