Saturday, July 12th, 2025

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Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Courier hosted its 2025 Eight Over 80 banquet at the Diamond Event Center in Cedar Falls on Tuesday to honor eight local residents who built their careers in the Cedar Valley. Honorees including Hugh Field and Bonnie Humble were recognized for their contributions to local service + entrepreneurship. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird said on Thursday that Iowa will receive up to $5.4 million in opioid settlement funds from a $720 million agreement with eight opioid makers+ the funds will go toward fighting opioid addiction. Globe Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Iowa HHS announced on June 30 that the state's Integrated Health Home program will end on Dec. 31—transitioning care coordination to the new Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic model that will serve all residents. Local providers worry the abrupt change may disrupt support for families, while a public comment period remains open until 4:30 p.m. on July 30. Globe Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Introduction to Using Gmail on PC and Android
6-7 p.m. — Cedar Falls Public Library — Free class — Learn how to navigate the Gmail App and manage your emails on PC or Android devices.
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