Good Day
Waterloo
Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ One Vision's Lights On 5K returns Dec. 4 as local runners join the race — participants are encouraged to wear their most creative costumes for the event. Globe Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Grout Museum District is holding a public sale of items from the Bluedorn Imaginarium tomorrow — the sale runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with educators and non-profits gaining early access at 8 a.m., and proceeds will fund the museum’s new science space. KWWL
- ➤ A former theater at Southbridge Mall will show movies again after 17 years — the revival is set to bring fresh entertainment to local shoppers and visitors. Globe Gazette
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The city announced plans to transform the empty Rath Packing Company building on Sycamore Street into 87 apartments after securing $5.4 million in historic tax credits plus $25 million in total project funds. Construction will begin soon and is expected to finish in 2027. KCRG
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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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Google Sheets: Intermediate Workshop
11 AM – 12 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Registration required — Build on your Google Sheets skills with Library Assistant Sindhu.
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