Good Day
Waterloo
Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Veridian Credit Union has pledged $100,000 to fight food insecurity in Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota. The credit union will feed an estimated 1,300 people at its 44th annual Mike & Leona Adams Thanksgiving Dinner in Waterloo later this month. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
- ➤ Waterloo smash burger restaurant Big Head Burger is collecting donations for the Northeast Iowa Food Bank with its Burgers That Give Back initiative, offering a $2 off coupon when customers donate needed items like high-protein foods and personal care products+ Donations can be dropped off in the dining room through December 31 and the coupon is valid until January 31. KCRG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Waterloo Center for the Arts will host its annual holiday arts festival November 8 and 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Midwest artists will offer original artwork and handmade gift items for purchase. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tomorrow, Waterloo Water Works will continue hydrant flushing by clearing water mains from Hammond Avenue to Hess Road — between Flammang Drive and East Shaulis Road. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown's most iconic building will be turned into a national hotel with 130 rooms, 20 to 25 apartments and 2 to 4 commercial spaces — part of a $57 million investment from JSA that plans to boost local real estate. Construction is set to start soon as the project moves forward. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
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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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UNI Jazz Combos Performance
7-9 p.m. — Octopus — No cover — Enjoy a lively evening featuring local jazz performances by UNI students.
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Shop the Basement!
10 AM – 1 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Affordable book shopping — Explore tons of used books while supporting library programs.
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Tech Help Drop-In
11 AM – 12 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Free assistance — Get expert help with all your technology needs at the local library.
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Small Business & Startup Summit
8 AM – 5 PM — Waterloo Convention Center — Registration required — Empowering entrepreneurs with expert sessions and networking opportunities.
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Sounds of Many and Bluff St. Live Show
8-11 p.m. — Octopus — $10 — Enjoy an indie rock night featuring local talents Sounds of Many and Bluff St.
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College Hill-Billy Festival 2025
6 PM - 1 AM — Octopus — $15 — Enjoy a night filled with live music from local and Nashville artists at the College Hill-Billy Festival.
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UNI Jazz Combos Performance
7-8 p.m. — Octopus — No cover — Experience an evening of live jazz music performed by UNI student combos.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.
~ Thomas Jefferson
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