Maria Kuiper

waterloo, iowa, united states

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I'm a fourth-year honors student at the University of Iowa majoring in Journalism/Mass Communication with a minor in Arabic and a certificate in Human Rights. I love to report on stories about underrepresented individuals and communities, in a way that is accessible and informative.

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Lost Island rollercoaster named top amusement ride for 2026

WATERLOO — Lost Island Themepark’s newest ride is considered the best in the country, according to a national publication and its readers. People are also reading… Photos: Flashback Friday Cutler Hardware - undated Rath water tower comes down - 1991 Tunis... See more

wcfcourier.com•Maria Kuiper•Jan 10, 2026

Santa makes the rounds to Allen Hospital patients on Monday

WATERLOO — Before Santa Claus took off on his worldwide sleigh ride, he dedicated some time wandering the halls of Allen Hospital. kAmw6 >256 9:D J62C=J DE@A 56=:G6C:?8 E@JD E@ 49:=5C6? DA6?5:?8 E96 9@=:52JD :? E96 9@DA:E2= |@?52J] w:D DE2D9 @7 E@JD 42... See more

wcfcourier.com•Maria Kuiper•Dec 24, 2025

Central Battery Building to be turn into cafe, apartments

WATERLOO — The long abandoned Central Battery Building will soon become a cafe, coworking space and apartments. kAm%96 r:EJ r@F?4:= C646?E=J 2AAC@G65 D6==:?8 E96 3F:=5:?8 2E a`f\aa` (] u:7E9 $E] 7@C S` E@ pDEC2 r@>>@?Dk^Am kAm%96 56G6=@A6C %96 56G6=... See more

wcfcourier.com•Maria Kuiper•Dec 22, 2025

Immigrant serving her purpose in work with refugee community

WATERLOO — Joana Lwin is only 26 years old but has been doing things like paying bills and setting up medical appointments since the fifth grade. Joana Lwin: Immigrant serving her purpose in work with refugee community Related to this story Courier's 20 U... See more

wcfcourier.com•Maria Kuiper•Dec 19, 2025

Waterloo residents bid farewell to Mayor Quentin Hart

WATERLOO — Eyes welled with tears in the City Council chambers during Mayor Quentin Hart’s last meeting Monday. kAmw2CE’D E6C> 2D E96 9625 @7 E96 4:EJ 6?5D y2?] ` w2CE 96=5 E96 A@D:E:@? 7@C `_ J62CD 27E6C 36:?8 @? E96 4@F?4:= 7@C 6:89E J62CD]k^Am kAm“x... See more

wcfcourier.com•Maria Kuiper•Dec 18, 2025

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Lost Island rollercoaster named top amusement ride for 2026

Santa makes the rounds to Allen Hospital patients on Monday

Central Battery Building to be turn into cafe, apartments

Immigrant serving her purpose in work with refugee community

Waterloo residents bid farewell to Mayor Quentin Hart

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Waterloo residents bid farewell to Mayor Quentin Hart

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