Good Day
Waterloo
Saturday, March 21st, 2026
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of March.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local family farms are exploring beekeeping as a new way to boost income while selling sticky, sweet honey jars. Farmers believe that adding bee hives could diversify their profits (a promising trend). Globe Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Waterloo's three city golf courses open today at 10 a.m. with a warm forecast to hit the 80s. Gates Park Golf Course readies greens, carts, and the clubhouse (prepared after a late snow season) as golfers expect a busy start to the season despite cooler forecasts next week. KWWL
- ➤ The UNI Panthers face Saint John's tonight at 6:10 p.m. in San Diego for the NCAA Tournament first round. Waterloo fans can join watch parties at local venues (including The Other Place and spots in Cedar Falls) to cheer the team. KWWL
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Gladbrook-Reinbeck Boys JV Soccer Match
6:30-8:15 p.m. — Hudson High School — Free entry — Watch the Hudson JV soccer team take on Gladbrook-Reinbeck in a non-conference match.
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Tech Help Drop-In
11 AM – 12 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Free assistance — Get tech support from knowledgeable staff for all your device-related questions.
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