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Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Waterloo Community Foundation launched the Forever Trojans Fund to help athletic programs at East High School as the school prepares to merge with West High in 2028-2029. The annual East High Alumni Golf Tournament on August 8 will raise funds for sports — bolstering the long-standing Trojans legacy. KWWL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Senate candidate J.D. Scholten said on Monday that federal agricultural policies are failing many farmers—he urged breaking up monopolies and overhauling subsidies to give farmers more help. Globe Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Black Hawk County Public Health will host a virtual presentation that explains local cancer trends and shows how housing & transportation issues and economic stability affect access to prevention and treatment. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
- ➤ The Black Hawk County Public Health has detected West Nile Virus in local adult mosquitoes and urges residents to use EPA-registered repellents—wearing long sleeves and eliminating standing water to reduce breeding. These steps aim to protect the community as virus levels are expected to rise this season. KWWL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Waterloo teen Jaxton Engstrom, 18, was named Kid Captain for the Iowa Hawkeyes football game — a role that will see him lead the team during the contest between Iowa and Indiana on Sept. 27. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
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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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PRA 90th Anniversary Celebration
4-7 p.m. — SingleSpeed Brewing Co. — RSVP required — Celebrate 90 years of PRA’s accomplishments with drinks, appetizers, and community spirit.
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RiverLoop Rhythms with Jake Nelson Band
5:30-9:30 p.m. — RiverLoop Amphitheatre & Expo Plaza — Free admission — Celebrate the weekend with live country rock music from the Midwest's band of the year.
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John Deere Waterloo 5K
7:30-10:00 a.m. — John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum — Check the website for registration fees — Enjoy a fun 5K run in a historic setting.
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60th Annual Old-Time Power Show
8 AM – 5 PM — Antique Acres — Admission fees apply — Celebrate the heritage of antique machinery with exhibits, demonstrations, and a stunning Parade of Power.
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