🌱 Patch AM: How UNI’s record $342.8 million haul will reshape Cedar Falls

Good morning Cedar Falls! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How UNI's record $342.8 million haul will reshape Cedar Falls
• How UNI's homecoming magic toppled No. 4 North Dakota.
• What national business leaders told Cedar Falls about taxes and jobs.

Also on today's calendar: CV Ethics (In-person 4 CEUs #256-101-ME) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Warm; breezy in the morning, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.
• Monday: Very warm with sunshine, temps: high: 86, low: 56. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• University of Northern Iowa's Our Tomorrow campaign raises record $342.8 million (waterlootimes.com) — A record-shattering $342.8 million fundraising campaign at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls is bringing major new scholarship funds, facility upgrades, and endowment growth to campus. With 556 new scholarship funds and big investments in academics, arts, and athletics, many more local students will see direct financial support and improved university resources in the years ahead.
   

• DOME MAGIC: UNI does it again, knock off No. 4 North Dakota (globegazette.com) — UNI fans in Cedar Falls had plenty to cheer about as the Panthers upset No. 4 North Dakota, 24–17, at the UNI-Dome during homecoming weekend. Touchdowns, a dramatic blocked-punt score, and downtown Cedar Falls parade scenes capped a big day for local students, alumni, and residents packing the Dome and streets.
   

• Speaker Mike Johnson Joins U.S. Chamber's Free Enterprise Express Opportunity Tour in Cedar Falls (uschamber.com) — National political and business leaders brought the U.S. Chamber's Free Enterprise Express bus tour to the Bien Venu Event Center in Cedar Falls, focusing on tax cuts, permitting reform, and pro-business policies. While the tour is national in scope, Cedar Falls residents hosted a key stop where Speaker Mike Johnson and Iowa business advocates promoted their economic agenda.
   

📸 Around Cedar Falls

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cedar Falls

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★ Featured events ★

Monday October 12
• Human Rights Commission Meeting →
  Public Safety Center, Cedar Falls
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday October 13
• CV Ethics (In-person 4 CEUs #256-101-ME) →
  GreenState Credit Union, 3409 Cedar Heights Drive, Cedar Falls
  8:30 am
• Historic Preservation Commission Meeting →
  City Hall, Cedar Falls
  5:30 pm
• Garbage Pick Up—Tuesday →
  Cedar Falls IA
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Community Center and Senior Services Board Meeting →
  Cedar Falls Public Library Conference Room, Cedar Falls
  1:00 pm
• Utilities Board of Trustees Meeting →
  CFU - 2nd Floor Board Room, Cedar Falls
  2:00 pm
• Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting →
  City Hall, Cedar Falls
  5:30 pm
• Garbage Pick Up—Wednesday →
  Cedar Falls IA
  7:00 pm
• Octopus Bingo →
  Octopus, 2205 College Street, Cedar Falls
  8:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• MVC Valley Divisional →
  Cedar Falls IA
• Women for Good: From Surviving to Building, Financial Empowerment for Women & Girls →
  Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, 3117 Greenhill Circle, Cedar Falls
  11:30 am
• Joint Pool Committee - Special Meeting →
  220 Clay Street, Cedar Falls
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• My foster girl, Hazel, is now available for adoption.
  This sweet pup is 18 months old and excellent w humans and other dogs. She was just spayed yesterday- and is microchipped and utd on shots. She… (Nextdoor Fairview)

• CBE Companies posted a job opening for Customer Service/Collection Agent - HVC 11.02.2026 CF in Cedar Falls. Apply here.
• IDEX Corporation posted a job opening for EHS Director in Cedar Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cedar Falls here.

🗞 Nearby News

Waterloo

• Waterloo Teenager Charged After Deadly Thursday Shooting Near West Third and Baltimore Streets That Left One Man Dead and Shut Down the Intersection (centralrecorder.com)
• PHOTOS: Cedar Rapids Kennedy at Waterloo West, Friday Oct. 9, 2026 (wcfcourier.com)
• Joe Mitchell, Lindsay James spar in Second Congressional District debate (kcrg.com)

Waverly

• Kewaskum Cross Country Continues Its Success During Busy Schedule (thecampbellsportnews.com)

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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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