Good morning, Waterloo.

Cedar Bend Humane Society is waiving adoption fees for 12 cats + four dogs during its Clear the Shelters event starting Wednesday.

Community sponsors cover the costs so pet lovers can bring these animals into new homes.

Local volunteers built miniature houses at a Build-A-Thon and raised funds for Habitat for Humanity of North Central Iowa, with participants honored Friday (highlighting their support for building real homes).

UAW members at John Deere voted on Sunday to turn down a proposal to extend the contract through 2029 amid ongoing layoffs (1,600 workers remain laid off) and outsourcing.

The union will return to bargaining in 2027 after citing job security and low compensation compared to company profits.

The Grout Museum is updating its Reimagined Imaginarium space with a new glass wall that brings in more natural light and paves the way for new exhibits and relocated hands-on children's science displays, keeping the initiative alive in Waterloo.

Lost Island Themepark is set to debut a mine-themed roller coaster for families in 2027 — the ride requires riders be at least 39 inches tall and can reach speeds up to 38 mph.

Waterloo Regional Airport will close its runway for rehabilitation from Sept.

8 to Sept. 22, suspending all aircraft operations (including American Airlines service).

Johnny, a 2-year-old pit bull mix who loves squeaky toys & hugs, has waited over 250 days at Cedar Bend Humane Society for his forever home.

Interested adopters can contact the shelter for more information.