Good morning, Waterloo.

Early Thursday morning, a car hit a tree and drove through a fence on the 1200 block of Longfellow Avenue at 2:10 a.m.—police said the driver was found at a nearby home and taken to Allen Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries while charges are pending.

Iowa faith leaders sent a letter urging senators to keep Medicaid and SNAP intact as U.S. Sen. Grassley defended a tax bill he called 'big beautiful' aimed at aiding families and small businesses—critics warn the changes will hurt vulnerable Iowans.

Iowa signed an agreement with Purdue Pharma (and the Sackler Family) on Monday and will receive $37.8 million in opioid settlement funds.

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services reported five cases of measles in eastern Iowa in June — two cases were linked to travel and three occurred through household contact, with only one person vaccinated.

The Waterloo Black Hawks hired Scott Gordon as their new head coach; he brings more than 40 years of hockey experience from the NHL and other leagues — his recent work with the USHL helped spark his interest in the opportunity.

Gordon’s background includes coaching roles with major teams, adding local excitement for the team.

Mankato MoonDogs at Waterloo Bucks

6:35-8:05 PM — Waterloo Riverfront Stadium — Secure tickets online — Feel the thrill of a live baseball showdown between the Waterloo Bucks and Mankato MoonDogs.

Waterloo Bucks vs Mankato MoonDogs

3:35-5:05 p.m. — Waterloo Riverfront Stadium — Ticket sales support a featured cause — Enjoy a local baseball matchup and contribute to a good cause.

Mother Goose Storytime

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

PMP Certification Classroom Training

9 AM - 5 PM — Waterloo WorkSpace — $1599 — Gain essential project management skills and certification with top-notch instructors and comprehensive training.

Ames Freshman Baseball vs. Waterloo East

10:30 a.m. — Waterloo East High School — Free entry — Catch a thrilling non-conference freshman baseball matchup as Ames takes on Waterloo East.

Hudson Varsity Softball Match vs. Aplington-Parkersburg

5-6:45 p.m. — Hudson High School — Free entry — Watch an exciting varsity softball game as Hudson takes on Aplington-Parkersburg in a home conference clash.

Marshalltown Varsity Baseball vs. Waterloo East

5-6:45 p.m. — Waterloo East High School — Free entry — Watch an exciting home conference matchup between two local varsity baseball teams.

V Baseball Tournament at Waterloo Bucks

2-8 p.m. — Waterloo Riverfront Stadium — Admission varies — Cheer on the local teams in a thrilling baseball face-off against Central Lee.

Radiance Reset Retreat

8:30-11 a.m. — Panache Tea Boutique — Cost varies — Experience energy healing and sound therapy with a nourishing wellness brunch.

Level-Up at Ninja U

5-6 p.m. — Ninja U Training Gym — Free entry — Level up your ninja skills with exciting obstacle exploration and movement fun.