Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of April.
Good morning, Waterloo.
🏘️ Community
A new archdiocese plan released Saturday ends regular Masses at Queen of Peace Catholic Church as it joins a network of parishes sharing pastoral duties.
The change will take effect July 14 to strengthen community ministries.
A playground will be installed in the Walnut Neighborhood park at the corner of Almond and Clay streets and is set to open in late summer or early fall.
A live raffle for a custom golf cart by Streetrods Golf Carts will occur Monday, Apr.
13 at 1 p.m. at the Dan Gable Museum downtown. Five hundred raffle tickets sell for $100 and proceeds support the museum with the winner drawn this fall on Facebook Live by Dan Gable.
🎓 Education
Waterloo Community School District reported higher graduation numbers and fewer dropouts, indicating improved student success in the district this school year.
🏛️ Government
Waterloo Fire Rescue is inviting community input as it undergoes a comprehensive accreditation review of its fire operations, services and risk planning (a step to ensure the highest safety standards).
🎉 Waterloo Events
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Shop the Basement Book Sale
10 AM – 1 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Friends Used Book Store Prices — Browse an array of books while supporting library programs and events.
Take-Home Garden Boxes Workshop
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Create your own garden box filled with plants while learning how to care for them.
Tech Class: Computer Basics
11 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Registration required — Explore the essentials of computer use in a friendly Q&A format.
Quilting Retreat
April 16-19 — Farmer's Daughters Quilts — Registration required — A creative getaway for quilting enthusiasts to share techniques and projects.
Bike Maintenance & Safety Workshop for Teens
3-4:30 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Registration required — Learn essential bike maintenance tips and safety practices from bike enthusiast Ryan.
14th Annual Cedar Valley Honor Flight Dinner and Show Fundraiser
4:30-10:30 p.m. — Electric Park Ballroom — $40/ticket — Enjoy a night of dinner, entertainment, and auctions supporting local veterans.
KWWL Health Fair
12-3 p.m. — Waterloo Convention Center — Free entry — Discover health resources while donating blood to save lives at the KWWL Health Fair.
Shop the Basement Sale
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Proceeds benefit the library — Browse a treasure trove of books while helping to support local programming.
Tween Book Hang
6-7 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — A cozy gathering to discuss this month's featured children's books and enjoy art activities and snacks.
Teen Writers Workshop
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Free — A creative space for aspiring young writers to explore their craft and share ideas.
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