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Cheers Cedar Falls! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How UNI's new No. 1 Midwest ranking puts Cedar Falls in focus
  • How low did E85 prices drop around Waterloo–Cedar Falls last week?
  • See where Cedar Falls volleyball lands in this week's state rankings.

Also on today's calendar: Hip Hop/EDM Showcase and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 66 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cool with rain and drizzle, temps: high: 60, low: 56.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a shower, with a high of 64 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. UNI ranked No. 1 'Top Public Universities in the Midwest' (weareiowa.com) — UNI in Cedar Falls has just been ranked the No. 1 public university in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Colleges list, a point of pride for local students and families. The ranking highlights UNI's strong graduation rates, student success focus, and overall value, putting Cedar Falls firmly on the map for higher education in the region.
   

2. Cheapest E85 gas in Black Hawk County at $2.93 per gallon in week ending Sept. 19 (waterlootimes.com) — Drivers in the Waterloo–Cedar Falls area saw the cheapest E85 at $2.93 per gallon during the week ending Sept. 19, below the county average of $3.30. The report compares local prices with statewide and national trends, noting how refinery issues and global oil markets are keeping fuel costs volatile.
   

3. IGHSAU volleyball rankings for 9/24/26 (1630kcjj.com) — Cedar Falls' volleyball team is ranked ninth in Iowa's Class 5A in the latest statewide poll, giving local fans a clear picture of how the Tigers stack up. The full rankings show where nearby rivals and other classes stand as the season heats up across the state.
   

4. 'Iowa Weird Vol. 2' brings Iowa's strange stories to Ames (iowastatedaily.com) — A Cedar Falls-based publisher, Hayseed Press, is taking its spooky anthology "Iowa Weird Vol. 2" on the road, including a stop in Ames next month. The collection features a story by the founder of the Cedar Falls Ghost Tour and highlights eerie Iowa legends and real historical events, with book signings and discussions planned at independent bookstores statewide.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for recommendations for snow removal for the upcoming season.
    We live on a corner lot and have a fairly standard double car sized driveway. (Nextdoor Sartori Park)
  • All those on here talking about "side jobs"....
    who has EXPERIENCE replacing FTP sensor in a chevy truck? (Nextdoor Fairview)
  • IDEX Corporation posted a job opening for CNC Machinist in Cedar Falls. Apply here.
  • Brown NationaLease posted a job opening for Second Shift Diesel technician (Hiring Immediately) in Cedar Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cedar Falls here.

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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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