Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.
Good morning, Waterloo.
🏘️ Community
Today, the West 23rd and Campus St. intersection will be closed for 12 weeks.
A signed detour directs drivers from Hudson Road to West 18th Street, then to College Street, and finally to West 23rd Street.
🎭 Culture
Mary Loden became the new director of Kinney Pioneer Museum in June 2025 and the museum is refreshing its exhibits to highlight North Iowa history.
🎓 Education
Ten Black Hawk County teachers have been named the 2026 Gold Star Award winners by the McElroy Trust, which received 730 nominations for 266 teachers during its 38th annual event.
Waterloo Schools have backed the personnel union's request for a wage increase to cover 505 employees (secretaries, study hall monitors, interventionists, home school workers and paraeducators) as discussions continue.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is hosting the Know Before You Go event soon in Waterloo to help prospective students and those returning to school learn about college options + planning for their next steps.
🌲 Environment
Trees Forever, the Arbor Day Foundation and MasterBrand Inc. will plant trees tomorrow in the Church Row neighborhood to boost canopy coverage at Elks Memorial Park.
🏛️ Government
Black Hawk County has launched a rewards program honoring veterans by connecting them to local businesses for discounts and incentives.
🎉 Waterloo Events
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Adult Open Hockey
12:00-1:15 p.m. — Young Arena — $10.00 admission — Enjoy a thrilling game of hockey for adults aged 18 and up with full gear required.
Pokemon Party
2-3:30 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Collect Pokémon cards, explore a scavenger hunt, make crafts, and enjoy snacks.
The Texas Tenors Live Concert
2-5 p.m. — Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center — Tickets from $78 — Experience an unforgettable live performance by The Texas Tenors in Cedar Falls.
Shop the Basement
10 AM – 1 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Friends Used Book Store Prices — Explore a treasure trove of books and support library programming.
Bilingual Preschool Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy a bilingual storytime with engaging tales in English and ASL for preschoolers and caregivers.
AI in Everyday Life Workshop
11 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Registration required — Explore everyday AI applications and their impacts on education and society.
Terrific Twos Storytime
10:30-11:00 AM — Waterloo Public Library — Free event — A delightful storytime experience for toddlers and their caregivers.
Dementia Caregiver Support Group
1-2 p.m. — StoryPoint Cedar Falls — Free entry — Connect with caregivers to share experiences and support in a welcoming environment.
Waverly Art Walk
10 AM – 4 PM — Kohlmann Park — Free entry — Explore original art from talented tri-state artists in a vibrant open-air gallery setting.
AMA Iowa Moto Series Motocross
All day — New Hartford Racing — Entry cost varies — Experience thrilling grassroots motocross racing at Iowa's premier tracks and enjoy the vibrant Iowa Moto Family.
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