Good Day
Waterloo
Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Queen of Peace Church in downtown Waterloo faces a crumbling ceiling that forced services to move to the basement after a partial collapse earlier this year—Pastor Nils Hernandez and the parish council reached out to the Archdiocese of Dubuque for immediate repairs as engineers warned that the ceiling may collapse at any time. Hernandez urged local residents to share their feedback directly with the archdiocese. KWWL
- ➤ Downtown Waterloo businesses will hand out treats at a trick-or-treat event on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon + other local businesses will join in Lincoln Park. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents can attend a free presentation at Crossroads Mall on October 29th from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. — the event will reveal preliminary designs for redeveloping the mall to include restaurants, entertainment, and shopping. KWWL
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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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Shop the Basement Book Sale
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Low-cost books — Explore a treasure trove of literature while supporting local programs.
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PMP Certification Classroom Training
9 AM – 5 PM — Waterloo WorkSpace — $1599 — Gain essential project management skills with this comprehensive PMP certification course featuring expert instruction and real-world applications.
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Trick or Treat! Fright Night at the Phelps Youth Pavilion
5:30-8 p.m. — Waterloo Center for the Arts — Members: $5, Non-members: $10 — Wear your costumes for a night of riddle-solving, crafts, and prizes.
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Artist Reception: Turtle Wisdom by Betty LaDuke
5:30-7 p.m. — Waterloo Center for the Arts — Free admission — Explore unique wood panels inspired by global travels and themes of love and resilience.
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Trunk or Treat at St. Ansgar Church
6-8 p.m. — St. Ansgar Church — Free entry — Enjoy a spooky evening filled with fun as we hand out candy to all the ghosts and goblins in our community.
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Family Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Gather for storytelling fun every Saturday suitable for all ages.
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Yo-Yo Ma in Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the musical brilliance of Grammy-winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma live in performance.
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