🌱 Patch AM: How UNI’s 150th celebration could shape Cedar Falls’ future.

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In today's newsletter:

• How UNI's 150th celebration could shape Cedar Falls' future.
• How UNI in Cedar Falls climbed to the Midwest's top ranking.

Also on today's calendar: Hip Hop/EDM Showcase and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 65 and low of 57 degrees.
• Friday: Cloudy with a few showers, temps: high: 65, low: 54.
• Saturday: Cloudy, showers around; cool, with a high of 63 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 150 years of preparing students to make a difference (northerniowan.com) — Cedar Falls residents are highlighted as UNI marks 150 years, celebrates the Campanile's centennial, and unveils the new Chuck and Barbara Grassley Center to expand civic learning. Mayor Danny Laudick underscores how investing in UNI helps Cedar Falls retain graduates and strengthen the broader Cedar Valley community.
   

• Iowa universities see US News & World Report rankings rise (kcrg.com) — UNI in Cedar Falls just earned the top spot among public regional universities in the Midwest in U.S. News & World Report's latest rankings, highlighting strong graduation rates and value. The story also compares how other Iowa schools, including Iowa and Iowa State, fared, giving Cedar Falls families context on how their hometown university stacks up nationally.
   

📸 Around Cedar Falls

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cedar Falls

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 25
• Garbage Pick Up—Friday →
  Cedar Falls
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 25
• Remember to put the trash out for Friday garbage pickup! →
  Cedar Falls Calendar Cedar Falls, IA 50613
  7:00 pm
• Hip Hop/EDM Showcase →
  Octopus, 2205 College Street, Cedar Falls
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Mocktails and Real Talk →
  Diamond Event Center, 5307 Caraway Lane, Cedar Falls
• City Day at the Cedar Falls Farmers Market →
  316 West 3rd Street, Cedar Falls
  8:00 am
• Cedar Falls Farmers Market →
  Overman Park Area, 316 W. 3rd St, Cedar Falls
  8:30 am
• Matt Woods Band →
  Octopus, 2205 College Street, Cedar Falls
  8:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
• John Norwood Meet and Greet/Fundraiser →
  Octopus, 2205 College Street, Cedar Falls
  5:00 pm
• Garbage Pick Up—Tuesday →
  Cedar Falls IA
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Octopus Poetry Slam →
  Octopus, 2205 College Street, Cedar Falls
  7:00 pm
• Garbage Pick Up—Wednesday →
  Cedar Falls IA
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Healing Hearts Support Group →
  6112 Chancellor Drive, Cedar Falls

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Community question: What is something you feel our community is currently missing or needs more of?
  It could be a service, resource, program, business, support for a certain group of people, or something you've personally had trouble finding locally… (Nextdoor Birdsall Park)
• I am looking for a equal opportunity job or side work to keep me busy.
  I have a criminal record so wont pass a background check (Nextdoor Country Terrace)

• Gecko Hospitality posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Cedar Falls. Apply here.
• IDEX Corporation posted a job opening for Chipper & Grinder in Cedar Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cedar Falls here.

🗞 Nearby News

Waterloo

• KXEL Morning News for Tue. Sep. 22, 2026 (kxel.com)
• Landmark Commons: It's all in the details (wcfcourier.com)
• Winnebago artist brings pieces to Art Center that are though... (albertleatribune.com)

Waverly

• On the Ballot: Q&A with County Attorney Darius Robinson (southernminn.com)

Ok Cedar Falls! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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