Good morning, Waterloo.

Late longtime teacher Mary K.

Williams, who taught kindergarten for 40 years, donated $3.6 million to local education + community programs; her generous gift supported projects that benefit residents.

Amish families will harvest ice from Big Woods Lake on Saturday at 10 a.m. + 1 p.m. for the Annual Ice Harvest Festival, reviving a long-held local tradition.

Iowa lawmakers advanced a bill to freeze tuition and require American history courses at universities.

The bill passed with an amendment that removed a provision requiring a UI Center for Intellectual Freedom to offer at least one three credit course in both American history + government.

Hawkeye Community College is launching programs in health care, manufacturing, and information technology to help students earn family-sustaining degrees.

The initiative removes barriers to student success (by focusing on key in-demand skills).

Crews are tearing down the south side of Crossroads Mall this morning in Waterloo—contractors say demolition will continue through 2026 with plans for new construction in 2027.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Shop the Basement!

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Friends Used Book Store Prices — Fill your personal library while supporting special events at the library.