Good Day
Waterloo
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity is hosting a Women Build Kickoff Breakfast at Orchard Hill Church (3900 Orchard Hill Drive in Cedar Falls) from 7:30 to 9 a.m. April 29 to launch its annual women build event. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
- ➤ Families can enjoy the World's Greatest Spring Break for Kids event in downtown Waterloo as hands-on activities take place at 12 attractions from March 16 through 20. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Kim Reynolds approved a law today that boosts K-12 school funding by 2% — the first legislation she has signed this year. Globe Gazette
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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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Eastern Iowa Home & Landscaping Show
10 AM – 3 PM — Waterloo Convention Center — Free entry — Explore innovative ideas for home, lawn, and garden improvements from local experts.
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Mother Goose Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free — Enjoy engaging storytelling for newborns and their caregivers.
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Understanding Financial Aid Seminar
5:30 p.m. — Wapsie Valley High School — Free entry — Gain essential insights into the financial aid process for college preparation.
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Intro to Google Suite Workshop
11 AM – 12 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Registration required — Learn how to navigate Google Suite tools like Docs, Slides, and Sheets.
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Beady Buddies Craft Event
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Registration required — Celebrate Millennial March with a creative throwback to making your own Beady Buddy.
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Teen Journaling Club
3:30-5 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Registration required — Explore your thoughts and creativity in a relaxing journaling session just for teens.
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4th Annual Women's Health Summit
11 a.m. — Hawkeye Community College Van G. Miller Adult Learning Center — Free entry — Focus on holistic wellness with expert speakers and resources for women and girls.
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STEM Lab Activities
3-4 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Engage in hands-on STEM themed activities perfect for kids in 1st-5th grade.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Naval Ravikant
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