Friday, March 7th, 2025

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Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rev. Nils de Jesús Hernández, now a pastor in Waterloo and formerly an undocumented immigrant, works to support his immigrant congregation. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Lutheran Services in Iowa will lay off 28 employees across various locations due to impacts from the suspension of the US Refugee Admissions Program. KCRG
SHOP NEWS
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Second Saturday Teen Trivia at Cedar Falls Public Library
This interactive trivia event invites teens to compete solo or in teams on various themes, with this month's focus on Disney, for prizes and fun.
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Shop the Basement Book Sale
The basement of the Waterloo Public Library will be open for shopping, offering a range of used books at affordable prices, with proceeds benefiting library programs.
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Japanese Tea Ceremony and Sweets Exploration
This event invites participants to experience traditional Japanese sweets and learn about the Japanese tea ceremony with instructor Maoko Umeda.
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Bob Dorr's Blues Jam at Octopus
Experience local blues music at Bob Dorr's Blues Jam, a fun and welcoming event at Octopus.
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Free Style Ice Skating Session
This event offers an opportunity for ice skaters to enhance their routines and skills with the allowance for private coaching during the session.
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Waterloo Black Hawks vs. Dubuque Fighting Saints
The Waterloo Black Hawks face off against the Dubuque Fighting Saints in a hockey matchup at Young Arena, supporting charitable causes with ticket proceeds.
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Dysart's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade
The Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dysart features a participation route from City Hall to Dysart Gorge, followed by festivities at Harper's Public House.
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Novels & Nibbles: Exploring Culinary Delights through Literature
This program invites teens to combine reading with cooking by exploring a book each session and creating recipes inspired by the stories and cultures within them.
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Battle of the Books Monthly Book Club for Grades 4-6
This monthly book club at Waterloo Public Library invites fourth to sixth graders to discuss selected titles from the 2024-2025 Battle of the Books list, alongside themed activities and snacks.
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Octopus Comedy Open Mic Night
This monthly open mic event at Octopus offers a platform for comedians to showcase their talent in a relaxed bar setting with no cover charge.
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