Good morning, Waterloo.

Silos & Smokestacks recently added seven new heritage area sites to its network of 118 attractions and held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to honor America’s farming history — the new sites include a quilt tour in Black Hawk County, a working dairy farm in Hawkeye, an education and visitor center in Lansing, an earthmoving legacy center in Elkader, a farming museum in Slater, a historic farm in Iowa City, and a distillery in LeClaire that offers tours and tastings.

Waterloo Schools is buying new passenger vans (to lower annual transportation costs) as the district considers moving busing in-house, and final plans will be announced soon.

Waterloo finished a federal consent decree from 2016 by upgrading its wastewater system in just 10 years—far faster than expected.

The project cost over $100 million and ended years of sewer backups while reducing overflows and keeping rates among the lowest in the area.

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.

B2wins: Goodbye Iowa Fireworks Celebration

7-9 p.m. — RiverLoop Amphitheatre & Expo Plaza — Free entry — Celebrate the 4th of July with live music, food, fun, and an explosive fireworks display.

Waterloo Bucks vs La Crosse Loggers

3:35-5:05 p.m. — Waterloo Riverfront Stadium — Ticket purchase supports a cause — Witness a thrilling baseball matchup between two local teams.

La Crosse Loggers at Waterloo Bucks

6:35-8:05 p.m. — Waterloo Riverfront Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Watch the local teams face off under the evening sky.

Memory Circle at Cedar Falls Community Center

2 p.m. — Cedar Falls Community Center — Free entry — Connect with others in a supportive environment for individuals with dementia and their partners.

Bob Dorr's Blues Jam

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Octopus — No cover — Enjoy a night of live blues music at your friendly neighborhood bar.