🌱 Patch AM: Why does UNI feel so much windier than the rest of Cedar Falls?

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In today's newsletter:

• Why does UNI feel so much windier than the rest of Cedar Falls?
• How a Cedar Falls toddler’s THC scare led to criminal charges
• What Cedar Falls updates made yesterday’s regional news roundup?

Also on today's calendar: GIDDY UP & GLOW and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Cloudy; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 26 and low of -2 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Saturday: Snow and flurries, 1-2", temps: high: 3, low: -16.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and frigid, with a high of 1 and low of -5 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• What makes the University of Northern Iowa so windy? (northerniowan.com) — If you’ve ever been nearly blown over walking across the UNI campus, you’re not imagining it—experts say Cedar Falls’ open countryside and the campus’s slight elevation help crank up those winter winds. A UNI meteorology professor and the campus architect explain why it feels so gusty by Maucker Union and Sabin Hall, and how planting more trees could eventually calm things down.
   

• Man Arrested After Toddler Ate THC Gummies (kwayradio.com) — Cedar Falls residents should know that a local man faces child endangerment and drug charges after his 18‑month‑old daughter reportedly ate THC gummies at home and later needed hospital care. The child was first taken to MercyOne Cedar Falls, then transferred to University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, and the father has been released pending trial.
   

• December 11 recap: Waterloo and Cedar Falls news you may have missed today (wcfcourier.com) — A regional news roundup for Waterloo and Cedar Falls highlights everything from Iowa revenue projections and health policy debates to a Waterloo homicide update and a fatal crash in Adams County. It also notes Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol coming to Gallagher Bluedorn, giving Cedar Falls residents a timely entertainment option this weekend.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cedar Falls

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• A Christmas Carol
  103 Main St, Cedar Falls
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Remember to put the trash out for Friday garbage pickup!
  Cedar Falls Calendar Cedar Falls, IA 50613
  7:00 pm
• GIDDY UP & GLOW
  Deringer's Public Parlor , 314 Main St , Cedar Falls
  8:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Gift of Giving -- Hand-painted Wooden Decorations (Morning Session)
  Cedar Falls Public Library , 524 Main Street , Cedar Falls
  9:30 am
• Popcorn & Pictures: A Family Movie Matinee
  Cedar Falls Public Library , 524 Main Street , Cedar Falls
  1:45 pm
• Gift of Giving -- Hand-painted Wooden Decorations (Afternoon Session)
  Cedar Falls Public Library , 524 Main Street , Cedar Falls
  2:00 pm
• Iowa Chamber Music Concert & Instrument Petting Zoo
  Cedar Falls Public Library , 524 Main Street , Cedar Falls
  3:00 pm
• Illuminate The Gardens
  Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens , 1927 E Orange Rd , Waterloo
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 12

• Warriors vs. Freemont
  Young Arena , 125 Commercial St , Waterloo
  6:00 pm
• School Social
  Becker Elementary Cafeteria, Multi-Purpose Room, Gymnasium
  6:30 pm
• Fred Becker Elementary - School Social
  Becker Elementary Gymnasium, Cafeteria, Multi-Purpose Room
  6:30 pm
• Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
  Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center , 8201 Dakota St , Cedar Falls
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Black cat with white patch is huddled on my back porch trying to stay warm!
  Neighbor says s/he shows up here most afternoons, so must belong to someone nearby. Seems friendly but cautious. I'm on 9th & Iowa. (Nextdoor Overman Park)
• I have a like new pillow specific for hysterectomy patients.
  I would like someone to have it that needs it. (Nextdoor Lexington Heights/Quail Ridge)

• University of Northern Iowa posted a job opening for Assistant Coach - Women's Soccer in Cedar Falls. Apply here.
• Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Executive Chef/Banquet Chef in Cedar Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cedar Falls here.

🗞 Nearby News

Waterloo

• Waterloo police now fully staffed, three new officers sworn in (kwwl.com)
• Nic Nemeth to be inducted to George Tragos/Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2026 (postwrestling.com)
• Waterloo man charged with murder in November shooting outside home (wcfcourier.com)

Janesville

• Central/Clayton Ridge co-op has busy week of duals (pdccourier.com)

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!

-- The Patch AM Team

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