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🌱 Where Waterloo is honoring veterans today

Waterloo, Iowa Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Waterloo! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where Waterloo is honoring veterans today
  • Stolen Waterloo pickup figures in forklift ATM theft case
  • Waterloo woman's estate sues two restaurants over fatal July 4 crash

Also on today's calendar: Terrific Twos Storytime and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 58 and low of 36 degrees.
  • Thursday: Rather cloudy; breezy, cooler, temps: high: 44, low: 25.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 43 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Eastern Iowa Veterans Day events: Ceremonies, meals and more (kwwl.com) — Waterloo veterans and neighbors have ways to mark Veterans Day today, including activities at the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the main program around 12:30 p.m. Big Head Burger, 324 W. Fourth St., offers veterans and active-duty military a free meal from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
   

2. United States of America v. John Fitzgerald Bennett (morelaw.com) — A pickup stolen from a Waterloo home figured in a Cedar Falls ATM theft involving a forklift, according to a federal case account. It identifies Gilbertville resident John Fitzgerald Bennett, 56, as the defendant charged with robbery and describes a subsequent police chase lasting about 46 miles.
   

3. What to know about estate of social content creator taking Cedar Falls restaurants to court over fatal accident (wcfcourier.com) — The estate of Tejanna Rose Hatt, a 22-year-old Waterloo woman killed in a July 4 crash, is suing two Cedar Falls restaurants. The lawsuit alleges Texas Roadhouse and Zsavooz served the driver while visibly intoxicated. He has not been charged or cited, and the sheriff's investigation continues.
   

4. Cedar Valley SportsPlex makes history with dementia certification (kwwl.com) — People living with dementia and their care partners have newly trained support at Waterloo's Cedar Valley SportsPlex, now Iowa's first dementia-friendly certified fitness center. Staff learned communication strategies and safe exercise practices, including through a University of Northern Iowa simulation that explores everyday challenges associated with cognitive changes.
   

5. A trip to remember: Trask recalls Honor Flight experience (communitynewspapergroup.com) — Waverly Marine veteran Vernon Trask remembers his Honor Flight as a chance to honor others, including a cousin killed in Vietnam. Trask, who worked at Titus Manufacturing in Waterloo after returning from service in Japan, made the trip with his son two years ago and found particular meaning at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Anyone's dog?.
    We have him here on riehl st. Please message if yours. (Nextdoor Exchange Park)
  • I am looking to hire someone for a few organization projects.
    I would prefer someone who has some experience. Please message me if you know anyone. (Nextdoor Crossroads Estates)
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker Associate in Waterloo. Apply here.
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Bartender in Waterloo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waterloo here.

Ok Waterloo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Waterloo

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