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Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Exchange Club of Waterloo honored Ron Steele—recipient of the 2025 Book of Golden Deeds—and Diana Sash, who received the All American Volunteer Award, at its meeting. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Waterloo Community Schools District and the Northeast Iowa Food Bank launched a program this spring that places mini food pantries in 19 schools to help kids and families. Since its start, the program has served over 1,100 individuals & distributed more than 5,300 pounds of food, with over 250 students using the service at Lou Henry Elementary. KWWL
- ➤ Area students have been honored in KWWL's 2025 Best of the Class program, which recognizes top graduating seniors and valedictorians. The award highlights academic excellence in the local community. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Kim Reynolds announced plans to address child care access—her move comes less than a week after the Iowa Legislature adjourned for the year without passing her bill aimed at the same goals. Globe Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
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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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BOGO Large Pizzas
All Day — Denalis On The River — Buy one get one 50% off — Enjoy delicious pizzas at a fantastic discount.
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Cedar Falls Varsity Softball vs. Waterloo West
5:30-7:15 p.m. — Waterloo West High School — Admission not specified — Enjoy an exciting non-conference softball matchup between the local teams of Cedar Falls and Waterloo West.
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Teen Writer's Workshop
4-5 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Registration required — Explore your creativity with writing prompts and share your stories in a supportive environment.
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APHS Varsity Baseball Game at Denver High School
5-6:45 p.m. — Denver High School — Free entry — Watch the Denver varsity baseball team face off against Aplington-Parkersburg in a thrilling conference matchup.
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10 Watt Robot Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — Octopus — $10 — Enjoy an indie rock night featuring the local band 10 Watt Robot.
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I Am More Purpose Workshop
10 AM – 12 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Empowering workshop to rise above struggles and unlock inner potential.
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Cota Studio Yoga on the Plaza
10:30 a.m. — River Place Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy a refreshing outdoor yoga session every Sunday with Cota Studio.
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Mother Goose Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy delightful stories for newborns and caregivers in a cozy library setting.
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