Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of May.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local job seekers in Waterloo and Cedar Falls now have new employment postings available online (the listings offer various opportunities for career moves). Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hoover Middle School music department is hosting a can drive today from 9 to 11 a.m., where students will collect 5-cent refundable glass, plastic and aluminum beverage containers directly from vehicles. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
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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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Wapsie Valley Varsity Baseball Game
5:00-6:45 p.m. — Waterloo East High School — Free entry — Cheer on the home team in this exciting non-conference baseball matchup.
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Operator II Review Course
Daytime — Waverly, IA — Registration fee required — Enhance your skills in ammonia refrigeration with expert-level training.
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
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~ Salvador Dali
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