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And on the Cedar Falls Patch calendar - 2026 Cedar Falls Ghost Tour: THE HOUSE
Morning Cedar Falls! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How many Cedar Falls homes lost cable when CFU dropped TV?
- How Cedar Falls crushed Bettendorf 37–0 in a statement win.
- Cedar Falls and Waterloo remember neighbors who have recently passed away.
Also on today's calendar: UNI Homecoming 5K Run/Walk and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 49 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 38.
- Monday: Sunny much of the time, with a high of 66 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Was Chuck Grassley in the Epstein files? Your Call the Courier questions answered (wcfcourier.com) — Local readers get answers to a wide mix of questions, including how many Cedar Falls Utilities cable customers were affected when TV service ended and who is developing new apartments near Greenhill and Cedar Heights. The column also explains UNI's Grassley Center funding, voting rules for felons, and other community curiosities submitted by area residents. 
• Week 6 Metro & Area (Ranked) High School Football Scores - 1650 - 102.3 The Fan (1650thefan.com) — Cedar Falls fans can celebrate a huge Friday night, as the 7th‑ranked Tigers dominated 8th‑ranked Bettendorf 37–0 at home in a key Class 5A District 5 showdown. The roundup also recaps results for Waterloo West, Waterloo East, Columbus Catholic, and several other ranked area teams, giving you the full Week 6 picture.
• Waterloo and Cedar Falls neighbors: Obituaries for October 1 (globegazette.com) — Cedar Falls readers are notified of the passing of Robert Emmett Hasty, 90, a longtime resident who died peacefully on September 26 surrounded by family. The Courier's latest obituary roundup also lists many other neighbors from Waterloo and surrounding communities, with details on services, visitations, and ways to share condolences.
📸 Around Cedar Falls
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cedar Falls
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★ Featured events ★
- 2026 Cedar Falls Ghost Tour: THE HOUSE →
316 West 3rd Street, Cedar Falls
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
- City Council Meeting →
Cedar Falls Calendar, City Hall 220 Clay Street, Cedar Falls
7:00 pm - Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission Meeting →
Cedar Falls Calendar, 220 Clay Street, Cedar Falls
5:15 pm - Remember to put the trash out for Tuesday garbage pickup! →
Cedar Falls Calendar Cedar Falls, IA 50613
7:00 pm - Outdoor Warning System Test →
Cedar Falls Calendar Cedar Falls, IA 50613
11:00 am - Cedar Falls Fire Prevention Week Open House →
Cedar Falls Calendar, Public Safety Center 4600 S. Main St., Cedar Falls
4:00 pm - Library Board of Trustees Meeting →
Cedar Falls Calendar, Cedar Falls Public Library 524 Main St., Cedar Falls
4:00 pm - Remember to put the trash out for Wednesday garbage pickup! →
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7:00 pm - Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting →
Cedar Falls Calendar, Recreation Center - Conference Room 110 East 13th St, Cedar Falls
4:30 pm - Remember to put the trash out for Thursday garbage pickup! →
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7:00 pm - Remember to put the trash out for Friday garbage pickup! →
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7:00 pm - UNI Homecoming 5K Run/Walk →
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📣 Cedar Falls Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sending good vibes your way.
I hope everyone is staying safe with all of this heavy rain. The saturated ground can cause some safety issues with trees, stay alert. (Nextdoor Cedar Heights 2) - Our opener wasn't completely dead, but it had started taking several tries before responding.
That was enough for us. Aaron installed a replacement, programmed the remotes, and tested the controls. Everything responds right away now. If yours… (Nextdoor Birdsall Park)
- IDEX Corporation posted a job opening for CNC Machinist in Cedar Falls. Apply here.
- Maurices posted a job opening for Temporary Retail Sales Support in Cedar Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cedar Falls here.
🗞 Nearby News
Waterloo
- An AI radio DJ has shot to stardom in L.A. Human hosts aren't happy about it (latimes.com)
- What to know about Waterloo club closing after city nuisance case (wcfcourier.com)
- Deal Digest: Salt Air Broadcasting Expands On The Cape. (insideradio.com)
Waverly
- Marsh completes acquisition of Iowa-based Accel Holdings By Investing.com (investing.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 has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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