Good morning, Waterloo.

Waterloo police arrested 18-year-old Jessie Javon Small after reports of three or four people brandishing weapons in the Walmart parking lot on Flammang Drive a little after 2:15 p.m. Saturday—officers said he fled into the store before being caught and now faces several charges while no shots were fired and no one was injured.

Police in Waterloo investigated a weapons call at the local Walmart and found a gun.

Today, the USS Iowa was officially commissioned into the Navy after nearly six years of construction.

A ceremony in Groton, Conn. featured Governor Kim Reynolds and Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks+local watch parties were held at the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum in Waterloo.

Kaleidoscope Quilts Class by Joleen Green

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Farmer's Daughters Quilts — $70 class fee — Learn to craft your own unique Kaleidoscope Quilt under expert guidance.

Cedar Falls JV Soccer Match vs. Linn-Mar

6:00-7:45 p.m. — Cedar Falls High School — Free entry — Catch the action as Cedar Falls hosts Linn-Mar in a thrilling JV soccer showdown.

Learn and Make: 1,000 Origami Paper Cranes

7-8 p.m. — Cedar Falls Public Library — Registration required — Explore the art of origami while learning about the cultural significance of folding 1,000 paper cranes.

Weekly Quilters Meeting

10 a.m. — 1122 W 11th St, Waterloo, IA — Free entry — Gather with local quilters every Thursday morning to share tips and create beautiful quilts.

Joel Sires Concert

8-11 p.m. — Octopus — $10 — Experience the soulful sounds of Folk and Americana with Joel Sires and friends.

Cedar Falls Area - Pop Up Picnic Date Night for Couples

6-10 p.m. — Cedar Falls Park — Donation based — Enjoy a self-guided picnic date night with fun activities designed to strengthen your relationship.

2024 Clark Cup USHL Playoffs

April 14-30 — Young Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience exciting junior hockey action as teams vie for the Clark Cup championship.

Octopus Team Trivia Night

8-10 p.m. — Octopus — No cover — Test your knowledge with a fun trivia theme focused on CARBS.

Octopus Comedy Open Mic

8-10 p.m. — Octopus — No cover — Enjoy a fun night of laughs at the local open mic comedy night.

Maundy Thursday Service

6:30-7:30 p.m. — St. Ansgar Lutheran Church — No tickets required — Participate in a meaningful Maundy Thursday service with a Bread Meal.