Good Day
Waterloo
Friday, April 24th, 2026
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Geno’s Pizza has opened in downtown Waterloo at the former Crossroads Mall space and has sold out its pizzas every day since its debut. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local drag artist Allen champions self-expression (emphasizing performance as a tool for community connection) in North Iowa while promoting visibility and acceptance in the community. Globe Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Waterloo will celebrate Arbor Day at the Cedar Valley Arboretum where attendees will receive free saplings as part of Eastern Iowa’s Earth Day events. KWWL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Waterloo Fire Rescue hosted a town hall meeting on Thursday at 5 p.m. at the Waterloo Center for the Arts to gather community feedback for its long-term planning — residents and businesses also submitted responses online via the city website. KWWL
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Pokemon Party
2-3:30 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Collect Pokémon cards, explore a scavenger hunt, make crafts, and enjoy snacks.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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AI in Everyday Life Workshop
11 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Registration required — Explore everyday AI applications and their impacts on education and society.
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Terrific Twos Storytime
10:30-11:00 AM — Waterloo Public Library — Free event — A delightful storytime experience for toddlers and their caregivers.
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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.
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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.
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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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Shop the Basement Sale
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Friends Used Book Store Prices — Discover a treasure trove of books while supporting library programs.
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