Good morning, Waterloo.

Allen Hospital has begun construction on its third cardiac catheterization lab to expand capacity for minimally invasive procedures—this project will boost treatment options for heart patients.

Fired bariatric surgeon Dr. Glascock is suing Waverly Health Center and CEO Jodi Geerts in Bremer County District Court, alleging that his termination followed his decision to stop a weight-loss surgery when an inexperienced assistant was assigned, which he said endangered patient safety. The lawsuit claims the hospital ignored his warnings—forcing him to leave immediately—and the facility has not yet responded to the suit.

Residents in Waterloo’s Orange neighborhood raised concerns when Skogman Homes proposed to build about 70 homes on the site of the former Orange School and bus garage — community members are monitoring the plan closely.

Grundy Center Spartans won their 45th straight game with a 21—12 victory over South Hardin, keeping a 6—0 record.

The win extends their streak and shows a strong season so far.

Hampton-Dumont beat Denver 32-14 at home—improving their season while Denver suffered a tough loss—.

Waterloo West upset number 10 Dallas Center-Grimes 20-14—snapping a three game losing streak.

The Hudson Pirates (3-3) upset #6 Union (5-1) 27-18 after jumping to a 14-0 lead on two touchdown passes by Tade Roberts to Owen Bell; the win marked Union's first loss of the season.

LEGO Lab

3:00-4:00 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Create and display your favorite book character with LEGO at the library.

Mother Goose Storytime

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — A delightful storytime for caregivers and their little ones enjoying nursery rhymes together.

Senior Wellness & Screening Series

9:30-10:30 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Take charge of your health with a wellness assessment and learn how to build lasting wellness habits.

Breastfeeding Class

6:30-8:30 p.m. — UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital — Free event — Learn essential breastfeeding techniques in this informative class led by a lactation consultant.

Vertigo Performance Art Series

7-8:30 p.m. — Waterloo Center for the Arts — Free entry — Experience innovative performances that challenge traditional definitions of art through sound, video, and the human body.

Cedar Falls Farmers Market

8:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Overman Park — Free entry — Discover fresh local produce and artisan goods right in the heart of Cedar Falls.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets In Concert

2-5 p.m. — Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience the magic of Hogwarts with the film and live symphonic score by John Williams.

Shop the Basement

10 AM – 1 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Pay what you choose — Stock up on books while supporting library programming at this used book sale.

Bilingual Preschool Storytime

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Engage little ones with stories in English and ASL every Tuesday morning.

Preschool Storytime

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Delight in storytime designed for preschoolers and their caregivers.