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Sunday, May 3rd, 2026

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Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of May.

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Waterloo teachers and Rob Sand (a local education leader) rallied at East High for May Day to defend public schools before returning to their regular routines. The event underscored support for public education in the community.  Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Fareway’s new cooking segment shares a Bang Bang Salmon Bowl recipe that uses air-fried salmon seasoned with garlic and paprika over rice with edamame and cucumber, with a sauce made from Greek yogurt, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha (veggie swaps allowed) for a healthy dinner option.  KCRG

EVENTS

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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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  • 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.

    Thu, 5/7/26

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  • 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.

    Sat, 5/9/26

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  • 3D Archery Shoot

    All day — Waverly Archery Club — Concessions available — Experience archery amidst scenic forest trails with 3D targets.

    Sun, 5/10/26

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  • 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.

    Mon, 5/11/26

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  • 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.

    Tue, 5/12/26

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  • 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.

    Wed, 5/13/26

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  • Terrific Twos Storytime

    10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — A delightful weekly storytime for two-year-olds and their caregivers to enjoy together.

    Thu, 5/14/26

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