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Saturday, May 24th, 2025

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Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of May.

CRIME NEWS

  • Nathan Jiles, a Hiawatha man, was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison after he hit police vehicles with his car, refused to obey orders, and brandished a loaded firearm near I-380 and Blairs Ferry Road.  KCRG

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that Iowa school districts and public charter schools may apply for literacy grants worth $24 million with planning funds open until June 10, and that awards of up to $20,000 through the STEM BEST program will fund summer work opportunities in schools such as Waterloo. She also approved a Presidential Disaster Declaration for four western counties after blizzard damage and formed a bipartisan Auditors Advisory Group to help secure state elections.  Globe Gazette
  • The Iowa Supreme Court reinstated parts of a lawsuit brought by families of Waterloo Tyson workers who died from COVID after a district judge had dismissed the cases as workers compensation claims. The court ruled that the company’s executive and supervisory defendants acted with gross negligence+ knew of the COVID risks and failed to protect their workers.  KCRG

EVENTS

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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.

    Sun, 5/25/25

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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.

    Tue, 5/27/25

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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.

    Wed, 5/28/25

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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.

    Thu, 5/29/25

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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.

    Fri, 5/30/25

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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.

    Sat, 5/31/25

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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.

    Sun, 6/1/25

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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.

    Mon, 6/2/25

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  • Virtual Senior Living Tour

    9 AM - 7 PM — Evergreen Arbor — Free — Explore top-rated senior living communities and discover engaging activities and exceptional care.

    Tue, 6/3/25

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  • Ames Junior Varsity Softball Game at Waterloo East

    12:00 – 1:45 PM — Waterloo East High School — Free entry — Watch the Ames JV softball team take on Waterloo East in this exciting home non-conference game.

    Wed, 6/4/25

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