Good Day
Waterloo
Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Martin is a 4-year-old tuxedo cat at Cedar Bend Humane Society who has spent over 140 days waiting for a forever home. He is easy-going and loves being petted, and families in Waterloo can submit an adoption application to meet him. KWWL
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kwik Star broke ground on a new trucking center near Interstate 380 and Highway 20 yesterday in Evansdale. The property, purchased in 2020 for future commercial development, will soon include a trucking car wash and a new Peterbilt location alongside existing Pella operations. KWWL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Allen Hospital has upgraded its MRI services with a state-of-the-art 3T Lumina Scanner to provide faster exams and clearer images while making the experience more comfortable for patients. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Defending 2A State Champion Waterloo Columbus led Rock Vally by two shots after the first day of the state boys golf tournament— the competition will continue later this week as teams vie for the title. KWWL
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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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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.
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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.
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Community Energy Education with Green Iowa AmeriCorps
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Discover how your energy choices can promote sustainability in the Cedar Valley.
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Live To 9 Music Series
6-9 p.m. — River Place Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy live music and local vibes in downtown Cedar Falls this summer.
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Cedar Falls Farmers Market
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Overman Park — Free entry — Discover locally grown produce, baked goods, and crafts in a vibrant community setting.
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