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Cedar Falls to Welcome American Discovery Trail 250 Relay October 1-2
Cedar Falls will welcome participants in the American Discovery Trail 250 Relay on Oct. 1 and 2, 2026, as the nationwide relay travels through the Cedar Valley in celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
Clay Street Park Playground Renovation - Public Meeting
The community is invited to a public input meeting on Wednesday, September 30, regarding the Clay Street Park Playground Renovation project!
Black Hawk County Auditor joins Secretary of State for Election Discussion at UNI
“Your Vote Counts: Election Security in Iowa,” will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 5 p.m. at University of Northern Iowa, Sabin Hall 035
A legend returns home
“I never really thought this moment would ever happen,” Hall of Fame quarterback and UNI alumni Kurt Warner said moments before his jersey would be retired at the UNI-Dome. Warner,...
‘They’re looking phenomenal’
The University of Northern Iowa is seeing its strongest enrollment numbers in several years, with total enrollment hitting 9,366 students this fall — making it UNI’s highest total enrollment since...
Panthers cage Bulldogs
The University of Northern Iowa football team took on their in-state rivals, the Drake Bulldogs, on Saturday Sept. 12, at the UNI-Dome. The game kicked off at 1 p.m. right...
UNI volleyball battles through gauntlet in Houston
Northern Iowa’s volleyball team went toe-to-toe with three challenging opponents this weekend at the Rice Invitational in Houston. They faced Big East champion Creighton, host Rice, and top-five powerhouse Louisville....
Everything you need to know about the UNI Botanical Center
Sitting amongst the tall greenery, with the quiet sounds of water and an occasional squawk from the birds — this may be the next place you prepare for a difficult...
Community & crafts
The Cedar Falls farmers market is essential to the city’s community. Local vendors offer everything from organic produce to handcrafted jewelry. For many, it’s a go-to place to do your...
The portmanteau of jazz: TriOblique
The definition of the word portmanteau is when a single word is created out of the combination of two or more words. TriOblique was created as a portmanteau based off...
UNI soccer comes up short against St. Thomas
The University of Northern Iowa women’s soccer team welcomed the St. Thomas Tommies for the Panthers’ final non-conference matchup of the season on Thursday, Sept. 10, at the UNI Soccer...