Good Day
Waterloo
Sunday, August 17th, 2025
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Highland Golf Course celebrates its 100th anniversary—its course has changed hands, rearranged holes and added amenities over the years. The course opened in 1925 and remains a popular spot in Waterloo. Globe Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ John Deere announced layoffs affecting 238 workers across three factories—115 in East Moline with a last work date on August 29, 52 in Moline set for September 26, and 71 in Waterloo scheduled to end on September 19. The company said the cuts come as a result of lower order volumes due to a struggling ag economy. Globe Gazette
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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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Scriptless in Seattle
7 p.m. — Cedar Falls Community Theatre — Not applicable — Experience a night of spontaneous comedy inspired by 'Whose Line Is It Anyway.'
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Gathering for Pacific Islander Youth
2-4 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Connect with peers through games and wellness discussions in a supportive environment.
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IA Region AutoX 2025 Nationals Test and Tune
7:30 a.m. — Hawkeye Community College Regional Transportation Training Center — $50-$65 — Gear up for the SCCA Solo Nationals with practice runs at this exclusive test n tune event.
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Quilting Retreat
August 25 - August 28 — Farmer's Daughters Quilts — Cost info unavailable — A delightful retreat for quilting enthusiasts to connect and create.
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Mike Finley Retirement Seminar
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Prepare for retirement with insights on financial and psychological strategies over eight weeks.
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Japanese Tea Ceremony Demonstration
6-7 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Experience a live tea ceremony and discover the art of Japanese tea culture with light snacks.
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.
~ George Bernard Shaw
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