Good morning, Waterloo.

Downtown Waterloo is busy today as Iowa Irish Fest kicks off, drawing an estimated 30,000 visitors and boosting local business traffic; the festival will offer live music+ Irish dance, cultural workshops and food vendors around Lincoln Park.

A former Waterloo woman was sentenced to prison for her role in a straw man gun scheme—she gave guns to her then-boyfriend who sold them to others.

A family of ospreys built a nest of sticks on the radio tower that handles emergency communications for police and fire services in Black Hawk County.

Waterloo officials said recent storms caused the third most tree damage in 35 years — residents must place storm debris curbside by 6:00 a.m. Monday for pickup, with drop-offs available at the compost site on Independence Avenue from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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.

PRA 90th Anniversary Celebration

4-7 p.m. — SingleSpeed Brewing Co. — RSVP required — Celebrate 90 years of PRA’s accomplishments with drinks, appetizers, and community spirit.