Good morning, Waterloo.

Crews will break ground on a new Walnut Neighborhood Association park today at 5 p.m. on the corner of Almond and Clay streets.

The Northeast Iowa Food Bank is urging locals to join September events and volunteer opportunities to combat hunger across Northeast Iowa (organizers aim to inspire community action).

Waterloo will host a city-wide clean-up on Sept.

12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Waste Management Services (3505 Easton Avenue); residents must bring proof of residency, exact change for fees, and follow posted guidelines for accepted items.

Iowa drivers face higher gas prices ahead of Labor Day weekend as pumps charge about $3.89 per gallon—over a dollar more than last year—even after a small 14-cent drop over the week; AAA cites crude oil supply concerns & seasonal trends that may affect future costs.

The Waterloo library received a state grant to digitize historic newspapers and directories so residents can easily access local history records.

The project will convert microfilm records into digital format.

Five area officers graduated from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy after completing a 16-week training program that covered policing communications, criminal law, physical fitness, and emergency response.

The graduates are now ready to apply their skills to serve the community.

Iowa health officials have warned that synthetic 7-OH kratom can cause deadly effects and has been linked to 45 state deaths, including 16 in the past seven months.

Consumers are advised to be cautious when buying these products from gas stations and smoke shops (potency may vary).