Good Day
Waterloo
Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Waterloo Fire Rescue held its annual Firefighter Memorial to honor fallen firefighters — with Fire Chief William Beck introducing new mental health programs to support them against daily risks. KWWL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Historic Haunted Tours are set to begin in downtown Waterloo as part of Spooky Loo—with a 7 p.m. tour on Oct. 8—and will also offer tours at 6 and 8 p.m. from Oct. 9 through Oct. 11. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Waterloo celebrated a year of record growth in reaching its 2030 vision goals by issuing over $300 million in construction permits and securing nearly $2 million in state housing tax credits; the Waterloo Police Department's new wellness program—credited with saving lives by finding health problems early—is making a positive impact. KWWL
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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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Preschool Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Delight in storytime designed for preschoolers and their caregivers.
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Quilting Retreat
All Day — Farmer's Daughters Quilts — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience a cozy quilting retreat with fellow enthusiasts.
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Marshalltown Varsity Football at Waterloo West
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Waterloo West High School — Entry fee may apply — Watch a thrilling high school football matchup as Marshalltown faces off against Waterloo West.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Time magnifies the margin between success and failure. It will multiply whatever you feed it.
~ James Clear
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