I’ve been thinking about this for a while and figured I’d throw the idea out there.

Since Lost Island Theme Park and the Waterpark are right next to each other, what if they eventually built some kind of roller-coaster-style transportation system that actually connects the two?

I’m not imagining another huge, intense coaster like Fire Runner. The idea would be more of a transportation ride that’s still fun. Maybe it could reach around 40 mph and have a few hills, turns, and other elements, with the tallest parts being somewhere around 70 feet. It would need to be pretty smooth, especially since people could be coming from the Waterpark.

I’m picturing a station at each park with tracks going in both directions. The Waterpark-to-Theme-Park side could be a little more exciting, while the Theme-Park-to-Waterpark side could be more relaxed and scenic. It wouldn't need to be insanely rough or intense to still be a fun way to travel between the parks.

There could also be some kind of day-use storage area near the stations. Since the two parks have separate parking areas, this could give people somewhere to keep towels, clothes, backpacks, or other stuff they don't want to carry around all day. For example, if you parked at the Theme Park but planned on going to the Waterpark later, you could leave your waterpark stuff near the station and grab it when you need it instead of having to walk all the way back to your car.

The trains could also have small secured zippered pouches for things like phones, wallets, glasses, or other small items. Bigger stuff would stay in the lockers rather than being taken on the ride.

The system going both ways would also be important. If someone wanted to ride it as an attraction, they wouldn't have to end up at the other park with no convenient way back.

I think this could work really well with the combo pass they already have. The stations could scan your ticket or wristband so only guests with access to both parks could use the connection.

Obviously there would be a lot to figure out with things like wet guests, bags, loose articles, operations, and the exact design. I’m not an engineer, so I have no idea what the final version would actually look like. This is more of a concept that I think could be really interesting if Lost Island ever wanted to connect the two parks in a more unique way.

Lost Island already has two parks right next to each other, so instead of just building another normal coaster, why not make the connection between them part of the attraction?

Would you rather see something like this eventually, or would you rather they just build another conventional roller coaster?

My family (sister, mom) were staying with someone and needed to get out today, so we left yesterday. We got into a motel around 7 pm yesterday, and figured out almost two hours ago there were beg bugs. We already got a refund, but that means we can no longer stay here. My mom spent every cent she had for this room, and the refund won’t be here for another 3 days. We’ve tried cont people but no one can help, we don’t know what to do. We have two cats with us so we can’t go to a shelter, plus it 2:43 am and they aren’t picking up the numbers on file. We’ve called various people who said they can help, but wehen we spoke to them they couldnt. I’m terrified, my sister is terrified.

I know this is a long shot in the dark for multiple reasons. But 8 years ago when I (f) was 14, my mom and I walked into our home on Falls Avenue getting robbed with the guy still in it. His only escape was the front door since he had came in through a basement window. Well, I tackled him while screaming “YOURE GONNA BURN IN HELL” At him. He couldn’t actually get away but he did because my mom kept telling me to get off him and I did. The police never caught him. He got away with a few thousand dollars worth of cosplay jewelry.

Anyways, I don’t want to bash the dude or anything, I don’t care now about doing that. Yeah, it fucking sucked and I didn’t feel comfortable in my own home for a few weeks, but I can’t gain anything other than possibly some mental satisfaction from that. Which kinda is what I’m looking for anyways though I guess, I just want to know like the back story, what it was like getting walked in on, and then getting tackled and screamed at by a girl half his size who he was struggling to get away from. I’ve just been thinking about that a lot recently about what it might have been like for him. Not to give him any type of sympathy or anything like that, it was just a badass moment in my life and I want to know how it affected him. Maybe it got him to stop robbing peoples homes when he realized some kid could tackle him pretty easily. I don’t know, and I want to know.

Chris Jones, a retired water quality engineer who is running for Secretary of Agriculture, will be speaking at the Waterloo Center for the Arts at 5:30PM tonight, August 28th.

To start, if you aren't aware, Iowa has the 2nd highest cancer rate in the nation. Studies on the cause are as of yet inconclusive due to the government slow rolling an EPA study on nitrate in water among other things but indicate involvement of agricultural waste along with factors like our natural radon in the ground. Read more from this IPR article: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/health/2025-06-26/iowa-farming-agricultural-high-cancer-rates

Chris is a small, grass roots candidate with absolutely zero corporate backing. They hate him because two of his stances are "big corporate farms have many problematic issues, bring back smaller local farming & meat processing" and "farmers should use best practices so their ag runoff doesn't poison local communities", which as you can imagine is the antithesis of everything that the big factory farms, the Iowa Farm Bureau, and other corrupt and powerful forces in our state support. Oh, and it's definitely worth mentioning although he wouldn't have the power on his own to enforce this, he would be another voice in government advocating for this position: He supports a moratorium on data centers.

Come listen to Chris speak tonight, and you'll understand why his campaign is gaining a lot of grass roots momentum. He's just here to clean up our water supply and help small farmers get back on their feet, and he has the knowledge gained from a lifetime of working closely with these issues to actually make these goals a reality.

This is our chance to elect a honest-to-god, average Joe American who actually gives a damn about YOU, and the problems in YOUR LIFE to the state government. Chris Jones will answer solely to us, not to corrupt billionaires who care more about making a buck than preventing your family from getting cancer.

See Facebook event for more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/waterloo-center-for-the-arts/chris-jones-event/1047466664578734/

Learn more about Chris Jones and volunteer or donate on his campaign page: https://chrisjonesforiowa.com/

Anyone taking STAT 443 this fall and wants to study together?😔

Here's my bio, sorry it's in the third person: Dan Alten is a charming goofball from Kentucky who has been traveling the country for the past decade doing about 200 shows a year bringing his intelligently surreal bebop nonsense everywhere from theaters to punk basements to art galleries to beloved comedy clubs with a knack for making audiences feel like they're on a good psychedelic trip without the drugs. Like if the Ramones were one guy with a mustache and good jokes. Iggy Pop with puns. Clever chaos. Like Jimi Hendrix lighting fire to a Tik Tok reel live on stage. He has opened for Kyle Kinane, Bobcat, Sam Tallent, Rory Scovel, Sarah Sherman from SNL, Johnny Pemberton, Hari Kondabolu, rapper Open Mike Eagle, DJ Doug Pound & David Leibe Hart from Tim & Eric, various punk bands with silly names, and a guy at an open mic who tried to throw his father’s ashes into the crowd. He has recorded 2 albums, written a zine, and filmed a pilot for an Amazon Prime stand up show that was lost to history. But most importantly he’s very funny and unique. You will enjoy him. And if not you can mud wrestle him after the show.

Any cool local blogs or instagram pages that share events or anything? Any local news conections? anything is appreciated, much love

Here's my bio, sorry it's in the third person: Dan Alten is a charming goofball from Kentucky who has been traveling the country for the past decade doing about 200 shows a year bringing his intelligently surreal bebop nonsense everywhere from theaters to punk basements to art galleries to beloved comedy clubs with a knack for making audiences feel like they're on a good psychedelic trip without the drugs. Like if the Ramones were one guy with a mustache and good jokes. Iggy Pop with puns. Clever chaos. Like Jimi Hendrix lighting fire to a Tik Tok reel live on stage. He has opened for Kyle Kinane, Bobcat, Sam Tallent, Rory Scovel, Sarah Sherman from SNL, Johnny Pemberton, Hari Kondabolu, rapper Open Mike Eagle, DJ Doug Pound & David Leibe Hart from Tim & Eric, various punk bands with silly names, and a guy at an open mic who tried to throw his father’s ashes into the crowd. He has recorded 2 albums, written a zine, and filmed a pilot for an Amazon Prime stand up show that was lost to history. But most importantly he’s very funny and unique. You will enjoy him. And if not you can mud wrestle him after the show.

I have several bags full of clothing, mainly men's large and mediums. Where's the best place to donate these so they'll go directly to those that need it?

Noticed this parked the opposite way/opposite side last week. Sat there for several hours. Again tonight, not sure how long, atleast 20 mins.

Called non emergency to tell them and within 3 minutes he took off.

Def a man. So weird.

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In Waterloo next week on business... any suggestions for things to do, places to eat?

Dear all! I am new to Waterloo, Iowa. I wanted to ask members of this community if there is an Indian home food tiffin service available? Eg food delivery or pick up every week or so, for 6-10 meals.

If anyone does that or knows someone who does that please let me know!

Thank you!

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In the area for my daughters swim meet and will have afternoons free so we brought the skis.
Where is a good place to go?

Hi there, I am looking for an 1 bed/1-2 bath apartment in Waterloo. I will be relocating from out of state. Looking for recommendations and my budget is under $1600.

I don’t think I should add the business name but

I work as a professional mover and my company offers storage. I would however recommend this place over my own due to how well managed and convenient it is.

Also there’s a stunning gal that I encountered at this place today and I should have asked for her number today. If she should so happen to see this thank you again for the bottle of water and hold holding on to my bands for me. You’re a stunning gal and I’ll hopefully get a chance to talk with you again in the future 😜