Friday, April 4th, 2025

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Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A demonstration is set for April 5 with speakers addressing a crowd downtown before participants march to the corner of IA highway 122 and IA highway 65—organizers say the event supports the Hands Off! message. Globe Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Astronaut Raja Chari, who grew up in Cedar Falls, will speak about his experiences in space at Wartburg Community Symphony's space-themed concert this weekend +he will share his personal journey+. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Waterloo City Council voted to deny licenses that would have allowed retailers to sell glass pipes + electronic devices purported to be for smoking tobacco. The decision means local businesses will not have permission to offer these products. Globe Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Black Hawk-Grundy Mental Health Center will host its annual mental health awareness breakfast — a fundraiser for Cedar Valley services — on May 9 from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Bien VenU Event Center in Cedar Falls. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
SHOP NEWS
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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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Octopus Team Trivia Night
8-10 p.m. — Octopus — No cover — Test your knowledge with a fun trivia theme focused on CARBS.
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