Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of July.
Good morning, Waterloo.
🏘️ Community
Cedar Bend Humane Society is looking to rehome Eli, a 2-year-old neutered cat who loves cuddle time + Chewru treats and feather toys after a 65-day stay at the shelter.
Interested adopters can call the society to schedule a visit.
Residents in Waterloo can cool off at free and low-cost splash pads, pools, and cooling stations open today due to the hot and humid weather.
Locations include Mark’s Park Spray Pad near the Park Avenue Bridge and Gates Park Splash Pad at 820 E Donald Street.
🎭 Culture
Iowa Irish Fest will take over downtown Waterloo's Lincoln Park from July 31 to August 2 with Irish music & dance, cultural workshops, family activities and headlining performances by Scythian and Gaelic Storm.
🏛️ Government
Waterloo Regional Airport is hosting a TSA PreCheck enrollment event with IDEMIA starting tomorrow; appointments run from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. at 2790 Livingston Lane, with sessions continuing through this week and returning from Aug.
4-7.
🏈 Sports
The Waterhawks Ski Team hosted the 35th Midwest Regional Show Ski Tournament at Eagle Lake in Evansdale last weekend, with 93 competitors from 11 teams.
The team is preparing to host Iowa’s first Division One nationals from Aug. 7 to Aug. 9 in the same venue.
Waterloo Bucks field manager Darrell Handelsman reached his 300th win Saturday night when his team won 13 to 12 in 10 innings against Rochester.
The Bucks will play at home tonight against the La Crosse Loggers at Riverfront Stadium with first pitch at 6:35 p.m.
🎉 Waterloo Events
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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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