Good Day
Waterloo
Wednesday, October 29th, 2025
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Waterloo Development Corporation broke ground on the Cedar Valley CourtWorks facility, a 100000 square foot building with volleyball and basketball courts to cut travel for local families—supporting sports tourism and launching the Raise Our Game campaign. Located on the TechWorks campus near the John Deere Museum, the facility will open in early March 2027 and is expected to generate $10–15 million in annual economic impact. KWWL
- ➤ The Waterloo Development Corporation broke ground Tuesday morning on the Cedar Valley CourtWorks facility—a 100,000-square-foot youth sports complex on the TechWorks campus near the John Deere Museum that will have eight basketball courts, 16 volleyball courts and areas for other tournaments. The complex will be complete early 2027 as part of the Raise Our Game campaign, which has raised $30.5 million so far and is expected to boost local economic activity. KCRG
- ➤ Iowa Pork Producers donated more than 9,500 pounds of ground pork valued at $20,000 to six regional food banks amid fears that SNAP benefits may end on Saturday; representatives delivered about 1,200 pounds on Tuesday—helping provide a crucial protein source for those in need. KWWL
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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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Labor and Birth Class
9 AM – 12 PM — UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital — $30 — Gain essential insights on the labor and birth process with a comprehensive guidebook and tour.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The goal is not to read more books. The goal is to gain more wisdom.
~ James Clear
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