Good Day
Waterloo
Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On May 1st, hundreds of residents marched in downtown Waterloo for immigrant rights—chanting slogans for democracy. Organizers said the peaceful May Day event brought community members together—showing strong local support. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Waterloo woman and her boyfriend, both Arby’s employees in Evansdale, are accused of starting a small fire near the kitchen door early Tuesday that caused minor damage—both were arrested on Wednesday and face charges of second-degree arson on $10,000 bond. KWWL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The sheriff postponed the sale of the KBBG building in Waterloo pending an appeal — further review will set a new sale date. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
SHOP NEWS
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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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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.
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Cedar Falls Spring Art Festival
10 AM - 4 PM — Police Officer's Memorial Park — Free entry — Enjoy fine art, crafts, and live entertainment from food trucks at this spring celebration.
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Labor and Birth Education Class
6-9 p.m. — UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital — $30 — Gain essential knowledge on labor and birth while enjoying a guided hospital tour and receiving a comprehensive childbirth guidebook.
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Cedar Valley's Youth Read with Wendy Parris
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Experience local author Wendy Parris sharing her inspiring writing journey and insights for young readers.
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