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🌱 Patch AM: What Bob Kressig’s retirement means for Cedar Falls representation in Des Moines
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In today's newsletter:
- What Bob Kressig’s retirement means for Cedar Falls representation in Des Moines
- Which top college wrestlers are coming to Cedar Falls in January?
Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 43 and low of 32 degrees.
- Saturday: Sun and areas of low clouds, temps: high: 50, low: 28.
- Sunday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 37 and low of 9 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• Iowa Rep. Bob Kressig announces retirement after 22 years in Legislature (cbs2iowa.com) — Longtime Cedar Falls-area state representative Bob Kressig will retire from the Iowa Legislature at the end of his current term, ending 22 years of representing your community at the Capitol. The Democrat and former Cedar Falls Planning and Zoning Commission chair highlighted work on education, workers’ rights, mental health, and medical cannabis, and says he’ll finish his term strong while remaining active in local public service. 
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• Catching up with former area athletes: Peyton Hellmann starts strong for Fort Hays State (allusanewshub.com) — College wrestling fans should know Fort Hays State will compete at the NWCA National Duals in Cedar Falls on Jan. 9–10, bringing top women’s wrestlers to town. The story mainly tracks standout seasons by former South Dakota high school athletes in college wrestling, basketball, and equestrian, with Cedar Falls briefly featured as a key tournament host site.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cedar Falls
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- Friends Morning Book Discussion
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6:30 pm - Remember to put the trash out for Tuesday garbage pickup!
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7:00 pm - New Year's Eve Party
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11:30 am - Garbage Day is on Wednesday this week - 12/31/25
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7:00 pm - Remember to put the trash out for Wednesday garbage pickup!
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7:00 pm - Inauguration Ceremony
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11:30 am - Remember to put the trash out for Friday garbage pickup!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Christmas Holiday Observance
Black Hawk County Main Calendar , 316 E. 5th Street , Waterloo
8:00 am - Valparaiso Beacons at Northern Iowa Panthers Basketball
McLeod Center , 2501 Hudson Rd , Cedar Falls
7:00 pm - Friends Morning Book Discussion
Cedar Falls Public Library , 524 Main Street , Cedar Falls
10:15 am - New Year's Eve Party
Cedar Falls Public Library , 524 Main Street , Cedar Falls
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Friday December 26
Monday December 29
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Has anyone seen a map of Christmas lights this year?
I want to go light looking with my mom after church tonight, but haven’t been able to find a map to help me decide where to go. (Nextdoor College Hill) - A simple question:
If you receive a package that isn’t addressed to you and has a different address on it, what would you do? Would you make an effort to take it to the… (Nextdoor Orchard Hill)
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- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Front End Service Team Supervisor in Cedar Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cedar Falls here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Man shot in stomach in Waterloo shooting (kcrg.com)
- McMorrow Plays for Team USA (oursportscentral.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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