Good Day
Waterloo
Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Banners honoring veterans from Cedar Valley and Black Hawk County now line Fourth Street between Grout Museum and Sullivan Park (Veterans Way Walk of Honor) as part of the annual Veterans Way Banner Program; they will remain on display through Veterans Day. KWWL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Waterloo city officials announced a new process requiring residents to verify their residency + get load approval before using the compost and yard waste site. The new policy will start immediately to help manage site usage. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
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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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Terrific Twos Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — A delightful storytime session designed for two-year-olds and their caregivers.
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Adult Open Hockey Session
12:00 – 1:15 p.m. — Young Arena — $10 admission — Get your skates on and enjoy a full gear hockey match for ages 18 and up.
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Equipment Fundraiser Dinner
5-7 p.m. — Town & Country Golf Club — $50 — Enjoy a gourmet meal prepared by Chef Neil Schatz while supporting local equipment needs.
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Public Skate at Young Arena
1-2:30 p.m. — Young Arena — Admission $7 — Glide on ice while enjoying a chill day of public skating.
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Mother Goose Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — A delightful storytime session for newborns to age two and their caregivers.
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