🌱 Patch AM: Why Hudson’s school evacuation is sending hundreds of students to Cedar Falls

Hi Cedar Falls! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Hudson’s school evacuation is sending hundreds of students to Cedar Falls
• Two Cedar Falls students nominated for prestigious U.S. military academies
• How UNI’s newest assistant coach could reshape Panther soccer in Cedar Falls

Also on today's calendar: Madison Capitols at Waterloo Black Hawks and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: After dinner, my parents asked if I could clear the table. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, with a high of 41 and low of 30 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 36, low: 28.
• Saturday: Breezy with snow, 1-2", with a high of 31 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• UPDATE: Hudson schools release plan for students following evacuation (kwwl.com) — Hudson middle and high school students have been evacuated after a gas line was struck and are now safely relocated to Prairie Lakes Church in Cedar Falls, where buses and parent pickup will begin after 1:40 p.m. Cedar Falls residents near the church should expect extra traffic as law enforcement manages reunification while Hudson officials keep families updated online.
   

• Grassley Nominates 31 Iowa Students to U.S. Military Academies - KCHA NEWS - Charles City's News, Weather & Sports (kchanews.com) — Two Cedar Falls students are among 31 Iowans nominated by Sen. Chuck Grassley for appointments to U.S. military academies, highlighting local teens’ achievements and service ambitions. The nominations, including Cedar Falls’ Shae Magley and Joseph Winland, are for the 2026–27 academic year and are part of Grassley’s annual statewide selection process.
   

• UNI soccer welcomes Kylie Gazza as assistant coach (unipanthers.com) — UNI women’s soccer in Cedar Falls is adding former Samford standout Kylie Gazza as an assistant coach, bringing championship experience and defensive expertise to the Panthers. She’ll help shape recruiting, training, and player development as UNI chases Missouri Valley Conference titles.
   

📸 Around Cedar Falls

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cedar Falls

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★ Featured events ★

Friday January 9

• Teen Journaling Club
  Waterloo Public Library, 415 Commercial St, Waterloo
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday January 8

• Remember to put the trash out for Thursday garbage pickup!
  Cedar Falls Calendar Cedar Falls, IA 50613
  7:00 pm

Friday January 9

• Music and Movement Storytime
  Cedar Falls Public Library , 524 Main Street , Cedar Falls
  10:30 am
• Madison Capitols at Waterloo Black Hawks
  Young Arena , 125 Commercial St , Waterloo
  6:35 pm
• Remember to put the trash out for Friday garbage pickup!
  Cedar Falls Calendar Cedar Falls, IA 50613
  7:00 pm

Saturday January 10

• Family Storytime
  Cedar Falls Public Library , 524 Main Street , Cedar Falls
  10:30 am
• Teen Fiber Flicks
  Cedar Falls Public Library , 524 Main Street , Cedar Falls
  1:30 pm

Sunday January 11

• Time Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k) - Cedar Falls
  Blain's Farm & Fleet - Cedar Falls, Iowa , 219 Brandilynn Blvd , Cedar Falls
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday January 8

• Sensory Stations for Little Learners
  Cedar Falls Public Library , 524 Main Street , Cedar Falls
  10:30 am
• Travel Thursdays: Australia!
  Cedar Falls Public Library , 524 Main Street , Cedar Falls
  4:15 pm
• Family Movie Night
  Waterloo Public Library , 415 Commercial St , Waterloo
  6:00 pm
• Trivia Nights @ the Brewery -- General
  Waverly Public Library , 1500 W Bremer Ave , Waverly
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• ELK'S BINGO UPDATE: Starting Sunday January 11th, we be using paper cards and daubers rather than the reusable cards we have been using.
  BINGO every Sunday. Doors open at 4pm and BINGO starts at 5pm. 407 East Park Ave. Open to the public. Hope to see you there! This week's hot dish is… (Nextdoor Birdsall Park)

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Cedar Falls. Apply here.
• Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T2526) in Cedar Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cedar Falls here.

🗞 Nearby News

Waterloo

• Waterloo's new mayor Dave Boesen aims for transparency and accountability (kwwl.com)
• Iowa schools fill 99% of teaching jobs, but special education lags (kwwl.com)
• 15-year-old Waterloo girl killed in Black Hawk County crash (kcci.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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