Good Day
Waterloo
Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A Cedar Falls company that makes THC infused waters and coolers won 8 national awards after updating its recipes to meet new state guidelines, though state law still prevents some products from being sold locally. Owners Corey Coleman and Taylor Fairman said they plan to expand into other states—Mississippi, Georgia, Louisiana, Arizona and New York—as new distributors have shown interest. KCRG
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Waterloo man identified as 21-year-old Ashton Swanson allegedly led officers on a short chase that ended in a crash in Fayette County on Thursday at 4:41 p.m.—he suffered minor injuries and now faces multiple charges including eluding, reckless driving, and speeding infractions. KCRG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Iowa labor groups held Workers Memorial Day on Monday to honor the 45 workers who died on the job in 2024 with gatherings in Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, and Iowa City. Rick Moyle, the Hawkeye Area Labor Council’s Executive Director, warned that state and federal cuts to programs like OSHA may lead to future safety issues—an impact that many fear will worsen. KCRG
SHOP NEWS
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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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Memory Circle at Cedar Falls Community Center
2 p.m. — Cedar Falls Community Center — Free entry — A supportive gathering for individuals with dementia and their partners to share companionship and joy.
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Friends Memory Café at Hartman Reserve Nature Center
10-11 a.m. — Hartman Reserve Nature Center — Free entry — Enjoy refreshments and nature-related activities in a supportive environment for those living with dementia and their caregivers.
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Felt Succulents Craft Workshop
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Registration required — Create beautiful, maintenance-free felt succulents for your home without any gardening skills needed.
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Labor and Birth Class
1-4 p.m. — UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital — $30 — Gain essential knowledge about labor and birth processes in this informative class.
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