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In today's newsletter:
- How a Cedar Falls standout became a Pro Bowl NFL linebacker
- How Cedar Falls star Jack Campbell made this celebrity birthday list
- What inspectors just found inside a popular Cedar Falls burger joint
Today's riddle: I am on a seafood diet. 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 32 and low of 26 degrees.
- Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 46, low: 35.
- Tuesday: Breezy with a shower or two, with a high of 51 and low of 21 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Jack Campbell: Bio And Career Highlights (boredpanda.com) — Cedar Falls readers will recognize hometown linebacker Jack Campbell, whose early years and standout play at Cedar Falls High School helped launch him to stardom with the Detroit Lions. The piece traces his rise from local athlete to Butkus Award winner, All-American at Iowa, and Pro Bowl NFL defender, while also touching on his marriage and personal background. 
2. Celebrity Birthdays Today, January 9, 2026 (boredpanda.com) — Cedar Falls sports fans will appreciate that Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell once led Cedar Falls High School to back-to-back 4A state basketball titles in 2018 and 2019. He’s featured in a national roundup of celebrities with January 9 birthdays, alongside entertainers and athletes from around the world.
3. Iowa restaurant inspection update: Mouse droppings, flies in beverages, expired food (kcrg.com) — A recent state inspection found several food-safety violations at Wilbo Burgers Brats & Beers in Cedar Falls, including handwashing lapses, sanitation issues, and improperly stored food. The broader report lists similar problems at restaurants across Iowa, but Cedar Falls diners may want to note that inspectors flagged both cleanliness concerns and temperature-control problems at this Main Street spot.
4. Protests Against ICE Draw Crowds Nationwide, With Demonstrations Across Iowa (kwwl.com) — Residents recently joined an emergency protest in Cedar Falls criticizing federal immigration enforcement and calling for ICE to leave local communities. The action, organized by the Visibility Brigade, was part of a broader “ICE Out for Good” weekend that also drew crowds in Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, and Iowa City, reflecting growing statewide frustration over recent ICE-related incidents.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cedar Falls
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- Junior Graphic Novel Book Club!
Cedar Falls Public Library , 524 Main Street , Cedar Falls
4:15 pm - Banned Books Club Movie Viewing
Cedar Falls Public Library , 524 Main Street , Cedar Falls
5:45 pm - Human Rights Commission Meeting
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6:00 pm - Banned Books Club Discussion
Cedar Falls Public Library , 524 Main Street , Cedar Falls
7:30 pm - Creation Stations
Cedar Falls Public Library , 524 Main Street , Cedar Falls
4:15 pm - Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
Cedar Falls Calendar , City Hall 220 Clay Street , Cedar Falls
5:30 pm - CFPL Stammtisch
Cedar Falls Public Library , 524 Main Street , Cedar Falls
7:00 pm - Remember to put the trash out for Tuesday garbage pickup!
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7:00 pm
Monday January 12
Tuesday January 13
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Time Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k) - Cedar Falls
Blain's Farm & Fleet - Cedar Falls, Iowa , 219 Brandilynn Blvd , Cedar Falls
9:00 am - Book Mending Workshop
Cedar Falls Public Library , 524 Main Street , Cedar Falls
2:00 pm - Kickin' It With Cris! Line Dance Lessons 💃
1955 Locke Ave , Waterloo
7:30 pm - Junior Graphic Novel Book Club!
Cedar Falls Public Library , 524 Main Street , Cedar Falls
4:15 pm
Sunday January 11
Monday January 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- On Saturday, January 10, the City's contractor (Municipal Pipe & Tool Co.
) will be starting the CDBG Sewer Rehabilitation Project by cleaning the associated sanitary lines at the locations listed below. Short-term… (Nextdoor )
- Aerotek posted a job opening for Forklift Operator in Cedar Falls. Apply here.
- University of Northern Iowa posted a job opening for Assistant Professor of Instruction - Applied Voice in Cedar Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cedar Falls here.
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