Good Day
Waterloo
Sunday, June 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Waterloo Public Library announced a schedule of events for the coming week and noted that it will be closed on Sundays until Aug. 31. Activities will include an egg carton craft workshop (Mon 12 to 1), a virtual discussion group (Mon 6 to 7), a teen board game day (Tue 1 to 4), a book club, sandbox play and tech drop-in (Wed 10:00 to 11:30 and 3 to 4), 3-D printing lessons (Thu 2 to 3), and an adult puzzle club with a floral pop-up card workshop for fourth and fifth graders (Fri 9:30 to 11 and 1 to 2). Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a law on Friday that will require some able-bodied Medicaid recipients to meet work requirements & risk changes in their coverage. The new rule will apply to those already on Medicaid in Iowa. Globe Gazette
- ➤ Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a law on Friday that expands disability insurance to cover all forms of cancer for firefighters and police—under the law, all types of cancer treatment must now be included in the coverage. Globe Gazette
- ➤ Friday, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed 25 bills that distributed $56M from an opioid settlement, with $29M allocated to immediate care + additional funds for crisis response and a law that raised penalties for open meeting violations. The bills also adjusted state tax incentives, banned ticket bots + required schools to show fetal development videos as part of health lessons. Globe Gazette
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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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Rochester Honkers vs. Waterloo Bucks
12:05-1:35 p.m. — Waterloo Riverfront Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Catch the live baseball action featuring local teams at the scenic stadium.
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Memory Circle
2-4 p.m. — Cedar Falls Community Center — Free — A supportive gathering for individuals with dementia and their partners to form friendships and share experiences.
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Octopus Comedy Open Mic
8-10 p.m. — Octopus — No cover — Enjoy a night filled with laughs at this community open mic event.
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