Good morning, Waterloo.

Barbie, a cuddly cat from Cedar Bend Humane Society, is searching for her forever family in Waterloo.

A stray since September, she enjoys being brushed and played with (contact the shelter for adoption details).

Downtown bar The Loft reopened under new ownership this past Saturday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Mayor Dave Boesen.

Co-owner Dana Zick said the venue will operate from Thursday through Saturday at 5:00 p.m. and serve as a community hub with live music & a welcoming atmosphere.

Hoover Middle School 8th Grade Drama Club will debut their original play Murder on the Dance Floor at Hope Martin Stage in Waterloo Center for the Arts on Feb.

6 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 7 at 2 p.m., with $5 tickets available.

Waterloo Community School District has updated its new high school project with a search for its first principal (applications due January 16) while construction of major facilities continues.

The school, adopting the Titans mascot and using new branding starting April 1, plans to open in fall 2028.

Demolition crews continue work at Crossroads Mall near the former Dillard's location as plans to redevelop the site — adding retail, restaurants, and apartments — move forward; last week's work removed the old Sears Automotive Center, and the city is set to complete more changes soon.

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.

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.

Run Dog & Sean Tyler Live

8-11 p.m. — Octopus — $10 — Enjoy an evening of Americana, roots, and indie rock music.

Concert featuring Katie and the Honky Tonks

8 p.m. — Octopus — $10 — Enjoy a lively night of honky-tonk music with local favorites.

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.

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.

Slam Poetry Night

7-9 p.m. — Octopus — No cover — Experience the art of spoken word with local talent at this engaging poetry night.

Octopus Comedy Open Mic

8-10 p.m. — Octopus — No cover — Enjoy a night of laughs at the local comedy open mic.

SAFe® 5.1 Lean Portfolio Management Training

Jan 22-23 — Waterloo Iowa — Early Bird $1299 — Acquire vital tools for Lean Portfolio Management to enhance your organizational effectiveness.

Adult Open Hockey

12:15-1:30 p.m. — Young Arena — $10 admission — Lace up for some fun on the ice with fellow hockey enthusiasts.