Good Day
Waterloo
Friday, January 30th, 2026
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of January.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A proposed bill will require every school district to verify each staff member's identity and work eligibility - a measure introduced after a former superintendent's case. Lawmakers expect the rule to boost safety in schools. Globe Gazette
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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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The Cottage
2-4 p.m. — Cedar Falls Community Theatre — Tickets available — A comedy filled with twists and laughs as lovers navigate relationships in an English cottage.
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Mother Goose Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy delightful stories and rhymes perfect for newborns and their caregivers.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
To find yourself, think for yourself.
~ Socrates
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