🌱 Patch AM: Cedar Falls therapist faces state hearing over alleged ethics violations

Hey there, Cedar Falls! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Cedar Falls therapist faces state hearing over alleged ethics violations
• Which Cedar Falls private schools made Iowa's "best of" list?

Also on today's calendar: Bands of America (BOA) Iowa Regional and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 68 and low of 43 degrees.
• Friday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 67, low: 43.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Social worker and psychologist are charged with patient-relationship violations (newsfromthestates.com) — A Cedar Falls social worker, practicing as Chad Mohammad, faces state disciplinary charges over alleged boundary and ethics violations involving client relationships in the city. The Iowa Board of Behavioral Health Professionals has scheduled a November hearing, while a separate Des Moines psychologist also faces charges, underscoring increased scrutiny of mental health professionals across Iowa.
   

• Best private high schools in Iowa (southernminn.com) — Two Cedar Falls private schools earn spots on a new statewide ranking of Iowa's best private high schools, highlighting strong academics and favorable student-teacher ratios. The list, based on Niche's 2027 data, compares schools across the state and can help local families weigh private options alongside public choices when planning their children's education.
   

📸 Around Cedar Falls

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cedar Falls

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• 20th Annual Pink Ribbon Run →
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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Remember to put the trash out for Thursday garbage pickup! →
  Cedar Falls Calendar Cedar Falls, IA 50613
  7:00 pm
Friday October 2
• American Discovery Trail Kickoff Event →
  Cedar Falls Calendar, River Place Plaza 100 State St, Cedar Falls
  8:00 am
• Remember to put the trash out for Friday garbage pickup! →
  Cedar Falls Calendar Cedar Falls, IA 50613
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Bands of America (BOA) Iowa Regional →
  University of Northern Iowa UNI-Dome, 2501 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls
  6:00 am
• Cedar Falls Farmers Market →
  Overman Park Area, 316 W. 3rd St, Cedar Falls
  8:30 am
Monday October 5
• City Council Meeting →
  Cedar Falls Calendar, City Hall 220 Clay Street, Cedar Falls
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission Meeting →
  Cedar Falls Calendar, 220 Clay Street, Cedar Falls
  5:15 pm
• Remember to put the trash out for Tuesday garbage pickup! →
  Cedar Falls Calendar Cedar Falls, IA 50613
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Outdoor Warning System Test →
  Cedar Falls Calendar Cedar Falls, IA 50613
  11:00 am
• Library Board of Trustees Meeting →
  Cedar Falls Calendar, Cedar Falls Public Library 524 Main St., Cedar Falls
  4:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• 2026 Cedar Falls Ghost Tour: THE HOUSE →
  316 West 3rd Street, Cedar Falls

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Does anyone have or know of a cheep guitar i could have or afford around here?
  I dont have 50 to even buy a cheap one for now and unfortunately I broke my old one i had for years. (Nextdoor Country Terrace)

• Kohl's posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Cedar Falls. Apply here.
• Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Cedar Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cedar Falls here.

🗞 Nearby News

Waterloo

• See scenes from the 2026 National Cattle Congress Fair in Waterloo (wcfcourier.com)
• John Deere Recalling 60-Plus Workers to Waterloo This Fall (agdaily.com)
• 27th annual Mayor's fun run takes over the streets of Waterloo (kwwl.com)

Waverly

• 'Brace for Losing Everything': Farm Crisis Fears Grip GOP in Iowa (rsn.org)

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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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