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Wednesday, April 30th, 2025

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Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of April.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Local food producers offered local honey, frozen poultry, handmade jams and sauces — together with fresh produce from tunnels and green houses at the Green Expo and Farmer's Market. The event gave visitors a first taste of summer.  Globe Gazette

BUSINESS NEWS

  • The Heartland Market Trail offers unique items and fresh food to local shoppers — it invites residents to follow its Facebook page for details on the fall tour.  Globe Gazette

CRIME NEWS

  • On April 28th, 2019—Micalla Rettinger was fatally shot while driving on Highway 218 in Waterloo, and her father is still seeking answers while police follow hundreds of leads and offer a $58,000 reward for tips.  KCRG

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Waterloo Water Works will flush water mains on Thursday across Independence Avenue to Newell Street and East Fourth Street to Idaho Street — including the City View area.  Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

EVENTS

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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.

    Thu, 5/1/25

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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.

    Fri, 5/2/25

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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.

    Sat, 5/3/25

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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.

    Sun, 5/4/25

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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.

    Mon, 5/5/25

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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.

    Tue, 5/6/25

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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.

    Wed, 5/7/25

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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.

    Thu, 5/8/25

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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.

    Fri, 5/9/25

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  • CVC Kick-Off Ride

    2-9 p.m. — Tondro Pray Bike Park — Free entry — Celebrate the beginning of the WOW Ride season with a scenic ride and live music at the after party.

    Sat, 5/10/25

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