Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of July.
Good morning, Waterloo.
🎭 Culture
Con-Quest, a three-day pop culture event featuring comics, gaming and celebrity panels, kicks off today in Waterloo and runs through Sunday.
It will host hundreds of vendors and interactive activities (designed to build community among diverse fans).
🎓 Education
Waterloo Community Schools has named Ashley Clark as the new *assistant principal* at Central Middle School; her appointment will begin in the upcoming school year.
Vanessa Slight has been named the new assistant principal at George Washington Carver Academy in Waterloo (a local school).
Officials say her appointment will boost the school's leadership.
📰 Real Estate
The Waterloo Housing Trust Fund received $600,000 to build a Revolving Loan Fund aimed at expanding and preserving affordable housing in Waterloo; the funding will support more local housing options + help secure affordable homes for community members.
🎉 Waterloo Events
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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.
Mother Goose Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Explore the world of nursery rhymes with engaging storytime for newborns and their caregivers.
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