Good morning, Waterloo.

Waterloo will soon be home to a new brewery hub as Backpocket Brewing and Peace Tree Brewing relocate production to SingleSpeed Brewing Co.’s facility in early 2026—combining three Iowa craft breweries into one operation with a taproom and collaborative production.

SingleSpeed Brewing announced that Backpocket Brewing and Peace Tree Brewing will combine production in Waterloo at the former Wonder Bread factory on Commercial Street.

The new facility—The Brewery at Wonder Bread—will open in early 2026 pending city approval.

The University of Northern Iowa's Center for Civic Education in Cedar Falls received a $1.22 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to launch the Iowa Civic Educators Institute that will improve civic education for teachers.

UNI President Mark Nook said the three-year project provided professional development and stipends to support local schools.

The Iowa Geological Survey is inspecting flood levees in Waterloo and Cedar Falls using technology that goes 20 feet underground to find weak spots at Cedar Bend Park.

The data will help direct future funding as part of the third year of a five-year directive to repair Iowa's levee systems.

Crews in Waterloo began tearing out and rebuilding La Porte Road today from the KOA Campground entrance to Bopp Street—part of a project set to be completed by 2029.

Work on the next phase from Ridgeway Avenue to Highway 218 will start in spring to update the road before winter.

MercyOne will hold a series of Free Mammo Nights aimed at women 40 and older who face financial challenges to getting annual mammograms—appointments are limited and must be scheduled by calling 319-292-2225.

The screenings will take place on October 9 at MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, October 16 at MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, and November 6 at MercyOne Waterloo Breast Center.

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.

Quilting Retreat

All Day — Farmer's Daughters Quilts — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience a cozy quilting retreat with fellow enthusiasts.

Marshalltown Varsity Football at Waterloo West

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Waterloo West High School — Entry fee may apply — Watch a thrilling high school football matchup as Marshalltown faces off against Waterloo West.

Winterland - Grateful Dead Tribute

8-11 p.m. — Octopus — $10 — Experience the sounds of the Grateful Dead as Winterland takes the stage for a night of classic tunes.