Friday, April 25th, 2025

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Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Heartland Market Trail has nine stops where farm stores and local producers sell homemade foods and handmade goods — giving visitors a chance to enjoy fresh local treats and support community farmers. Globe Gazette
- ➤ A blood drive will be held Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. at the Waterloo Convention Center in the upper-level ballroom — organizers encourage community members to donate blood. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire destroyed a garage next to a Waterloo home—officials have not yet determined the cause as the resident was away at the time. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Waterloo council held a special session Wednesday to amend a budget approved Monday that increased funding for the Grout Museum District—state officials objected to the changes. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
SPORTS NEWS
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Unity in the Community Resource Fair
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Waterloo Convention Center — Free entry — Discover amazing local resources while enjoying food, entertainment, and prizes.
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UNI Jazz Combos Performance
7-9 p.m. — Octopus — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of smooth jazz with local talent showcasing their musical skills.
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Center Point-Urbana Girls JV Soccer Match
6:30-8:15 p.m. — Waverly-Shell Rock High School — No cost indicated — Cheer on the Waverly-Shell Rock JV girls as they face Center Point-Urbana in this non-conference soccer match.
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DNWHS Girls JV Soccer Match
6:30-8:15 p.m. — Waverly-Shell Rock High School — Free entry — Cheer on the Waverly-Shell Rock JV team as they take on Decorah-North Winneshiek in a home match.
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Teen Studio Ghibli Movie Night
5-7:30 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Experience the magical world of Studio Ghibli with a screening of Princess Mononoke for teens.
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Terrific Twos Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — A delightful storytime session for two-year-olds and their caregivers to enjoy together.
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Light, Love, & Life: The Music of Santana
9:30 p.m. — Cedar Falls Community Theatre — $TBA — Celebrate the vibrant sounds of Santana at this electrifying musical tribute.
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TriByKnight Triathlon
9 AM – 1 PM — TriByKnight Triathlon — Registration required — Experience the thrill of the first triathlon in Waverly's early season event.
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Sunday Funday for Grown-Ups: Needle Felting Workshop
1:30-4:30 p.m. — Cedar Falls Public Library — Cost information not provided — Learn the art of needle felting with guidance from Lindsey in a fun and creative atmosphere.
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Cardmaking Class with Holly
10 a.m. — Cedar Falls Public Library — Registration required — Craft a variety of greeting cards in this hands-on class with Holly from Handcrafted Blessings.
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