Good Day
Waterloo
Thursday, March 26th, 2026
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of March.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Waterloo City Council proposed a $300,000 budget cut that may lower the Grout Museum District’s funding by 20% and risk reducing programs supporting local veterans with Coffee & Camaraderie. Budget hearings will start on March 30 to explore options. KWWL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Russell Adams, a longtime physician at Allen Hospital and chief medical officer for UnityPoint Health-Waterloo, will retire on April 6, marking the end of an extensive career at the hospital. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
- ➤ A new report from experts at the Iowa Environmental Council + The Harkin Institute shows that environmental factors may raise cancer risk here, and the groups say there is enough evidence to prompt more preventive actions. Globe Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The UNI Panthers softball team beat the University of Illinois Fighting Illini 10-4 on Tuesday, securing their first Big Ten win of the season; the team exploded with seven runs in the first inning and hit key home runs by Breynn Acton and Kate Lappe. KWWL
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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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Union JV Soccer Match at Aplington-Parkersburg
6:30-8:15 p.m. — Aplington-Parkersburg High School — Free entry — Catch the thrilling non-conference JV soccer match as Aplington-Parkersburg faces off against Union.
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First Friday Flick
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Catch a new release or classic film with free popcorn and soda.
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Brunch with the Easter Bunny
9-11 a.m. — SingleSpeed Brewing Co. — $19 for Adults, $8 for Children (3-12 years) — Celebrate Easter with all-you-can-eat breakfast, crafts, and pictures with the Easter Bunny.
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Shop the Basement!
10 AM – 1 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Friends Used Book Store Prices — Explore the basement stocked with books and support library programs.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.
~ Tony Robbins
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