Good Day
Waterloo
Friday, May 29th, 2026
Good morning, Waterloo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Northeast Iowa Food Bank will switch to its summer feeding program to supply meals for children when school ends, partnering with the Boys and Girls Club + local churches, libraries and community groups at 16 sites in six counties. KWWL
- ➤ Friends of the Family and the Salvation Army are hosting Food with Friends today at Cedar Valley SportsPlex. The free event provides meals, haircuts, crafts, fitness, dance and meditation sessions, and a live cooking demonstration for all ages. KWWL
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ New job postings for North Iowa job seekers are available on local employment boards. Residents may explore these listings to find a range of career opportunities. Globe Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Waterloo Schools students in grades six through 12 can ride MET Transit buses for free this summer and through the next school year. They must show their student ID when boarding or pay 75 cents per ride (if they forget their ID). KWWL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hope City Church must find a new location after the Board of Adjustment rejected its plan to expand into a former Wells Fargo building on West Fifth Street this week (the vote was 4-0). KWWL
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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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Anastasia Musical Performance
2-5 p.m. — Cedar Falls Community Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting story of a young woman's journey to uncover her past against the backdrop of the Russian Empire and Paris in the 1920s.
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Mother Goose Storytime
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free — Engage your little ones with classic nursery rhymes and stories every Monday morning.
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