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Hey there, Cedar Falls! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Cedar Falls end up high on July's scam list?
  • Hear the new honky-tonk single tracked live in Cedar Falls

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunny and uncomfortably humid, with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Not as warm with a t-storm, temps: high: 79, low: 65.
  • Monday: Cloudy, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cedar Falls among 3 cities tied for 4th in Iowa scam reports in July (waterlootimes.com) — Cedar Falls logged six scam reports with the Better Business Bureau in July, including several online purchase schemes that cost residents more than $300. Local readers are urged to be cautious with unfamiliar websites, especially for health devices, and to use BBB Scam Tracker to research businesses and report suspicious activity.
   

• Katie and the Honky Tonks drop new release 'Last Call Lies' (timesrepublican.com) — A new country single from Katie and the Honky Tonks was recorded live to tape at Catamount Recording in Cedar Falls, showcasing a classic honky-tonk sound with plenty of local ties. The track, "Last Call Lies," leans into barroom storytelling, bluesy guitar work, and Katie Sires' twangy vocals, and is now available on all major streaming platforms.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Adopt Clover!
    She is 14 months old, fixed and microchipped. She is a Samoyed Husky mix w dominate Samoyed traits of mellow and calm. She is house trained and… (Nextdoor Fairview)
  • To be honest, I never expected a small local museum to be so interesting.
    Have any of you been here? 121 Center Street, Cedar Falls, IA (Nextdoor College Square)
  • IDEX Corporation posted a job opening for CNC Machinist in Cedar Falls. Apply here.
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Cedar Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cedar Falls here.

🗞 Nearby News

Waterloo

  • Waterloo to hold citywide cleanup event Sept. 12 (cbs2iowa.com)
  • Riverfront Stadium to host Sept. 12 football watch party (wcfcourier.com)
  • Shockwaves team is big winner at regional water ski tournament (plnewscompass.org)

Parkersburg

  • Colo-Nesco starts District Play at Home vs Rival Collins Maxwell (radioonthego.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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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