Good Day
Waterloo
Monday, February 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Queen of Peace Parish in Waterloo received official approval from the Archdiocese to begin a $243,000 renovation funded by private donations + the parish trust and an upcoming fundraiser. Peters Construction will start planning tomorrow, with work beginning Feb. 9 and lasting about ten weeks while the building remains closed. KWWL
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ After two fatal crashes in 2024 at the intersection of U.S. Highway 61 and County B/Abing Road, WisDOT plans to install an all way stop in 2026 and begin building a roundabout in 2031 to boost safety. KCRG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Waterloo Public Library named Robbin Degeratu its new director; her role begins March 18. The board selected her from three national candidates (she has prior leadership experience at a library system in Williamsport and holds a master’s degree in library science from UNC Chapel Hill). KWWL
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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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Bilingual Preschool Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Engage preschoolers in stories presented in English and ASL.
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Prenatal Class
— — — Free entry — Prepare for the arrival of a little one with essential labor and delivery education.
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Terrific Twos Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — An engaging storytime session for two year olds and their caregivers.
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The quieter you become, the more you can hear.
~ Ram Dass
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