Good Day
Waterloo
Friday, May 15th, 2026
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
- ➤ 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. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. KWWL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
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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.
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Tech Class: Media and Digital Literacy
11 AM — Waterloo Public Library — Registration required — Learn tips and tricks for navigating the digital media landscape.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Quilt Retreat
All Day — Farmer's Daughters Quilts — Cost Info Not Provided — A tranquil retreat for quilting enthusiasts to indulge in creativity and craftsmanship.
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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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~ Carl Jung
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