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Sunday, April 26th, 2026

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Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of April.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Waterloo city leaders planted a tree at Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens on Saturday to honor Mayor Dave Boesen and mark the city’s 42nd year with the Tree City USA Award. The event also celebrated the arboretum’s 30th anniversary and summer opening.  KWWL

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Waterloo United's school board will review plans to merge some East and West high school teams under the (Titans) name next year, setting initial decisions on the new athletic identity at an upcoming meeting.  Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Fareway (a local chain) has presented a cooking segment detailing a spring salad recipe that balances greens, protein, fat, and crunch for a filling meal option. The segment explains how to use spinach or spring mix with rotisserie chicken and a simple olive oil dressing mix.  KCRG

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Mon, 4/27/26

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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.

    Tue, 4/28/26

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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.

    Wed, 4/29/26

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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.

    Thu, 4/30/26

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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.

    Fri, 5/1/26

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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.

    Sat, 5/2/26

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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.

    Sun, 5/3/26

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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.

    Mon, 5/4/26

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  • Dementia Caregiver Support Group

    12:30-1:30 p.m. — Waverly Health Center — Free entry — A supportive space for caregivers of those with dementia to share experiences and access resources.

    Tue, 5/5/26

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  • Preschool Storytime

    10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free — A delightful reading session for young children and their caregivers to spark imagination.

    Wed, 5/6/26

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