Good morning, Waterloo.

The Salvation Army of Waterloo/Cedar Falls is asking for donations of 12-inch multi-purpose pedestal fans and 20-inch box fans to help families without air conditioning beat the summer heat—donations can be dropped off at 89 Franklin Street in Waterloo during regular business hours.

Downtown Waterloo hosted the first stop of the 58-year-old Great Race as over 120 rare and vintage cars lined Commercial Street.

Organizers said the race will continue with participants staying in Moline Sunday night (it will finish in South Carolina in one week).

A fire was reported today at the Con Agra facility in Waterloo—emergency crews arrived to assess the scene.

Advanced Drainage Systems in Waterloo is closing its facility - 71 employees will lose their jobs effective August 17.

The company informed its workers last week and has not yet provided further comment.

Waterloo has teamed up with DocuPet to launch a new pet licensing system—this program helps owners register their pets online or at local sites and works to get lost pets back home quickly.

The system uses the HomeSafe program and allows mailed payments for those without credit cards, aiming to improve pet safety in the community.

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.

Cedar Falls Municipal Band Concert

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Overman Park — Free entry — Enjoy a night of music from one of Iowa’s distinguished concert bands in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Friends Memory Café

10-11 a.m. — Hartman Reserve Nature Center — Free entry — Enjoy refreshments and nature-related activities at a supportive gathering for those living with dementia and their caregivers.

Coffee and Conversation

2-4 p.m. — Fat Cup Coffee — Free entry — Enjoy engaging discussions over a warm cup of coffee in Waterloo.

Red White & Boom Weekend

All-day — Waterloo / Lost Island KOA Resort — Cost details available upon reservation — Celebrate Independence Day with festive activities and relaxation in nature.