Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of July.
Good morning, Waterloo.
🏘️ Community
A free metal concert will be held tomorrow at RiverLoop Amphitheatre from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. featuring bands Guilty of Treason, Bleedchain & Dark Agenda, with food from Doña Mari's Tacos and drinks sold by Natures Brew.
🎭 Culture
Waterloo Community Playhouse announced a $150K gift from the R.J.
McElroy Trust in honor of longtime board member Jim Waterbury — whose impact spanned decades — to help support upcoming productions and community programs.
🎓 Education
Local 4-H and FFA participants are exhibiting animals and entering contests at the National Cattle Congress fairgrounds this week.
The event draws youngsters (kindergarteners to 21-year-olds) to gain hands-on experience in agricultural skills.
🏛️ Government
Residents gathered at a community meeting to seek more details about the proposed Wahawk Power data center and to ensure local leaders follow proper environmental and planning procedures as the plan awaits review by the Planning and Zoning Commission in the coming months at South Waterloo Business Park.
🏥 Health
State Senator Art Staed is planning to reintroduce a ban on Paraquat—a weed killer linked to Parkinson’s Disease—after his diagnosis raised health concerns, while Iowa farmers and a major manufacturer shift toward safer alternatives.
The lawmaker aims to safeguard Iowans by calling for a thorough review of pesticide use.
MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center ended its health career camp series this week & offered middle school and high school sessions to explore various medical careers.
The camp, now in its sixth year, aims to broaden students’ views on future health paths.
🎉 Waterloo Events
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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.
Terrific Twos Storytime
10:30-11 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — A fun storytime designed for two-year-olds and their caregivers.
Live to 9 Summer Concert Series
6-9 p.m. — River Place Plaza — Free entry — Experience live music and local vibes under the summer sky with friends in downtown Cedar Falls.
2026 Romance Rendezvous Book Blast
10 AM – 4 PM — Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls — Free entry — A day of multi-genre book fun with authors and prizes awaits.
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