Good morning, Waterloo.

Anna Mae Weems, a prominent civil rights activist known for her significant contributions to social justice in the Cedar Valley, including hosting Martin Luther King Jr. in 1959, has passed away at 98.

The intersection of State Street and Waterloo Road, along with the road stretch from East 11th Street, will be closed for three weeks to complete sanitary sewer lines and paving.

The estates of Dacarious Burkett and Takeya Hogan-Camp, who died in a 2020 Waterloo nightclub shooting, have settled their wrongful death lawsuits against the building’s owner and club operators.

A Mississippi man, previously convicted of manslaughter, was arrested in Waterloo for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend.

Isaiah Anthony Anderson, 20, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses after leading police on a chase that ended with a crash into a utility pole in Waterloo on October 7, 2024.

Waterloo Schools clarifies East and West High will transition to junior highs under the $165 million plan for a new high school, with no closures.

Waterloo City Council approves a 20-year repayment plan for a $20 million bond to fund a municipal broadband network, with payments from Waterloo Fiber starting in 2027.

A legislative candidate forum organized by the Black Hawk/Bremer League of Women Voters and the NAACP of Black Hawk County will take place on Thursday, enabling public engagement through written questions.

IA Region AutoX 2024 Event at Hawkeye Tech

Experience competitive auto racing at the IA Region AutoX event, featuring technical inspections, driver meetings, and timed runs.

Quilting Retreat at Farmer's Daughters Quilts

Experience a creative retreat focused on quilting at the welcoming Farmer's Daughters Quilts retreat center.

Cedar Valley Farmers' Market

Experience a vibrant local atmosphere with fresh produce and unique goods at the Cedar Valley Farmers' Market.

2024 Cedar Valley Manufacturing Conference

Learn about the latest in Iowa's manufacturing sector with keynote speaker Jim Wall and discussions on workforce development, training standardization, and cultural integration.

Hops for Hospice: A Fundraising Evening of Tasting and Music

Experience a delightful evening of beer and wine tasting accompanied by light appetizers, live music, and inspiring stories, all supporting UnityPoint Hospice patients and families.

Comedy Night featuring The Wolfdogs at Cooper's Taproom

Experience a night of laughter with the Midwest comedy duo The Wolfdogs, along with local opener Curtish Parish, at Cooper's Taproom.

Waterloo Urban Farmers Market

Experience a vibrant local market featuring fresh produce and handmade goods every Saturday in the heart of downtown Waterloo.

Beginner Plein Air Painting Workshop with Caylin Jayde at Hartman Reserve

Experience the beauty of fall as you learn the fundamentals of plein air painting, exploring the Hartman Reserve Nature Center with guidance from local artist Caylin Jayde.

Mother Goose Storytime for Infants and Caregivers

Experience interactive storytelling designed for newborns up to age two and their caregivers at the Waterloo Public Library.

Fiction Writing Workshop: Worldbuilding Essentials

Learn basic worldbuilding principles and strategies in fiction writing while using Milanote, a digital organizing tool for writers, guided by a poet and an experienced author.

Music with a Mission

Music with a Mission is our signature annual fundraiser, featuring live music, exciting silent and live auctions, and a 50/50 raffle—all in support of our mission. This year's event will be held on November 1st, and we are seeking sponsors to help make it a success. Thanks to sponsors like you, 100% of the proceeds will go directly toward ensuring that Veterans in need receive the resources they need to turn a house into a home.