Good morning, Waterloo.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bilingual Preschool Storytime

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Engage preschoolers in stories presented in English and ASL.

Prenatal Class

— — — Free entry — Prepare for the arrival of a little one with essential labor and delivery education.

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.