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Water Works will flush water mains today along Dysart Road from Shaulis Road to East Orange Road and from Dysart Road to Applewood Drive.

Residents may see brief water interruptions during the process.

Hoover Middle School's music department is hosting a can drive Saturday where students will collect refundable glass, plastic, and aluminum beverage containers from vehicles (9-11 a.m.).

Waterloo Regional Airport held a simulated plane crash exercise on Wednesday to test EMS, fire, and hospital responses by using a bus as a plane replica (FAA required the triennial drill); the practice revealed recurring communication challenges among responders.

The Salvation Army reopened its renovated kitchen in Waterloo Tuesday after a $700,000, 5 1/2-month makeover.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked its return to service for local residents.

UNI Director of Athletics Dr. Megan Franklin has been named co-chair of Cedar Valley United Way's 2026 campaign (One Story at a Time).

She will lead the initiative with Ethan Crawford to rally support for local programs helping families thrive in Waterloo.

Fired healthcare professionals have been awarded jobless benefits; former MercyOne Waterloo nurse Heather Bartlett (employed from 1991 until her June dismissal) is among those receiving support.

Hawkeye Community College announced its summer 2026 graduate list from Cedar Valley today + details for upcoming graduation ceremonies will be shared soon.

Cruise UNI drew over 500 classic cars and motorcycles on University Avenue Sunday evening for a nostalgic Labor Day weekend gathering.

The free event featured food trucks, music from Madd Dog Entertainment, and goody bags for families to enjoy a blast from the past (as described by organizers).