Growing through it together: Mother and daughter graduate together at UNI
By Brady Reeves Kerrie and Sarah Michael have always found ways to move through life together, whether golfing on a women’s league team at the Dysart Golf Club or lingering…
Aspire Dance Studio finds new home at The Mall at College Square after rain, hail damages business
By Anelia K. Dimitrova Fortunes sometimes change in a matter of minutes. And just as quickly, a turn of events, which seems sudden and insurmountable at first, can swiftly change…
Pup Sugar shares love from store window in downtown Cedar Falls
Your browser does not support the video tag. By Anelia K. Dimitrova Her name is Sugar and she has a special spot in the window of a popular consignment store…
Retired Iowa State University professor repairs violins to pay forward goodwill
By Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch Paul Lasley’s hobby of restoring old and broken violins and donating them to Iowa State University’s instrument collection program didn’t start with a violin…
Portraits at some businesses ahead of Halloween party downtown show why Cedar Falls is a special place
By Anelia K. Dimitrova Downtown Cedar Falls has been a magnet for Halloween happenings for many, many years. Celebrating the ancient Celtic fest has become a tradition for the businesses…
The Steel Sorceress founder Josie Schauls, a student entrepreneur, transforms art-making hobby to successful jewelry business
By Grace McCunn For most college students, balancing school work, maintaining a social life and earning money can be overwhelming. But Josie Schauls, a Des Moines native double-majoring in art…
Undefeated 1960 Panthers football team members bond with 2025 football players, inspire with enduring stories, UNI fight song
By Anelia K. Dimitrova Team victories are vigorously lived in the moment, but when their lasting impact sparks inspiration in generations to come, they become legendary. And legends are made…
From athlete to artist: Former UNI shot putter Sarah Byrd creates sculpture, exhibits work on Main Street in Cedar Falls
By Anelia K. Dimitrova Sarah Byrd loves telling stories. Some she has written down in a notebook she wants to develop one day in a published book. Others she commits…
Cedar Falls Girl Scouts work to earn Bronze Award, fundraise money for upgrading Humane Society room, help clean up College Hill
By Anelia K. Dimitrova Earning a Girl Scouts recognition takes effort and discipline. Not to mention enterprise and enthusiasm. That’s what the members of Girl Scouts Troop 4029 did as…
Cedar Falls hosts RAGBRAI overnight with vibe and joy
By Estelle Johnson Special correspondent to the Cedar Falls News Hub What do you think happens when 30,000 bike riders roll into Cedar Falls for a night’s rest and relaxation…