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Sunday, December 21st, 2025

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Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of December.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Small businesses in Iowa can soon access free on-site energy audits as the Energy Efficiency Assistance Program reopens with a new IEDA grant. The program, managed by the Iowa Waste Reduction Center, previously saved over $267,831 and is expected to save $244,080 statewide annually.  KWWL

EVENTS

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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.

    Mon, 12/22/25

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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.

    Tue, 12/23/25

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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.

    Fri, 12/26/25

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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.

    Sat, 12/27/25

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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.

    Sun, 12/28/25

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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.

    Mon, 12/29/25

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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.

    Wed, 12/31/25

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  • Starmont Boys Varsity Basketball Game

    8-9:15 p.m. — Tripoli Middle/High School — Check ticket prices — Witness an exciting non-conference matchup as Tripoli faces Starmont in varsity basketball.

    Thu, 1/8/26

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  • Benny Gambaiani Chair Yoga

    1:30-2:30 p.m. — Benny Gambaiani Public Library — Free entry — Engage in a gentle and accessible yoga practice designed for all abilities.

    Fri, 1/9/26

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  • Waverly-Shell Rock Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Grundy Center

    3:30 - 4:45 p.m. — Grundy Center High School — Free entry — Cheer on the home team in this exciting non-conference basketball matchup.

    Sat, 1/10/26

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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~ Flannery O'Connor

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