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In today's newsletter:
- Why did calls jump but arrests dip for Black Hawk County deputies?
- How badly did Waterloo businesses get hit in this week’s storms?
- How new owners plan to revive Cedar Falls’ College Square Mall
Also on today's calendar: Welcome to Medicare Seminar, Black Hawk County (Waterloo) 5/6/2026.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 76 and low of 33 degrees.
- Saturday: Clouds and sun; windy, cooler, temps: high: 50, low: 31.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 55 and low of 30 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office handles 7,600 calls in 2025 (kwwl.com) — Black Hawk County’s Sheriff’s Office, based in Waterloo, handled over 7,600 calls in 2025, a sharp jump from the year before, even as total arrests dipped slightly. Sheriff Nathan Neff calls it a rebuilding year and expects arrests to rise as new deputies gain experience. The department is actively hiring deputies, detention officers, and a clerical worker, which could interest local job seekers. 
2. Cedar Valley businesses race to repair storm damage before more severe weather hits (kwwl.com) — Businesses in Waterloo and the broader Cedar Valley are scrambling to repair roof, window, and water damage from Tuesday’s storm before another round of severe weather moves in. From shattered glass downtown to soaked car wash computer systems, owners are facing tens of thousands of dollars in repairs, while Black Hawk County Emergency Management points them toward volunteer and disaster recovery resources.
3. A new era for the longstanding College Square Mall (northerniowan.com) — With Crossroads Mall in Waterloo now demolished, new local owners are trying to reinvent Cedar Falls’ longtime College Square Mall as “The Mall at College Square,” emphasizing small businesses and community events. The Davis family plans car shows, vintage markets, and student-friendly kiosks while exploring future expansion based on community demand.
4. Northern Iowa men pair up to win another lottery prize (northiowatoday.com) — A Waterloo man and his Cedar Falls friend just hit their second big Iowa Lottery jackpot in under six months, again playing the same $5 MONOPOLY InstaPlay game. They bought both winning tickets at the AMVETS Post in Cedar Falls and split this week’s $34,354.15 prize, following a nearly $20,000 win there last November.
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14th Annual Cedar Valley Honor Flight
Electric Park Ballroom, 310 W Conger St, Waterloo
4:30 pm
Saturday April 18
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Welcome to Medicare Seminar, Black Hawk County (Waterloo) 5/6/2026
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5:00 pm
Wednesday May 6
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Movie Matinee.
Cedar Falls Public Library , 524 Main Street , Cedar Falls
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Waverly-Shell Rock Boys JV Soccer @ Hudson
Hudson High School , 245 S Washington St , Hudson
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Popcorn & Pictures: A Family Matinee
Cedar Falls Public Library , 524 Main Street , Cedar Falls
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KWWL Health Fair
Waterloo Convention Center , 200 W 4th St , Waterloo
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All-City Band Festival
Cedar Falls High School , 2701 W 27th St , Cedar Falls
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All City Band Concert
Cedar Falls High School , 2701 W 27th St , Cedar Falls
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City Council Meeting
Cedar Falls Calendar , City Hall 220 Clay Street , Cedar Falls
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Band- All City Band Concert @ CFHS
Cedar Falls High School
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PMP Certification 4 Days Classroom Training in Waterloo, IA
id8 workspace , 402 E 4th St floor 1 , Waterloo
9:00 am
Friday April 17
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Sunday April 19
Monday April 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- If anyone is missing a black dog, I saw one crossing Ansborough near the construction area (around Maynard).
It was heading east around 2:45. I was a couple of blocks away and tried to find it but I couldn't. (Nextdoor Kern St Waterloo) - Spring and summer travel time is upon us.
If you’re looking for a private pet sitter who’s also a natural dog whisperer, I highly recommend Angie Boreman with whom I’ve boarded my dogs over… (Nextdoor Cloverdale)
- Hy-Vee Supermarket posted a job opening for Meat Clerk in Waterloo. Apply here.
- Lowe's posted a job opening for Seasonal Receiver Stocker Days in Waterloo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waterloo here.
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