Good Day
Waterloo
Saturday, October 25th, 2025
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Koats 4 Kids winter gear fundraiser has collected nearly 12,000 coats, 9,000 pairs of boots, 6,500 snow pants and thousands of winter accessories for Cedar Valley students, and organizers plan more collections soon. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
- ➤ Ruth Anne Schneck is holding a Halloween book signing today at La Porte City Market (4 to 6 p.m.) for local fans looking to get a signed copy of her book. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Northern Iowa announced its Degree in 3 program that offers year-round classes and up to $5,600 in scholarships to help students earn an elementary education degree faster—applications are open for 25 to 30 students for fall 2026. KCRG
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Developers will unveil preliminary design concepts to reimagine Crossroads Mall from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, inviting local residents to view the plans. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cedar Falls beat Cedar Rapids Jefferson 41-0 on senior night using a 34-point second quarter; the team, now 7-2, secured a playoff-bound win. KWWL
- ➤ Cedar Rapids Washington beat Waterloo East 76-21 today to end the season and leave Waterloo East winless. KWWL
- ➤ The Hudson Pirates won a 21-14 playoff game over the Central Springs Panthers in the Class 1A State Playoffs as QB Tade Roberts threw a 21-yard touchdown pass to Gavin Gunnarson with 7:04 left in the fourth quarter. Roberts ran for two early touchdowns and the Pirates defense forced a late fumble — key plays that helped secure the victory. KWWL
- ➤ Number 8 Don Bosco, with a 6—2 record, opened the 8 Man Playoffs with a 54—10 win over Collins—Maxwell, a team holding a 6—4 record. The Dons led 20—3 at halftime and outscored the Spartans 34—7 in the second half. KWWL
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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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Community Nature Quest Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Cedar Falls Public Library — Free entry — Explore the rhythms of nature and create a seasonal calendar in this hands-on workshop.
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