Good morning, Waterloo.

On Thursday the old Waterloo Candy Co. building along West Park Avenue partially fell in downtown Waterloo and no one was hurt, with officials telling people to stay 60 feet away while owner Rich Penn will decide whether to fix or demolish the structure—the staging area for My Waterloo Days has been slightly moved.

Taste of La Hacienda, a family-run Mexican restaurant, returned when the owners bought a food truck in March and began serving take and bake as well as hot fresh food on alternating Sundays in May.

The restaurant honors its family traditions as it reconnects with local diners.

A Cedar Falls woman is in jail on a $1,000,000 bond after she fatally shot her husband on June 4 when he chased their dog with a cane—she warned him before firing as court documents state.

The Waterloo Community School District announced East High School's graduating class of 2025 on Thursday at a commencement ceremony held at the McLeod Center in Cedar Falls.

Graduates received their diplomas and the list of names was released during the event.

City Council voted down the Legacy 19 apartment development — a petition opposing the project triggered a supermajority vote requirement that was not met — and the proposal has ended.

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.

Cota Studio Yoga on the Plaza

10:30-11:30 a.m. — River Place Plaza — Free entry — Stretch and unwind with a community yoga session at the plaza.

Rochester Honkers vs. Waterloo Bucks

12:05-1:35 p.m. — Waterloo Riverfront Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Catch the live baseball action featuring local teams at the scenic stadium.