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18Events this week
2Free things to do
87New spots
91New stories

● Checked Friday, September 4, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Waterloo

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 18 events, day by day →

Bee Expedition

Sunday 1:30pm · Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens

Paul Little

Sunday 2pm · Urban Pie

Meditation in the garden

Sunday 6pm · Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens

Bee Expedition

Tuesday 9:30am · Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens

Baby's Here. Now What?

Tuesday 6pm · Guiding Star Cedar Valley

New in Waterloo

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

La' James International College

Health & Wellness

Spa vibes, student talent: At La' James International College in Cedar Falls, students train in a real salon and spa setting and offer services for hair, skin, and nails.

ljic.edu ↗

Pura Vida Salon & Spa

Beauty

Treat-yourself hair day: If your split ends could use a little Costa Rican optimism, Pura Vida Salon & Spa brings the Pure Life energy to real-deal salon and spa care, from hair services to massages, facials, waxing/sugaring, spray tans, brows and lashes, permanent makeup and jewelry, plus med spa…

puravidasaloncf.com ↗

Winnebago Scout Shop

Sporting Goods

Outfit your Scout: Winnebago Scout Shop can outfit newbies and veterans alike with uniforms, rank patches, merit badges, Pinewood Derby gear, and outdoor basics, plus they stock or can order anything from ScoutShop.org.

winnebagocouncil.org ↗

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Most read in Waterloo

The five stories Waterloo readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Waterloo officer kills dog after it attacks owner, smaller dog

    A police officer in Waterloo, Iowa, shot and killed a dog after it attacked its owner and another dog.

    Full story at kwwl.com ↗

  3. Iowa ag manufacturer wins $21.38M over ‘copycat’ product

    Iowa ag manufacturer, Universal Industries Inc., has won a $21.4 million civil award against North Dakota company Premiere Shortline USA LLC, Premiere Ag Manufacturing LLC, and four of their employees for violating federal and state trade secret laws and breach of contract.

    Full story at thegazette.com ↗

  4. Deere seeks early contract extension as UAW members vote Saturday

    Deere is seeking an early extension of its current contract with UAW members who work for the company.

    Full story at kwqc.com ↗

  5. Waterloo teen, 20-year-old charged after neighborhood shooting

    Gunfire was reported in a Waterloo neighborhood, Iowa, causing two people to be charged with multiple counts, including intimidation with a dangerous weapon and armed with intent.

    Full story at kwwl.com ↗

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