Good morning, Waterloo.

Cedar Valley Crimestoppers said police and fire crews responded at 10:42 a.m. Monday morning to a shooting along West 4th Street near Denver Street in Waterloo and found a man unresponsive in a driveway who was taken to the hospital and later pronounced dead.

Gov. Kim Reynolds secured wins for her legislative agenda with bills to restrict cell phones in schools, boost rural health care funding, enforce hands-free driving, cut unemployment taxes, and provide disaster aid and paid parental leave—however, her proposed energy and child care measures stalled.

Waterloo Public Works will hold an open house Wednesday from 3 to 6 p.m. where families will tour the facility and ride in garbage trucks, graders, sweepers and lift trucks.

The Iowa Legislature passed 147 bills in 2025, the fewest since the pandemic, after a 21-hour final session ended early Thursday.

The list covers bills that have been signed into law, await gubernatorial action, or did not pass — a summary of the session's key outcomes.

Meals with a Mission: Blueprints Informational Session

12-1 p.m. or 6-7 p.m. — Waverly-Shell Rock Area United Way — Free entry — Discover financial coaching strategies to assist in homeownership and build your credit score.

Coffee and Conversation

2-4 p.m. — Fat Cup Coffee — No entry fee — Enjoy a warm beverage while engaging in delightful conversations with the community.

Damon Mitchell Live

9 PM – 1 AM — Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo — Tickets available — Experience the cosmic cowboy and hippie psychedelia vibes of Nashville's Damon Mitchell.

4th Street Cruise – Cruisin’ Free 43

12-4 p.m. — Main Street Waterloo — Free entry — Experience classic cars and live music while cruising through downtown Waterloo.

BOGO Large Pizzas

All Day — Denalis On The River — Buy one get one 50% off — Enjoy delicious pizzas at a fantastic discount.

Cedar Falls Varsity Softball vs. Waterloo West

5:30-7:15 p.m. — Waterloo West High School — Admission not specified — Enjoy an exciting non-conference softball matchup between the local teams of Cedar Falls and Waterloo West.

Teen Writer's Workshop

4-5 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Registration required — Explore your creativity with writing prompts and share your stories in a supportive environment.

APHS Varsity Baseball Game at Denver High School

5-6:45 p.m. — Denver High School — Free entry — Watch the Denver varsity baseball team face off against Aplington-Parkersburg in a thrilling conference matchup.

10 Watt Robot Live Performance

8-11 p.m. — Octopus — $10 — Enjoy an indie rock night featuring the local band 10 Watt Robot.

I Am More Purpose Workshop

10 AM – 12 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Empowering workshop to rise above struggles and unlock inner potential.