Good morning, Waterloo.

Friday Loo returns to Lincoln Park in Waterloo tonight for music, food, and fun (featuring Jeni Grouws) starting at 5:30 p.m.

More than 40 volunteers and Women United of North Central Iowa packed nearly 300 teacher survival kits last week to support instructors locally and boost preparedness for emergencies + promote community care.

Cedar Falls Utilities cleared its initial hurdle to build the Viking Energy Center south of Viking Road and east of Union Road in Black Hawk County after the Iowa Utilities Commission confirmed an informational meeting.

The utility must wait 30 days before filing its application, with construction possible next year.

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.

Summer Concert Series with CF Municipal Band

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Overman Park — Free entry — Enjoy delightful music from a distinguished concert band under the summer sky.