Good Day
Waterloo
Sunday, January 18th, 2026
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of January.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ State Board of Education approved new K-12 social studies standards that update lessons on government differences, key historical events, and human growth for grades 5-12 + incorporate public feedback including a call to explicitly address antisemitism within Holocaust studies. KCRG
- ➤ Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Urban Agriculture Program will host a water access forum for urban farming on March 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Black Hawk County office in Waterloo (lunch is provided and registration is required for the 30-participant event). KWWL
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Fareway's cooking segment shows residents that an hour in the kitchen to roast vegetables, prepare protein, and cook a grain can provide stress-free weekday meals. KCRG
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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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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.
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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.
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Farmers Market Workshop
9 AM – 3 PM — Waterloo Center for the Arts — Free entry — Connect with vendors and learn about farmers market opportunities in the Cedar Valley.
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Public Skate Session
1-2:30 p.m. — Young Arena — Admission $7, Skate Rental $5 — Enjoy a fun and safe public skating experience for all ages.
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Teen Lego City Series
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Build a sprawling city or a pirate ship with Lego and showcase your creativity.
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Oelwein vs Aplington-Parkersburg Boys Varsity Basketball
6:15-7:30 p.m. — Aplington-Parkersburg High School — Check for ticket costs — Cheer on the home team as they face off against Oelwein in a thrilling conference basketball matchup.
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Tech Class: Internet Basics
11 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Registration required — Learn the essentials of internet browsing in this focused session for adults.
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