Good Day
Waterloo
Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of February.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Governor Reynolds is expected to sign a measure that provides 2% K-12 funding—critics say the increase may fall short as inflation drives higher school costs. Globe Gazette
- ➤ Waterloo School District will cut $8 million from its budget for the upcoming school year due to falling enrollment and rising costs (with $3.7 million from staffing and $3.2 million from salaries), while funding for the new high school comes from SAVE funds. KWWL
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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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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.
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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.
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Preschool Storytime
10:30-11:00 AM — Waterloo Public Library — Free — A delightful storytelling session for preschoolers and their caregivers.
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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.
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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.
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Cedar Falls Comic Con
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Holiday Inn & Suites Cedar Falls — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate all things comic and pop culture with a weekend full of fun for the whole family.
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