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Sunday, June 29th, 2025

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Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of June.

CULTURE NEWS

  • Silos & Smokestacks recently added seven new heritage area sites to its network of 118 attractions and held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to honor America’s farming history — the new sites include a quilt tour in Black Hawk County, a working dairy farm in Hawkeye, an education and visitor center in Lansing, an earthmoving legacy center in Elkader, a farming museum in Slater, a historic farm in Iowa City, and a distillery in LeClaire that offers tours and tastings.  KWWL

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Waterloo Schools is buying new passenger vans (to lower annual transportation costs) as the district considers moving busing in-house, and final plans will be announced soon.  Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Waterloo finished a federal consent decree from 2016 by upgrading its wastewater system in just 10 years—far faster than expected. The project cost over $100 million and ended years of sewer backups while reducing overflows and keeping rates among the lowest in the area.  KWWL

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Level-Up at Ninja U

    5-6 p.m. — Ninja U Training Gym — Free entry — Level up your ninja skills with exciting obstacle exploration and movement fun.

    Mon, 6/30/25

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  • Cedar Falls Municipal Band Concert

    6:30-8:30 p.m. — Overman Park — Free entry — Enjoy a night of music from one of Iowa’s distinguished concert bands in a beautiful outdoor setting.

    Tue, 7/1/25

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  • Friends Memory Café

    10-11 a.m. — Hartman Reserve Nature Center — Free entry — Enjoy refreshments and nature-related activities at a supportive gathering for those living with dementia and their caregivers.

    Wed, 7/2/25

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  • Coffee and Conversation

    2-4 p.m. — Fat Cup Coffee — Free entry — Enjoy engaging discussions over a warm cup of coffee in Waterloo.

    Thu, 7/3/25

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  • Red White & Boom Weekend

    All-day — Waterloo / Lost Island KOA Resort — Cost details available upon reservation — Celebrate Independence Day with festive activities and relaxation in nature.

    Fri, 7/4/25

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  • B2wins: Goodbye Iowa Fireworks Celebration

    7-9 p.m. — RiverLoop Amphitheatre & Expo Plaza — Free entry — Celebrate the 4th of July with live music, food, fun, and an explosive fireworks display.

    Sat, 7/5/25

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  • Waterloo Bucks vs La Crosse Loggers

    3:35-5:05 p.m. — Waterloo Riverfront Stadium — Ticket purchase supports a cause — Witness a thrilling baseball matchup between two local teams.

    Sun, 7/6/25

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  • La Crosse Loggers at Waterloo Bucks

    6:35-8:05 p.m. — Waterloo Riverfront Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Watch the local teams face off under the evening sky.

    Mon, 7/7/25

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  • Memory Circle at Cedar Falls Community Center

    2 p.m. — Cedar Falls Community Center — Free entry — Connect with others in a supportive environment for individuals with dementia and their partners.

    Tue, 7/8/25

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  • Bob Dorr's Blues Jam

    6:30-9:30 p.m. — Octopus — No cover — Enjoy a night of live blues music at your friendly neighborhood bar.

    Thu, 7/10/25

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