Friday, July 11th, 2025

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Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The North End Arts and Music Festival — a local event with music and art — is set for Saturday in Waterloo. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
- ➤ Hawkeye Community College announced its 2025-2026 Artist Series, which will begin on August 21 with Sail On: A Beach Boys Tribute, continue on October 23 with sisters Cassie and Maggie, feature local singer Felicia and her band HartSmith on February 12, and close on June 5 with Ashes & Arrows—each act offering its own style. Season tickets cost $70 and include all shows plus two student productions, while individual tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for those 18 and under—tickets can be purchased online until August 20. KWWL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Waterloo ended its fiscal year with a record $304 million in construction permits—higher than the previous $181 million set in 2007. The permits cover new industrial facilities at the Air and Rail Park, retail projects near Crossroads Mall, progress on a new high school, and 175 housing units under construction. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Waterloo Bucks will host a youth baseball camp Saturday at noon that is open to children 17 and younger. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
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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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Eau Claire Express at Waterloo Bucks
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Waterloo Riverfront Stadium — Secure your seats now — Experience the thrill of live baseball action as the Bucks take on the Express.
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The Janeys Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — Octopus — $10 — Enjoy a night of blues and rock music from The Janeys at your friendly neighborhood bar.
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Revibe 2025
5-9 p.m. — Memorial Park — Free entry — Enjoy an uplifting evening of worship and music featuring Jon Reddick and Jamie MacDonald.
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Shop the Basement Sale
10 AM – 1 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Donations appreciated — Explore the extensive basement book inventory and support library programs.
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Preschool Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Engage little ones with delightful stories every Tuesday morning.
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