Good Day
Waterloo
Monday, April 7th, 2025
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Gem and mineral enthusiasts gathered at the Waterloo Center for the Arts on Sunday for the Black Hawk Gem and Mineral Show hosted by the Black Hawk Gem and Mineral Society. The society has held the annual event every April for 20 years — showcasing unique rocks, fossils and gemstones for people of all ages. KWWL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A former Juvenile Court Services employee was sentenced for fraud after an audit found credit card purchases (groceries, athletic shoes, teeth whitening treatments, cell phone accessories, kitchen utensils, electronics and Legos). Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
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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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Octopus Comedy Open Mic
8-10 p.m. — Octopus — No cover — Enjoy a fun night of laughs at the local open mic comedy night.
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Maundy Thursday Service
6:30-7:30 p.m. — St. Ansgar Lutheran Church — No tickets required — Participate in a meaningful Maundy Thursday service with a Bread Meal.
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Winterland - Grateful Dead Tribute
8-11 p.m. — Octopus — $10 — Experience a night filled with the soulful tunes of the Grateful Dead at your local bar.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Naval Ravikant
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