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Good morning Cedar Falls! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How safe is your Cedar Falls tap water from nitrates?
• How UNI's new $970,000 grant could reshape Cedar Falls industry
• See where Cedar Falls volleyball lands in the latest state rankings.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Partly sunny; hot and humid, with a high of 92 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Sunny, hot and humid, temps: high: 90, low: 69.
• Sunday: Humid with a t-storm possible, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tap water study finds nitrate levels can vary widely across neighborhoods — even in the same city (wvik.org) — Cedar Falls residents are seeing how nitrate levels in local tap water can differ significantly from neighborhood to neighborhood, even when all samples remain below federal limits. A Cedar Falls-based scientist's study across five Cedar Valley cities, plus new comments from Cedar Falls Utilities, highlight how well locations and geology affect your exposure and may spur community discussions about long-term nitrate risks and protections.
   

• University of Northern Iowa foundry center receives state funding for new equipment (newsfromthestates.com) — Cedar Falls' own University of Northern Iowa just secured $970,000 in state funding to upgrade its off-campus Foundry 4.0 Center. New high-tech equipment like a 3D sand printer and induction furnace will boost student learning and help UNI partner more effectively with Iowa manufacturers, strengthening the local innovation and workforce pipeline.
   

• IGHSAU volleyball poll for 9/3/26 (1630kcjj.com) — Cedar Falls volleyball fans can see their Tigers ranked ninth in Iowa's latest Class 5A poll, with a 6–4 record and momentum in the statewide race. The full IGHSAU rankings show how Cedar Falls stacks up against other top programs, giving locals a quick snapshot of statewide competition.
   

📸 Around Cedar Falls

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cedar Falls

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Friday September 4
• Remember to put the trash out for Friday garbage pickup! →
  Cedar Falls Calendar Cedar Falls, IA 50613
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Quilling Club
  Cedar Falls Public Library 524 Main Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
  9:30 am
• Family Storytime
  Cedar Falls Public Library 524 Main Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
  10:30 am
• Knitting and Crocheting Group: The Sheep Baatiquers
  Cedar Falls Public Library 524 Main Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
  12:00 pm
Monday September 7
• Baby Storytime
  Cedar Falls Public Library 524 Main Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
  10:30 am
Tuesday September 8
• Sweet Tooth
  Cedar Falls Public Library 524 Main Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
  4:15 pm
• Historic Preservation Commission Meeting →
  Cedar Falls Calendar, City Hall 220 Clay Street, Cedar Falls
  5:30 pm
• City Council Meeting →
  Cedar Falls Calendar, City Hall 220 Clay Street, Cedar Falls
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday September 4
• Music & Movement Storytime
  Cedar Falls Public Library 524 Main Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
  10:30 am
• Teen "Takeover" at Cup of Joe
  Cedar Falls Public Library 524 Main Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
  1:00 pm
• Football: Hudson vs Cascade (Junior Varsity)
  Hudson Comm School District Hudson, IA 50643
  5:00 pm
• Football: Hudson vs Cascade (Varsity)
  Hudson Comm School District Hudson, IA 50643
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Ahoy, mateys!
  The Waterloo Library is setting sail on a Pirate-Themed Duck Hunt! Grab your Teen and Tween crew and scour the library for hidden ducks. Treasures… (Nextdoor El Dorado Heights)
• Rafael Rodriguez absolutely transformed our yard!
  Give him a text or call for any of your projects, big or small (616) 323-7037. His quotes are free and he's very responsive. See the before and… (Nextdoor Overman Park)

• IDEX Corporation posted a job opening for CNC Machinist in Cedar Falls. Apply here.
• Teleperformance USA posted a job opening for Payroll Tax Processor - Remote in Cedar Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cedar Falls here.

🗞 Nearby News

Waterloo

• Waterloo to hold citywide cleanup event Sept. 12 (cbs2iowa.com)
• Shockwaves team is big winner at regional water ski tournament (plnewscompass.org)
• Riverfront Stadium to host Sept. 12 football watch party (wcfcourier.com)

Parkersburg

• South Hardin XC Teams set to host Pine Lake Run Thursday (radioonthego.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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