Monday, April 13th, 2026
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Waterloo ceremony honored 11 veterans with Quilts of Valor today. The chapter (active for three years) has awarded over 67 quilts in about six presentations. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
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Take-Home Garden Boxes Workshop
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Create your own garden box filled with plants while learning how to care for them.
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Tech Class: Computer Basics
11 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Registration required — Explore the essentials of computer use in a friendly Q&A format.
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Quilting Retreat
April 16-19 — Farmer's Daughters Quilts — Registration required — A creative getaway for quilting enthusiasts to share techniques and projects.
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Bike Maintenance & Safety Workshop for Teens
3-4:30 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Registration required — Learn essential bike maintenance tips and safety practices from bike enthusiast Ryan.
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14th Annual Cedar Valley Honor Flight Dinner and Show Fundraiser
4:30-10:30 p.m. — Electric Park Ballroom — $40/ticket — Enjoy a night of dinner, entertainment, and auctions supporting local veterans.
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KWWL Health Fair
12-3 p.m. — Waterloo Convention Center — Free entry — Discover health resources while donating blood to save lives at the KWWL Health Fair.
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Shop the Basement Sale
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Proceeds benefit the library — Browse a treasure trove of books while helping to support local programming.
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Tween Book Hang
6-7 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — A cozy gathering to discuss this month's featured children's books and enjoy art activities and snacks.
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Teen Writers Workshop
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Free — A creative space for aspiring young writers to explore their craft and share ideas.
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Clear Skin Social by Splendoré
5-7 p.m. — Splendore the Medical Spa — Join a small group of skincare enthusiasts for tips and inspiration on glowing skin.
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