Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of July.
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🎭 Culture
Emily Pelleymounter, creative director for The Dodo's video strategy, will speak Saturday at Waterloo Public Library to share insights into the animal website's creative direction.
The Grout Museum District is updating its Imaginarium space with eight new exhibits and fresh paint at the main museum building.
Crews are demolishing the old building—the cleared land will become a green space that offers a view of the historic Rensselaer Russell House Museum on Washington Street.
🎓 Education
The annual Black Hawk County 4-H and FFA Fair (hosted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach) ended today at the Cattle Congress in Waterloo, where youth learned livestock skills and built confidence.
Twenty-six projects from the event (planned for the Iowa State Fair next month) will showcase youth work.
The UNI MBA program at the David W.
Wilson College of Business in Cedar Falls is recognized by Princeton Review as one of its Best Business Schools for the 20th year, marking two decades of academic excellence.
🏥 Health
Allen Hospital earned national recognition for its quality heart attack care by receiving the American College of Cardiology NCDR Chest Pain (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award, highlighting its sustained high-level performance.
🏈 Sports
RAGBRAI LIII riders are passing through Black Hawk and Buchanan counties over the next few days to gain a small-town experience in Cedar Valley communities.
Local towns are preparing welcome events + volunteer support to ensure a warm reception for the cyclists.
🎉 Waterloo Events
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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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