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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Eats Festival returns to Waterloo this weekend at the Waterloo Convention Center. KWWL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Waterloo’s Youth Art Team received a $67,000 cultural sustainability grant from the Wallace Foundation + the grant supports a program to boost local arts. The team will use the funds to continue producing community art projects + it aims to strengthen its impact around Waterloo. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Supporters of an amended bill to expand cancer coverage for Iowa firefighters and police said the proposal is now moving in the Senate + previous attempts to pass similar legislation had failed. Advocates hope the measure will soon improve benefits for first responders. Globe Gazette
- ➤ Waterloo Water Works will continue its hydrant flushing program tomorrow—April 3—when crews flush water mains from Cedar Bend Street to Candlewick Road and from West Donald Street to Greenbrier Road. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
- ➤ Lawmakers held hearings last week on property tax reform proposals—Senate Study Bill 1208 and House Study Bill 313—that aim to cut Iowa taxes by an estimated $426 million over five years while simplifying the rollback system. Rep. Bobby Kaufmann said the bill will move to committee in two weeks as officials continue to gather feedback, and local groups warned a 2% cap on levy growth could reduce funds for essential services. Globe Gazette
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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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Cedar Falls JV Soccer Match vs. Linn-Mar
6:00-7:45 p.m. — Cedar Falls High School — Free entry — Catch the action as Cedar Falls hosts Linn-Mar in a thrilling JV soccer showdown.
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Learn and Make: 1,000 Origami Paper Cranes
7-8 p.m. — Cedar Falls Public Library — Registration required — Explore the art of origami while learning about the cultural significance of folding 1,000 paper cranes.
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Weekly Quilters Meeting
10 a.m. — 1122 W 11th St, Waterloo, IA — Free entry — Gather with local quilters every Thursday morning to share tips and create beautiful quilts.
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Joel Sires Concert
8-11 p.m. — Octopus — $10 — Experience the soulful sounds of Folk and Americana with Joel Sires and friends.
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Cedar Falls Area - Pop Up Picnic Date Night for Couples
6-10 p.m. — Cedar Falls Park — Donation based — Enjoy a self-guided picnic date night with fun activities designed to strengthen your relationship.
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