Good Day
Waterloo
Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Northeast Iowa Association of Fundraising Professionals has opened nominations for National Philanthropy Day to honor local generosity with five Gift of Heart awards in the categories of philanthropy, legacy, governance, community partnerships and youth. Award winners will be announced on November 11 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Cedar Falls. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
- ➤ The Waterloo Public Library announced its events for early September and will close Monday for Labor Day. The schedule includes a retirement workshop on Tuesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., a digital discussion on Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. (limited to 20 participants), a senior social hour on Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., and a movie screening on Friday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with free popcorn and soda. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
- ➤ The Waterloo Community Foundation is accepting grant applications for projects that address community needs in health and human services, arts and culture, education or economic development. Applicants must submit proposals online by 4 p.m. Oct. 9 — inquiries should be directed to Paige Price. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Hearst Center for the Arts in Cedar Falls is accepting applications for its 2025-26 James Hearst Writer-in-Residence program to support Cedar Valley writers with resources and community outreach events. Applicants must be at least 18 and live in the Cedar Valley for the residency term (Oct 30 to Sept 30) and submit materials by 5 p.m. (Sept 26), with the chosen writer set to receive $1,000 in two installments and subsidized studio space. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Black Hawk County Solid Waste Management Commission will hold a household hazardous waste and electronics recycling drop-off event next Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Cedar Falls Public Works Complex—residents must register before 3 p.m. Friday and pay fees in exact cash. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
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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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Bob Dorr's Blues Jam
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Octopus — No cover — Groove to live blues tunes at the neighborhood bar and enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere.
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