Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of March.
Good morning, Waterloo.
🏘️ Community
Veterans Way banner applications are now open for designs that will be displayed along the Walk of Honor on Fourth Street (from the Grout Museum to Sullivan Park).
Applicants can submit their designs soon to join a community effort to honor local veterans.
🎭 Culture
Downtown venues in Waterloo are preparing for the World's Greatest Spring Break for Kids event, sponsored by the R.J.
McElroy Trust since 2010. Many locations offer discounted ($1) admission Monday through Friday, while some venues provide free entry.
🎉 Waterloo Events
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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.
Makefest!
1-3 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Engage in creative hands-on art activities with various materials and collaborative projects.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Altered Reality Book Club: Graceling Discussion
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Doughy Joey's Peetza Joynt — Free entry — Engage with fellow fantasy enthusiasts over a discussion of Graceling by Kristin Cashore.
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