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Thursday, March 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Early Wednesday morning, first responders arrived at the scene of a house explosion on Sager Avenue near Becker Elementary in Waterloo, leaving over 250 people without power and crews clearing the rubble (TV9 reported). KCRG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa lawmakers advanced a bill that would require door locks and video surveillance in new or renovated school buildings to improve safety— a grant program will let districts apply for funding though funds are not guaranteed. Globe Gazette
- ➤ Today, the Iowa House passed House File 706 (which raises penalties for breaking open meetings and open records laws and requires public information accessibility training for most public officials) after the Davenport building collapse. The bill will take effect soon to make government meetings more open and clear. Globe Gazette
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Prom's Closet by Junior League of Waterloo-Cedar Falls
The Junior League of Waterloo-Cedar Falls offers an annual sales event for new and gently used prom dresses, formal shoes, and accessories to help make prom more affordable for teens in the community.
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Open House at Columbus Heights
12-1 p.m. — 524 Sunset Rd, Waterloo, IA — Free entry — Explore this beautifully updated 2-story home with hardwood floors and a renovated kitchen.
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Church Potluck
4:10-5:30 p.m. — Fellowship Hall — Free entry — An opportunity for the community to gather and share a meal after worship.
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ISU Gardening Series: Rain Gardens
6-7 p.m. | Waterloo Public Library | Free entry | Learn how to enhance your landscape with stunning and eco-friendly rain gardens from the experts at Iowa State University.
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Columbus JV Soccer Match Against Hudson
7-8:45 p.m. | Columbus High School | Free entry | Catch an exciting home non-conference match as Columbus JV soccer team faces off against Hudson (IA).
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Airport Board Meeting
5-6:30 p.m. | Independence Municipal Airport | Free entry | Discuss the future of local air travel and community initiatives at the airport board meeting.
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Caregiver Support Group
6-7 p.m. — Jesup Public Library — Free entry — Engage in monthly discussions over coffee on various caregiving topics with Staci Isley from Care Initiatives Waterloo.
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Vinton-Shellsburg vs. Hudson Varsity Soccer Match
5-6:45 p.m. — Hudson High School — Free entry — Witness an exciting non-conference girls varsity soccer match between Vinton-Shellsburg and Hudson.
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Black Hawk Gem & Mineral Club Spring Show
April 5-6 — Waterloo Center for the Arts — Check website for ticket pricing — Discover unique gems and minerals while enjoying local craftsmanship.
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DoNot Stop Half Marathon and 5k/10k
8-11 a.m. — Peter Melendy Park — Registration fees apply — A race combining running and donuts for a sweet twist on fitness.
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