Good morning, Waterloo.

Isle of Capri Casino has been crowned Iowa’s Best Casino at the 2026 International Casino Awards.

The award recognizes its excellence in service and entertainment.

Waterloo East High School celebrated the graduation of 222 seniors for the Class of 2026 on May 26.

Waterloo Schools custodial, maintenance, food service and campus monitor staff, represented by AFSCME, will receive a 41-cent raise for the 2026-27 school year.

Waterloo Water Works released its 2025 annual drinking water quality report today; the report shows water performance and safety details for local residents.

Waterloo Water Works will flush water mains (from Osage Road to Independence Avenue between Creston Avenue and Skyview Road) tomorrow to ensure proper flow.

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.

Chroma 63 Art and Music Festival

12:00 – 11:59 PM — RiverLoop Amphitheatre & Expo Plaza — Free admission — Experience Midwest art and sound with live music, art demonstrations, and food trucks.