Good morning, Waterloo.

Waterloo will host a Field of Honor event from July 3 to 5, displaying 1,776 flags downtown to honor veterans + military personnel + first responders while seeking volunteers for setup and greetings.

The Iowa Farm and Food Conference is marking its 10th anniversary in Waterloo with two days of events; today at the Waterloo Center for the Arts there are site visits and sessions, and tomorrow will feature a keynote, future-themed talks and local food vendors.

The John Deere Tractor and Engine Museum is hosting Deere Days on Friday and Saturday to celebrate over 100 years of tractor building in Waterloo.

The event will feature a scavenger hunt, live blacksmith demonstrations, and a 5K walk or run supporting the Northeast Iowa Food Bank.

Waterloo Community School District administrators have frozen their salaries for the 2026-2027 school year — their second straight year forgoing pay raises to avoid an extra $200,000 in costs, superintendent Jared Smith said will support student services amid tight budgets.

Iowa officials warned residents to be cautious of storm chasers and scam contractors promising quick repairs or insurance help after severe weather, and advised people to verify credentials + report suspicious activity immediately.

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.

Anastasia Musical

2-5 p.m. — Cedar Falls Community Theatre — Check event page for pricing — Experience the magic of the animated classic brought to life in a new musical adventure.

Mother Goose Storytime

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — A delightful storytelling session for newborns up to age two and their caregivers.

Summer of Celebrations: CF Municipal Band

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Overman Park — Free entry — Enjoy the sounds of Iowa's distinguished concert band in a beautiful park setting.

Preschool Storytime

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — A delightful hour of stories for preschoolers and their caregivers.

Jesup Varsity Baseball vs. Columbus Catholic

3:30-5:15 p.m. — Columbus High School — Free entry — Witness a high-energy non-conference baseball matchup between local rivals Jesup and Columbus Catholic.

Festival of Trails at the FFA Museum

4-6 p.m. — La Porte City FFA Historical and Ag Museum — Free entry — Enjoy live bluegrass, country, or folk music while kids get their faces painted.

Andy Fuchtman & Jack Lion Concert

8-10 p.m. — Octopus — $10 — Experience an indie pop and rock night with local talents Andy Fuchtman and Jack Lion.

North Iowa Team Championship

— 18-Hole Team Event — Prairie Links Golf Course & Event Center — Professional and open divisions compete in best ball format.

Bilingual Preschool Storytime

10:30 – 11:00 AM — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Engage young minds with bilingual stories in English and ASL.