Good morning, Waterloo.

A recent Insurify report shows that Iowa's average home insurance premium increased 28% to $2,802 in 2025, and it projects a further 4% rise by year-end as severe weather pushes insurers to shift more financial risk to homeowners.

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.

Public Skate

1-2:30 p.m. — Young Arena — Admission $7, Skate Rental $5 — Enjoy a fun skating session with friends and family at the local rink.

ISU Gardening Series

5:30-6:30 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Learn innovative gardening techniques from expert Master Gardeners at Iowa State University.