Good Day
Waterloo
Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bill Henninger, a retired law enforcement officer, joined the Cedar Valley Men’s Shed in Cedar Falls to beat retirement boredom and build strong bonds through volunteer work. UNI professor Melinda Heinz, who started the program, said the group meets weekly—giving men a set purpose and a chance to work on projects like trail cleanups and garden building. Globe Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Steve Strasheim of Twisted River Farm is named October Entrepreneur of the Month—his farm prioritizes community service through sustainable and eco-friendly practices. Globe Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Waterloo Schools revealed the new colors and mascot for the merged high school that will combine East and West High Schools—black and gold and the Titans, respectively. The school will welcome students in the 2028-2029 school year after a State of the District Presentation. KWWL
- ➤ Waterloo Schools unveiled the new high school identity for Waterloo United High School as East and West High Schools merge+ they announced black and gold as the school colors and Titans as the mascot for the school opening in 2028-2029. KWWL
- ➤ Waterloo Schools unveiled black and gold as the new school colors and announced the Titans as the mascot for Waterloo United High School merging East and West High Schools. The district said the school will open in the 2028 to 2029 school year during a State of the District Presentation — a move that aims to unite students, families, and the community. KWWL
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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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Octopus Comedy Open Mic
8-10 p.m. — Octopus — No cover — Enjoy an evening of laughter at the friendly neighborhood bar's comedy open mic.
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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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Winterland - Grateful Dead Tribute
8-11 p.m. — Octopus — $10 — Experience the sounds of the Grateful Dead as Winterland takes the stage for a night of classic tunes.
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Jaerv Concert
3:30-7:30 p.m. — Cedar Falls Community Theatre — Cost TBD — Enjoy the vigorous folk music of the award-winning Swedish quintet Jaerv with influences from jazz and pop.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.
~ Les Brown
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