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🌱 How will a $14M expansion change Waterloo’s fight against hunger?

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What's up Waterloo! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will a $14M expansion change Waterloo's fight against hunger?
  • Thinking of buying equipment online? Read this Waterloo police warning first
  • Which Waterloo players are chasing state tennis glory next week?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 68 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 66, low: 44.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Northeast Iowa Food Bank nears $14M goal to expand reach, fight hunger (cbs2iowa.com) — Waterloo's Northeast Iowa Food Bank is nearing a $14 million fundraising goal to expand its facility, aiming to boost annual meal distribution from 8 million to nearly 12 million. The project would add storage, cooler and freezer space, a larger kitchen, and more volunteer room, strengthening support for 125 partner agencies and families facing hunger across northeast Iowa.
   

• Waterloo police warn of heavy equipment scams tied to fake businesses (cbs2iowa.com) — Waterloo police are alerting residents to fake heavy and farm equipment listings on Facebook Marketplace and websites falsely claiming Waterloo addresses and phone numbers. Scammers using names like Motors Point Solutions and Horizon Elite Motors have already victimized buyers, so locals are urged not to wire money or share personal information and to contact the Better Business Bureau with questions.
   

• Gabriella Fleming Chases History As Iowa Girls High School State Tennis Brackets Announced (newsbreak.com) — Waterloo will host the Class 2A girls state tennis tournament at Black Hawk Tennis Club and Byrnes Park on October 7–8, bringing top high school players from across Iowa to town. Local interest includes Waterloo Columbus Catholic's doubles team and Waterloo United's pair in the 2A bracket, giving area fans a chance to watch state-level tennis close to home.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Love Savannah!
    She loves dogs and it shows! Beautiful job every time! (Nextdoor Crossroads Estates)
  • Saw this Bike this morning on a walk, wasnt sure it was abandoned, stolen or what.
    So here it is at the corner of Lawn Hill and Kingsley, chain fell off. (Nextdoor Church Row)
  • Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. posted a job opening for DC General Warehouse Associate, Equipment Operator, Receiving, 5a-1:30p, $21/hr in Waterloo. Apply here.
  • The American Red Cross posted a job opening for Blood Collection Staff – Customer Service in Waterloo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waterloo here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • 'Brace for Losing Everything': Farm Crisis Fears Grip GOP in Iowa (rsn.org)

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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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