Good morning, Waterloo.

A baby bison calf (born Wednesday near 4 p.m.) is thriving at Fontana Park where conservation staff said both it and its mother are healthy in the northeast pasture; visitors are welcome to see the new addition.

The Annual Ride & Drive Memorial Event for Lyric and Elizabeth will be held Saturday in Waterloo to benefit Angels Park, Cedar Valley Crime Stoppers, and the Elizabeth Collins Foundation Community Mission.

Waterloo community members mourn 9-year-old Madie Berger, who died in a UTV crash over the Fourth of July weekend near Pierre, South Dakota — her Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, July 15 as neighbors are encouraged to wear blue in her honor.

Black Hawk Park closed at 7 p.m. on Thursday because of heavy rains and rising river levels; park officials said they planned to update reopening details when conditions improved (update pending).

Waterloo Water Works flushed water mains from West Fourth Street to West San Marnan Drive between Kimball Avenue and Prospect Boulevard on Thursday, ensuring the hydrant flushing process continued as planned.

UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital expanded its ICU from 12 to 16 rooms after a six-month renovation that added a new nurses station, and the first patients moved into the updated unit today.

Waterloo Buck player Colin Coonradt, a former Cedar Falls Tiger, played in the NWL All-Star Game tonight at the new Field of Dreams stadium and hit a .364 average with six home runs in 20 games; he said playing on the iconic field was very special (it was his first time there).

Mega Foam Blaster Fun Day

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy a massive foam-filled adventure in a safe and eco-friendly environment.

Annie: The Musical

Summer Show — 1-3 p.m. — Waterloo Community Playhouse/Black Hawk Children's Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heartwarming journey of a plucky orphan in this timeless family musical.

Ukulele Basics Workshop

5:30-6:30 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Check out a ukulele or bring your own — Learn essential chords and strumming patterns in a relaxed environment.

Spokes Women 2.0 Weekly Ride

5:45 p.m. — SingleSpeed Brewing Cedar Falls Taproom — Free beer post-ride — Enjoy a social evening cycling with a group at a comfortable pace.

Wednesday on Wheels Weekly Rides

5:45 p.m. — SingleSpeed Brewing Cedar Falls Taproom — Free entry — Enjoy weekly cycling rides through scenic trails while connecting with fellow cyclists.

Annie: The Musical

The sun will come out on our stage this summer — 7 p.m. — Waterloo Community Playhouse/Black Hawk Children's Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless tale of optimism and heart through the beloved musical, Annie.

2026 Con-Quest Comic Con - Friday

12-5 p.m. — Waterloo Convention Center — Many events free — Experience a pop culture extravaganza featuring booths, celebrities, and fandoms from movies to anime.

Annie: The Musical

Showtime — Waterloo Community Playhouse/Black Hawk Children's Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the heartwarming story of Annie and her adventures in 1930s New York.

2026 Con Quest Comic Con - Sunday

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Waterloo Convention Center — Fees vary — Experience a fun-filled day of pop culture with panels, celebrities, and cosplay.

Shop the Basement!

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Friends Used Book Store Prices — Discover a treasure trove of books while supporting library programs.