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🌱 Patch AM: How to step inside UNI’s campanile without climbing a single stair
Happening soon: Octopus Comedy Open Mic on the Cedar Falls Patch calendar

Hello Cedar Falls! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How to step inside UNI's campanile without climbing a single stair
Also on today's calendar: Date Me DSM @ Roxxy's Cedar Falls (28-40) and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 74 and low of 55 degrees.
- Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 68, low: 63.
- Thursday: Humid with variable clouds, with a high of 72 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New 3D tour offers rare views inside UNI's century-old campanile (mystar106.com) — Cedar Falls residents and UNI alumni can now explore the university's iconic campanile from home through a new 3D, 360‑degree online tour that reveals the tower's interior, bell mechanisms, and preserved historic details. With 56 bells ranging from 1926 originals to 2023 additions, the digital exhibit arrives just as the campanile prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary on September 19.
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📸 Around Cedar Falls
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cedar Falls
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★ Featured events ★
- Octopus Comedy Open Mic →
Octopus, 2205 College Street, Cedar Falls
8:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
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Other local events
- Remember to put the trash out for Tuesday garbage pickup! →
Cedar Falls Calendar Cedar Falls, IA 50613
7:00 pm - Coffee with the City →
Cedar Falls Calendar, Scooters 315 Viking Drive, Cedar Falls
7:30 am - Housing Commission Meeting →
Cedar Falls Calendar, City Hall 220 Clay Street, Cedar Falls
4:00 pm - Date Me DSM @ Roxxy's Cedar Falls (28-40) →
Roxxy - Cedar Falls, 314 Main Street, Cedar Falls - Professional Advisor Charitable Education Series: Deepening Relationships Outside the Numbers →
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, 3117 Greenhill Circle, Cedar Falls
11:30 am - Giggles For Good →
Octopus, 2205 College Street, Cedar Falls
8:00 pm - Reach Outs, Toaster Ghost & Marlsincharge →
Octopus, 2205 College Street, Cedar Falls
8:00 pm - You're Invited to a FREE Vision Brunch! →
3712 Cedar Heights Drive, Cedar Falls - Cedar Falls Farmers Market →
Overman Park Area, 316 W. 3rd St, Cedar Falls
8:30 am - SEASON OPENER: DVOŘÁK IN THE NEW WORLD →
Gallagher Bluedorn, 8201 Dakota Street, Cedar Falls
7:00 pm - Octopus Karaoke →
Octopus, 2205 College Street, Cedar Falls
8:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
📣 Cedar Falls Shout Outs!
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Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Superior Cleaning Services USA LLC posted a job opening for Part Time Cleaner Cedar Falls Tues,Thurs,Saturday in Cedar Falls. Apply here.
- Fareway Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Market Clerk (Magnolia Drive) in Cedar Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cedar Falls here.
🗞 Nearby News
Waterloo
- Business Development Executive-Waterloo, IA (qconline.com)
- Darian Bengston: Actor, student, one of pro wrestling's premier technicians (augustafreepress.com)
- Shentel CEO, Bucking the Trend, Says His ISP Does Not Need Mobile Service (broadbandbreakfast.com)
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- Northern Iowa drug lair raided; two suspects nabbed on serious charges (northiowatoday.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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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