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Greetings Cedar Falls! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! β˜€οΈ

In today's newsletter:

  • How many Cedar Falls homes really lost cable TV service?
  • How Cedar Falls volleyball plans to bounce back after home loss

Also on today's calendar: UNI Homecoming 5K Run/Walk and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Monday: Sunny much of the time, temps: high: 68, low: 47.
  • Tuesday: Sunny, breezy and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 48 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ Was Chuck Grassley in the Epstein files? Your Call the Courier questions answered (wcfcourier.com) β€” Cedar Falls residents get answers on several local issues, including how about 4,500 Cedar Falls Utilities customers were affected when cable TV service ended and who is developing new apartments near Greenhill and Cedar Heights. The column also explains funding for UNI's planned Grassley Center, local humane society leadership, and a mix of national and everyday questions readers have sent in.
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β€’ Cedar Falls vs Ankeny Centennial (maxpreps.com) β€” Cedar Falls volleyball fans saw the Tigers fall 2-0 at home to Ankeny Centennial in a non-league matchup, dropping their record to 16-8. The team quickly turns around to host Waukee next, giving Cedar Falls supporters another chance to see how the Tigers respond against a solid Warriors squad coming off a recent sweep.
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  • Shout out to Rafael Rodriguez and his crew!!
    They did a fabulous job landscaping our back yard. He developed several large new garden beds, planted shrubs, and mulched. It was a big job over… (Nextdoor College Square)
  • He did an excellent job of providing a very nice walk-in shower at a very reasonable price.
    Also, he took the time to thoroughly clean up at the end of each work day. Would highly recommend for any total shower replacement! (Nextdoor Sartori Park)
  • Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T2526) in Cedar Falls. Apply here.
  • O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Cedar Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cedar Falls here.

πŸ—ž Nearby News

Waterloo

  • 'Today we are his family': Unclaimed Army veteran's remains escorted to final resting place (kcrg.com)
  • Waterloo schools report $21.1 million one-year financial turnaround (cbs2iowa.com)
  • What to know about Waterloo club closing after city nuisance case (wcfcourier.com)

Waverly

  • Marsh Completes Accel Holdings Acquisition, Expanding Iowa Insurance Platform (citybiz.co)

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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" β€” Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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