Good morning, Waterloo.

The National Cattle Congress Fair returns to Waterloo today and runs through Sunday with carnival rides, food, live music, agriculture contests, dairy shows and a rodeo making a comeback—celebrating 115 years since its start as the State Dairy Show in 1910.

Queen of Peace Church, a historic church in downtown Waterloo, requires more than $2.3M in repairs after its roof partially collapsed and has closed its main area with services now held in the basement.

Engineers say repair costs exceed insurance coverage — the church awaits guidance from the Archdiocese of Dubuque.

International Paper began work on its new plant near the airport and placed the first pre-cast panel at the 850,000-square-foot site on Leversee Road—officials say the plant will be the largest box maker in the nation that creates 72 new jobs now and will eventually employ 220 people.

John Deere announced job cuts at its Waterloo Operations and Des Moines Works facilities because of lower demand.

101 Waterloo workers will have their last day on October 17 and 40 Des Moines workers on October 31 while the company will invest almost 20 billion dollars in U.S. manufacturing and provide benefits such as unemployment support and six months of health care.

Octopus Psych Fest

8-10 p.m. — Octopus — $10 — Enjoy local tunes from Maize, Toaster Ghost, and Jonny H. in a friendly bar atmosphere.

IBosnaFest

4-11 p.m. — Riverloop Amphitheatre — Free entry — Experience Bosnian culture with food, drinks, and live music while enjoying a folk dance workshop.

Shop the Basement Sale

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Proceeds support library events — Browse an extensive collection of books at bargain prices in the library's basement.

Memory Circle Gathering

2:00 p.m. — Cedar Falls Community Center — Free entry — A supportive gathering for individuals with dementia and their partners to foster companionship and enrichment.

Tech Help Drop-In

11 AM – 12 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Free assistance — Get tech support for your devices and questions in a friendly environment.

Altered Reality Book Club

5:30-7 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Gather with fellow fans to discuss speculative fiction and enjoy themed conversations.

Adult Open Hockey Session

12:15 – 1:30 p.m. — Young Arena — Admission $10.00 — Enjoy an open hockey session for adults over 18 with full gear required.

Des Moines Buccaneers vs Waterloo Black Hawks

6:35-8:05 p.m. — Young Arena — Stream online — Catch the thrilling junior hockey showdown live from Waterloo.

Cota Studio Yoga on the Plaza

10:30-11:30 a.m. — River Place Plaza — Free attendance — Enjoy a refreshing outdoor yoga session in the heart of Cedar Falls.

Mother Goose Storytime

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — An engaging weekly storytime for newborns up to age two and their caregivers.