Sunday, September 14th, 2025
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 14th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cedar Falls first responders, including Chad Chase, Kye Richter, and Derek Brown, recalled how the 9/11 attacks led them to change careers and join public safety; 24 years later, they keep training hard and stay ready to protect the community—honoring the memory of those lost. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Scott Bertelsen, known as Mr. B — a long-time Forest City Schools teacher — returns to BrickStreet Theatre to direct Nunsense. He also hosts a podcast and KIOW radio show and will bring his creative style to the local stage. Globe Gazette
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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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Adult Open Hockey Session
12:15 – 1:30 p.m. — Young Arena — Admission $10.00 — Enjoy an open hockey session for adults over 18 with full gear required.
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