News
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As holidays continue, grief group assists those who’ve experienced loss
For some, holiday season can bring favorite memories with loved ones that won’t be here to experience the holidays this year. Grieving is a long...
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Peet candy sale proceeds going to assist families
Peet Junior High School has annual candy cane sales to bring holiday cheer to the school. Once December starts the school purchases a large amount...
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Robotics team gearing up for next season
With an unusually long “Infinite Recharge” robotics season coming to an end and a new one rapidly approaching, students on robotics team 525 reflect on...
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House of Hope preparing for growing needs as winter nears
As the winter months approach, so does the busiest time for 845 W. 4th Street in Waterloo, known as House of Hope. House of Hope...
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CF fans react to tragedy at Astroworld
What was supposed to be a night full of excitement and memories soon turned into a realm of chaos. Friday, Nov. 5, the annual Astroworld...
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Peet freshmen face off each Friday in honors history jeopardy
Colby Grothoff teaches honors 9th grade U.S. history at Peet and has a second hour class and a seventh hour class that each week explores...
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Peet kicking off jazz season
Peet Junior High students gathered in the band room at 6:50 am last Wednesday, Nov. 10 for the first jazz band practice of the 2021-2022...
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Persistent COVID continues to prevent return of elementary buddy program
Elementary schools in the Cedar Falls district have always paired up the sixth graders and kindergarteners for “buddies,” where every once in a while the...
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Peet students exploring career options
As students make plans for careers, they are following in a variety of footsteps. Some want to take after their parents or grandparents, while others...
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Cedar Falls family launches Iowa’s first miso company
A new company has started called IowaMiso, and it’s Iowa’s first miso company. Miso is a fermented soybean paste with rice and salt. It is...
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Battle of the Books: Students kick off year of club reading for competition
Laughter echoes through the library as students flip through pages, quiz each other on plot twists and race to remember which character saved the day. Battle of the Books...
