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Thursday, October 24th, 2024
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Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers at Hy-Vee stores in Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and Waverly are collecting items for the Hope Lodge to support cancer patients and their caregivers with free lodging during outpatient treatments. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
- ➤ The Park Avenue bridge in Waterloo is set to reopen by the end of the month after over two years of reconstruction, with plans to erect a historical marker commemorating its significance. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
- ➤ An anonymous donor has established an endowment fund for the Cedar Bend Humane Society with the Waterloo Community Foundation, offering a financial boost and tax benefits to supporters. KWWL
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A woman in Waterloo, Iowa, died after her car went airborne and rolled over when she drove at high speed, leading to her ejection and subsequent death at MercyOne Hospital. KWWL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Waterloo teen was sentenced to 35 years in prison for the armed robbery of two convenience stores in December. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A private equity firm has acquired 29 nursing homes from Iowa-based ABCM Corp. in an $85 million deal, marking the state's largest nursing home sale. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sarah Corkery, campaigning for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District, draws on personal experiences, including battling breast cancer and advocating for inclusive policies, to appeal to voters. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
- ➤ The United States Postal Service plans to keep local mail processing in Waterloo, preventing job losses and enhancing the facility with a $6.6 million investment for technology and service upgrades. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Approximately 50 individuals have become ill with E. coli linked to consuming McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers across 12 states, leading to one death in Colorado and several restaurants removing the item from their menus. KWWL
SHOP NEWS
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Kaleidoscope Quilts Class with Joleen Green
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Dubuque Fighting Saints vs. Waterloo Black Hawks: A Thrilling Hockey Showdown
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Preschool Storytime at Waterloo Public Library
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Terrific Twos Storytime at Waterloo Public Library
Experience a delightful storytime session designed for two-year-olds and their caregivers at the Waterloo Public Library.
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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.
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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.
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Family Storytime at Waterloo Public Library
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Weekly Worship Service at Cedar Valley Unitarian Universalists
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