Good morning, Waterloo.

Black Hawk County will launch Thrive Iowa — a program to connect families in crisis with resources like housing, food and medical care — and hire navigators to help households meeting Temporary Assistance criteria.

Grout Museum in Waterloo is hosting the World’s Greatest Spring Break for Kids this week.

The museum offers planetarium shows and a new pop-up Imaginarium with behind-the-scenes tours available by appointment and $1 admission.

Cedar Falls Schools proposes a slight tax increase that will raise overall collections by 0.23%, adding $81,644 to reach $36.03 million.

Nova is a 3-year-old husky mix who arrived as a stray at Cedar Bend and is now ready for a new family.

Cedar Bend Humane Society welcomes calls from interested adopters today.

The University of Northern Iowa Panthers will face St. John's in an NCAA tournament first-round game on Friday, Mar.

20 at 6:10 p.m. CT at Viejas Arena in San Diego & fans can watch the matchup live on CBS.

The UNI Panthers will travel to San Diego for their NCAA tournament first-round game on Friday at 6:10 p.m. Head Coach Ben Jacobson said extra practice time today and tomorrow could boost the 12-seed team against fifth-seeded Saint John's.

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.

Water Safety for Teens

3:00 – 4:30 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Registration required — Learn essential water safety skills in a fun and engaging setting with the Cedar Valley Sportsplex.

Rush Cleveland Trio Performance

8-11 p.m. — Octopus — No cover — Enjoy a lively evening with the Rush Cleveland Trio at your friendly neighborhood bar.