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Hey hey Cedar Falls! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How UNI's new foundry funding could boost Cedar Falls industry partnerships
  • How did 9/11 shape one Cedar Falls soldier's service overseas?
  • Cedar Falls teacher now in the running for Iowa's top honor

Also on today's calendar: CVSHRM - SEPTEMBER CHAPTER EVENT and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 70 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 69, low: 65.
  • Tuesday: Considerable cloudiness, with a high of 73 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. University of Northern Iowa foundry center gets funds for expansion (desmoinesregister.com subscription) — State funding is helping the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls upgrade its Foundry 4.0 Center with a new 3D sand printer and induction furnace, strengthening local research and industry partnerships. The $970,000 award from the Iowa Economic Development Authority is intended to boost student learning, support Iowa manufacturers, and keep cutting-edge metal casting technology anchored in the Cedar Falls community.
   

2. Iowa troops who served overseas after 9/11 among those who will 'never forget' (nonpareilonline.com) — A Cedar Falls resident is among Iowa service members reflecting on their deployments after the Sept. 11 attacks and the long war on terrorism. Photos and recollections from Afghanistan and Kuwait highlight how 9/11 shaped local troops' lives, offering Cedar Falls readers a personal connection to the 25-year remembrance of that day.
   

3. Nine Iowa teachers earn top regional honors for 2027 (kimt.com) — A Cedar Falls Community School District teacher, Ashley Cardamone, has been named one of Iowa's nine 2027 Regional Teachers of the Year, putting Cedar Falls education in the statewide spotlight. Cardamone and the other honorees now advance as finalists for the 2027 Iowa Teacher of the Year award, which recognizes outstanding classroom instruction and impact on students across the state.
   

4. Katie and the Honky Tonks drops new release 'Last Call Lies' (northtamatelegraph.com) — A regional favorite country band, Katie and the Honky Tonks, recorded their new single "Last Call Lies" live to tape at Catamount Recording in Cedar Falls, highlighting the city's role in Iowa's music scene. The track leans into classic honky-tonk sound, celebrates late-night bar culture, and is now available on all major streaming platforms for Cedar Falls listeners to check out.
   

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  • Attention Teachers, Parents and College students:
    Stuff etc. in Waterloo offers schools supplies. Especially on Tuesdays where it is 10% for teachers. (Nextdoor Washington Park)
  • Target Corporation posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T2526) in Cedar Falls. Apply here.
  • Buckle posted a job opening for Freight Coordinator (Part-Time) in Cedar Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cedar Falls here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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