Sunday, January 11th, 2026
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of January.
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Fareway Cooking Segment offers high-protein breakfast ideas for January by suggesting recipes such as Greek yogurt bowl (with berries and honey), cottage cheese toast with fruit, overnight oats and veggie egg muffins, to help set a strong start to the day. KCRG
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Shop the Basement!
10 AM – 1 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Special used book prices — Explore a treasure trove of books while supporting your local library events.
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Special Evening Storytime with the Waterloo Black Hawks
6-7 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy stories, crafts, and snacks with players from the Waterloo Black Hawks in this family-friendly evening event.
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Teen Writer's Workshop
4-5:30 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — A gathering for young writers to explore prompts and share creative ideas.
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Dementia Caregiver Support Group
1-2 p.m. — Friendship Village Retirement Community — Free entry — A supportive space for caregivers navigating the challenges of dementia care.
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Run Dog & Sean Tyler Live
8-11 p.m. — Octopus — $10 — Enjoy an evening of Americana, roots, and indie rock music.
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Concert featuring Katie and the Honky Tonks
8 p.m. — Octopus — $10 — Enjoy a lively night of honky-tonk music with local favorites.
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Warriors vs. Lincoln
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM — Young Arena — Free entry — Catch an exciting high school hockey match between the Warriors and Lincoln.
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Public Skate Session
1-2:30 p.m. — Young Arena — $7 admission, $5 skate rental — Enjoy a fun afternoon skating with family and friends at Young Arena.
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Slam Poetry Night
7-9 p.m. — Octopus — No cover — Experience the art of spoken word with local talent at this engaging poetry night.
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Octopus Comedy Open Mic
8-10 p.m. — Octopus — No cover — Enjoy a night of laughs at the local comedy open mic.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.
~ George Bernard Shaw
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