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And on the Cedar Falls Patch calendar - Octopus Bingo!
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In today's newsletter:
- How Cedar Falls fans can be part of Kurt Warner's big honor.
- Meet the Cedar Falls press putting Iowa's strangest stories in print.
- How Cedar Falls helped launch Kurt Warner's Hall of Fame journey.
Also on today's calendar: SHUFFLE and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 55 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 55.
- Friday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. UNI to retire Kurt Warner's No. 13 jersey before home opener (cbs2iowa.com) — UNI will retire Hall of Famer Kurt Warner's No. 13 jersey at a pregame ceremony Saturday at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, with Warner and his family expected to attend. The first 1,000 fans on the north concourse get replica jerseys, and the event is part of a larger series of jersey retirements celebrating the university's 150th anniversary. 
2. Hayseed Press embraces Iowa writing talents (dailyiowan.com) — A Cedar Falls-based publisher, Hayseed Press, is carving out a niche for Iowa-focused fiction, from spooky "Iowa Weird" anthologies to a quirky graphic novel called "Drunk Onion." Co-founded by brothers with deep Cedar Falls ties, the press helps local and Iowa-connected writers get their work into print and onto shelves at places like Prairie Lights and regional festivals.
3. Check out these 10 famous people from the state of Iowa (qctimes.com) — Kurt Warner's path to NFL stardom ran right through Cedar Falls, where he worked at Hy-Vee and coached at UNI before his Hall of Fame career. This statewide roundup spotlights ten famous people with Iowa roots, from Herbert Hoover and Johnny Carson to Caitlin Clark and John Wayne, offering a fun reminder of how many notable figures started in Iowa communities like yours.
4. Fayette County Authorities Release Information on Two Arrest Incidents and a One-Vehicle Accident (kctn.com) — Fayette County authorities report that a Cedar Falls man driving a box truck hit a bull on Derby Road near Wadena, killing the animal but leaving the driver uninjured. The update also details a separate domestic assault arrest in Eldorado and the jailing of an Elgin man on probation and registry violation warrants, underscoring ongoing regional public safety activity.
📸 Around Cedar Falls
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cedar Falls
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★ Featured events ★
- Octopus Bingo! →
Octopus, 2205 College Street, Cedar Falls
8:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
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Other local events
- SHUFFLE →
UNI Interpreters Theatre, Lang 040, Cedar Falls - Humble Travel 65th Anniversary and Open House →
Humble Travel, 125 Main St, Cedar Falls
3:00 pm - Register Voters at University of Northern Iowa! →
University of Northern Iowa, 1227 W 27th St, Cedar Falls
4:00 pm - New Fundholder and Legacy Society Reception →
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, 3117 Greenhill Circle, Cedar Falls
4:30 pm - Music and Praise →
Riverview Conference Center, 439 N Division St, Cedar Falls
7:00 pm - Register Voters at University of Northern Iowa! →
University of Northern Iowa, 1227 W 27th St, Cedar Falls
4:00 pm - Riley Jane, The Jesuits & Carys Marie →
Octopus, 2205 College Street, Cedar Falls
8:00 pm - Cedar Falls Farmers Market →
Overman Park Area, 316 W. 3rd St, Cedar Falls
8:30 am - Register Voters at University of Northern Iowa! →
University of Northern Iowa, 1227 W 27th St, Cedar Falls
1:00 pm - Ruth Suckow's "Iowa Interiors": A Statewide Centennial Celebration →
James Hearst Center for the Arts, 304 West Seerly Blvd, Cedar Falls
1:00 pm - 10 Watt Robot & Radio Ear →
Octopus, 2205 College Street, Cedar Falls
8:00 pm
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
📣 Cedar Falls Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Superior Cleaning Services USA LLC posted a job opening for Part Time Cleaner - Mornings Friday-Sunday in Cedar Falls. Apply here.
- O'Neal Manufacturing Services posted a job opening for Machine Operator I - O'Neal Manufacturing Services in Cedar Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cedar Falls here.
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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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