Good morning, Waterloo.

The University of Northern Iowa athletic department finished 105th in the 2025-26 LEARFIELD Director's Cup, marking its highest placement in 10 years as it earned 173 points and led Missouri Valley Conference schools for the second straight season.

Shop the Basement!

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Friends Used Book Store Prices — Explore a treasure trove of books and support your local library's programming.

Bilingual Preschool Storytime

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Experience storytelling in English and ASL for preschoolers and their caregivers.

Preschool Storytime

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Engage young minds with delightful stories and readings in a friendly atmosphere.

Concerts in Kohlmann Park

6:30 PM — Kohlmann Park — Free entry — Enjoy live music by the Cedar River with family and friends during the summer concert series.

4th of July Weekend Celebration

— July 3 - 5 — Waterloo / Lost Island KOA Resort — Reservation required — Celebrate Independence Day with outdoor fun and recreational activities at the KOA Resort.

Waterloo Fourth of July Fireworks

10:00 PM — RiverLoop Amphitheatre & Expo Plaza — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with live music and a spectacular fireworks display over the Cedar River.

Mother Goose Storytime

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

Manga in the Gardens

3:00 – 4:30 PM — Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens — Free with library card — Unleash your creativity with a Manga drawing session in a serene garden setting.

Wiggle Worm Wednesdays

10-11 a.m. — Waverly Public Library — Free entry — Engage little ones with sensory-rich activities and nature-themed fun every Wednesday in July.

Bob Dorr's Blues Jam

7-9 p.m. — Octopus — No cover — Enjoy an evening of blues music at your local bar with no entry fee.