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Friday, March 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Officials said a house in Waterloo exploded because of a natural gas leak + emergency crews responded to secure the scene. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A person died and another was charged in a fatal shooting in Waterloo as bystanders briefly held the shooter—he then broke free and ran off. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
- ➤ A man was shot and killed late Wednesday night along Newell Ave+ near Ryder Logistics as officers were dispatched at 10:00, found him outside a building, and took him to a hospital where he later died, with authorities saying the public is not in danger. KWWL
- ➤ When Rebecca Taylor suffered a fatal heart attack from an assault on November 30 at her Oelson Road home, her boyfriend Lamarcus Williams blocked police from entering—he is now on trial for second-degree murder. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ten-year-old Isla Sorensen from Clear Creek Elementary was recognized for her writing skills—she is gaining attention as a promising young writer. Globe Gazette
- ➤ Hawkeye Community College is seeking bids on $4.5 million in job training funds — seven Cedar Valley companies will use the funds to train workers for 384 new jobs. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Kaleidoscope Quilts Class by Joleen Green
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Farmer's Daughters Quilts — $70 class fee — Learn to craft your own unique Kaleidoscope Quilt under expert guidance.
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