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1. Friends of the Family announces annual 'A Night In Hollywood' fundraiser (communitynewspapergroup.com) — Cedar Falls residents can dress up for a Hollywood-themed fundraiser at the Hilton Garden Inn on November 13, supporting Friends of the Family's housing, shelter, and advocacy work across Iowa. The evening promises entertainment, fundraising activities, and a trip raffle, with every ticket helping provide safe shelter and long-term stability for people facing homelessness or domestic violence.
2. 8 things to know about Northern Iowa ahead of 2026 matchup (grandforksherald.com) — Northern Iowa hosts No. 4 North Dakota this Saturday at the UNI‑Dome in Cedar Falls, with analysts calling it UND's toughest FCS test so far. The preview breaks down UNI's Iowa‑heavy roster, key playmakers returning from injury, quarterback matchups, and special‑teams trends that could shape the outcome for fans heading to the Dome.
3. Week ending Sept. 26: Lowest premium gas in Black Hawk County reaches $4.78 (waterlootimes.com) — Premium gas in Black Hawk County recently dipped as low as $4.78 per gallon, with Cedar Falls stations among those tracked in the latest GasBuddy report. While county prices averaged $5.16, Cedar Falls drivers can compare these local figures to statewide and national trends that continue to be driven by global oil markets and refinery conditions.
4. Land Quality Drives Growing Divide in Farmland Market (rfdtv.com) — Reporting from Cedar Falls, an agricultural land expert explains that high‑quality farmland is still drawing strong prices, while lower‑quality and some recreational tracts are softening or failing to sell. He also highlights how a national farm managers' group is expanding education programs, which could interest local appraisers, landowners, and ag professionals watching land values around Cedar Falls.
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