Wednesday, February 19th, 2025

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Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lutheran Services in Iowa receives a $10,000 challenge grant from the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa and Marv and Helen Schumacher to aid refugee families in response to recent federal policy changes. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Waterloo Schools Superintendent has warned of possible staff reductions due to budget shortfalls. KWWL
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Mental Health First Aid Training Workshop
This workshop will equip participants with skills to provide initial support to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis, covering key intervention strategies and self-care techniques.
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CCC 2025 Waterloo Puzzle Palooza
The Puzzle Palooza event invites teams of four to compete in puzzle-solving at SingleSpeed Brewing Co., featuring food, drinks, and raffles.
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Eastern Iowa Home and Landscaping Show 2025
This event showcases creative ideas for home improvement, landscaping, and gardening through various exhibits and activities at the Waterloo Convention Center.
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Friends of the Waterloo Public Library $5-a-Bag Book Sale
This community book sale allows attendees to fill bags with books for only $5, with all proceeds benefitting library programming.
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Tea Making Workshop for Adults with Chef Drew Waseskuk
This workshop offers an introduction to creating homemade tea blends, featuring guidance on picking, portioning, and packaging teas.
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Mother Goose Storytime for Infants and Caregivers
A storytelling session aimed at newborns up to age two and their caregivers, fostering early literacy in a welcoming library environment.
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