Good morning, Waterloo.

Community Health will host its annual back-to-school bash in Waterloo where United Way will provide new shoes to each child and The Salvation Army will distribute backpacks filled with school supplies — the health center will also offer medical services.

Jason Tetter II, a 25-year-old from Cedar Rapids, lied about his drug use to buy two guns in 2024—one gun was later used in an August Waterloo shooting that injured a person's knee—and was sentenced in March to over a year in federal prison with three years of supervised release.

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources announced that $451,176 in cost-share funding will be used for water quality improvements at eight public lakes, including $7,012.50 for Casey Lake—money that will support practices like cover crops, water and sediment control basins, and terraces in several counties. The projects will reduce nutrient loss and help protect recreational areas and wildlife habitats.

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.

RiverLoop Rhythms with Jake Nelson Band

5:30-9:30 p.m. — RiverLoop Amphitheatre & Expo Plaza — Free admission — Celebrate the weekend with live country rock music from the Midwest's band of the year.

John Deere Waterloo 5K

7:30-10:00 a.m. — John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum — Check the website for registration fees — Enjoy a fun 5K run in a historic setting.

60th Annual Old-Time Power Show

8 AM – 5 PM — Antique Acres — Admission fees apply — Celebrate the heritage of antique machinery with exhibits, demonstrations, and a stunning Parade of Power.

Teen Game Night

3-4:30 p.m. — Cedar Falls Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of various board games and snacks with friends.