Good morning, Waterloo.

The Waterloo Public Library announced events for today, Saturday and Sunday.

The schedule will offer programs that cater to local interests.

Residents marched in support of refugees and immigrants during a rally in Waterloo on May 1 — the event showed local unity behind the cause.

Lost Island Themepark will hold open interviews on Thursday (May 8) as it seeks to hire staff for various roles.

Local job seekers can attend the interviews at the park to apply for the available positions.

International Paper held a groundbreaking on Thursday on Leversee Road in Cedar Valley for its largest box plant in company history.

The $260 million project will add about 65 new jobs in Waterloo & up to 90 statewide, cover 900,000 square feet, and production is expected to begin by winter.

Iowa schools and licensed child care centers will soon be required to post vaccine exemption information on their websites and in enrollment forms under House File 299.

The bill passed in the Senate by a vote of 32 to 16 and in the House by 58 to 30 and now awaits Gov. Kim Reynolds' signature—its aim is to ensure parents receive clear guidance on exemption procedures.

The Waterloo Black Hawks shut out Lincoln 3-0 and clinched the USHL Western Conference Finals in four games—winning the series three games to one.

They will host Muskegon in the Clark Cup Final at Young Arena next Friday.

TriByKnight Triathlon

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

Sunday Funday for Grown-Ups: Needle Felting Workshop

1:30-4:30 p.m. — Cedar Falls Public Library — Cost information not provided — Learn the art of needle felting with guidance from Lindsey in a fun and creative atmosphere.

Cardmaking Class with Holly

10 a.m. — Cedar Falls Public Library — Registration required — Craft a variety of greeting cards in this hands-on class with Holly from Handcrafted Blessings.

Memory Circle at Cedar Falls Community Center

2 p.m. — Cedar Falls Community Center — Free entry — A supportive gathering for individuals with dementia and their partners to share companionship and joy.

Friends Memory Café at Hartman Reserve Nature Center

10-11 a.m. — Hartman Reserve Nature Center — Free entry — Enjoy refreshments and nature-related activities in a supportive environment for those living with dementia and their caregivers.

Felt Succulents Craft Workshop

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Registration required — Create beautiful, maintenance-free felt succulents for your home without any gardening skills needed.

Labor and Birth Class

1-4 p.m. — UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital — $30 — Gain essential knowledge about labor and birth processes in this informative class.

CVC Kick-Off Ride

2-9 p.m. — Tondro Pray Bike Park — Free entry — Celebrate the beginning of the WOW Ride season with a scenic ride and live music at the after party.

Cedar Falls Spring Art Festival

10 AM - 4 PM — Police Officer's Memorial Park — Free entry — Enjoy fine art, crafts, and live entertainment from food trucks at this spring celebration.

Labor and Birth Education Class

6-9 p.m. — UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital — $30 — Gain essential knowledge on labor and birth while enjoying a guided hospital tour and receiving a comprehensive childbirth guidebook.