Good Day
Waterloo
Friday, October 24th, 2025
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, children at Little Stars Childcare Center were read to by Mayor Quentin Hart and Police Chief Rob Duncan. The visit aimed to build early trust with local leaders—helping kids see them as approachable role models. KWWL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Grout Museum will host a Halloween trick-or-treat event on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m.—attendees in costumes can explore the museum while collecting treats. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
- ➤ The Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens in Waterloo will host Witches Hallow on Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.—a themed event inviting visitors to enjoy seasonal activities in the gardens. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
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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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Mother Goose Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — An engaging storytime session for newborns up to age two and their caregivers.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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