Good Day
Waterloo
Friday, February 6th, 2026
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. Globe Gazette
- ➤ 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). Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ 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. KWWL
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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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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Buy your winter clothes in summer and summer clothes in winter.
~ Benjamin Graham
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