Good morning, Waterloo.

The 43rd annual My Waterloo Days event takes over downtown from Thursday to Sunday—featuring three national hip hop recording artists, a parade, fireworks, and nostalgic family activities—drawing local residents to a festive celebration.

A school bus rollover crash injured a driver and a student near Waterloo.

A Cedar Falls man was injured when his SUV was struck in downtown Waterloo after a Hyundai Sonata ran a red light at West 1st and Jefferson around 4:45 p.m. on Monday—he was not wearing a seatbelt.

The Waterloo Schools Foundation will award $8,500 to support local students who will join summer programs to build their skills.

Claire Vandersee will attend a 15-day theater program at Lewis and Clark College—De’Ariya Quinn will join a 10-day intensive law program at Stanford, while Kade Morgan and Kara Oberheu will study meteorology at the University of Iowa campus and musical theatre at Denison, respectively.

Waterloo Community Foundation will hold a presentation on the city's transportation systems — the discussion will focus on Cedar Valley Gearheads programs, new services at Waterloo Regional Airport and La Porte Road's reconstruction.

Dungeons & Dragons Campaign

5-7:30 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Registration required — Engage in an adventurous Dungeons & Dragons session with guided gameplay for all skill levels.

My Waterloo Days 2025

5 PM - 12 AM — Lincoln Park — Free on Friday, $10 General Admission on Saturday — Celebrate Waterloo with parades, concerts, and family-friendly fun.

Carter Guse Live Performance

12-3 p.m. — Gilbertville Trail Depot — Free entry — Enjoy live music by Carter during the Cedar Valley Cyclists Event at the historic depot.

Pentecost Celebration Worship Service

10 AM – 12 PM — Overman Park — Offering collected — Celebrate Pentecost with the Lutherans of the Jubilee Conference and enjoy a vibrant worship service in the park.

Egg Carton Flowers Workshop

12–1 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Create colorful flowers using recycled egg cartons in this fun youth activity.

Industrial Automation Instructor Training

8 AM – 4 PM — TechWorks Campus — Free entry — Enhance your teaching skills in FANUC robotics and industrial automation for future careers in tech education.

Gathering for Learning & Healing

5:00 – 6:30 PM — Maria's Angelic Enlightenment — Freewill donation — Experience a soothing evening of energy healing, prayer, and community support.

Weekly Quilters Gathering

10 a.m. — 1122 W 11th St, Waterloo, IA — Free entry — Connect with fellow quilting enthusiasts each Thursday morning for community and creativity.

DIY Pop-Up Flower Card Workshop

1-2 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Registration required — Create fun floral pop-up cards perfect for summer festivities.

CHROMA 63 | Midwest Art & Sound Festival

12-9:30 p.m. — RiverLoop Amphitheatre & Expo Plaza — Free entry — Experience a vibrant blend of art, music, and creativity at this new regional festival.