Good morning, Waterloo.

A field fire broke out near La Porte City shortly after 12:30 on Feb.

18, triggering the closure of Brandon Road between La Porte City and South Canfield Road (near Interstate 380) as several departments responded.

Waterloo schools and the union began contract negotiations today as the Waterloo Education Association (representing 872 educators) said it is meeting the district halfway amid a negative general fund balance.

Waterloo demolition crews took down an iconic Crossroads Mall sign during a ceremony yesterday as plans begin to redevelop the 31-acre site into The Boulevard at Crossroads with mixed-use stores, restaurants, and apartments.

A state pool tournament is underway today at Waterloo Convention Center at Sullivan Plaza, drawing local competitors to test their skills.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Preschool Storytime

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy engaging stories designed for preschoolers and their caregivers.

Preschool Storytime

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — A fun and engaging storytelling session for preschoolers and their caregivers.

Terrific Twos Storytime

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Storytime sessions for two-year-olds and their caregivers to enjoy fun stories together.

Agile Classroom Training

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Waterloo WorkSpace — $949 — Enhance your career with this comprehensive one-day Agile and Scrum training course.

$5-a-Bag Friends Public Book Sale

$5-a-Bag Friends Public Book Sale — 9 AM – 2 PM — Waterloo Public Library — $5 per bag — Fill your bag with great books while supporting local library events.

LEGO Lab

3–4 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Unleash creativity at this fun LEGO building session with an ocean theme for kids.