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Waterloo
Friday, November 21st, 2025
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Waterloo will host a Christmas shopping event that brings local cops and children together to spread holiday cheer. The program is funded by donations + payments from officers to wear beards on duty. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area announced the 2025 Golden Silo Awards winners on November 6 to honor groups and individuals who have preserved Iowa's agricultural history. The awards recognized the George Maier Rural Heritage Center for storytelling, the Amana Heritage Society for preservation, Henry Corbin for his volunteer work, Farmers State Bank in Waterloo for its community support, and Reeve REA Power Generating Plant for its visionary efforts — each celebrated for their unique contributions. KWWL
- ➤ The Barricade Boys will perform two shows at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday at Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center—8201 Dakota St.—, giving local fans two opportunities to enjoy their music. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Friends of the Family warned that HUD’s new rules lowering the funding guarantee to 30 percent will cost Iowa $3-4 million in housing funds and risk nearly $1 million in federal support for over 170,000 people. The nonprofit urged local residents to call Iowa’s representatives so lawmakers act to keep the funding—CEO Ben Brustkern said the change could hurt housing support statewide. KWWL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UNI women's basketball beat Creighton 51-50 in Omaha on Thursday as the Panthers overcame a halftime deficit; Ryley Goebel led the team with 19 points and head coach Tanya Warren praised their grit before the squad heads to Las Vegas for the UNLV Thanksgiving Tournament. KWWL
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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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Get Roasted Turkey Trot 5k
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Waverly Trails — $25 entry — Enjoy a spirited Thanksgiving morning run with friends and family in scenic Waverly, Iowa.
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Agile Classroom Training
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Waterloo WorkSpace — $949 — Gain hands-on experience and foundational knowledge in Agile and Scrum methodologies for project success.
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Family Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy engaging stories for families in a cozy library setting.
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Shop the Basement Book Sale
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Book prices vary — Explore a treasure trove of books while supporting library programs.
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Hudson Varsity Basketball Game at Dike-New Hartford
7:45-9 p.m. — Dike-New Hartford High School — Ticket prices vary — Catch the exciting conference matchup between Hudson and Dike-New Hartford's varsity teams.
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