Good Day
Waterloo
Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Photos from the Downtown Waterloo Trick-or-Treating event on Saturday show children and families collecting treats along decorated streets; the images capture a festive local tradition. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ An art reception for Betty LaDuke's exhibition (Turtle Wisdom: Personal, Political, Playful) will be held Thursday at Waterloo Center for the Arts, where guests will view her work and celebrate modern creativity. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Cedar Bend Humane Society features Bear—a 3-year-old chestnut Shar-Pei mix known for his friendly nature and love for treats—who has been with the shelter for a couple months; he is up to date with his shots and a gentle companion for older children and other dogs. KWWL
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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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Media and Digital Literacy Workshop
11 AM — Waterloo Public Library — Registration required — Explore essential tips for navigating the changing world of digital media.
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Mental Health First Aid Training
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM — PDCM Insurance — Registration required — Gain essential skills to support individuals facing mental health challenges.
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Fabulous Trutones at Isle Casino
9-11 p.m. — Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo — No cover — Enjoy live music while indulging in gaming and food options at the casino.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You have to go through the slow to find the fast.
~ Mark Manson
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