Good Day
Waterloo
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ BankIowa announced Luke Lesyshen as president of its Cedar Valley market after eight years as vice president of business banking + he will lead the bank's growing operations in the region. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Educators rallied statewide on International Workers Day to call for more public school funding; in Waterloo, one rally took place outside East High School (one of eight local events) as school leaders urged lawmakers to invest more in public education to curb declining enrollment and improve teacher retention. KWWL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa DOT will close the Highway 218 ramp to southbound Iowa 58 starting Monday, May 4 until late July for a bridge deck overlay project. Drivers must detour via the Lone Tree Road interchange and leave extra space between vehicles. KWWL
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Outdoor Concert With Sorcha Irish Trio
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Hearst Center For the Arts — Free entry — Experience the vibrant Celtic sounds of the Sorcha Irish Trio live in the Sculpture Garden.
-
Family Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful Saturday session of stories for all ages at the library.
-
3D Archery Shoot
All day — Waverly Archery Club — Concessions available — Experience archery amidst scenic forest trails with 3D targets.
-
Beginning Crochet for Tweens
3:30-4:30 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Registration required — Learn crochet basics and take home a kit to keep practicing.
-
Bilingual Preschool Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful storytime for preschoolers in both English and ASL.
-
Preschool Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Engage your little ones with delightful stories tailored for ages three to five.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Any fool can make something complicated. It takes a genius to make it simple.
~ Cornelius Vanderbilt
About Good Day Waterloo
Welcome to the Good Day Waterloo, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Waterloo, Iowa community. If you like the Good Day Waterloo, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Waterloo.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Waterloo and across Iowa. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Waterloo
A free Waterloo community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddaywaterloo.com/sitemap