Good Day
Waterloo
Thursday, December 18th, 2025
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ St. Vincent de Paul hosted its annual toy and food box giveaway on Tuesday, Dec. 16, giving local residents toys and food boxes. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today, Single Speed Brewing is expanding at the Wonder Bread building in a joint project with Backpocket Brewing and Peace Tree Brewing — tanks are being lifted and the roof raised to fit taller barrels, with production set to begin early next year. KWWL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ UScellular donated $5,000 in art supplies and equipment to the Waterloo Center for the Arts, part of over 50 nationwide contributions aimed at enhancing local art programs. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Waterloo second graders received stuffed bears and a copy of the book 'I'm Tyler, Don't Be Surprised' today from Tyler Greene’s family, who created the book to honor his legacy and promote ability awareness (focusing on what one can do rather than what one cannot). KWWL
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Battery Building, a historic landmark on West Fifth near Jefferson, is set for a major change as city council approved its sale this week. Astra Commons will renovate the building to add 115 jobs and nearly $12 million to the local economy (supporting the city's 2030 housing efforts). KWWL
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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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Shop the Basement Sale
10 AM – 1 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Friends Used Book Store Prices — Browse a treasure trove of books and support library programming.
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Des Moines Buccaneers vs. Waterloo Black Hawks
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Young Arena — Stream on FloHockey — Catch the exciting hockey clash between the Buccaneers and Black Hawks.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Freedom is what you do with what's been done to you.
~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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