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Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police say a man allegedly threatened a utility worker and later set a utility pole on fire at 616 Ash Street in Waterloo on Monday—he then barricaded himself in a residence and surrendered after several hours of Tactical Unit negotiations. KWWL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lisa Remy, executive director of the School Administrators of Iowa, received the 2025 UNI Educational Leadership Legacy Award in Clive on June 11th and was praised for her strong work in education. She has worked with SAI since 2022 + her efforts have helped improve schools statewide. KWWL
- ➤ Hawkeye Community College has introduced a new Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Administration for working adults. The two-year program will begin classes on August 20 and offers flexible online, hybrid, or in-person options (teaching key skills such as finance, management, and marketing). KWWL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 659 Wednesday after emergency response officials urged her to remove a provision that risked budget uncertainty for local 911 boards & first responders now are discussing changes to their reimbursement system. Globe Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
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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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PMP Certification Classroom Training
9 AM - 5 PM — Waterloo WorkSpace — $1599 — Gain essential project management skills and certification with top-notch instructors and comprehensive training.
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Ames Freshman Baseball vs. Waterloo East
10:30 a.m. — Waterloo East High School — Free entry — Catch a thrilling non-conference freshman baseball matchup as Ames takes on Waterloo East.
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Hudson Varsity Softball Match vs. Aplington-Parkersburg
5-6:45 p.m. — Hudson High School — Free entry — Watch an exciting varsity softball game as Hudson takes on Aplington-Parkersburg in a home conference clash.
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Marshalltown Varsity Baseball vs. Waterloo East
5-6:45 p.m. — Waterloo East High School — Free entry — Watch an exciting home conference matchup between two local varsity baseball teams.
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