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Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. UNI ranked No. 1 'Top Public Universities in the Midwest' (weareiowa.com) — UNI in Cedar Falls has just been ranked the No. 1 public university in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Colleges list, a point of pride for local students and families. The ranking highlights UNI's strong graduation rates, student success focus, and overall value, putting Cedar Falls firmly on the map for higher education in the region.
2. Cheapest E85 gas in Black Hawk County at $2.93 per gallon in week ending Sept. 19 (waterlootimes.com) — Drivers in the Waterloo–Cedar Falls area saw the cheapest E85 at $2.93 per gallon during the week ending Sept. 19, below the county average of $3.30. The report compares local prices with statewide and national trends, noting how refinery issues and global oil markets are keeping fuel costs volatile.
3. IGHSAU volleyball rankings for 9/24/26 (1630kcjj.com) — Cedar Falls' volleyball team is ranked ninth in Iowa's Class 5A in the latest statewide poll, giving local fans a clear picture of how the Tigers stack up. The full rankings show where nearby rivals and other classes stand as the season heats up across the state.
4. 'Iowa Weird Vol. 2' brings Iowa's strange stories to Ames (iowastatedaily.com) — A Cedar Falls-based publisher, Hayseed Press, is taking its spooky anthology "Iowa Weird Vol. 2" on the road, including a stop in Ames next month. The collection features a story by the founder of the Cedar Falls Ghost Tour and highlights eerie Iowa legends and real historical events, with book signings and discussions planned at independent bookstores statewide.
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