Good Day
Waterloo
Thursday, February 19th, 2026
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of February.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. KWWL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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-Cedar Falls Courier
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ 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. KWWL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A state pool tournament is underway today at Waterloo Convention Center at Sullivan Plaza, drawing local competitors to test their skills. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
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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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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.
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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.
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$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.
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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.
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