Good morning, Waterloo.

Mark Collett received the Larry Ebbers Honorary Trustee Award for his service to Hawkeye Community College and its foundation.

The award was given at the 2026 Trustee Conference (held July 7-9 in Marshalltown) to honor his commitment to local education.

Allen College upgraded McElroy Hall with a $4M expansion that added 8,000 sqft to its simulation lab, quadrupling space for nursing and health sciences students.

The college will host an open house on Sept. 16 from 2 to 6 p.m. – with a ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. and self-guided tours available.

The Waterloo school board approved personnel changes on Monday, rehiring a retired employee for a new position (and granting a raise for an administrator).

Black Hawk County in Cedar Falls is seeking volunteers to help with the safe collection of household hazardous waste + electronics on Aug.

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UNI football tickets for five 2026 home games at the UNI-Dome are now on sale.

The schedule opens with a game against Drake on Sept. 12, and fans can choose single-game or season tickets through the UNI Ticket Office (online or by phone).

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.

APQS Longarm Quilting Experience

12-3 p.m. — Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls — Reserve your spot — Explore and test longarm quilting machines at this informative roadshow event.

Wednesday on Wheels Weekly Rides

5:45 p.m. — SingleSpeed Brewing Cedar Falls Taproom — Free entry — Enjoy weekly cycling adventures with Cedar Valley Cyclists and unwind at the taproom post-ride.

Altered Reality Book Club

5:30-6:30 p.m. — Doughy Joey's Peetza Joynt — Free entry — Delve into the realms of speculative fiction with engaging discussions and community vibes.

Marimba Grooves and Moves! – Waterloo Days of Marimba

12-1:30 p.m. — Waterloo Center for the Arts — Free entry — Enjoy an engaging lunchtime concert featuring marimba performances by talented artists.

Family Storytime

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Experience the joy of storytelling together in a delightful family setting.

Bremer County Fair 2026

July 26th - August 1st — Bremer County Fairgrounds — Check website for entry details — Experience vibrant agricultural displays, fun competitions, and delicious food at this community celebration.