Friday, September 5th, 2025

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Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Early Wednesday morning, Cedar Ridge Christian School recorded video of two individuals repeatedly on campus causing damage while Hansen Elementary suffered fire damage to its new playground and fence—Cedar Falls Public Safety is investigating and asking residents with camera footage from West Eighth Street to help. KWWL
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HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Allen Hospital will move its neurosurgery office to United Medical Park in Waterloo to better serve its growing number of patients—this change will give patients a more convenient location for care. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
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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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Grundy Center vs. Dike-New Hartford Varsity Football Game
7-9 p.m. — Dike-New Hartford High School — Entry fee varies — Experience the thrill of a high school football showdown under the Friday night lights.
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Family Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Experience engaging stories for the whole family every Saturday morning.
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Pioneer Craft Fair
11 AM – 4 PM — Grundy County Conservation — Free entry — Celebrate history with crafts, food, and entertainment for all ages.
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Octopus Psych Fest
8-10 p.m. — Octopus — $10 — Enjoy local tunes from Maize, Toaster Ghost, and Jonny H. in a friendly bar atmosphere.
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