Good Day
Waterloo
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Waterloo Community School District announced that Memorial Stadium will have metal detectors and extra security for the Waterloo West High School Wahawks' game against Marshalltown High School tomorrow — the game also marks Senior Night. Fans must follow the clear bag policy and park in the designated lots due to construction — elementary students must be accompanied by an adult. KWWL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Allen Hospital features a 'Spinning Babies' childbirth preparation class that teaches parents how to help their baby choose the best positions for labor—providing a new, active approach to birth preparation. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
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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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Quilting Retreat
October 22-26 — Farmer's Daughters Quilts — Check for pricing — Experience a cozy retreat focused on quilting and creativity.
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Altered Reality Book Club
5:30-7:00 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Connect with fellow speculative fiction fans over this month's book choice.
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Jason Christensen Concert
8-10 p.m. — Octopus — $10 — Experience the musical prowess of one of Iowa's finest guitarists at the Octopus bar.
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Fabulous Trutones Album Release Party
8-10 p.m. — Octopus — $10 — Celebrate the launch of The Fabulous Trutones' new album at their exciting release party.
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Reformation Sunday Worship
10:00 a.m. — 1122 W 11th St, Waterloo, IA — Free entry — Celebrate Reformation Sunday in your best red attire.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The greatest teacher is your last mistake.
~ Ryan Holiday
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