Good Day
Waterloo
Sunday, February 15th, 2026
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of February.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Kim Reynolds and Iowa Departments of Education and Health and Human Services announced on Friday (Feb. 13) that applications are open for a Health Care Professional Incentive Program to address rural workforce shortages. Residents already in health care or seeking a new career path can apply for the state-backed program. Globe Gazette
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Fareway shared a recipe for peanut butter bars made with natural ingredients such as peanut butter, honey, oats, and chocolate chips. The snack, prepared in an 8x8 pan (using parchment paper if preferred), can be stored in the fridge or freezer and is a kid-friendly twist on peanut butter balls. KCRG
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UNI football player Parker Sutherland (2025 Iowa City High graduate) passed away Saturday morning after a medical episode; the team and community honor his memory and celebrate his character and contributions. KCRG
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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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Preschool Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — A fun and engaging storytelling session for preschoolers and their caregivers.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The trick to life is to enjoy the process of being unsatisfied with what you have.
~ Naval Ravikant
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