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Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Halloween 2026 Events in the Corridor & Cedar Valley [LIST] (khak.com) — Cedar Falls families have a packed Halloween lineup this October, from Kids Club trick‑or‑treating at the University Avenue Hy‑Vee and mall events at College Square to a Halloween Lights Ride and downtown Trick or Treat in the District. Adults can also enjoy a Halloween party at the Eagles Club, alongside dozens of nearby Corridor and Cedar Valley celebrations.
2. Martin Brothers Data Breach Exposes SSNs and Contact Details (claimdepot.com) — A data breach tied to benefits administrator PDCM Insurance has exposed sensitive personal and financial information for people connected to Cedar Falls–based Martin Brothers Distributing. With over a thousand Iowans affected, residents linked to the company are being offered five years of free credit monitoring and are urged to review their notification letters and consider enrolling for added protection.
3. Why did Brandon Libby leave KWWL News? Your Call the Courier questions answered (wcfcourier.com) — Cedar Falls readers get clarification that city administrators cannot overturn Cedar Falls Utilities' decision to end cable TV service, since CFU is independently governed. The Q&A column also tackles local property tax hikes, a Dunkerton council member's attendance, and various lifestyle and TV questions submitted by area residents.
4. University of Northern Iowa fundraising campaign ends with more than $340 million • Iowa Capital Dispatch (iowacapitaldispatch.com) — Students, alumni, and neighbors in Cedar Falls will see long-term benefits after UNI's "Our Tomorrow" campaign raised nearly $343 million, far surpassing its original goal. The eight-year effort is funding hundreds of new scholarships, academic programs, faculty support, athletics, and campus projects that will shape the university's future.
5. Surging Cedar Rapids Prairie knocks off Class 5A No. 8 Cedar Falls (thegazette.com) — Cedar Falls football fans saw a tough night as the Tigers, ranked eighth in Class 5A, were shut out 20-0 on the road by Cedar Rapids Prairie. The detailed recap breaks down key drives, stats, and turning points, offering Cedar Falls supporters insight into what went wrong and how the team's season record and momentum were affected.
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