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Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Prairie Rock Trails opened phase one today in Waterloo with a new bike park and bike tracks for local riders. The park is built to give a fun ride for everyone. Globe Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Iowa state board is preparing training materials to help local government officials follow a new law on open meetings and records—materials that will be distributed soon to ensure compliance. Globe Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Since July 2024, Iowa students could get religious vaccine exemptions without notarization—parents now sign a certificate attesting to their genuine religious belief. A University of Iowa professor warned that about 19,000 students remain unvaccinated and measles risks have increased, urging parents to update their children's vaccinations. KCRG
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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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APHS Varsity Football Game at Grundy Center
7-9 p.m. — Grundy Center High School — Entry fee may apply — Cheer on the Aplington-Parkersburg and Grundy Center varsity football teams in this exciting non-conference matchup.
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Free Summer Concert Series - Cedar Falls
7:30-9 p.m. — River Place Plaza — Free entry — Celebrate Labor Day weekend with music from John Williams' legendary film scores.
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Stand-Up Comedy Night with Carl Giannetto
3-9 p.m. — K & M Korner — $10 entry — Enjoy a night of laughs with local comedian Carl Giannetto as he shares his comedic insights.
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Preschool Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — A delightful time of storytelling for children ages three to five and their caregivers.
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Preschool Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Delight in storytelling adventures perfect for preschoolers and caregivers.
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