Good morning, Cedar Falls.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cedar Falls wins the Battle of Waterloo dual tournament, with Waverly-Shell Rock girls securing 2nd place; event continues with boys competing next.

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.

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.