Good Day
Waterloo
Saturday, November 8th, 2025
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Archdiocese of Dubuque ordered Queen of Peace Parish to move its masses to Sacred Heart Parish today due to safety concerns (a church ceiling partially collapsed in June and may affect air quality), Rev. Nils Hernandez said. KWWL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Waterloo schools will face more staff cuts as a drop of over 250 students caused a $2 million loss in state funding. Superintendent Jared Smith said the district will use natural attrition before layoffs during a budget reduction process that spans three years and $20 million. KWWL
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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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Preschool Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Engage young minds with delightful stories every Wednesday morning.
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