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Construction crews are removing asbestos and old elevators from historic Black's Building in downtown Waterloo as part of renovations for a 131-guests hotel scheduled to open in summer 2028.

Workers are starting from the top floor down — a method to streamline demolition before winter arrives.

Waterloo Housing Authority has announced a homebuyer education course that covers money management, credit, affordability, mortgage applications and home shopping for local residents.

The course provides the essential skills needed to confidently enter the market.

Third Space, a mutual aid nonprofit, will open its downtown location on Sunday to offer food, winter clothing, household and hygiene items, and access to technology for community members.

Cedar Valley Medical Specialists said on Thursday it sought emergency court relief so Farmers State Bank will release ($515,000) in frozen funds to pay employee wages and ensure patient care in Waterloo.

The bank filed a rebuttal arguing that management decisions led to the issue.

Free gas valued at $21,000 will start at 1 p.m. today at Love's Travel Stop in Waterloo, and drivers can fill up with 87-octane fuel while supplies last.

Students from Columbus, Gladbrook-Reinbeck, North Tama, Wapsie Valley, and Waterloo West and East high schools visited Hawkeye Community College on Oct.

14 for a career exploration day — they experienced hands-on learning in different fields.

Travelers can enroll or renew TSA PreCheck memberships from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday at the airport (2790 Livingston Lane).

On Oct. 15, three centenarians at Open Arms Home Health Care in Waterloo, aged 100, 102 and 103, were celebrated by family and friends at a special party.