Wednesday, June 4th, 2025

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Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 43rd annual My Waterloo Days event takes over downtown from Thursday to Sunday—featuring three national hip hop recording artists, a parade, fireworks, and nostalgic family activities—drawing local residents to a festive celebration. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A school bus rollover crash injured a driver and a student near Waterloo. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
- ➤ A Cedar Falls man was injured when his SUV was struck in downtown Waterloo after a Hyundai Sonata ran a red light at West 1st and Jefferson around 4:45 p.m. on Monday—he was not wearing a seatbelt. KCRG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Waterloo Schools Foundation will award $8,500 to support local students who will join summer programs to build their skills. Claire Vandersee will attend a 15-day theater program at Lewis and Clark College—De’Ariya Quinn will join a 10-day intensive law program at Stanford, while Kade Morgan and Kara Oberheu will study meteorology at the University of Iowa campus and musical theatre at Denison, respectively. KWWL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Waterloo Community Foundation will hold a presentation on the city's transportation systems — the discussion will focus on Cedar Valley Gearheads programs, new services at Waterloo Regional Airport and La Porte Road's reconstruction. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
SHOP NEWS
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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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Egg Carton Flowers Workshop
12–1 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Create colorful flowers using recycled egg cartons in this fun youth activity.
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Industrial Automation Instructor Training
8 AM – 4 PM — TechWorks Campus — Free entry — Enhance your teaching skills in FANUC robotics and industrial automation for future careers in tech education.
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Gathering for Learning & Healing
5:00 – 6:30 PM — Maria's Angelic Enlightenment — Freewill donation — Experience a soothing evening of energy healing, prayer, and community support.
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Weekly Quilters Gathering
10 a.m. — 1122 W 11th St, Waterloo, IA — Free entry — Connect with fellow quilting enthusiasts each Thursday morning for community and creativity.
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DIY Pop-Up Flower Card Workshop
1-2 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Registration required — Create fun floral pop-up cards perfect for summer festivities.
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CHROMA 63 | Midwest Art & Sound Festival
12-9:30 p.m. — RiverLoop Amphitheatre & Expo Plaza — Free entry — Experience a vibrant blend of art, music, and creativity at this new regional festival.
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