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Friday, February 20th, 2026

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Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of February.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • John Deere announced 27 more workers will return to its Dubuque facility in March as farm equipment demand grows. The move follows earlier returns at the Waterloo and Davenport sites.  KCRG

EVENTS

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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.

    Sat, 2/21/26

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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.

    Sun, 2/22/26

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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.

    Mon, 2/23/26

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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.

    Tue, 2/24/26

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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.

    Wed, 2/25/26

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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.

    Thu, 2/26/26

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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.

    Fri, 2/27/26

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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.

    Sat, 2/28/26

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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.

    Sun, 3/1/26

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  • Shop the Basement Book Sale

    10 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Entry proceeds benefit library programs — Browse a treasure trove of books and support local initiatives.

    Mon, 3/2/26

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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