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Thursday, November 21st, 2024

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Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of November.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Waterloo City Hall is relocating to the former Courier building.  KWWL
  • Tickets for 'The Secrets of Christmas,' a holiday concert by Cedar Valley's Proud Image Chorus and River City Chorus on Dec. 14, are on sale to support House of Hope.  Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
  • The Waterloo City Council has approved a $20 million plan to demolish Crossroads Mall, and The Courier is collecting community memories before its demolition.  Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

CRIME NEWS

  • Jerry Mark, serving life for the murder of his family in 1975, appeals his conviction, suggesting a drug cartel, not he, was responsible due to a complex backstory involving a foreign student and a heroin smuggling ring.  Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
  • Jerry Mark's lawyers propose new theories to overturn his 1975 quadruple murder conviction, suggesting an alternate motive related to a family friend and a fraudulent brokerage firm.  KWWL

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Iowa pork producers express dissatisfaction with U.S. Senate Democrats for not addressing California's animal welfare law, Proposition 12, in the proposed farm bill, affecting interstate sales.  Globe Gazette

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Union Community School District students set a district record by exceeding the state average in both math and science on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress.  Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Waterloo City Council is set to approve a contractor for the demolition of the vacant St. Mary's Catholic Church and School, alongside considering a redevelopment project for residential units.  Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
  • Dan Trelka resigns from the Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors to serve as Leadville, Colorado's police chief, attending meetings virtually until his term ends on December 31.  Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

HEALTH NEWS

  • Katie O'Brien, a University of Northern Iowa professor and breast cancer patient, utilizes her journey to educate others, especially in the American Sign Language community.  Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Cricut Basics: Create Your Gift Card Holders

    Experience a hands-on class to master Cricut Design software and craft your own personalized gift card holders.

    Fri, 11/22/24

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  • The Nutcracker - A Family Holiday Classic

    Experience the magical story of The Nutcracker as over 100 dancers from Northeast Iowa perform alongside the Minnesota Ballet in this enchanting family favorite.

    Sat, 11/23/24

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  • Northern Iowa Football Banquet 2024

    Celebrate the achievements of the UNI football team during an engaging banquet featuring a social hour, catered luncheon, and award ceremonies.

    Sun, 11/24/24

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  • Cedar Falls Community Blood Drive

    Participate in a community-driven blood donation event aimed at supporting local hospitals and saving lives.

    Mon, 11/25/24

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  • Read Til YA Drop Book Club

    Experience a community gathering at Waverly Public Library where adults can discuss young adult literature.

    Tue, 11/26/24

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  • Community Trivia Night

    Experience a fun and challenging trivia night at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church with friends and community members.

    Wed, 11/27/24

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  • One City Office Thanksgiving Closure Announcement

    The One City United office will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, resuming regular business hours on December 2.

    Thu, 11/28/24

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  • Annual Main Street Mingle Celebration

    Experience the joys of the holiday season with family-friendly activities including a horse-drawn trolley ride and a visit with Santa at the Festival of Trees.

    Fri, 11/29/24

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  • Photos with Santa at Cabin Coffee

    Experience the magic of the holiday season with photos with Santa while donating to a local charity at Cabin Coffee Company.

    Sat, 11/30/24

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  • Worship Service at Zion Lutheran Church

    Experience a meaningful worship service at Zion Lutheran Church, with options for both in-person and online attendance.

    Sun, 12/1/24

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