The 2012 Holiday Book List (A Gift Guide)

Books make great holiday gifts. Give your loved ones these books as stocking stuffers this holiday season.

Best Black Friday Deals? Maybe Buying Nothing

Black Friday may be the day for your best deals at Walmart, Target, Sears and other stores, but Friday is also international Buy Nothing Day. Here are some non-shopping Cedar Falls activities, along with some local small businesses to favor.

Enter Patch's “Deck the House” Contest For a Chance to Win $100,000

Did you decorate your house for the holidays this year? Enter our "Deck the House" contest and you could win $100,000 for your local school district and $500 to pay your electric bills!

Thanksgiving 2012 Gas Prices, Weather Forecast and Other Information You Need to Hit the Road

No precipitation in sight means smooth Thanksgiving Day travel ahead.

$5K Raised for Missing Evansdale Girls: Cedar Falls Daily News Links

A quick roundup of local news, including an altered timeline to find a new UNI president, a shout-out to a Cedar Falls native in the New York Times, a thwarted kidnapping attempt in Marion, thousands at Holiday Hoopla, a record Powerball jackpot and mor

Ginger Thai: A Tribute to Family, Diversifying Downtown Cedar Falls Cuisine

When Wanida Thomas opened Ginger Thai in downtown Cedar Falls, she transplanted three generations of restaurant ownership from Thailand to America.

Fundraiser Underway to Raise Reward Money, Awareness for Missing Evansdale Cousins

Elizabeth Collins and Lyric Cook-Morrissey have been missing since July 13.

CFHS Athletes Named All-State Football Players, New Unemployment Numbers and More: Cedar Falls Daily News Links

A quick roundup of local news, including more on the fate of Hostess, Iowa All State football, Iowa's unemployment numbers and efforts to clean up Iowa's polluted waterways.

Forgery, Theft and Drunk Driving Charges: Cedar Falls Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the police. It does not represent a conviction.

Twinkies May Live On, FBI Seeks Man and More: Cedar Falls Daily News Links

A quick roundup of local news, including the fate of Hostess, the FBI seeking a man with possible Iowa ties, Iowa felon voting rights and the fate of the old Cedar Falls post office.

UNI Presidential Search Committee Meeting Set for Tuesday

The committee is charged with finding a replacement for retiring University of Northern Iowa President Ben Allen.

Officer-Involved Shooting, Closed College Hill Restaurants and More: Cedar Falls Daily News Links

A quick roundup of local news, including an officer-involved shooting in Waterloo, the area's growing Burmese population, an escaped inmate, closed College Hill restaurants and a warning about climate change.

Drunk Driving, Disorderly Conduct and Public Intoxication Charges: Cedar Falls Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the police. It does not represent a conviction.

Criminal Mischief, Drunk Driving and Assault Charges: Cedar Falls Police Blotter

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Drunk Driving and Theft Charges: Cedar Falls Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the police. It does not represent a conviction.

Harassment, Sale of Marijuana and Public Intoxication Charges: Cedar Falls Police Blotter

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Drunk Driving and Public Intoxication Charges: Cedar Falls Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the police. It does not represent a conviction.

Cedar Falls Offices Closed on Thanksgiving and Black Friday

See what other city offices are affected by the holiday.

Leonid Meteor Shower Peak 2012: Latest Forecast

The overnight forecast for Cedar Falls is perfect for clear skies for watching the Leonid Meteor Shower

College Football Saturday Predictions and Betting Lines: UNI v. Missouri St, ISU v. Kansas, Iowa v. Michigan

See what the experts and the rest of us are saying about this week's Iowa college football matchups.

4 UNI Staffers Receive 'Excellence Awards'

Tim Bakula, Ken Bauer, Rosanne L. Lang, and Lyn Redington are the award winners.

A Look at UNI Professors' Salaries as Contract Negotiations Begin

University of Northern Iowa professors are seeking a 4.5 percent average salary increase each of the next two years. This is above the inflation rate, but faculty pay at UNI lags behind many of its peers.

'Black Friday Creep' Spurs Online Petition Drives to 'Save Thanksgiving'

Thousands are signing an online petitions against Black Friday store-opening hours that have been pushed into Thanksgiving Day.

Court Hearing for Mom of Evansdale Missing Girl Canceled

A federal hearing for Misty Cook-Morrissey was canceled Wednesday.

Parents Write Open Letter Urging Kidnappers to 'Be a Hero' and Return Missing Evansdale Cousins

Parents of Lyric Morrissey-Cook and Elizabeth Collins have written an open letter asking for the return of their daughters. Today, the Collins family is traveling the state to raise awareness.

President Obama Honors Taylor Morris on Veterans Day: 'In Taylor We See the Best of America'

On Veterans Day, President Barack Obama recognized Cedar Falls-native Taylor Morris, a soldier who lost all or parts of all four limbs while on duty in Afghanistan.

Child Trafficking Explored as Evansdale Cousins Abduction Case Hits 4 Months

Authorities are investigating whether abductions in Iowa are connected to child sex trafficking.

When is UNI Playing on College Football Saturday? Television Schedule, Records: UNI v. Missouri St, ISU v. Kansas, Iowa v. Michigan

Details for when to watch Iowa college football match ups on Nov. 17.

Redbox New Releases: The Campaign, Moorise Kingdom, Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation

Tuesday is new release day for Redbox.

When is the Spectacular Leonids Meteor Shower 2012 Peak: Where and When to Watch in Cedar Falls

One of the more spectacular meteor showers is on its way.

Mother Of Missing Evansdale Girl To Appear in Federal Court

Misty Morrissey, mother of Lyric Cook-Morrissey, who disappeared July 13 is expected to appear in court Wednesday on a meth charge.

Cedar Falls Weather Forecast: Ready for Winter? Freezing Temps, Flurries This Week

The National Weather Services predicts temperatures will dip into the teens this week with the possibility of flurries.

Veterans Day Activities and What's Open and What's Closed Today for Veterans Day in Cedar Falls

Veterans Day was on Sunday, Nov. 11, but is being observed by some today, Monday, Nov. 12.

North Taurid Meteor Shower 2012 Peaks After Midnight; Where to Watch

Look toward Taurus the Bull.

Report: Boy Shot in Cedar Falls Firing Range Accident Improving

David Young, 8, was shot in the head in an accident at the Black Hawk Park firing range.

Harassment of a Public Official, Theft and Public Intoxication Charges: Cedar Falls Police Blotter

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Theft and Possession of Prescription Drug Charges: Cedar Falls Police Blotter

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Made in Cedar Falls: Your Hyperlocal Holiday Gift Guide

Saturday, Nov. 26 is Small Business Saturday.

When is Black Friday?

Black Friday is arriving early this year.

Updated With Answer: Where in Cedar Falls is This? (If You Can Guess, You Could Win Patch Gear)

Can you guess where this week's mystery photo was taken?