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Thursday, June 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ John Deere was honored for its community efforts—earning a spot on The Civic 50 list for the fourth consecutive year—for record volunteer hours of 342,015 globally in 2024. In Waterloo, its employees volunteered nearly 53,000 hours and donated over $1.5 million to local causes such as Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity and the Northeast Iowa Food Bank. KWWL
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire broke out at a Waterloo towing company's vehicle shop on Sheffield Avenue Wednesday morning—injuring one person. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Department of Natural Resources warned that air quality in parts of Iowa will be unhealthy through Thursday morning because of smoke from Canadian wildfires. The agency advised people with heart and lung conditions to limit outdoor activity — the smoke can worsen breathing problems. Globe Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Cota Studio Yoga on the Plaza
10:30-11:30 a.m. — River Place Plaza — Free entry — Stretch and unwind with a community yoga session at the plaza.
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