Good Day
Waterloo
Friday, September 19th, 2025
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of September.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Consumer Price Index shows coffee prices have surged to one of the highest increases in decades, and Iowa roasters report costs at a fifty year high. Some local cafes are raising prices as tariffs on imports force changes—while more customers choose to brew coffee at home. KCRG
- ➤ John Deere announced layoffs of 101 employees at its Waterloo operations—40 workers at the Des Moines site— as part of a planned restructuring. The cuts will help the company adjust to market changes. Globe Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Reynolds met with Indian leaders during an eight-day trade mission and signed a deal to boost Iowa trade in agriculture and technology. The state awarded $355,000 in grants to small meat processors in nine counties—funds that will help upgrade equipment and serve local needs. Globe Gazette
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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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Des Moines Buccaneers vs Waterloo Black Hawks
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Young Arena — Stream online — Catch the thrilling junior hockey showdown live from Waterloo.
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Shop the Basement
10 AM – 1 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Budget-friendly prices — Explore an abundance of books while supporting library programming.
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Halloween Weekend Festival
All day — Waterloo / Lost Island KOA Resort — Reservation required — Celebrate Halloween with fun activities and outdoor adventures at this family-friendly KOA resort.
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IA Region AutoX 2025 Race at Hawkeye Tech
7:15 a.m. — Hawkeye Community College Regional Transportation Training Center — $35 for SCCA members, $50 for non-members — Experience high-speed autocross action and refine your driving skills.
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