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Friday, July 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Matthew James Wessels, 44, of Waterloo pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance during summer 2024 – he admitted to distributing over 13 pounds of ice meth – and was sentenced to more than 19 years in federal prison and 10 years of supervised release. KWWL
- ➤ Police responded to a late-night assault on the 200 block of State Street when a woman fled her home after receiving a non-life-threatening stab wound—officers later located 58-year-old Robert Dartz at a nearby house on Linden Ave and took him into custody on charges including willful injury-bodily harm and second-degree domestic assault. KWWL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two Waterloo Community Schools students, Elijah Smith and LaTreyal Oliver, won the John Lewis Leadership Award for Iowa—an honor for civic engagement—for their research on distracted driving that helped pass Iowa's new hands-free driving law. KWWL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Federal law may soon exempt tips and overtime pay from income tax, potentially boosting take-home pay for service workers from December 31st, 2024 through 2028. Iowa lawmakers did not pass similar state tax breaks during the 2025 legislative session and may revisit the proposals when the legislature reconvenes next year—efforts that could help workers keep more of their earnings. Globe Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sista Soul Fest - Waterloo
11 AM – 4 PM — Gates Park Golf Course — Free entry — Celebrate empowerment and community at this cherished women's festival.
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Cathedral Girls' Soccer Camp
3:00 PM – 5:30 PM — CHS Football Field — Registration required — A camp designed to prepare incoming freshman girls for high school soccer competition.
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Memory Circle for Dementia Support
2 p.m. — Cedar Falls Community Center — Free — A supportive gathering for individuals with dementia and their partners to foster friendships and enrichment.
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Octopus Comedy Open Mic
8-10 p.m. — Octopus — No cover — Enjoy a night of laughs at Cedar Falls' monthly comedy showcase.
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Coffee and Conversation
2-4 p.m. — Fat Cup Coffee — Free entry — Engage in stimulating discussions over a warm cup of coffee.
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