Good Day
Waterloo
Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of October.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hoover Middle School music department is hosting a can drive today from 9–11 a.m. Students will collect 5 cent refundable glass, plastic and aluminum beverage containers directly from vehicles. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Waterloo Columbus won a hard fought game against Union on Friday night (Oct 10) (in a close battle). KWWL
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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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Shop the Basement
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Help benefit the library while exploring a treasure trove of books at unbeatable prices.
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Amid The Noise: A Post-Minimal Ambient Rock Experience
8-10 p.m. — Octopus — Free entry — Immerse yourself in a unique post-minimal and ambient rock soundscape.
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