🌱 Patch AM: What a Cedar Falls murder suspect’s self-defense claim could mean in court

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In today's newsletter:

• What a Cedar Falls murder suspect's self-defense claim could mean in court
• How UNI's award-winning HR club is boosting students' careers in Cedar Falls.
• Why UNI volleyball's family-style culture keeps players rooted in Cedar Falls

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Dede P.!

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 80, low: 64.
• Friday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. What to know about Cedar Falls man's possible self-defense claim in girlfriend's death (wcfcourier.com) — A 21-year-old Cedar Falls man charged with first-degree murder in his girlfriend's February shooting death may argue he acted in self-defense, according to a new court filing. Records describe an argument in their Maplewood Drive apartment, conflicting accounts about a handgun, and neighbors hearing two shots, while a trial date has yet to be set.
   

2. National Honor Recognizes UNI-SHRM's Impact on Future HR Leaders (independence247.net) — Students at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls just saw their UNI-SHRM chapter earn SHRM's 2025-26 Superior Merit Award, spotlighting the group's strong programming and professional development work. A standout mentorship program is pairing UNI students with HR professionals, helping them land internships and jobs while building confidence and clearer career goals.
   

3. UNI volleyball enters 27th season under Petersen and welcomes 16 returners (cbs2iowa.com) — UNI volleyball, based at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, is kicking off its 27th season under longtime head coach Bobbi Petersen with an unusually large group of 16 returning players. Team leaders praise a family-style culture that emphasizes personal growth as much as wins, as the Panthers chase a fifth straight Missouri Valley Conference regular-season title starting August 28 in Ames.
   

4. Illinois man dies after Dubuque County crash (cbs2iowa.com) — A Cedar Falls man suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash in Dubuque County that also killed a passenger from Illinois. Deputies and Farley Fire and EMS found both men hurt under a Highway 20 overpass, and the investigation into what caused the early-morning crash is still ongoing.
   

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  Peet Junior High School , 525 E Seerley Blvd, Cedar Falls, IA 50
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Friday August 21
• Special Storytime: School Buses!
  Cedar Falls Public Library 524 Main Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
  10:30 am
• Movie Matinee.
  Cedar Falls Public Library 524 Main Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
  2:00 pm
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  10:00 am

🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 19
• Back-to-School Night (open house) →
  Peet Junior High School , 525 E Seerley Blvd, Cedar Falls, IA 50
  4:30 pm
Thursday August 20
• P-12 Open House
  Hudson Comm School District Hudson, IA 50643
  5:00 pm
• Fall Activities Kickoff
  Hudson Comm School District Hudson, IA 50643
  7:05 pm
Friday August 21
• Special Storytime: School Buses!
  Cedar Falls Public Library 524 Main Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
  10:30 am

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I just had today someone pull weeds around my house Dig out 2 weeds that became trees.
  Rafael Rodriguez did a spectacular job. I had weeds that were overtaking my rocks. Mr. Rafael pulled all the weeds added new weed barrier where… (Nextdoor College Square)
• Our freezer full of meat, etc quit one morning.
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• University of Northern Iowa posted a job opening for Custodian I (First Shift) - Custodial Services in Cedar Falls. Apply here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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