Good morning, Waterloo.

The Otto Schoitz Foundation awarded $1.5M in grants to 25 nonprofits to support childcare, healthcare, housing and neighborhood development in Cedar Valley.

In Waterloo, funding helps Peoples Community Health Clinic renovate its dental facilities plus boosts Link CCD's community-designed park project in Walnut Neighborhood.

Pebbles, a 2-year-old pit bull mix, has been at Cedar Bend Humane Society since September and is now ready for adoption.

The shelter notes that the sweet dog already knows basic commands like sit and shake, and anyone interested should contact them.

Waterloo Community Playhouse and Black Hawk Children’s Theatre have built their 2026-2027 season (family theme) and will honor local members in upcoming special events.

Fifty-five seniors graduated from Hudson High School in its Class of 2026 during a recent on-campus ceremony.

The event celebrated an important milestone for the students as families and staff gathered to mark the achievement.

Waterloo Schools will use a construction loan to cover a funding gap for a new high school after changes to sales tax revenue allocations by the state Legislature.

The district will take extra steps to secure the necessary funds.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Summer at the Museum

10-11 a.m. — FFA Historical & Ag Museum — $5 admission — Engage in classic children's games for a fun-filled hour of nostalgic entertainment.

Create Your Own Terrarium

4-5 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Registration required — Create a miniature terrarium and learn to build a self-sustaining ecosystem with live plants and decorations.

Pipe Cleaner Flower Crafting for Adults

5:30-6:30 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Create a charming floral bouquet using colorful pipe cleaners.

Waterloo East JV Softball Game at Waterloo West

9:00 – 10:45 AM — Waterloo West High School — Free entry — Cheer on the junior varsity teams as they face off in a local non-conference softball matchup.