Good morning, Waterloo.

YWCA Black Hawk County is hosting its 20th annual Women of Persimmon luncheon (April 23) to honor local women making a lasting impact and raise funds for essential YWCA programming in Cedar Valley.

Iowa officials applauded new federal biofuel standards aimed at boosting local farmers' support, though critics say rising costs (and trade policies) may limit benefits.

The move was reported earlier this week and its impact will unfold over time.

Deere Foundry has invested $13.8 million in new equipment to prepare for a rising ag economy.

Some of the equipment was installed over the Christmas holiday, helping the facility get ready for increased demand.

University of Northern Iowa announced nursing (and engineering) program expansions to address critical workforce shortages and strengthen Cedar Valley.

The new academic options will boost local industry and offer more career training opportunities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Arabic Calligraphy Workshop for Beginners

5:30-7 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free materials provided — Discover the beauty of Arabic calligraphy and learn foundational skills in this engaging workshop.

Teen Writers Workshop

4-5:30 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — A creative space for teen writers to share ideas and work on prompts.

PIPAC’s Spring Summit

8:30 AM – 5:00 PM — Bien Venu Event Center — Registration fee required — Dive into industry insights and innovations in health and life insurance.

Teen Journaling Club

3:30-5:00 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Registration required — A creative and relaxing space for teens to explore journaling and self-expression.