Good Day
Waterloo
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tour de Loo, an annual event, showcased downtown Waterloo's revitalization and renovations Thursday — highlighting efforts to transform vacant spaces into vibrant community areas. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hope City Church's plan to move into a closed bank building on West Fifth Street was denied by the planning and zoning commission early this week because the space did not match the city’s master plan for residential development; church leaders said the decision now moves to the Board of Adjustment. KWWL
- ➤ Waterloo City Council will approve a non-binding letter of intent with McDonald's USA for the potential sale of four city-owned parcels on Commercial Street across from Young Arena. McDonald's will have 180 days for due diligence to complete property surveys and inspections. KWWL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Redeemer Preschool hosted a Trike-a-Thon where children rode tricycles, bikes, and scooters along a designated route to raise funds for pediatric cancer research. The event drew community families and will support ongoing health research. Globe Gazette
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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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Tech Help Drop-In
11 AM – 12 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Free assistance — Bring your devices and get help with any tech questions you have.
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~ Alfred Adler
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