Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
Good morning, Waterloo.
🎭 Culture
Cowboys rode bulls and children tried riding sheep at the Waterloo Bull Riding Challenge held Saturday, Feb.
21 at the National Cattle Congress (Hippodrome).
📰 Economy
A new sporting facility, CourtWorks, is under construction in downtown Waterloo and will open early 2027.
It will feature eight full-size basketball courts + transform into 16 volleyball courts, drawing about 150,000 to 175,000 visitors and boosting local businesses with at least $17 million in spending.
🎉 Waterloo Events
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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.
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.
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.
Dementia Caregiver Support Group
12:30-1:30 p.m. — Waverly Health Center — Free entry — Connect with fellow caregivers while your loved ones enjoy music therapy.
Preschool Storytime
10:30-11:00 AM — Waterloo Public Library — Free — A delightful storytelling session for preschoolers and their caregivers.
Breastfeeding Class
6:30-8:30 p.m. — UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital — Free entry — Learn essential breastfeeding skills with guidance from a certified lactation consultant.
The Ultimate Brew and Build Battle
5-7 p.m. — Scooter's Coffee — Free entry — An exciting hands-on showdown where coffee meets creativity in Waterloo's community space.
🏠 Waterloo Real Estate
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