Good Day
Waterloo
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ UNI named Anne Lefter as the new executive director for the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center in Cedar Falls. She will start on July 1 + she previously directed a center at Western Illinois University. KWWL
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices jumped 20 cents overnight in Waterloo as residents face higher fuel costs linked to the ongoing war with Iran, and the average price for regular gas reached $4.14 a gallon. Drivers are adjusting their budgets+ switching vehicles to save money on fuel. KWWL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Northern Iowa is using its Innovative Teaching (and) Technology Center to train future nurses, providing hands-on experience to build local healthcare skills. The program aims to equip students with modern techniques that will support community health. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Waterloo Black Hawks drafted 28 players during a two-day USHL Draft, with first overall pick Evan Miller, a defenseman from Chicago, and five forwards led by Nathan Pavelski (son of pro hockey Hall of Famer Joe Pavelski) from Madison, Wisconsin. KWWL
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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.
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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.
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3D Archery Shoot
All day — Waverly Archery Club — Concessions available — Experience archery amidst scenic forest trails with 3D targets.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Life After High School: Exploring Different Paths
3-4:30 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Registration required — Discuss the various options available after graduation and set your future on the right path.
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Family Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — A delightful weekly gathering for families to enjoy engaging stories together.
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Odd Fellows Sunday Dinner
10:30 a.m. — IOOF Cedar Valley Lodge 233 — $15 Adults, $7 Kids — Enjoy a delicious family-style dinner with Swiss steaks, ham, and homemade pies.
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