Thursday, July 31st, 2025

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Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Waterloo Public Library announced events for the first week of August that will offer local residents a range of fun and educational activities. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
- ➤ Cedar Valley Hospice will hold a butterfly release remembrance event where community members can dedicate one or several butterflies as a tribute to someone special—this event offers a quiet way to honor cherished memories. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A shooting just before 3:00 a.m. on Sunday at 123 Mission Circle off East Fourth Street in north Waterloo injured two people—one of whom was hospitalized. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
- ➤ Waterloo woman LaDonna Henderson pleaded guilty on February 10th to eight counts of making false statements during firearm purchases and one count of possessing a firearm as an unlawful user of a controlled substance—she bought nine firearms for her felon boyfriend, who later trafficked some, and received a 37-month prison sentence with three years of supervised release while remaining free on bond until her surrender. KWWL
SPORTS NEWS
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All Things Chocolate Weekend
All day — Waterloo / Lost Island KOA Resort — Entry fee TBD — Indulge in a weekend filled with delightful chocolate-themed activities and treats.
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Writing Waterloo: A Place-Based Poetry Workshop
5:30-7 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Capture the beauty of Waterloo through the art of poetry with local writer Dr. Hannah Carr-Murphy.
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Trivia Night at SingleSpeed
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. — SingleSpeed Brewing Co. — Food and drinks for purchase — Test your knowledge in a fun trivia competition with friends.
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Friends Memory Café
10-11 a.m. — Hartman Reserve Nature Center — Free entry — A supportive community gathering for people living with dementia and their caregivers featuring refreshments and nature-related activities.
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Coffee and Conversation
2-4 p.m. — Fat Cup Coffee — No ticket required — Engage in lively discussions over a cup of coffee in a cozy atmosphere.
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3rd Offense Live Performance
10:30 PM – 2:30 AM — Lincoln Park, Waterloo, IA — Ticket prices unknown — Enjoy an energetic performance from 3rd Offense at Lincoln Park.
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Cedar Valley Stem & Stein Festival
4-8 p.m. — Riverloop Expo Plaza — $40 per person — Taste a wide variety of local food, wine, and spirits at this lively outdoor festival.
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Shop the Basement - Book Sale
10 AM – 1 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Friends Used Book Store Prices — Explore a treasure trove of books while supporting library programs.
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Mike Finley Retirement Seminar
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — An enlightening 8-week seminar series to help you prepare financially and psychologically for retirement.
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Octopus Bingo
8-9 p.m. — Octopus — No cover — Enjoy a fun night of bingo in a lively bar atmosphere on the second Wednesday of every month.
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