Good Day
Waterloo
Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Waterloo and Cedar Falls heard a loud boom yesterday morning around 8:30 a.m. — a doorbell camera captured the sound although police and fire departments reported no calls — and KWWL is investigating the incident. KWWL
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Burger King on Ansborough remains closed after a weekend fire + the blaze began in the kitchen's exhaust hood and was quickly controlled by an automated fire suppression system. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Waterloo Legion post will host an event to honor WWII chaplains who saved lives during a 1943 troop ship sinking+ organizers say the ceremony will raise awareness of their vital service. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
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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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Benny Gambaiani Chair Yoga
1:30-2:30 p.m. — Benny Gambaiani Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy gentle chair yoga aimed at enhancing mobility, balance, and mindfulness.
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Annual Bull and Bred Female Sale at RL Fleckvieh Limerock Ranch
1-11 p.m. — RL Fleckvieh Limerock Ranch — Auction established — Discover quality bulls and bred females at this annual cattle sale.
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STEM Lab at Waterloo Public Library
3-4 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Engage in hands-on STEM activities tailored for young explorers in grades 1-5.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Richard Feynman
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