Good Day
Waterloo
Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chad Reece, Winnebago Industries’ vice president, was inducted into the RV Hall of Fame on Aug. 18 in Indiana as he celebrated 37 years of work that shaped the RV industry and helped local communities from Forest City to North Iowa. He began working in production and quickly moved into roles that drove improvements in fuel efficiency and connectivity + his efforts are setting a path for future innovations in outdoor travel. Globe Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Dike-New Hartford jumped to a 14-0 lead and cruised to a 48-0 win over Jesup today. KWWL
- ➤ On Friday night the Waverly-Shell Rock Go-Hawks, led by first-time head coach Cal Twait, started strong with a kickoff-return touchdown and a 45-0 shutout over Bondurant-Farrar. Brady Bodensteiner had a 99-yard kickoff return while Caleb Schipper threw three touchdown passes to build a 31-0 halftime lead as the team prepares to host Pella next week. KWWL
- ➤ Waterloo West beat metro rival Waterloo East 50-7 in the season opener, showing strong performance + setting a high tone for what could be an exciting 2025 season. KWWL
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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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Octopus Bingo Night
8-10 p.m. — Octopus — No cover — Enjoy a fun night of bingo hosted by Matt Anderson at this friendly neighborhood bar.
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