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Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Northeast Iowa Food Bank will host its annual Empty Bowls fundraiser event on Friday. The evening will include a presentation by the food bank team that will announce its future plans and will feature a live auction, silent auction, raffles and a soup buffet. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
- ➤ The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa awarded its first cycle of grants—26 grants totaling $482,000—to nonprofits in Black Hawk County. The funds will support local programs and services. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
- ➤ The Iowa Eats Food & Drink Festival will return to Waterloo Convention Center on Saturday to bring food lovers together. The event will offer a wide range of dishes to try. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The latest episode of PBS show Ireland with Michael featured Waterloo’s Iowa Irish Fest, showing live music, clothing vendors and whiskey tasting events — a showcase of the local celebration. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Reynolds signed a hands-free driving law on Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. (making Iowa the 31st state with the law) that bans using handheld cellphones while driving, and police will begin issuing warnings in July with fines starting next year. KCRG
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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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2024 Clark Cup USHL Playoffs
April 14-30 — Young Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience exciting junior hockey action as teams vie for the Clark Cup championship.
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