The City of Waterloo is selling vacant land near RIM Park for a housing project Rendering of a housing concept for city-owned land to be sold to developer Paul Leveck A partnership will see city hall sell almost all of a 33-acre site near RIM Park to developer Paul Leveck for apartments and townhouses Waterloo city council will partner with developer Paul Leveck to put 1,800 apartments and townhouses on 33 acres of city-owned land it will sell to him for $33.5 million The vacant property is off University Avenue East south of the RIM Park recreation complex in the city’s northeast corner City hall will retain a small parcel that’s beside a fire hall It’s the second big housing project coming to city-owned land next to the RIM Park facility West of the complex, council is donating land worth $20 million to charity Habitat for Humanity. It aims to build 1,010 affordable homes Council will use a federal housing grant to recover the land’s value Preliminary plans for land sold to Leveck point to 1,800 or more dwellings including 100 affordable units meant to stay affordable forever This includes 70 affordable units that are owned and 30 that are rented “We’re excited about the potential of this project,” Leveck said He said he’ll provide more details when council confirms the sale at a meeting Monday More than 1,500 dwellings would be apartments in buildings of two to six storeys Dwellings would be a mix of owned and rented Environmental features are to include green roofs and sustainable techniques to manage drainage “We’re really pleased to see that as well because that’s really what a complete community means,” Waterloo Mayor Dorothy McCabe said She said the project is another step toward meeting housing goals A housing plan must be submitted to city hall and finalized after council alters regulations on how the land can be used City hall has pledged to add 16,000 homes by 2031 but Waterloo is adding them at less than half the pace needed to meet its goal The housing shortfall has escalated rents and costs and has contributed to homelessness while shutting young people out of the housing market City hall bought the vacant property long ago declaring in 2021 that it has no municipal use for it Council invited developers to submit housing proposals in 2020 and received eight negotiations and environmental monitoring before city hall announced a partnership with Leveck Other housing projects completed by his firm include Blackstone condominiums in Waterloo Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account KitchenerNewsCelebrating May the 4th in Waterloo RegionBy Shelby KnoxPublished: May 04, 2025 at 10:47AM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInCEDAR FALLS Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Falls Police are investigating after the theft of an ATM machine Officers were dispatched to the Dupaco Community Credit Union at 126 Brandilynn Blvd Authorities said the alarm indicated an ‘ATM tilt Sensor’ an alarm was activated at Veridian Credit Union on 1050 Brandilynn Blvd officers said a witness saw the suspect operating a Telelift and loading an ATM machine into the back of a pickup near Menards on Brandilynn Blvd Police said the vehicle was located by the Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office traveling East on 1-380 Officers initiated a traffic stop and the suspect attempted to elude officers at a high rate of speed The pursuit went on throughout different parts of Black Hawk County until stop sticks were deployed The vehicle hit the stop sticks and eventually stopped on Hwy 218 just north of Lone Tree Rd 55-year-old John Fitzgerald Bennet was taken into custody The vehicle Bennet was driving was reported stolen on Friday in Waterloo and the Telelift was taken from a construction site on Brandilynn Blvd Bennet faces Two counts of 1st Degree Theft Two Counts of 1st Degree Criminal Mischief Felony Eluding and Numerous traffic violations KitchenerNewsWaterloo driver faces impaired and dangerous driving charges in hit-and-run with motorcyclistBy Shelby KnoxPublished: May 04, 2025 at 1:45PM EDT Sign in Join now, it's FREE! emergency services responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision in the area of Hazel Street and Austin Drive struck a motor cyclist and fled the scene of the accident Minor physical injuries were reported by the motor cyclist a 25-year-old Waterloo male was arrested and charged with the following: Anyone with information or dash camera footage of the incident is asked to call police at 519-570-9777 Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777 Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com A new study from The Ohio State University (OSU) highlights a crucial insight for students pursuing science have become the backbone of modern natural language processing (NLP) A high-level pre-budget seminar co-hosted by the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (UAJK) and the Business Forum of Azad Jammu and Kashmir & The Syed Ahsan Ali and Syed Maratib Ali School of Education (SOE) at LUMS marked a milestone in educational innovation with its fourth annual Studying abroad in 2025 is more accessible than ever especially with numerous prestigious scholarships available that do not require IELTS scores the ability to combine retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) with autonomous decision-making systems has become a game changer The University of Management and Technology (UMT) successfully hosted the 10th Budget Summit for the fiscal year 2025–26 The Yenching Academy Scholarships in China 2026 offer a unique opportunity for outstanding students around the world to pursue a Master’s degree in China By: Manzar Ikram I have been fond of reading books since childhood and this habit led me to read a stage play In a landmark move to enhance access to higher education the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi has partnered with the Pakistan National Shipping A Faculty of Science student is receiving recognition for making significant contributions to creating a more inclusive and accessible tomorrow for children with disabilities Second-year Biomedical Sciences student Talina Papazian is an advocate her brother was diagnosed with a severe anaphylactic peanut allergy The diagnosis transformed her family’s life as her brother navigated new challenges like social isolation Papazian made it her mission to make a difference in healthcare She began volunteering at a children’s rehabilitation facility where she connected with other children facing similar experiences At 17, Papazian, an ally of the disability community, wrote and illustrated You Taught Me, a children’s book featuring inclusive characters and narrative to raise funds and awareness for children with disabilities and developmental differences The book has sold over 800 copies and 100 per cent of the proceeds are donated to the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital where she continues to support their programs as an ongoing volunteer Papazian sees storytelling as a powerful medium writing the book to champion inclusion and accessibility for children living with visible and hidden disabilities “Capturing the importance of inclusion and accessibility in a children’s book is so critical because children who have challenging medical conditions are so much more than their medical diagnosis,”she says “Sharing inclusive stories emphasizes the importance of considering an individual as a holistic person with important ideas to share Every child deserves to be treated with equality.”   It is her hope that providing children with inclusive resources will help reshape how people think about disability and inclusion and inspire young readers to also become champions for inclusion The EKO award is a prestigious recognition granted to an emerging leader who has made significant contributions to the lives of children with disabilities and developmental differences Papazian has demonstrated this impact through partnerships with public libraries where she regularly hosts workshops and activities for young readers that foster inclusive perspectives and encourage conversations on disability and inclusion These awards have provided her with the opportunities to champion inclusion at a larger scale She is currently a member of the Rick Hansen Foundation Youth Leadership Committee and is launching a website for her advocacy work all while balancing her studies as a second-year Biomedical Sciences student at Waterloo and preparing for the MCAT exam she is exploring career options in pediatric medicine in hopes to continue supporting kids facing challenging medical conditions Her advice to young people wanting to make a difference is to start with your passion and don’t be afraid to ask for help along the way,” she says it’s so important to include people who are part of the community you are advocating for as an ally Their voices need to be heard to remain at the centre of your work.” Through gifts to the Waterloo Eye Institute donors are helping to prepare the next generation of eye and vision care providers  Foqus Technologies leverages quantum technology and artificial intelligence to enhance medical imaging and reduce wait time for patients and health-care providers The University of Waterloo fosters innovation through bold driving future-focused solutions to both local and global challenges Find an expert Contact Media Relations Previous | Next Transitioning to Workday as Waterloo’s new platform for talent recruitment Professor Emeritus Warren Ober celebrates his 100th birthday Friday's notes This article was originally published on the Faculty of Engineering website Dr. Katherine (Kate) Sellen, a leading design researcher working at the intersection of health innovation and human-centred systems, has been appointed the Faculty of Engineering’s inaugural George Soulis Chair in the Department of Systems Design Engineering (SYDE) Sellen will bring her practice-based research and strong commitment to community impact into a role that builds on the department’s legacy of interdisciplinary She will lead the renewal of core design courses in both the Systems Design Engineering and Biomedical Engineering programs and mentor faculty through this transition “Her work reflects the department’s founding vision — bridging systems thinking with design practice to create integrated “Her focus on health innovation exemplifies the kind of collaborative forward-thinking leadership this role was designed to champion.” Sellen comes to Waterloo from OCAD University where she held a Canada Research Chair in Health Design and recently served as Full Professor in the Faculty of Design With a background in digital design and advanced degrees from the University of Toronto Her research explores temporal and dynamic aspects of healthcare design — work that has led to new information tools and participatory methods adopted by hospitals public health agencies and not-for-profits she has secured more than $25 million in research funding through collaborations with healthcare partners at both national and provincial levels Her work includes co-designed overdose first aid kits award winning multilingual COVID-19 communication tools and interactive installations on end-of-life care These projects exemplify her ability to create tools with tangible real-world impact — especially in urgent and dynamic environments like emergency rooms and community health settings — while advancing participatory design approaches but it’s also about innovation that works in real-world settings balancing the technical with the human and bringing together expert and community perspectives,” said Sellen “In my new role as the inaugural George Soulis Chair I’m eager to build students’ capacity to tackle the complex challenges of today and tomorrow — and to help shape a healthier The Chair honours the legacy of the late Professor George Soulis whose visionary work helped shape SYDE into one of the Faculty’s most innovative and interdisciplinary departments The Chair was established through a generous gift from David J LLD ’24) and Linda Archer Cornfield (LLD ‘24) Cornfield credits Soulis’s influence with shaping his own career and sees the Chair as a lasting tribute to the department’s founding values “When the department was founded more than 50 years ago it was ahead of its time in recognizing that engineers would need to address interconnected complex challenges — ones that demand collaboration This new role continues that tradition,” said Dean Mary Wells “We are thrilled to welcome her to the Faculty of Engineering.” A message from Human Resources and Information Systems & Technology We are excited to announce that the University of Waterloo will transition to Workday for talent recruitment on June 20 replacing our current platform iCIMS as part of our ongoing commitment to streamline our processes The transition to Workday will provide a better candidate experience through the use of tailored resumes and cover letters to permit application for multiple positions Workday offers a familiar user interface for candidates providing smooth experience from application to onboarding Having one seamless system will provide enhanced efficiency by reducing manual work and automating many recruitments tasks Distinguished Professor Emeritus Warren Ober turns 100 years old today Warren Ober was drafted into the US Navy in 1943 after high school and was on active duty from 1943 to 1946 While training to become a naval officer he earned the equivalent of two years of college education and finished his undergraduate degree in English at Washington and Lee University in Virginia and Northern Illinois University and earned a PhD in English Literature from Indiana University in 1958 After nearly a decade at Northern Illinois University Ober joined the University of Waterloo in September 1965 as professor and Chair of the Department of English His areas of research focus included English Romantic poets and the background to World War II in the Pacific theatre Ober served as Chair of the English department from 1965 to 1969 and was Acting Dean of the Faculty of Arts from 1969 to 1970 In 1970 he was appointed the Director of the Inter-Faculty Programme Board which was created to coordinate interdisciplinary courses and programs that centered on contemporary problems and broad themes rather than on discipline-specific subject matter He served a second term as department chair from 1973 to 1979 He chaired the Hagey Hall Building Committee and served on the University's senate as a faculty-at-large member A 1992 recipient of the University of Waterloo's Distinguished Teacher Awards, Dr. Ober established the Warren Ober Awards for Outstanding Teaching by a Graduate Student using the stipend he received from his DTA he was named Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Convocation including a facsimile reproduction of the nineteenth-century Irish antiquarian Thomas Crofton Croker’s Legends of the Lakes: or Sayings and Doings at Killarney co-edited with fellow Waterloo retiree Neil Hultin and research on the events surrounding the Pearl Harbour attack in 1941 with colleague Paul Burtness He and his wife Mary were regular donors to the Keystone Campaign, the University's long-running faculty, staff and retiree giving program. Their philanthropic contributions on campus were recognized with the naming of the Warren and Mary Ober Group Study Rooms in the Dana Porter Library and the Mary and Warren Ober Urgent Care Room at Health Services Dr. Ober's research papers on WWII’s Pacific theatre are housed in the Library’s Special Collections & Archives, including letters written to him in 1962 by General Douglas MacArthur, and he contributed pulp magazines and novels to SCA's 2018 exhibition of paperback genre fiction "Both he and Mary are now Canadian citizens and are very happy that they made the choice to come to Canada to join a very young University of Waterloo," writes Cathy Wessels "He is a long-time supporter of the University both with his time and through philanthropy MobilizeU, offered by Research Impact Canada is an 8-week online course for beginner mobilizers interested in learning knowledge mobilization theory and skills MobilizeU will run from June 2 – July 25 and more details can be found on the website. University of Waterloo staff, faculty members and students are eligible to take the course for $400 (half off the regular price of $800). Registration is open and ends on May 16. If you are interested, please contact Nadine Quehl as soon as possible for the promo code The VR for Workplace Wellness program will meet on Tuesday "If you are a UWaterloo staff member (part-time come join us to try out a VR headset and explore Nature Treks or Ovation VR," writes Lynn Long of the Conflict Management Office Contact Lynn Long (l3long@uwaterloo.ca) to register With a new term just around the corner, Athletics and Recreation is gearing up for spring with Free Try-It Sessions running from May 5 to 11 Warrior Rec Aquatics registration opens Tuesday Warrior Rec Intramural registration closes on May 13 at 11:00 a.m Warrior Rec Aquatics and other programming registration closes on May 19 at 12 noon International Harry Potter Day Students can book appointments for these services by calling Campus Wellness at 519-888-4096 The privately-run Student Health Pharmacy (located in the lower level of the Student Life Centre) is now offering new COVID booster shots and flu shots Call for appointments to register for the vaccination at 519-746-4500 or dial extension 33784 Office of Indigenous Relations and SVPRO presents “Red Dress Reflections - Transforming Tomorrow,” Monday Distinguished Lecture Series, Gradient Optimization Methods: The Benefits of a Large Step-size Buckthorn Pull meet between Village 1 - South 3 Building and the forest Fair Trade Celebration Anti-Racism Reads: See No Stranger Spring Tree Planting, Tuesday Velocity Innovation Open House Seedling Swap Computational Materials North 2025 (Day 1) Master of Taxation Virtual Information Session Science in the City - Aging Lectures in Catholic Experience presents Fr. Gregory Boyle MobilizeU registration deadline, Friday, May 16. Students, faculty and staff eligible for half off the regular price. Contact Nadine Quehl for details Safeguarding science webinar – Module 6: Travelling safely: Protecting your research while travelling abroad (English) Computational Materials North 2025 (Day 2) Julia Cunningham and Anthea Feaver concert Register for Centre for Extended Learning (CEL) "Getting Ready to Facilitate Online Courses: TA Training – Spring 2025" course Shaw-Mannell Award and Lecture Stay up to date on service interruptions, campus construction, and other operational changes on the Plant Operations website steam to the various portions of the building will be isolated at the beginning of each day space heating will still be available at wall radiators Sociology (PAS) building domestic cold water shutdown domestic cold water will be shut off to accommodate a pipe repair domestic cold water will be shut off for metering installation Modern Languages (ML) domestic cold water shutdown domestic cold water will be shut off to accommodate metering installation Optometry modifications to water piping in Laser Clinic side of building kitchens and bathrooms 2009 student wing area of the building will be without hot and cold water on the 1st and 2nd floors older north side of building will be unaffected by the work and both floors kitchens and bathrooms will be operating as normal Physics (SHARC) building domestic cold water shutdown one elevator at Science Teaching and one at Environment 3 will be operating Douglas Wright Engineering (DWE) domestic cold water shutdown The Daily Bulletin is published by Internal and Leadership Communications, part of University Communications Contact us at bulletin@uwaterloo.caSubmission guidelines | Subscribe to the e-newsletter A construction worker high above the intersection of Charles and Francis streets in downtown Kitchener in this file photo Cambridge experienced the largest decrease; Woolwich added the most units among townships The value of residential building activity in Waterloo Region totalled $952 million last year a decrease of 39 per cent compared to 2023 Permits were issued for 3,853 residential units in 2024 a decrease of 36 per cent compared to the year prior and 21 per cent below the 10-year average of 4,868 “The residential sector has seen its first slowdown since 2018 consistent with construction trends across Ontario attributed to interest rates limiting the purchasing power for buyers and reducing the overall feasibility of construction projects,” said a year-end report going to the region’s development committee all three cities saw a decline in residential permit values in 2024 with Cambridge experiencing the largest decrease (64 per cent) followed by Kitchener (35 per cent) and Waterloo (25 per cent) Although 2024 application activity was down compared to 2023 the region says it has a supply of more than 41,000 units in the plans of subdivision application process More than half of those units are in the draft approved or registered phase meaning it’s well positioned to increase the construction of units when the market stabilizes Construction of single-detached units dropped to 380 last year New apartment construction accounted for 59 per cent of total value of all units in 2024 at $652.4 million which was down 38 per cent compared to 2023 The top residential permits issued in 2024 by number of units were: Woolwich added the highest number of new residential units or 62 per cent of the total in the townships in 2024 Non-residential construction across the region last year was valued at $692 million an increase of 72 per cent compared to 2023 with the significant rise primarily attributed to construction activity in the institutional sector The highest-value non residential permits issued in 2024 The three cities accounted for 99 per cent of the region’s total non-residential activity with a combined 93 per cent increase in ICI building permit values rising from $356 million in 2023 to $688.7 million in 2024 Below is a list of the largest ICI permits the region was the approval authority for official plan amendments and draft plans of subdivision and condominium (except in Kitchener where delegated) and was responsible for providing release of these plans for registration purposes changes to Ontario’s land use planning framework under Bill 23 the More Homes Built Faster Act took effect transferring approval authority to area municipalities The region is now responsible for commenting on development applications only as it relates to regional infrastructure and services Waterloo village residents will see a 3.9% hike in their property taxes under the newly approved 2025-26 budget The tax levy will increase to $3.28 million raising the rate to $20.50 per $1,000 of assessed value largely funds street repairs backed by state CHIPs funding Additional allocations include $100,000 for drainage upgrades and $45,000 for consulting work tied to a $10 million downtown revitalization grant Get the latest headlines delivered to your inbox each morning. Sign up for our Morning Edition to start your day. 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It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem These highway closures are scheduled for short-term or emergency repairs and maintenance Plan your trip before you’re in your car — five closures are scheduled for roadwork on provincial highways in Waterloo on May 4 Highway 8 eastbound between King Street overpass and Sportsworld Drive / Maple Grove Road Kitchener: one alternating lane closed from May 5 at 7 p.m Highway 401 westbound between Speedsville Road Cambridge and Homer Watson Boulevard / Fountain Street / Waterloo Road 28 Kitchener: one left lane closed from April 29 at 10 p.m Cambridge: one alternating lane closed from May 5 at 10 p.m Highway 7/8 eastbound between Foundry Street / Wilmot Centre Road Kitchener: one left lane closed from May 5 at 7 a.m Highway 401 eastbound between Cedar Creek Road / Waterloo Road 97 and Cedar Creek Road / Waterloo Road 97 Kitchener: one alternating lane closed from May 5 at 10 p.m Have further to travel? 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KitchenerNewsRegion of Waterloo adding new safety signs, buoys near dam where two women died in July 2024By Krista SimpsonPublished: May 02, 2025 at 5:41PM EDT Acclaimed Inuk singer-songwriter Susan Aglukark is the featured guest at the YW Kitchener-Waterloo’s fourth annual Rise-Up Breakfast Aglukark is known for her unique blend of Inuktitut and English lyrics with contemporary pop arrangements Her music and talks often share the stories and experiences of the Inuit people of Arctic Canada Aglukark has garnered significant recognition the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for lifetime artistic achievement and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal Tickets for this fundraising breakfast are $125 on canadahelps.org. A partial tax receipt will be issued after the event. 3 days agoDuration 2:48Introducing Waterloo region's Museum Bike3 days agoNewsDuration 2:48Region of Waterloo museums announced they'd be adding a Museum Bike to their programming this summer. The bike is designed to make learning more accessible and free. CBC K-W's Cameron Mahler went to the unveiling to speak with a museum representative and the artist behind the project. Trump repeats 51st state taunt as Carney prepares for White House visitThe National |28 minutes agoVideo1:59 Video evidence, NHLer testimony raise questions in world junior sexual assault trialThe National |May 2Video13:35 Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Police are investigating after a reported sexual assault by a man delivering packages to a Waterloo residence on Friday Waterloo Regional Police said they responded to a report of a sexual assault by an unknown man in the area of Old Orchard Place and Thorndale Drive at 7:25 p.m The man was reportedly at the residence to deliver items to the victim from an online delivery service Police said the man sexually assaulted the victim and left prior to police arrival “There were no reports of any physical injuries as a result of the offence,” police said in a release on Saturday Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com A 25-year-old man from Waterloo is facing multiple charges after fleeing the scene of a crash with a motorcycle on Saturday Waterloo Regional Police responded to the scene of the crash near Hazel Street and Austin Drive just before 3 p.m struck a motor cyclist and fled the scene of the accident,” police said in a news release a 25-year-old Waterloo man now faces charges of operation of a vehicle while impaired failure to stop after an accident and dangerous operation of a vehicle KitchenerNewsPolice looking for delivery driver in Waterloo sexual assault caseBy Shelby KnoxPublished: May 03, 2025 at 3:47PM EDT A revitalized Studio Theatre and relaunched summer camps are part of a strategy for growth Trump reveals in interview with NBC that he doesn't plan to use military action against Canada to make the country America's 51st state A 31-year-old man was arrested in Kitchener on Friday in what police are calling a "hate-motivated incident." The sophisticated scheme can con even tech savvy Gmail users with subpoena alerts coming from a seemingly valid no-reply@google[.]com email an… Visit our new Shopping and Services section Visit our new Shopping and Services section Ontario –Waterloo Regional Police have charged a Waterloo male after a collision involving a motorcycle in Waterloo Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com Media Inquiries:  Waterloo Regional Police Service Public Information Unit 519-570-9777 (WRPS) ext. 8188 publicinfo@wrps.on.ca    © 2017 Waterloo Regional Police Service, 200 Maple Grove Road, P.O. Box 3070, Cambridge, ON N3H 5M1, Emergency: 911, Non-Emergency: 519-570-9777 A delivery man went to a residence to drop off items ordered online when they allegedly assaullted the victim fleeing the scene before police were able to arrive Ontario – Members of the Waterloo Regional Police Special Victims Unit are investigating a sexual assault that took place in Waterloo police responded to a report of a sexual assault by an unknown male in the area of Old Orchard Place and Thorndale Drive The male attended a residence to deliver items to the victim from an online delivery service The male sexually assaulted the victim and left prior to police arrival There were no reports of any physical injuries as a result of the offence Police are looking to speak to the individual in the image below in regards to this incident Investigators will have to look across the GTA into Quebec and down to the Caribbean to catalogue deadly enemies of a long-time Hells Angel Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInMADISON (WMTV) - The fastest collegiate athletes from around the country competed for a national title in the Badger State this weekend Madison and Waterloo hosted the 2025 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships on Friday Varsity and club teams from across the nation took the streets of downtown Madison on Sunday including athletes from the Wisconsin Cycling Club “It’s just so cool,” Wisconsin Cycling Club Vice President Elizabeth Yray said about being the host city of such a big event Yray says she’s met a lot of people from all over the country and has also run into old friends “I’ve also seen a bunch of people I knew from high school racing here too So it’s been really awesome to see everyone and give everyone a taste of what Madison’s about,” she said Yray says she competed in the team time trial on Friday along with three other women and four other men I had never raced in a road nationals event before so it was just super cool to get out there and have a good time with my friends,” she added UW-Whitewater and UW-Platteville also had athletes compete this weekend Click here to download the WMTV15 News app or our WMTV15 First Alert weather app By 1967, The Kinks’ Ray Davies had become even more of an outsider within the English pop landscape longing to withdraw from the limelight and become a producer and songwriter his songs became a safe haven for the writer Nowhere is this more explicit than on Waterloo Sunset it’s a curious song of hope narrated by a lonely Those “la-la-laaa” backing vocals seem to mock and comfort our shut-in narrator and Ray’s vocals are delivered almost too quietly too private and singing any louder might shatter them It’s now the defining sound of Ray Davies as a songwriter: removed from the action he’s observing discuss the making of one of their most seminal songs READ MORE: Ray Davies interviewed: “Those English themes became a way of cocooning myself.” That was my only communication with the world It’s funny you should mention the softness of my singing because when I first played them that song I didn’t let them hear the lyrics because I thought the backing track should convey the atmosphere by itself That’s why Dave’s guitar part works so well the different layers of sound then this quiet voice peeping over the top The production is part of the identity of the song The meaning of that song is bound up in the atmosphere it creates the people crossing over the river for a better world What about the people that don’t cross over Dave Davies: “Ray’s singing it as if he doesn’t want to sing it That rhythmical guitar style on Waterloo Sunset was learned from a lot of the old ’50s records Sometimes these things emerge when you don’t know what you’re doing when you’re searching and you don’t know what you’re searching for.” Mick Avory: “It all fits into place on that song Things peek through in the right places and it flows I didn’t try to do anything funny or flash Ray once said about my playing it never gets in the way But he means it adds something to the song John Bonham was a miles better drummer than me but maybe he wouldn’t have suited Waterloo Sunset.” Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited Company number: 1394141; Registered office: Media House Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898) Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) is proud to announce the groundbreaking of its new state-of-the-art sustainable the new facility will primarily focus on serving the protein segment providing tailored packaging solutions and meeting the growing demand for high-quality "We are thrilled to break ground and invest in our company and the city of Waterloo," said John Berry "This facility represents our dedication to growing in markets where we want to compete advancing our capabilities and ensuring our customers receive quality and reliable products We look forward to our continued future in Waterloo and are very grateful to everyone who has made today possible." The Waterloo box plant will feature cutting-edge technology and equipment enabling International Paper to deliver innovative and sustainable packaging solutions The plant's design incorporates the latest safety practices and industry technology The new facility is currently scheduled to begin operations in the fourth quarter of 2026 and create an estimated 65 new jobs to the current facility with a total of 190 team members International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) (the "Company") today reported first quarter 2025 net earnings (loss) of $(105) million LSE: IPC) ("IP") today announced that the company has entered into exclusive negotiations with PALM Group of Germany.. Paper, Forest Products & Containers Environmental Products & Services Corporate Expansion Do not sell or share my personal information: Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInGRAND RAPIDS (Northern News Now) - Grand Rapids Thunderhawks junior goaltender Carter Casey is quickly becoming a legend in Waterloo After a string of injuries at the goaltending position Casey has ascended the depth chart from third-string to starter just in time for the 2025 Clark Cup Finals In 13 games as the starting goalie for the Waterloo Black Hawks Casey has gone 11-2 with a 2.08 goals against average and a .925 save percentage In games three and four of the USHL Conference Finals Casey had back-to-back shutouts and has a current scoreless streak of 154 minutes and 43 seconds “This group of guys is the best I could have asked for just helping bring me in here and get me accustomed to what it’s like.” The junior goaltender has played in some big hockey games throughout his high school career including Section 7AA semifinal and final games at AMSOIL Arena But the speed of the USHL is something that the netminder has had to adjust to just kind of kicked up a notch,” said Casey The 17-year-old has received tons of support from friends and his teammates back at Grand Rapids High School and knows he is representing his community on the ice I have a lot of people in my corner that have been super supportive of me “Everyone in Grand Rapids has been so unbelievably supportive which has been made the transition a lot easier for me Casey and the Waterloo Black Hawks begin their quest for the 2025 Clark Cup on Friday when they take on the Muskegon Lumberjacks Click here to download the Northern News Now app or our Northern News Now First Alert weather app (KLKN) — The Lincoln Stars’ record-breaking season came to a close Thursday in a crushing loss against Waterloo in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals Lincoln was shut out 3-0 by the Black Hawks marking back-to-back shutouts on the road to end its season In the Stars’ 2025 campaign, they won the Anderson Cup for the first time since 2003 and captured the most wins in regular-season history The Stars will begin preparation for the 2025-26 season immediately with the USHL Draft next week where 16-year-old players are eligible to be selected when teams will select players age 17 to 20 alumni and supporters gather for annual WSF breakfast WATERLOO — The city will soon be home to one of the largest cardboard box plants in the world and the largest in the U.S International Paper currently has a facility at 800 W The company is investing $260 million to move production to the Waterloo Air and Rail Park elected officials and community stakeholders held a groundbreaking Thursday Workers at the Waterloo International Paper facility break ground for a new building in the Waterloo Air and Rail Park on Thursday The plant will result in at least 65 new local jobs along with hundreds of short-term construction jobs It will make renewable corrugated packaging The company sells the packaging to other businesses there’s a one in three chance it’s one of our boxes,” John Berry the group vice president and general manager of packing solutions in North America “We are actually the largest packaging producer in the world.” Berry said the process is “fully sustainable” and uses both new and recycled materials to continue replenishing the product The plant is expected to be up and running by the end of 2026 The 969,000 square-foot facility will be the second largest building in Waterloo The first largest is the John Deere plant on East Donald Street the executive vice president and president of North American packaging solutions said the building will be a state-of-the-art facility the executive vice president and president of North America packaging solutions at International Paper speaks to a crowd at a groundbreaking event for a new International Paper facility in Waterloo on Thursday “With a world-class box plant of this scale “Everyone will be looking at this plant in our entire company saying ‘This is what world class looks like.’” Mayor Quentin Hart said the Waterloo Air and Rail Park is rapidly expanding and will soon be bustling with businesses “The city has done a lot to put themselves in this type of position (with) the incredible efforts that we’ve made for infrastructure,” he said “All of these improvements are going to continue to see incredible companies like International Paper here as well by the investments that we’ve made in the last 10 plus years.” there will be a minimum of 150 plant workers The project will also require contracts for construction workers the business manager for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 288 said contractor jobs will continue to be necessary as the plant needs repairs and upgrades More than $186 million is estimated to be spent for suppliers The company’s website states the general contractor hopes to use as many Iowa-based contractors as possible anticipating 40% to 50% of those contracts to be from in the state Each contractor will then have five to 10 suppliers or vendors with it Grow Cedar Valley President/CEO Katy Susong and International Paper executives break ground for the new International Paper facility in Waterloo on Thursday International Paper first came to Waterloo in 1942 to provide packaging for Rath Packing “They’ve given employment and supported this community for so many years,” Hart said Waterloo is a great place to have a long standing business.” The City Council sold 66 acres to the company for $1 in January It will receive property tax rebates of 50% for 15 years the city will receive about $900,000 in annual property taxes with $700,000 going into the East Waterloo United Tax Increment Financing District and $200,000 to the city’s debt service levy A connecting rail spur to the plant will also be built The development agreement allows the company to buy an additional 30 acres of land for an additional $1 within the next year The city also has the option to buy the current Parker Street building A program that helps people navigate Medicare is under threat of elimination The State Health Insurance Assistance Program provides Medicare beneficiaries with information and caregivers to make informed health insurance decisions that optimize access to care nearly 400 certified SHIP volunteer counselors help more than 40,000 Iowans with personal and local assistance that cannot be replicated through existing tools the federal agencies that oversee Medicare — the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Social Security Administration — routinely refer beneficiaries with Medicare questions to SHIP counselors Because SHIPs do not sell insurance products they are a vital source of unbiased information about the different options people have for Medicare coverage SHIPs also provide assistance with fraud and abuse issues This administration has pledged to make America healthy again by empowering individuals with the best information to inform their health care choices SHIPs serve a critical function in working toward this goal and I urge Iowa lawmakers and the Trump administration to preserve funding for the program to continue congressional delegation can be reminded of the weight of their oath of office Senators Grassley and Ernst at the beginning of their terms spoke their oath in an open session of the Senate and Feenstra spoke their oath in a group swearing-in on the House floor on the opening day of Congress do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter I suggest members of the delegation print their oath of office and place it next to their cell phone they can be reminded to fulfill the vow they spoke to faithfully discharge the duties of your office the extreme political right group in Afghanistan that our president calls terrorists is now strictly enforcing the following: abortion is banned church and the state are no longer separated and religion (only theirs) is taught in schools The Democrat/Republican power axis in Washington claims to champion “the working class.” Yet what did they do to stop the loss of millions of American jobs to China and Mexico presidential candidate Ross Perot warned about the “sucking sound” of good American jobs going south A young Donald Trump was then railing against unfair Chinese trade practices Low-wage foreign slave labor did wonders for globalists on Wall Street while Americans on Main Street saw their jobs disappear and their standard of living decline I trust Trump’s economic leadership skills more than those of the clueless Washington political class who have spent and traded us into a swallowing black hole America can’t survive annual trillion-dollar trade deficits any more than she can survive a million abortions per year Democrats love to demagogue about “protecting” Social Security If Trump’s trade efforts fail to bring back middle-class UAW-type jobs America’s economy will globally dominate again Here’s hoping his trade policies succeed in the same way he secured our border — quickly Is this a coincidence or is it summed up in just three words I’ve worked in government at the state and federal level and regardless of personal beliefs I would have been fired immediately if I ever disrespected a constituent it came to light at the Cedar Falls City Council meeting that the city administrator has been less than professional with taxpayers A public letter read by a councilman contained accusations from a citizen that the administrator had used profanity and been dismissive While the city website proudly proclaims “Our Citizens Are Our Business,” it’s disheartening to hear of actions that starkly contradict this sentiment The city administrator’s dismissive attitude towards residents’ concerns does nothing but further erode trust within the community If the city is going to truly embody the idea that its citizens are its priority our leaders must prioritize respectful communication and a genuine commitment to addressing the needs of their constituents That starts with holding the administrator accountable for his recent actions I pray the mayor will take much-needed action to make sure this never happens again The evangelicals who wrote Project 2025 and are now in the government implementing it are reaping the rewards of 45 years of work I always wondered what the endgame was for evangelicals who wanted to “turn America back to God.” What would you do if you ever got the power to do everything you wanted You are tearing America apart at the seams kicking down at everyone who is not like you If this is not what you imagined a “Christian nation” would be like stop watching Fox News and learn what’s really going on starting with the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7 You’ll quickly learn that Jesus always stood with the poor and against those in power who wanted to marginalize and harm them Do everything you can to stop the current pain and chaos and commit to vote in 2026 for candidates who will stand against this obsession with theocracy Do you fear for your family’s financial/societal futures Wall Street /investment/hedge fund managers Borrowing from “The Daily Caller,” April 7: “The top 10 percent of Americans own 88 percent of the stock market The next 40 percent owns 12 percent of the stock market Globalists’ profitably shipping our industries/jobs overseas for 60-70 years Who’s helped the bottom 50% when their jobs disappeared Nobody — except closest friends/families — until now Globalists/WEFers hate Trump and us 50%ers Because Trump fights for us credit-card survivors first our families over elitists/unelected Democrat-loaded bureaucracies Even Democrat-favoring union members know Trump’s fighting them we’re told “intellectuals” — Fred Abraham/Herman Lentz —are smarter than we Either “Make America Great/Healthy Again” or become subservient What is happening now borders on disgusting business leaders are being corrupted by it In the past we experienced the same greed resulting in child labor a president bragging about enriching wealthy buddies cutting our federal work force to save money but spending it like a drunk on a spree Clergy begging for money to help the poor and spending it on themselves it is time to get that broom out again and start sweeping In regards to the article in The Courier about beastiality on his girlfriend’s dog and giving the dog THC — that “person” gets probation my solution to the incident is have him clean up dog and cat crap at the humane society I also read the story about Zola in the paper — 600 Days But I just want to thank the people who adopted her I love dogs and I feel sorry for every one of them that is at Cedar Bend — they didn’t choose this life The people who let them reproduce should be ashamed Please adopt if you can — they all need homes that will love them forever Abre Garcia was 16 when he came to the U.S On March 12 ICE agents pulled him into a car On March 15 he was sent to the infamous CECOT prison in El Salvador known for torture and killings admitted Garcia’s arrest was a mistake but there was nothing they would do about it The Supreme Court ruled Garcia should be brought home April 14 in the Oval Office President Trump told the president of El Salvador “We want to do the home-grown next You gotta build more spaces.” Trump talked about this scheme before in a discussion with Elon Musk he insisted other countries are “brilliant,” sending away “not the people that will kill you This is the time for speaking out before you no longer can I weep for my nation as I consider its plight we were once a beacon of light in the world Then came the self-appointed emperor and his praetorian guards Their sole purpose was to destroy America so that they could pretend to make it great again We must stand firm and stop the monster before it is fully grown We stand at the precipice with the din of battle behind us We must turn and fight and never sound retreat We must fight on “until once again touched The people that voted Republicans into office are pretty much They probably go to church and belong to social clubs or organizations that do good things for some people but not for most people They act Christian and talk like a good person live according to their beliefs and do as I say but not as I do come into this world to hate our fellow human beings I have seen a segment of our country and world that has disregarded what Jesus came to Earth to do love one another and be accepting of another’s beliefs The laws Republicans are pushing on we the people are not what Jesus wanted You’ve sold your souls to a dark evil belief — Trump — and I don’t see Jesus Christ in most their laws and directives to God’s creations the extreme political right group in Afghanistan that our President calls terrorists love one another and be accepting of another's beliefs You've sold your souls to a dark evil belief -- Trump -- and I don't see Jesus Christ in most their laws and directives to God's creations Kilmar Abre Garcia was 16 when he came to the U.S Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Courier Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly Email notifications are only sent once a day A California transplant is bringing his hot Align Architecture and Planning will come up with ideas for a $3 million building for evidence intake Jamie Knutson said the city’s engineering department experienced something rare this year – compliments The city is giving a developer $4 million for a tournament arena in exchange for dilapidated downtown buildings Mariannette Miller-Meeks assured attendees she will continue to ask about potential job cut… Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Iowa — The Waterloo Catholic Hispanic Ministry held a public march with an estimated 300 people on May Day Thursday as part of a number events across Iowa and the nation for International Worker's Day and advocates protested what they say are unjust immigration policies calling the federal government out for arbitrarily revoking visas and deporting people without due process "As Americans we should be outraged at what is happening to Haitian refugees and individuals--including American citizens--who have been swept up in ICE raids and deported without due process to prisons in El Salvador where they are being confined with gangsters and mass murderers," Fr pastor of Queen of Peace Church and director of Waterloo Hispanic Ministry said "We object to this blatant and cruel attack on the human dignity and the civil rights of our brothers and sisters who seek refuge and wish to live peacefully in this country as so many of our ancestors did," Hernandez said Thursday's event also touched on how people can come together to spark change and constructive conversations with people who have different views on immigration You can view the Facebook live stream of Thursday's rally in the embedded video below courtesy of the Queen of Peace Parish Parroquia Reina de la Paz Hernandez notes the importance of the fundamental dignity of individuals who are made made in the image and likeness of God something late Pope Francis reaffirmed before his death Hernandez says the alternative to the United States' current immigration policies is "bipartisan and comprehensive immigration reform respects the rights of individuals to migrate and provides a reasonable path to residence for immigrants who wish to enter the country or who are already here without documentation." WATERLOO — Veridian Credit Union hopes to build a new location near the former Logan Avenue Hy-Vee The bank is asking the City Council to approve a site plan that would allow it to build a branch at 2300 Logan Ave the location would replace the service that was inside the Hy-Vee that closed last summer The council will also discuss specifications for the new tournament arena downtown It is expected to be more than 99,000 square feet and have space for basketball and volleyball courts for sports tournaments and practices Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter The grocery chain handed out free food and a offered a chance for residents to talk to management Thursday But inside the nearly empty store,… The Waterloo Community School District will collect $49.2 million in property taxes in 2025-26 an increase of $8.63 million compared to the c… This comes after approving a rate of $21.88 on Monday after a last-minute decision to give the Grout Museum District more money The county’s impound garage for crime scene vehicles was deemed unsafe by its insurance company in 2022 The Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the fiscal year 2026 budget Monday that will bring in $38.29 million in proper… Paco Rosic and My Waterloo Days visitors collaborate on new mural on Saturday WATERLOO — My Waterloo Days will return downtown from June 5 to 8 and will offer two performing stages Events and activities at RiverLoop Amphitheater are free Carnival rides will also be open at the National Cattle Congress grounds Iowa Woo's My Waterloo Days game will take place at 3:05 p.m Sunday at the Hippodrome on the National Cattle Congress grounds For more information, go online to mywaterloodays.com Iowa Woo players get high fives from the crowd during the My Waterloo Days parade A dog walks in the Moms Demand Action float during the My Waterloo Days parade on Friday in downtown Waterloo The Waterloo Fire Department Aerial 311 truck rolls down Fourth Street during the My Waterloo Days parade on Friday in downtown Waterloo A child waves from the Friendship Village float during the My Waterloo Days parade The TNT Cheer team performs during the My Waterloo Days parade on Friday in downtown Waterloo The Cedar Valley Junior Roller Derby float during the My Waterloo Days parade on Friday in downtown Waterloo The Waterhawks Ski Team float during the My Waterloo Days parade on Friday in downtown Waterloo Children enjoy the My Waterloo Days parade on Friday in downtown Waterloo The Sacred Heart Catholic Church float during the My Waterloo Days parade on Friday in downtown Waterloo A child waves from the Kingsley Elementary School float during the My Waterloo Days parade on Friday in downtown Waterloo The First Student Inc float during the My Waterloo Days parade on Friday in downtown Waterloo The Waterloo High Schools Marching Band performs during the My Waterloo Days parade on Friday in downtown Waterloo A child in the crowd Friday at the My Waterloo Days parade in downtown Waterloo The University of Northern Iowa mascot TC greets fans during the My Waterloo Days parade on Friday in downtown Waterloo The Waterloo Center for the Arts' Elizabeth Andrews in the Fiesta float during the My Waterloo Days parade on Friday in downtown Waterloo The Fusion Dance & Performing Arts teams performs during the My Waterloo Days parade on Friday in downtown Waterloo The Moms Demand Action float during the My Waterloo Days parade on Friday in downtown Waterloo The Tegeler Wrecker and Crane truck during the My Waterloo Days parade on Friday in downtown Waterloo The Elevate CCBHC float during the My Waterloo Days parade on Friday in downtown Waterloo The My Waterloo Days parade on Friday in downtown Waterloo Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter Grammy-nominated rapper Rick Ross will headline the annual My Waterloo Days festival that runs from June 5 to 7 Downtown Waterloo held its annual festival this weekend and after 42 years  residents are still glad it's here A Toledo couple has taken their love for the celebration of Irish culture to the next level by tying the Celtic knot at Iowa Irish Fest on Sat… Thousands of people strolled Expo Plaza to try 25 different food and drink vendors from around the state Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Funeral services for Marilyn Jean Waterloo will be at 10:00 am on Tuesday February 18th 2025 at St Family will greet friends on Monday February 17th 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home Bettendorf and from 9:00 am to 10:00 am on Tuesday at the church The service will be live streamed at www.sjvbett.org/live-stream-mass Marilyn Jean Waterloo passed away on February 10 the daughter of Ervin and Virginia (Flisakowski) Mischnick She married Dale Waterloo in May of 1985 in in Knowlton After working for many years at the Pleasant Valley High School John Vianney Exultate Choir and often participated in singing at funeral masses.  watching Hallmark movies and tending to her flowers She was an avid crafter and reader and could not resist a good “whodunit” and a family game night.  Katelyn (Matt Hamilton) Waterloo of Davenport Jerry (Nancy) Mischnick of Wisconsin Rapids She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother-in-law Greg Buric.  In lieu of flowers memorials may directed to the American Cancer Society Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.McGinnis-Chambers.com This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Read through the obituaries published today in The Courier