Good morning, Waterloo.

Christina, a 1.5-year-old cat, has waited over 194 days at Cedar Bend Humane Society for a loving home — staff say she is a gentle snuggle bug and invite local residents to adopt her.

The USDA weekly report shows that corn and soybean planting has caught up with last year, with updates released each week from April to November in our region.

Residents visiting the compost and yard waste facility must now present a valid driver's license or ID (to show residency) and complete a three-step unloading process.

City officials said the new procedure will keep the site safe, organized and available for local use.

County public health is offering naloxone — a lifesaving medicine to reverse opioid overdoses from heroin, fentanyl, and prescription drugs — to help prevent overdose deaths.

Officials say the effort aims to reduce fatalities in the community.

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.

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.

Operator II Review Course

Daytime — Waverly, IA — Registration fee required — Enhance your skills in ammonia refrigeration with expert-level training.

Tech Class: Media and Digital Literacy

11 AM — Waterloo Public Library — Registration required — Learn tips and tricks for navigating the digital media landscape.

Terrific Twos Storytime

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — A delightful storytime session for two-year-olds and their caregivers awaits every Thursday.

Carter Guse Live Performance

7-9:30 p.m. — Sanity Room — Enjoy a great drink — Carter brings fun music to the Sanity Room in Independence, IA.