Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.
Good morning, Waterloo.
The Sullivan Brothers Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1623 at 1406 Commercial St closed on May 9; the post had struggled to survive for years.
The Cedar Bend Humane Society’s indoor/outdoor dog park opens today at 3225 Airport Blvd. Advanced registration is required for dogs to play at the new facility.
Tour de Loo returned to downtown Waterloo Thursday night, giving residents a chance to explore historic buildings organized by the Waterloo Historic Preservation Commission and Main Street Waterloo.
Sign-in began at 5:30 p.m. + an awards program with a social hour started at 6 p.m. at the Grout Museum.
The Allen Wound & Hyperbaric Center at UnityPoint Health & Allen Hospital in Waterloo earned recognition from Healogics as a Center of Distinction for its performance in 2025, marking its 15th straight year of exceptional care.
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.
Cedar Falls Farmers Market
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM — Overman Park — Free entry — Discover a variety of local produce, baked goods, and crafts while enjoying community camaraderie.
Quilt Retreat
All Day — Farmer's Daughters Quilts — Cost Info Not Provided — A tranquil retreat for quilting enthusiasts to indulge in creativity and craftsmanship.
Bilingual Preschool Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Experience a delightful storytime featuring English and ASL for preschoolers and their caregivers.
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