Good morning, Waterloo.

Waterloo’s 19th annual Iowa Irish Fest begins today at 4 p.m. with an opening ceremony on the Nagle Sign/KWWL Stage in Lincoln Park.

The three-day festival will feature Irish music & dance with headliner Skerryvore today and Doolin' performing Saturday along with whiskey tasting and cultural workshops.

The David W. Wilson College of Business at UNI was named one of the Best Business Schools for 2025 by The Princeton Review, marking its 19th straight year with the honor.

The review pointed to the program’s online classes, small class sizes, and low tuition rates as key features—showing a focus on student success—while helping professionals move ahead in their careers.

Allen Hospital reopened its canopied entrance on Logan Avenue today—after it was closed during the COVID-19 pandemic to manage patient numbers.

All Things Chocolate Weekend

All day — Waterloo / Lost Island KOA Resort — Entry fee TBD — Indulge in a weekend filled with delightful chocolate-themed activities and treats.

Writing Waterloo: A Place-Based Poetry Workshop

5:30-7 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Capture the beauty of Waterloo through the art of poetry with local writer Dr. Hannah Carr-Murphy.

Trivia Night at SingleSpeed

6:00 – 7:30 p.m. — SingleSpeed Brewing Co. — Food and drinks for purchase — Test your knowledge in a fun trivia competition with friends.

Friends Memory Café

10-11 a.m. — Hartman Reserve Nature Center — Free entry — A supportive community gathering for people living with dementia and their caregivers featuring refreshments and nature-related activities.

Coffee and Conversation

2-4 p.m. — Fat Cup Coffee — No ticket required — Engage in lively discussions over a cup of coffee in a cozy atmosphere.

3rd Offense Live Performance

10:30 PM – 2:30 AM — Lincoln Park, Waterloo, IA — Ticket prices unknown — Enjoy an energetic performance from 3rd Offense at Lincoln Park.

Cedar Valley Stem & Stein Festival

4-8 p.m. — Riverloop Expo Plaza — $40 per person — Taste a wide variety of local food, wine, and spirits at this lively outdoor festival.

Shop the Basement - Book Sale

10 AM – 1 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Friends Used Book Store Prices — Explore a treasure trove of books while supporting library programs.

Mike Finley Retirement Seminar

5:30-6:30 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — An enlightening 8-week seminar series to help you prepare financially and psychologically for retirement.

Octopus Bingo

8-9 p.m. — Octopus — No cover — Enjoy a fun night of bingo in a lively bar atmosphere on the second Wednesday of every month.