Good Day
Waterloo
Sunday, November 16th, 2025
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ten area veterans received Quilts of Valor on Saturday, Nov. 15 in Waterloo to honor their service. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
- ➤ Main Street Waterloo is accepting food vendor applications for the Friday Loo Summer Concert series and Food Truck Festival set in 2026—local vendors are invited to apply for these upcoming community events. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hawkeye Community College is celebrating its Family Literacy Program's 20th anniversary at the Van G. Miller Adult Learning Center—where parents get free instruction to boost their children's reading skills. Over the past two decades, the program has served 2,204 families, distributed 14,512 books, and recorded a 76% gain in children's reading levels. KWWL
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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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Knit & Crochet Drop-In
3:30-5:30 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Unwind and craft in the Hive with provided patterns and supplies for knitting and crocheting enthusiasts.
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Preschool Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — A charming session perfect for little ones aged three to five and their caregivers to enjoy stories together.
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