Good morning, Waterloo.

Main Street Waterloo is hosting the first Friday Loo at Lincoln Park (downtown) with free food trucks and live music.

The event celebrates Memorial Day weekend with The Meanys starting at 5:30 p.m. and Not Quite Brothers at 7:30 p.m., and four more concerts are planned over the summer.

A Waterloo woman faces animal neglect charges after police rescued 14 malnourished animals (7 dogs and 7 cats) from a garage on Allen Street, with the animals now receiving treatment at Cedar Bend Humane Society as she awaits her court appearance on May 28.

Ten Black Hawk County teachers were honored with the 2026 Gold Star Awards today after more than 730 nominations of 266 educators.

They each received $1,000 for classroom upgrades + a $1,000 honorarium through a 38-year partnership with KWWL and the R.J. McElroy Trust.

Waterloo Schools named six head coaches for the unified Waterloo United athletic programs to boost school sports.

Appointments include AJ Cassidy for volleyball; Tyler Borneman for boys cross country; Nekoda Garbes for girls cross country; Chris Tims for wrestling; Brandon Steen for boys bowling; and Mike Weber for girls bowling.

Black Hawk County officials urge travelers to plan ahead for safe holiday celebrations by using designated drivers, keeping children close to water, and cleaning grills to prevent fires—tips include planning for safe transportation and families sharing water and grilling safely.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bilingual Preschool Storytime

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy an engaging storytime presented in English and ASL for preschoolers and their caregivers.

Storytime at the Children's Garden

10:30 a.m. — Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens — Free entry — Enjoy delightful summer story sessions in a beautiful garden setting.