All posts by Ryan Westhoff
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Wrestlers ready to capitalize on early success
At the midway point in the season, Cedar Falls’ wrestling team is standing strong. At the end of 2019, the Tigers stood at a sturdy...
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Humankind faces big challenges with needs of upcoming decade
The 2020s have the potential to be the decade that the 2010s weren’t. And we desperately need it to be so. This decade will be...
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Though a work in progress, Standards-based grading shows true measure of student learning
The controversy around standards-based grading has reached a fever pitch in the last few weeks. A petition signed by over 800 students calls for the...
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Yang tops Democrat students’ list for president
The Tiger H-Line poll of student opinions on the upcoming Iowa Caucuses brought in some shocking results, with businessman Andrew Yang claiming a surprise 12-point...
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School Board members address range of questions
Are you excited to serve on the school board? Nate Gruber: “I’ve been looking for an opportunity to serve the community in a public service...
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Newly elected officials share plans | Mayor Green looking forward to ‘being just a little different’
Cedar Falls’ new mayor brings a bit of a different perspective to city government. And that may just be a good thing. Rob Green, the...
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Men’s cross country team, Michael qualify for State on Saturday
The men’s cross country team may be young, but they certainly aren’t afraid of the spotlight. Spending much of the season ranked among the top...
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Sticker board allowing CF input on new school
Students entering the school building through the auditorium entrance last week were greeted by a large canvas board, asking students what they would like to...
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JV men get opportunity to run varsity race
When the starting gun cracked to signal the start of the varsity boys race of the Jim Boughton Invitational in Dubuque on Sept. 26, 10...
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Mayoral, School Board seats up for grabs | Local candidates’ offer differing paths on road to November election
As is the case each autumn, political yard signs are going up on lawns across Cedar Falls, peppering the sides of the roads with bright...
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Elementary orchestras finish with polished performances after year of practices
Last Thursday the elementary schools had orchestra concerts at the high school. On May 12 at 6 p.m. the fourth grade concert performed a few songs, and then the...
