Good Day
Waterloo
Saturday, March 14th, 2026
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ High school students from Black Hawk County have awarded $19,000 in grants to seven nonprofits through the Teen Trust program at the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa—supporting projects such as youth transportation and construction opportunities—while applications for the next season remain open until May 15. KWWL
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Earlier today, gusty winds exceeding 40 mph toppled trees and left over 5,000 customers without power across Eastern Iowa; in Waterloo, a large tree fell on power lines, temporarily closing Kimball Avenue and delaying school classes. KWWL
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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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Bremer County Grant Workshop
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Waverly Public Library — Free entry — Learn grant guidelines and writing tips for local nonprofits and government entities.
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Makefest!
1-3 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Engage in creative hands-on art activities with various materials and collaborative projects.
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Tech Help Drop-In
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Bring your devices and questions for personalized tech assistance from knowledgeable staff.
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Dementia Caregiver Support Group
1-2 p.m. — Friendship Village Retirement Community — Free entry — Connect with fellow caregivers and share support and resources for dementia care.
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Homestead Vintage and Makers Market 2026
4-8 p.m. — Waterloo Convention Center — $5 per person, Under 14 yrs FREE — Experience a delightful weekend of vintage shopping and family fun with artisan vendors from Iowa and beyond.
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Out of the Fire: Author Talk with Mark Dixon
3-4:30 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Book purchase available — Discover an inspiring true story of healing multiple sclerosis through ancient wisdom and frequency medicine.
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Irvine Prairie Evening Walks
6:00 p.m. — Irvine Prairie — Free entry — Explore the beauty of Irvine Prairie with evening strolls and guest speakers on prairie topics.
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2026 Black Hawk County 1st Cycle Grant Awards Ceremony
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. — Waterloo Center for the Arts — RSVP required — Celebrate local nonprofits making a difference in the community through grant funding.
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Teen Writer's Workshop
6-7:30 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Engage with local authors and share your writing in a collaborative critique workshop.
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