Thursday, February 13th, 2025

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Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of February.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Waterloo School District staff member resigned after an incident involving a student led to an administrative leave and investigation, emphasizing student safety and privacy. KWWL
SHOP NEWS
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Cedar Valley Art of Marriage Valentine's Weekend Retreat
This two-day event at the Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls offers couples sessions focused on the themes of unwavering and resilient love, alongside meals and discussion time.
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Northern Festival of Bands at UNI
The Northern Festival of Bands is a prestigious wind band festival for high school students, featuring performances by bands led by renowned conductors and opportunities for masterclasses and workshops.
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DRUMLine Live: A Celebration of HBCU Musical Tradition
DRUMLine Live is an international tour showcasing the vibrant and energetic performances based on the Historically Black College and University marching band tradition, featuring original compositions and popular music interpretations.
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Novels & Nibbles: Culinary Adventure Through Literature
The event combines literary exploration with cooking, featuring a different book and related recipe each session for teens to enjoy and discuss.
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Cozy Drinks and Snacks Gathering
This event offers an opportunity to enjoy hot chocolate, coffee, and snacks while engaging in conversation or crafts in a welcoming library environment.
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Teen Writer's Workshop at Waterloo Public Library
The Teen Writer's Workshop invites aspiring writers in grades 6-12 to engage in writing prompts and share ideas in a supportive environment.
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Secret Message Writing Workshop for Teens
This workshop at the Cedar Falls Public Library invites teens to explore coded messaging techniques, including writing ciphers, creating neographies, and making secret book storage boxes.
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Catfish Murphy Live at Waterloo Blackhawks Arena
Catfish Murphy will perform at the Waterloo Blackhawks game, featuring a special Country Night event presented by Texas Roadhouse and U.S. Air Force College Night.
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Waterloo Black Hawks vs. Cedar Rapids Hockey Match
The Waterloo Black Hawks will compete against their rivals, the Cedar Rapids team, in an ice hockey match at Young Arena.
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Shop the Basement at Waterloo Public Library
Visit the basement of Waterloo Public Library to browse and purchase books from the Friends Used Book Store inventory, with proceeds supporting library events and programs.
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