Good Day
Waterloo
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members gathered at Lincoln Park on Sunday for Homeless Persons Memorial Day to remember those who died while experiencing homelessness. Organized by Hospitality House and Waterloo Catholic Faith Formation, the vigil ended with a moment of silence and a free warm meal at the Cedar Valley Warming Center. KWWL
- ➤ Rydell Auto Group and House of Hope donated fully inspected, pre-owned vehicles with extra gifts to two local families for safer travels during the holiday season. The families also received gift cards for oil changes and groceries from Fareway. KWWL
- ➤ Flora, a six-month-old Doberman-Pinscher mix, is seeking a new home at Cedar Bend Humane Society during the holiday adoption special. She arrived on Nov. 1 after her mother and sister were adopted and is now available as part of the shelter's special rates for dogs and cats. KWWL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lime Creek Nature Center held a winter solstice celebration and invited community members to mark the season (with nature walks and displays) at the center. Globe Gazette
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Shop the Basement!
10 AM – 1 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Special used book prices — Explore a treasure trove of books while supporting your local library events.
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Special Evening Storytime with the Waterloo Black Hawks
6-7 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy stories, crafts, and snacks with players from the Waterloo Black Hawks in this family-friendly evening event.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Anais Nin
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