Good morning, Waterloo.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Family Storytime

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — A delightful weekly gathering for families to enjoy engaging stories together.

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.