Good Day
Waterloo
Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Cedar Valley Stamp Club is hosting an auction for local stamp collectors. The event will take place at the club's regular venue and offers a chance for enthusiasts to bid on collectible lots. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Waterloo Board of Education approved purchasing 2,225 Chromebooks from Dell for $616,998 on Monday to replace outdated laptops. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Top-ranked Cedar Falls boys’ basketball team improved its season record to 14-0 after beating Cedar Rapids Prairie 67-36 on Jan. 27, 2026; Will Gerdes scored 24 points and Jaydon Kimbrough added 22. KWWL
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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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Craft Your 2026: A Planner & Junk Journal Workshop
10 AM – 12 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Registration required — Get inspired for the year ahead with vision boarding, junk journaling, and planner prep.
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Waterloo Warriors Hockey Game
10:30 a.m. — Young Arena — Tickets required — Catch an exciting high school hockey showdown as the Waterloo Warriors take on Des Moines.
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Shop the Basement
10 AM – 1 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Friends Used Book Store Prices — Discover a treasure trove of books while supporting your local library's programming.
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Webster City vs. Aplington-Parkersburg Boys Basketball
7:45-9:00 p.m. — Aplington-Parkersburg High School — Admission details not specified — Watch the local teams battle in an exciting non-conference basketball game.
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Friends Memory Café
10-11 a.m. — Hartman Reserve Nature Center — Free entry — Enjoy refreshments and nature activities in a supportive community for those living with dementia and their caregivers.
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Carl Giannetto Live Stand-Up
8 PM – 12 AM — Bootleggers Kitchen & Bar — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Carl Giannetto from Marshalltown, Iowa.
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Alzheimer's / Dementia Caregiver Support Group
1-2 p.m. — CedarStone Senior Living — Free entry — A supportive gathering for caregivers navigating the challenges of dementia care.
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The Cottage
2-4 p.m. — Cedar Falls Community Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a comedic twist on love and relationships in this entertaining play set in an English cottage.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You cannot find yourself by going into the past. You can find yourself by coming into the present.
~ Eckhart Tolle
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