Saturday, December 21st, 2024
Good morning, Cedar Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Highlights from December 19 include Cedar Falls girls wrestling, Santa Claus event, UNI's commencement, a serious crash in Waterloo, a rescheduled Christmas concert, essay contest winners, Grassley's stance on FBI and Intelligence picks, a child pornography sentence, accessory dwelling ordinance review, and a feature on coach Stevan Krickovic. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
- ➤ Cedar Falls is gathering community feedback through an online survey to shape the future of its parks and recreational areas over the next 10-20 years. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire broke out in the basement of a house under construction in Cedar Falls, but firefighters quickly extinguished it, preventing major damage and no injuries were reported. Y99.3
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Cedar Falls Board of Education accepted a $5.58 million bid from Peters Construction for the first phase of the Scheel's Tiger Performance Center, funded entirely by private donations. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Chris Latta, director of behavioral health at MercyOne Waterloo, is honored for his commitment to improving mental health care and reducing stigma in the Cedar Valley. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cedar Falls wins the Battle of Waterloo dual tournament, with Waverly-Shell Rock girls securing 2nd place; event continues with boys competing next. Y99.3
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Time Travel Half-Marathon, 5K, and 10K in Cedar Falls
The Time Travel Half-Marathon, along with 5K and 10K events, offers a family-friendly, themed race experience designed for participants of all ages and skill levels.
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2nd Annual Leader Valley Gala
This formal event at Bien Venu Event Center aims to raise funds for over 12,000 Cedar Valley Leader in Me students, featuring a networking hour, dinner, and an auction.
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