Sunday, December 8th, 2024

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Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of December.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ One person was hospitalized after their pickup truck slid off River Road, rolling into Elk Run Creek in Evansdale on December 7, 2024. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Waterloo Police are conducting an investigation following the discovery of a body by a passerby off of Linden and Fowler streets. KWWL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Department of Education's latest rankings reveal Cedar Valley schools generally fared well, but Waterloo Community Schools underperformed across all metrics. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Waste Reduction Center at the University of Northern Iowa has been awarded a $175,159 grant from the EPA to boost pollution prevention in breweries across the nation. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Waterloo-based National Guard helicopter company was officially welcomed home after almost a year in Kosovo, having successfully conducted nine air medevacs and assisted in fire suppression efforts. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Waterloo nursing home, recently acquired by a private equity firm, was fined $10,000 after a resident with dietary restrictions choked and died, highlighting concerns over care quality. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
SPORTS NEWS
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East Buchanan Girls Varsity Basketball Against Waterloo East
The East Buchanan girls varsity basketball team competes in a non-conference game against the Waterloo East team at Waterloo East High School.
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Teen Manga Club at Waterloo Public Library
The Manga club for teens offers discussions about favorite series and characters, along with snacks, and an opportunity to suggest new titles for the library's collection.
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Preschool Storytime at Waterloo Public Library
This event offers engaging storytime sessions for children aged three to five and their caregivers at the local library.
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Trolley Rides and Santa's Workshop Event
Families can enjoy visiting Santa and his elves at River Place Plaza while taking a festive trolley ride through the community.
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Breastfeeding Support Group at Guiding Star Cedar Valley
The Breastfeeding Support Group, led by an experienced professional, offers a nurturing environment for mothers to connect and share their experiences while receiving support in their breastfeeding journeys.
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Paint Your Pet Workshop at Bremer Brewing Company
A paint-by-number workshop where participants can create a custom painting of their pet, guided by local artist Maddy DePaul.
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Stebs Holiday Potluck Gathering
A community holiday gathering featuring a potluck at the Octopus bar in Cedar Falls.
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Teen Studio Ghibli Movie Night: Howl's Moving Castle
Teens grades 6-12 are invited to experience the enchanting world of Studio Ghibli films, complete with popcorn and beverages, at this monthly movie night.
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Comprehensive Labor and Birth Education Class
This in-person class offers expectant parents detailed education on the labor and birth process, including coping strategies and medication options, along with a guidebook and maternity unit tour.
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Preschool Storytime at Waterloo Public Library
A weekly event designed for children aged three to five and their caregivers to enjoy storytelling together.
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