Good Day
Waterloo
Saturday, September 13th, 2025
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Operation Christmas Child is inviting eastern Iowans to pack shoebox gifts for children in Ukraine. Mariya Tatarin, whose gift changed her life, will speak at Cedar Rapids’ Christian Store at 2 p.m. & encourage families to donate from November 17th through 24th. KCRG
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Don Bosco (61-0) beat Janesville (1-3) and improved their record to 2-1 while head coach Colby Yoder earned his 150th win. KWWL
- ➤ Dubuque Hempstead, now 2-1, took control in the second half to beat Waterloo West, now 2-1, 42-32—marking West High’s first loss of the season and Hempstead’s first win of the year. KWWL
- ➤ Devon Blanchard ran for 4 TDs and threw for another as Nashua-Plainfield beat Central Springs 35-6 Friday night—holding the opponent to 213 yards and 3 interceptions. The Huskies will begin district play at N. Butler next week while Central Springs returns home to host Clarion-Goldfield-Dows. KWWL
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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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Sound Healing Experience
6:30 p.m. — River Place Plaza — $15 per person or pay what you can — Immerse yourself in a relaxing sound bath with crystal sound bowls.
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Computer Basics Workshop
11 AM – 12 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Registration required — Explore the essentials of computer usage and get your questions answered in a supportive environment.
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2025 Momentous Awards Recognition & Fundraiser
6-8:30 p.m. — Waterloo Center for the Arts — Registration required — Celebrate seven years of progress with awards, catering, and community spirit.
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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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IBosnaFest
4-11 p.m. — Riverloop Amphitheatre — Free entry — Experience Bosnian culture with food, drinks, and live music while enjoying a folk dance workshop.
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Shop the Basement Sale
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Proceeds support library events — Browse an extensive collection of books at bargain prices in the library's basement.
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Memory Circle Gathering
2:00 p.m. — Cedar Falls Community Center — Free entry — A supportive gathering for individuals with dementia and their partners to foster companionship and enrichment.
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Tech Help Drop-In
11 AM – 12 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Free assistance — Get tech support for your devices and questions in a friendly environment.
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Altered Reality Book Club
5:30-7 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Gather with fellow fans to discuss speculative fiction and enjoy themed conversations.
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