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Waterloo
Friday, November 7th, 2025
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ House of Hope's new Empowerment Center—opening next week—will serve more single mothers and young women as it expands its services. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony, Met Chorale and Bel Canto present Opera for All from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday at Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, offering an opera night open to all audiences. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Iowa communities have been allocated $14 million for opioid addiction treatment programs — one of the first announced allocations from a national settlement with pharmaceutical companies — with funds expected to support local recovery efforts. Globe Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The UNI men's basketball team won 86-57 over Cal State Northridge in their season opener at the McLeod Center—sinking 14 three pointers and forcing 20 turnovers as Leon Bond III led with 23 points. They will face South Dakota State on Sunday, November 9. KWWL
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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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Mother Goose Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free — A delightful storytelling session for newborns and toddlers with their caregivers.
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Writing Honest Fiction with Jeremy Schraffenberger
2:00 – 3:30 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Discover the art of fiction writing with insights from an experienced author and editor.
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