Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Entrepreneurs gathered at the Waterloo Convention Center last night for the 24/7 BLAC Annual Pitch Contest where small businesses competed for investment funds—Justin Powell of Faded Crowns received $5,000, Landon Newman of Gino's Pizza was awarded $10,000, and Dominique Wallican of Dominique's Seafood won $20,000. KWWL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Grout Museum's Imaginarium is hosting an event on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—residents can share their favorite memories, view a final science demonstration, and learn about a new campaign. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cedar Ridge Christian in Cedar Falls was named best Christian school in Iowa for the second consecutive year—an honor that recognizes its strong academic performance. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital is moving its electrophysiologist team from the Donald Street cardiovascular center to the Ridgeway Avenue site, and the change is expected to improve patient access. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cedar Falls junior Makenzie Sagers lost the 2A Girls State Singles final in Waterloo today to unbeaten Addison Latta by scores of 6-1, 6-4—she had missed her sophomore season due to a knee injury but exceeded her own expectations in the match. KWWL
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19th Annual Pink Ribbon Run
1-5 p.m. — 310 E 4th St, Cedar Falls, IA — Donation-based entry — Participate in a community run to support local cancer awareness and research initiatives.
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LEGO Lab
3:00-4:00 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Create and display your favorite book character with LEGO at the library.
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Mother Goose Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — A delightful storytime for caregivers and their little ones enjoying nursery rhymes together.
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Senior Wellness & Screening Series
9:30-10:30 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Take charge of your health with a wellness assessment and learn how to build lasting wellness habits.
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Breastfeeding Class
6:30-8:30 p.m. — UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital — Free event — Learn essential breastfeeding techniques in this informative class led by a lactation consultant.
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Vertigo Performance Art Series
7-8:30 p.m. — Waterloo Center for the Arts — Free entry — Experience innovative performances that challenge traditional definitions of art through sound, video, and the human body.
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Cedar Falls Farmers Market
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Overman Park — Free entry — Discover fresh local produce and artisan goods right in the heart of Cedar Falls.
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets In Concert
2-5 p.m. — Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience the magic of Hogwarts with the film and live symphonic score by John Williams.
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Shop the Basement
10 AM – 1 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Pay what you choose — Stock up on books while supporting library programming at this used book sale.
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Bilingual Preschool Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Engage little ones with stories in English and ASL every Tuesday morning.
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