Good Day
Waterloo
Saturday, September 20th, 2025
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Students, farmers and vendors look forward to the five-day National Cattle Congress Fair — featuring animals, food and education — that continues through Sunday evening. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Grout Museum District said it will permanently close the Bluedorn Science Imaginarium because it could not cover rising costs and levy funding ended, with the final day on Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and all staff keeping their jobs. Some exhibits will move to a new museum space expected to open July 1, 2026—while the old building will be demolished. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ New school ratings show 56 percent of schools across Iowa rank in the top three, and Waterloo schools saw growth in 14 of its 18 schools. Superintendent Jared Smith said the improvements show a strong focus on student success from the classroom to the district. KWWL
- ➤ The Iowa Board of Regents approved a plan to build a new center at UNI to honor Sen. Chuck Grassley who has donated papers from his work in the legislature and House. The center will serve as a hub for democratic governance studies and will house his Senate papers after he retires — the facility is set to boost UNI’s role in preserving state history. KWWL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rod Blum announced his campaign for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District seat and pledged $250,000 of his own money as he seeks to return to Congress. He said his effort will focus on border security and economic growth as he joins a competitive GOP primary set for June. Globe Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, Allen Hospital performed the state's first endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty procedure using a camera through the mouth + a suturing device that makes the stomach smaller by sewing it into a compact shape. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Union beat Aplington-Parkersburg 25-7 when Cade Sorenson threw a 75-yard touchdown pass to Levi Hadachek on the third play from scrimmage, and the Knights improved to 4-0 with their fourth straight win. KWWL
- ➤ West Branch defeated Monticello 48—7 on September 19th to improve its record to 3—1 while Monticello fell to 0—4. KWWL
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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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