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Friday, June 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, downtown Waterloo hosts the Friday Loo music series—featuring band Never the Less, which performs hit songs from the 1980s. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a law that limits how pharmacy benefit managers work to protect local pharmacies and lower drug costs. The law requires drug contracts to use a pass-through pricing model and stops spread pricing while the state will monitor for any problems. Globe Gazette
- ➤ On Wednesday night a storm knocked over trees and powerlines in Waterloo and left 43 addresses without power by late Thursday morning. A lightning strike at the downtown Fire Rescue station knocked out phone service while firefighters responded to emergencies — no physical damage was found and service was restored. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The MATD Drill Team Competition will return to Young Arena on July 12th at 6 p.m.—11 drill teams from at least eight states will compete for $6,500 in prizes as over 500 youth performers take the stage. KWWL
- ➤ Waterloo Bucks and the Northwoods League Foundation awarded Sumner Parks and Rec its Share the Glove Equipment Grant to support youth baseball and softball across Northwoods League communities. The grant provides catcher’s gear, nine fielding gloves, six batting helmets, three bats, and a bucket of practice balls + the program serves 90-100 children in grades K-5 and will add a fall league for younger kids. KWWL
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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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Shakespeare in the Gardens: Much Ado About Nothing
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens — Free entry — Experience a timeless comedy performed by a diverse cast of talented actors.
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Kris Lager Live Performance
5:30-9:30 p.m. — RiverLoop Amphitheatre & Expo Plaza — Free admission — Experience a vibrant evening of blues and soulful rhythms with Kris Lager.
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Mankato MoonDogs at Waterloo Bucks
6:35-8:05 PM — Waterloo Riverfront Stadium — Secure tickets online — Feel the thrill of a live baseball showdown between the Waterloo Bucks and Mankato MoonDogs.
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Waterloo Bucks vs Mankato MoonDogs
3:35-5:05 p.m. — Waterloo Riverfront Stadium — Ticket sales support a featured cause — Enjoy a local baseball matchup and contribute to a good cause.
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Mother Goose Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — A delightful storytime for newborns up to age two and their caregivers.
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