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Friday, April 11th, 2025

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Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Nine-year-old David Chavez-Morales was killed in a car crash last Friday in Waterloo and more than $12,000 has been raised for his family; a public visitation is set (April 15, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.) and a Spanish funeral mass is planned (April 16, 2:00 p.m.).  KWWL

CRIME NEWS

  • A Rockwell man, Dustin Travis Burkhardt (36), was indicted on a federal meth charge after an indictment unsealed Tuesday in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa stated he was in possession of a mixture.  Globe Gazette

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Iowa lawmakers will study Gov. Kim Reynolds’ House Study Bill 327 that plans to use over $574 million in federal block grants, but mental health advocates worry that $7.8 million may not go directly to community mental health centers—adding uncertainty as the state changes its system. Other proposals would let veteran service groups receive matching funds to hire staff for VA claims and allow school districts to use district management levy money for safety needs beginning July 1.  Globe Gazette

EVENTS

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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.

    Sun, 4/13/25

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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.

    Mon, 4/14/25

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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.

    Tue, 4/15/25

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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.

    Wed, 4/16/25

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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.

    Thu, 4/17/25

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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.

    Fri, 4/18/25

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  • Easter Weekend Concert

    5-8:30 p.m. — Wartburg-Waverly Sports & Wellness Center — Free entry — Celebrate Easter weekend with a free Christian concert and a BMX performance.

    Sat, 4/19/25

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  • Easter Sunday Service

    10-11 a.m. — St. Ansgar Lutheran Church — Free entry — Start Easter with coffee and fellowship followed by a meaningful service celebration.

    Sun, 4/20/25

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  • Shop the Basement!

    10 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Friends Used Book Store Prices — Discover a treasure trove of books while supporting library programming.

    Mon, 4/21/25

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  • Octopus Team Trivia

    8-10 p.m. — Octopus — No cover — Put your trivia knowledge to the test with a spring-themed challenge at your friendly neighborhood bar.

    Tue, 4/22/25

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