Good Day
Waterloo
Saturday, February 14th, 2026
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today, with Valentine’s Day in just hours, Cedar Valley businesses report a surge in last-minute shoppers seeking flowers, chocolates and gifts, and Peterson and Tietz Flower Shop notes customers often buy a dozen single roses for loved ones+friends. KWWL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Waterloo Public Library is launching an early literacy program to replace the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, giving families a new way to boost early reading skills (a vital resource for young learners). Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Students at Northeast Iowa Community College's dental clinic gain hands-on training while offering affordable care to patients like retired firefighter Virgil Hermsen. The clinic announced a new partnership with Hillcrest Family Services and will resume appointments in October by calling (563) 275-2279. KCRG
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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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Tech Help Drop-In
11 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free — Get assistance with all things tech as library staff provide support and advice.
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Dementia Caregiver Support Group
1-2 p.m. — Friendship Village Retirement Community — Free — Connect with other caregivers in a supportive environment to share experiences and resources.
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Free Style Ice Skating Session
7:30-9:00 a.m. — Young Arena — $10 admission — A chance for ice skaters to refine routines and skills with optional private coaching.
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Public Skate at Young Arena
1-2:30 p.m. — Young Arena — $7 admission, $5 skate rental — Enjoy a fun afternoon of skating in a community-friendly environment.
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Wisconsin Badgers vs Northern Iowa Panthers Wrestling
1-3 p.m. — McLeod Center — Check for ticket details — Experience an exciting collegiate wrestling showdown between two fierce competitors.
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Shop the Basement!
10 AM – 1 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Proceeds support library programming — Explore a treasure trove of books at affordable prices and help make room for new inventory.
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Preschool Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy engaging stories designed for preschoolers and their caregivers.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Better to be too early and have to try again, than be too late and have to catch up.
~ Paul Graham
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