Good Day
Waterloo
Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Grafton driver Kory Hackenmiller was hurt when his jeep hit a semi on I-380 near mile marker 50 at about 5:30 p.m. — he was taken to a Waterloo hospital and the truck driver was not hurt. KWWL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Three teens are facing charges after a shooting in Waterloo as police report a youth spike in gun violence—guns are often taken from unlocked vehicles—while overall violent crime has decreased this spring. KWWL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal judge blocked Iowa’s House File 2677 — a law passed in 2024 that would have banned most vape products — ruling it conflicted with federal authority. The Iowa Department of Revenue did not comment on the decision while Attorney General Bird’s office defended the measure as a safeguard for children. Globe Gazette
- ➤ Waterloo Works will flush water mains on Thursday (from Independence Avenue to the Cedar River) between East 11th Street and Idaho Street (in Waterloo). Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Carter Casey, a 17-year-old goaltender who joined the Black Hawks over a month ago, has won 11 of his 13 starts and will play in the team’s first Clark Cup Finals game since 2014—his play stepping in after injuries to the top goalies. The team, which has won 10 straight home games at Young Arena, is set to face Muskegon Friday night as local hopes grow for a Clark Cup win after 21 years. KWWL
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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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Japanese Onigiri and Miso Soup Workshop
7-8 p.m. — Cedar Falls Public Library — Registration required — Learn to make onigiri rice balls and miso soup while exploring Japanese food culture.
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Library Board of Trustees Meeting
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Independence Public Library — Free entry — Attend a meeting regarding library governance and community resources.
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Rock Klub at Octopus
8-11 p.m. — Octopus — No cover — Enjoy a lively night of Rock and Roll covers at your friendly neighborhood bar.
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Imperial Art Auction
12-4 p.m. — Antique Art of India — No reserves — Discover rare Islamic calligraphy and modern masterpieces in this unique auction event.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.
~ Carl Jung
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