Good Day
Waterloo
Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of January.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Farm groups including the Farm Bureau and soybean and specialty crop organizations have written to congressional leaders asking for extra funds to help cover losses from low prices + high costs. Their letter seeks immediate economic support for farmers facing ongoing challenges. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hawkeye Community College announced its December 2025 graduates. The college recognized the students’ achievements during the winter term (per the official release). Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Cedar Falls High School held its first Coaches Versus Cancer event with basketball games and raffles to support cancer patients; UNI will host a similar fundraiser this weekend for the Accessing Cancer Treatment Fund, with donations via online ticket sales & three-pointer contributions from coach Warren. KWWL
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Randee is a 10-pound, playful tabby cat that arrived as a stray when he was about four months old & is now available for adoption at the Cedar Bend Humane Society. He is affectionate though not house trained and is seeking a forever home. KWWL
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ City leaders are nearing final approval to convert the former St. John's Catholic School on Mulberry Street into 19 housing units with a daycare and a community space. The $2.2M project will take about a year to complete as the council votes tonight. KWWL
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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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Roland-Story vs. Dike-New Hartford Boys Varsity Basketball
7:45-9 p.m. — Dike-New Hartford High School — Free entry — Enjoy an exciting non-conference high school basketball game under the lights.
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Benny Gambaiani Chair Yoga
1:30-2:30 p.m. — Benny Gambaiani Public Library — Free entry — Engage in accessible chair yoga designed to promote flexibility, strength, and mindfulness.
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