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Friday, October 18th, 2024

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Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of October.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Black Hawk County NAACP's 103rd Freedom Fund Banquet in Waterloo, featuring keynote speaker Chiquita Loveless, emphasizes community involvement and will include poetry readings and awards.  Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

CRIME NEWS

  • A Waterloo woman was charged with aiding a sex offender's escape and endangering children, following the offender's abuse of a 13-year-old girl while evading capture.  Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Ryan Melton, Democratic nominee for Iowa's Fourth Congressional District, discusses race dynamics, a Republican endorsement, and agricultural-environmental balance with The Journal.  Globe Gazette

EVENTS

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  • Waterloo Urban Farmers Market

    Experience a vibrant local market featuring fresh produce and handmade goods every Saturday in the heart of downtown Waterloo.

    Sat, 10/19/24

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  • Beginner Plein Air Painting Workshop with Caylin Jayde at Hartman Reserve

    Experience the beauty of fall as you learn the fundamentals of plein air painting, exploring the Hartman Reserve Nature Center with guidance from local artist Caylin Jayde.

    Sun, 10/20/24

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  • Mother Goose Storytime for Infants and Caregivers

    Experience interactive storytelling designed for newborns up to age two and their caregivers at the Waterloo Public Library.

    Mon, 10/21/24

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  • Fiction Writing Workshop: Worldbuilding Essentials

    Learn basic worldbuilding principles and strategies in fiction writing while using Milanote, a digital organizing tool for writers, guided by a poet and an experienced author.

    Tue, 10/22/24

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  • Preschool Storytime at Waterloo Public Library

    Experience a delightful storytelling session for children aged three to five along with their caregivers every Wednesday morning.

    Wed, 10/23/24

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  • Altered Reality Book Club - Discussion of Mexican Gothic

    Experience the joy of speculative fiction with fellow enthusiasts as you discuss 'Mexican Gothic' by Silvia Moreno-Garcia at this engaging book club meeting.

    Thu, 10/24/24

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  • The Music Man: A Vibrant Musical Experience

    Experience the charm of Meredith Willson's Tony Award-winning musical comedy, The Music Man, highlighting the entertaining journey of a traveling salesman in River City, Iowa.

    Fri, 10/25/24

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  • Billy Brown Live at Deringer's Public Parlor

    Experience the unique blend of rock and southern roots with Billy Brown's captivating country music, featuring everything from heartfelt ballads to lively anthems.

    Sat, 10/26/24

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  • The Music Man Concert

    Experience the timeless tale of Harold Hill and his charming antics in this vibrant production of Meredith Willson's six-time Tony Award-winning musical, The Music Man.

    Sun, 10/27/24

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  • Kaleidoscope Quilts Class with Joleen Green

    Learn to craft a stunning Kaleidoscope Quilt under the expert guidance of Joleen Green at Farmer's Daughters Quilts.

    Mon, 10/28/24

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  • Music with a Mission

    Music with a Mission is our signature annual fundraiser, featuring live music, exciting silent and live auctions, and a 50/50 raffle—all in support of our mission. This year's event will be held on November 1st, and we are seeking sponsors to help make it a success. Thanks to sponsors like you, 100% of the proceeds will go directly toward ensuring that Veterans in need receive the resources they need to turn a house into a home.

    Fri, 11/1/24

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