Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of September.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hawkeye Community College received a three-year, $407,940 AmeriCorps grant to relaunch its Senior Companion Program that will match volunteers with local seniors in need of help. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
- ➤ Fourth graders from Waterloo public and parochial schools joined the 26th annual Mayor's Fun Run — a city and school effort to promote healthy choices. Organizers said the event offered a fun way for students to learn about healthy living. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Waterloo Water Works will flush water mains on Thursday along the area from Kimball Avenue to Hammond Avenue — between East Ridgeway and East San Marnan Avenue. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
- ➤ Kate Mulgrew, a Dubuque native known for her roles (Star Trek: Voyager and Orange Is the New Black), returned on Monday to Iowa to support state Rep. Lindsay James during a tour at Feed Iowa First in Marion, where they highlighted challenges faced by small farmers and local food security. James, a Presbyterian chaplain running for the open 2nd Congressional District seat, stressed that her campaign will focus on providing better support for rural communities. Globe Gazette
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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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Cota Studio Yoga on the Plaza
10:30-11:30 a.m. — River Place Plaza — Free attendance — Enjoy a refreshing outdoor yoga session in the heart of Cedar Falls.
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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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