Good Day
Waterloo
Friday, November 14th, 2025
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of November.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A Waterloo manufacturer notified employees on October 30 that its wood recycling center at 907 Ricker Street—Ceilley Pallets—will close on Thanksgiving and lay off 12 workers under the Iowa WARN guidelines. KCRG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Les Arts Florissants with Theotime Langlois de Swarte will perform on Sunday at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center—an event set to bring local audiences together. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
- ➤ The Grout Museum is hosting a story time for toddlers at the planetarium this Saturday—each session will feature a children's book read aloud under the dome. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Waterloo and Cedar Falls job seekers can browse new employment postings (updated regularly) that list current job openings to help them find their next career opportunity. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wartburg announced that it will host several events for its first International Education Week to celebrate global learning. The planned activities will include educational sessions and cultural programs aimed at promoting international exchange. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
- ➤ Girls on the Run of Eastern Iowa will close its programs in December after 18 years of serving over 11,000 girls across 13 counties—citing long-term sustainability concerns. KCRG
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The #21 Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball team won 100-58 over Drake as 13 players scored and six scored in double figures. Drake led early before the Hawks went on a 25-0 run and Iowa, now 3-0, will face UNI on Sunday at 2 p.m.—with Ava Heiden, Chit Chat Wright, and Layla Hays as key contributors. KWWL
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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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Altered Reality Book Club
5:30-7 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Dive into speculative fiction with fellow enthusiasts while discussing the month's chosen title.
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Benny Gambaiani Chair Yoga
1:30–2:30 p.m. — Benny Gambaiani Public Library — Free entry — Engage in gentle chair yoga to enhance mobility, balance, and mindfulness.
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La Porte City Specialty Care Bazaar
8 AM – 1 PM — La Porte City FFA Historical and Ag Museum — Proceeds support local residents — Enjoy baked goods and early treasures for holiday gifting.
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Cedar Falls Municipal Band Holiday Concert
4-6 p.m. — Diamond Event Center — Free admission — Celebrate the holiday spirit with festive music performed by local musicians.
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Mother Goose Storytime
10:30-11 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Delight in stories and nursery rhymes for little ones up to age two.
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