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Wednesday, September 4th, 2024

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Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of September.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • An unattended lit candle sparked a major house fire on Dearborn Avenue, leaving a family displaced and rallying community support.  KWWL

CRIME NEWS

  • Jamesly Exceus was charged with first-degree burglary after a Waterloo incident left three injured.  KWWL

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The United Faculty union at the University of Northern Iowa is pushing for salary increases due to faculty pay not keeping up with inflation and lagging behind peer institutions.  KCRG

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Iowa Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg resigned to become president and CEO of the Iowa Bankers Association, focusing more on his family.  Globe Gazette

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • A Waterloo man, Travis Green, won $100,000 from a Scrabble Crossword lottery game and celebrated the reveal with friends.  Globe Gazette

EVENTS

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  • Open House Tour of a Stunning 15-Acre Property

    Experience the elegance of a spacious 4-5 bedroom home featuring vaulted ceilings, a sunken Great room, and a beautiful backyard on a remarkable 15-acre lot.

    Sun, 9/8/24

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  • MHE Co-op for Homeschool Families

    Engage with fellow homeschool families at the MHE Co-op, offering shared resources and community support.

    Mon, 9/9/24

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  • Poetry Workshop with Seth at Waterloo Public Library

    Learn about the art of poetry with Library Assistant Seth, covering fundamental forms, techniques to find your unique voice, and insights on getting published, along with guided writing exercises.

    Tue, 9/10/24

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  • Octopus Bingo Night

    Experience an exciting evening of Octopus Bingo hosted by Matt Anderson, featuring four rounds of fun, prizes, and a special Meat Round with no cover charge.

    Wed, 9/11/24

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  • Bob Dorr's Blues Jam at Octopus

    Experience a vibrant evening of live blues music at Bob Dorr's Blues Jam with no cover charge.

    Thu, 9/12/24

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  • 39th Annual Black Hawk County Pheasants Forever Banquet

    Celebrate local conservation efforts and enjoy a community gathering with dinner and memberships at the biennial Pheasants Forever event.

    Fri, 9/13/24

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  • Waterloo Urban Farmers Market

    Experience fresh produce and local goods at the Waterloo Urban Farmers Market, held each Saturday from May to October.

    Sat, 9/14/24

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  • Heartland Bank & Trust More4You Checking Account Celebration

    Celebrate a week-long event featuring special checking account offers, treats, and prize drawings at Heartland Bank & Trust.

    Mon, 9/16/24

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  • Battle of the Books Monthly Book Club

    Experience engaging discussions, themed activities, and snacks centered around selected titles from the 2024-2025 Battle of the Books list, designed for students in fourth to sixth grade.

    Tue, 9/17/24

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  • Preschool Storytime at Waterloo Public Library

    Experience engaging storytime sessions designed for children aged three to five along with their caregivers.

    Wed, 9/18/24

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