Good Day
Waterloo
Saturday, February 7th, 2026
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ House of Hope is hosting its annual Vegas themed fundraiser on March 7 at the Waterloo Elks Club to support single mothers and women aging out of foster care + the event will include selfie stations and both silent and live auctions. KWWL
- ➤ Girl Scout Cookie Booths began Friday, Feb. 6 across eastern Iowa as troops sell cookies at local businesses, door-to-door and during community events. Residents can search by zip code or order cookies to support local projects (and donations to community heroes). KCRG
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ John Deere will bring back 146 workers to its Waterloo Tractor Operations to meet increased production demand, with callbacks starting early March and continuing throughout the month. The facility, Waterloo's largest manufacturing complex, will have experienced employees supporting assembly, machining, logistics, and foundry roles. KWWL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ MacNider Art Museum is now showing 'What’s A Lithograph?' featuring 35 lithographs from its permanent collection (a key exhibit for art fans) for local visitors. Globe Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, student artists in Waterloo designed matching jerseys for the East and West high schools to promote unity amid long-standing rivalries. The jerseys, created by peers, highlight a creative effort to bring the community together. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
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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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Teen Anime & Manga Club
4-5 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Discuss your favorite anime and manga while enjoying snacks and contributing to library recommendations.
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