Good Day
Waterloo
Friday, August 29th, 2025
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Charles H. MacNider Art Museum has received an additional grant from the Chautauqua Circuit — 889 Questers chapter of the Iowa Questers, the museum announced in a press release. Globe Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ John Deere announced Tuesday that all Tier 4 diesel engines are now approved for B30 fuels containing up to 30% biodiesel—this change allows farmers to use higher-blend fuel in tractors and combines and is seen as a major step in renewable fuel adoption. The decision supports local agriculture as the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association noted its importance for future energy efforts. Globe Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hawkeye Community College celebrated the grand opening of its expanded Regional Transportation Training Center on Thursday with a ribbon cutting ceremony that added (7,500 square feet) of space and increased training capacity by (25%) to help meet Iowa’s need for truck drivers. KWWL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City of Waterloo announced a revised Labor Day waste collection schedule – Monday garbage routes will combine with Tuesday routes and recycling pickups will shift one day later, so residents can adjust their plans. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
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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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Central College Women’s Golf Wartburg Invitational
Sep 4-5 — Prairie Links Golf Club — Not specified — Experience collegiate women's golf at its finest with local teams competing.
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Cascade Varsity Football vs. Hudson
7-9 p.m. — Hudson High School — Admission details not provided — Catch the exciting non-conference matchup between Hudson and Cascade's varsity football teams.
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Waterloo Fall Open Tournament
2:30-8 p.m. — Byrnes Park — Entry Fee $10.00 — Compete in a fun open tournament on the clay courts of Waterloo.
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Yoga on the Plaza
10:30-11:30 a.m. — River Place Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy a refreshing yoga session outdoors and connect with the community.
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Denali's On The River Iowa PGA Pro-Am
11 AM – 5 PM — River Ridge Golf Course — $50 — Play a round of golf with Iowa Section PGA Pros in a friendly competition format.
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Bilingual Preschool Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Experience enchanting stories in English and ASL for young children and their caregivers.
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