Good morning, Waterloo.

The Cedar Falls-Waterloo Polar Plunge will take place Saturday at George Wyth State Park to support Special Olympics Iowa—organizations, businesses and community members are invited to help local athletes and programs.

Hawkeye Community College’s board approved an $89.6 million budget for the 2025-26 school year Tuesday—this includes an 8.1% increase in property tax askings to support the college's future improvements.

Waterloo approved its budget and added eight cents (to fund Grout) to the proposed levy, and the city is set to bring in $53.84 million from property taxes (a 1.3% increase).

The Iowa House passed a bill allowing schools to form safety assessment teams that include officials, law enforcement, mental health professionals and social services to share information on early warning signs for school threats— the Senate already approved this measure and it now goes to Gov. Reynolds for her signature. Gov. Reynolds also ordered flags lowered to half-mast to honor Pope Francis and the House advanced a bill to permit psilocybin for PTSD treatment while a state funding bill for federal block grants awaits further action.

Coffee and Conversation

2-4 p.m. — Fat Cup Coffee — Free entry — Engage in delightful discussions over a cup of coffee in a welcoming atmosphere.

Conflict Management Training Workshop

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — River Place Cowork — Inquire for pricing — Master essential skills to handle conflicts effectively and elevate workplace relationships.

Unity in the Community Resource Fair

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Waterloo Convention Center — Free entry — Discover amazing local resources while enjoying food, entertainment, and prizes.

UNI Jazz Combos Performance

7-9 p.m. — Octopus — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of smooth jazz with local talent showcasing their musical skills.

Center Point-Urbana Girls JV Soccer Match

6:30-8:15 p.m. — Waverly-Shell Rock High School — No cost indicated — Cheer on the Waverly-Shell Rock JV girls as they face Center Point-Urbana in this non-conference soccer match.

DNWHS Girls JV Soccer Match

6:30-8:15 p.m. — Waverly-Shell Rock High School — Free entry — Cheer on the Waverly-Shell Rock JV team as they take on Decorah-North Winneshiek in a home match.

Teen Studio Ghibli Movie Night

5-7:30 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Experience the magical world of Studio Ghibli with a screening of Princess Mononoke for teens.

Terrific Twos Storytime

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — A delightful storytime session for two-year-olds and their caregivers to enjoy together.

Light, Love, & Life: The Music of Santana

9:30 p.m. — Cedar Falls Community Theatre — $TBA — Celebrate the vibrant sounds of Santana at this electrifying musical tribute.

TriByKnight Triathlon

9 AM – 1 PM — TriByKnight Triathlon — Registration required — Experience the thrill of the first triathlon in Waverly's early season event.