Good Day
Waterloo
Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Tuesday afternoon, firefighters responded to a fire behind a Waterloo home on West 7th Street between Wellington and Randolph Streets that destroyed a detached garage filled with aerosol cans and small LP tanks — no one was hurt and the cause remains under investigation. KWWL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Waterloo police detained a man after a standoff — investigators are gathering more details. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bruce Nelson—a longtime music director at Waterloo Christian School—conducted his final concert that ended his tenure at the school. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Cota Studio Yoga on the Plaza
10:30-11:30 a.m. — River Place Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy a rejuvenating yoga class outdoors with Cota Studio.
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Spinning Babies® Birth Preparation Class
6-9 p.m. — UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital — Registration required — Learn practical techniques to support your baby's optimal position for labor.
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Battle of the Books Book Club
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Discuss exciting titles from the 2024-2025 Battle of the Books list with fellow book lovers.
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Meals with a Mission: Blueprints Informational Session
12-1 p.m. or 6-7 p.m. — Waverly-Shell Rock Area United Way — Free entry — Discover financial coaching strategies to assist in homeownership and build your credit score.
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Coffee and Conversation
2-4 p.m. — Fat Cup Coffee — No entry fee — Enjoy a warm beverage while engaging in delightful conversations with the community.
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Damon Mitchell Live
9 PM – 1 AM — Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo — Tickets available — Experience the cosmic cowboy and hippie psychedelia vibes of Nashville's Damon Mitchell.
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4th Street Cruise – Cruisin’ Free 43
12-4 p.m. — Main Street Waterloo — Free entry — Experience classic cars and live music while cruising through downtown Waterloo.
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