Good morning, Waterloo.

Waterloo Community School District has shown strong academic progress as the 2025-26 school year wraps up, boosting graduation rates, attendance, and test scores while cutting $23M from its budget over three years - district leaders credit strategic planning and commitment from nearly 1,700 staff.

Fareway has launched a cooking segment that shows local residents easy tips to eat healthy without lengthy recipes.

It advises using convenience foods like pre-cut fruits, rotisserie chicken, frozen vegetables, and microwaveable rice to quickly assemble balanced meals.

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.

Preschool Storytime

10:30 – 11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free event — Enjoy engaging stories perfect for kids aged three to five and their caregivers.