Good Day
Waterloo
Thursday, May 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Derrick Holmes and his cousin Corey Holmes are fighting to keep nonprofit radio station KBBG on the air amid a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing this month and unresolved loan issues from a Dupaco foreclosure and a Regions Bank default; they plan to transform KBBG into a local media hub with a television station and a film production facility—efforts that include monthly personal payments and local fundraisers. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Timely rains have kept many local farmers out of their fields, but planting is nearly complete—farmers will finish work as the weather clears. Globe Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Kim Reynolds signed 17 bills into law Tuesday—one of them providing paid family leave for state workers in Iowa. Globe Gazette
- ➤ Iowa Workforce Development will launch a modernized unemployment website on June 3 that combines job search and claims submission into one platform—providing a streamlined process for users. Globe Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ MercyOne North Iowa Birth Center — now approved as a human milk dispensary — allows parents with prescriptions to purchase safe donor breast milk to supplement their babies' diets. Globe Gazette
- ➤ Waterloo reporter Elizabeth Klinge said that May is Vascular Birthmark Awareness Month and her daughter along with girls from Vinton and Hudson share a special bond over their port wine stain birthmarks. Doctors advise parents to see a dermatologist early if they notice these birthmarks. KWWL
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Virtual Senior Living Tour
9 AM - 7 PM — Evergreen Arbor — Free — Explore top-rated senior living communities and discover engaging activities and exceptional care.
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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.
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Dungeons & Dragons Campaign
5-7:30 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Registration required — Engage in an adventurous Dungeons & Dragons session with guided gameplay for all skill levels.
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My Waterloo Days 2025
5 PM - 12 AM — Lincoln Park — Free on Friday, $10 General Admission on Saturday — Celebrate Waterloo with parades, concerts, and family-friendly fun.
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Carter Guse Live Performance
12-3 p.m. — Gilbertville Trail Depot — Free entry — Enjoy live music by Carter during the Cedar Valley Cyclists Event at the historic depot.
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Pentecost Celebration Worship Service
10 AM – 12 PM — Overman Park — Offering collected — Celebrate Pentecost with the Lutherans of the Jubilee Conference and enjoy a vibrant worship service in the park.
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