Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Geno's Pizza closed its Crossroads Mall site today as it prepares to move downtown. The restaurant under new ownership will offer its familiar menu at the new location by February 2026. KWWL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, the Iowa National Guard announced that Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard from Marshalltown + Sgt. Edgar Brian Torrestovar from Grimes died in an enemy attack in Palmyra, Syria while three soldiers were wounded and Governor Kim Reynolds ordered flags flown half+staff until interment. KWWL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local author Traci McCausland has released a new book that aims to empower cancer patients and caregivers. The book offers personal insights and practical guidance for readers facing cancer. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Waterloo City Council is reviewing a plan to sell the historic Battery Building for $1 so Battery Building LLC can begin a $6.5M renovation. The project will convert the building on West Fifth Street into 19 apartments, a café and a co-working space while addressing repairs for a dangerous wall. KWWL
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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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Illuminate The Gardens
5-9 p.m. — Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens — $10 entry, $2 for youth — Experience a magical evening with festive lights, hot cocoa, and themed nights.
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Collage and Writing Workshop
1-2:30 p.m. — Midwest Blessed Curated Goods — No cost info — Unleash your creativity and discover personal insights through collage and writing exercises.
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Sioux City Musketeers vs Waterloo Black Hawks
3:05 – 4:35 PM — Young Arena — Stream online — Catch the thrilling hockey matchup between local favorites.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own.
~ Benjamin Disraeli
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