Good Day
Waterloo
Saturday, August 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today, the family-owned store Good Game—a new game store—opened on West Fifth Street in downtown Waterloo. The store offers many games like Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and Dungeons and Dragons and will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. with Main Street Waterloo. KWWL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Waterloo man Javoni Marcelius Butler (G Man) (44) was sentenced to 37 years in federal prison for smuggling fentanyl into Waterloo after being convicted of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, international money laundering, and possession with intent to distribute; he traveled to Mexico from January 2022 to December 2023 to acquire over 10,000 fentanyl pills and a large amount of powder, and nearly $60,000 was found in his vehicle during his arrest. KWWL
- ➤ Officers responded on August 13 in Waterloo after a vandalism report left a window at the back of the Center for the Arts broken—authorities now ask for video footage and charges are pending. KWWL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Allen College in Waterloo received a $1M donation from the Van G. Miller Family Charitable Foundation—giving naming rights for its lab expansion center—and will break ground in the fall with completion expected next year. KWWL
SHOP NEWS
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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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Teen Game Night
3-4:30 p.m. — Cedar Falls Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of various board games and snacks with friends.
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Healthy Gardening Class: Pepperthon
10:30 PM — Prairie Parkway Garden — Free entry — Enjoy light exercise and cooking with fresh garden produce while learning about peppers.
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Quilting Retreat
All day — Farmer's Daughters Quilts — Cost varies — Enjoy crafting and connecting with fellow quilting enthusiasts during this multi-day retreat.
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2025 P&K Midwest Harvest Clinic
10 AM – 2 PM — Bremer County Fairgrounds — Free entry — Explore new technology and tips for a smooth and successful harvest season.
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Rugged Toad Adventure Triathlon
4.6-mile paddle — 2.2-mile trail run — 6.8-mile mountain bike — Experience the ultimate adventure in the Cedar Valley's gritty triathlon.
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Gabby Barrett Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience Gabby Barrett's autobiographical music from her latest release Chapter & Verse.
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Shop the Basement
10 AM – 1 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Book prices vary — Explore a treasure of used books while supporting library programs.
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3rd Annual Salsa Festival
10 PM - 12 AM — 5100 Prairie Pkwy, Cedar Falls, IA — Entry fee required — Showcase your finest salsa creations in a flavorful competition.
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Friday Loo Summer Concert Series
5:30 PM — Lincoln Park — Free entry — Enjoy a community favorite with live music, food, and fun for all ages.
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