Good Day
Waterloo
Saturday, December 27th, 2025
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of December.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa drivers now use the updated Iowa 511 app to report road hazards, traffic issues, and flooding directly to the DOT (iOS users may use Siri for hands-free reports while others can call 511). Reporting is limited to DOT-managed highways. KCRG
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A vacant lot at 601 Randall Street is being changed into a single-family home by Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity next to Elks Memorial Park. The project (part of a larger revitalization plan with over 10 completed initiatives) receives funding from the City and U.S. EPA, and construction is ongoing. KWWL
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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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Teen Writer's Workshop
4-5:30 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — A gathering for young writers to explore prompts and share creative ideas.
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Dementia Caregiver Support Group
1-2 p.m. — Friendship Village Retirement Community — Free entry — A supportive space for caregivers navigating the challenges of dementia care.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.
~ Sylvia Plath
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