Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of March.
Good morning, Waterloo.
📰 Economy
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).
🏈 Sports
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.
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.
🎉 Waterloo Events
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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.
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.
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.
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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