Good Day
Waterloo
Friday, December 12th, 2025
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Toys for Tots needs volunteers and donated gifts to help kids and teens in Waterloo. Local organizers say the program will distribute new toys this holiday season — community members are encouraged to help. Globe Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ DOT crews deployed all 26 trucks and plows to clear slushy roads in Cedar Valley last Thursday evening — applying brine to highways and promising to work until conditions improve. KWWL
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Holy Darkness Retreat
3-9 p.m. — Trinity Episcopal Parish — $10 — Engage in stillness and reflection during a Quiet Day retreat welcoming holy darkness.
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A Bel Canto Christmas
2-4:30 p.m. — Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center — Celebrate the spirit of the season with uplifting holiday music performed by local vocal ensembles.
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Teen Anime & Manga Club
4-5 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Discuss your favorite anime and manga series while enjoying snacks from a monthly subscription.
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Computer Basics Class for Adults
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Registration required — Engage in a Q&A style class covering computer basics like interfacing, Windows, files, apps, and email.
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Terrific Twos Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — A delightful storytime session for two-year-olds and their caregivers.
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Tripoli Varsity Basketball Game vs. Charles City
7:45-9 p.m. — Tripoli Middle/High School — Admission details not specified — Witness an exciting non-conference high school basketball matchup.
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Kevin Burt Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Leo's Generations Lounge — No Cover — Experience award-winning blues music by Kevin Burt at a local favorite spot.
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Youth STEM Activities
3-4 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Explore fun STEM stations and test the latest gadgetry in a family-friendly atmosphere.
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Shop the Basement!
10 AM – 1 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Prices vary — Explore a treasure trove of books at the Friends Used Book Store Prices and support library programs.
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CAPM Certification Classroom Training
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Waterloo WorkSpace — Training Fee varies — Enhance your project management skills with comprehensive CAPM certification training.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.
~ Anais Nin
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