Good morning, Waterloo.

Today, the family-owned store Good Game—a new game store—opened on West Fifth Street in downtown Waterloo.

The store offers many games like Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and Dungeons and Dragons and will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. with Main Street Waterloo.

Waterloo man Javoni Marcelius Butler (G Man) (44) was sentenced to 37 years in federal prison for smuggling fentanyl into Waterloo after being convicted of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, international money laundering, and possession with intent to distribute; he traveled to Mexico from January 2022 to December 2023 to acquire over 10,000 fentanyl pills and a large amount of powder, and nearly $60,000 was found in his vehicle during his arrest.

Officers responded on August 13 in Waterloo after a vandalism report left a window at the back of the Center for the Arts broken—authorities now ask for video footage and charges are pending.

Allen College in Waterloo received a $1M donation from the Van G.

Miller Family Charitable Foundation—giving naming rights for its lab expansion center—and will break ground in the fall with completion expected next year.

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.

Healthy Gardening Class: Pepperthon

10:30 PM — Prairie Parkway Garden — Free entry — Enjoy light exercise and cooking with fresh garden produce while learning about peppers.

Quilting Retreat

All day — Farmer's Daughters Quilts — Cost varies — Enjoy crafting and connecting with fellow quilting enthusiasts during this multi-day retreat.

Scriptless in Seattle

7 p.m. — Cedar Falls Community Theatre — Not applicable — Experience a night of spontaneous comedy inspired by 'Whose Line Is It Anyway.'

Gathering for Pacific Islander Youth

2-4 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Connect with peers through games and wellness discussions in a supportive environment.

IA Region AutoX 2025 Nationals Test and Tune

7:30 a.m. — Hawkeye Community College Regional Transportation Training Center — $50-$65 — Gear up for the SCCA Solo Nationals with practice runs at this exclusive test n tune event.

Quilting Retreat

August 25 - August 28 — Farmer's Daughters Quilts — Cost info unavailable — A delightful retreat for quilting enthusiasts to connect and create.

Mike Finley Retirement Seminar

5:30-6:30 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Prepare for retirement with insights on financial and psychological strategies over eight weeks.

Japanese Tea Ceremony Demonstration

6-7 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Experience a live tea ceremony and discover the art of Japanese tea culture with light snacks.