Good morning, Waterloo.

Cedar Bend Humane Society started its "Season of Second Chances" campaign—cutting adoption fees to $5 for cats and kittens and $100 for dogs until year-end—to help animals find new homes and free shelter space for more rescues.

Waterloo Police are managing traffic near East 11th and Lafayette streets for the Northeast Iowa Food Bank Holiday Distribution from November 24 to 26.

Lafayette Street, from East 11th to Vinton, will be closed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. — residents are asked to avoid the area and follow officer directions.

Mr. Muttley, a playful mix of poodle and Australian shepherd, arrived as a stray at Cedar Bend Humane Society and is now seeking a forever home.

The 1.5-year-old pup is current on his vaccines—contact the Humane Society for details.

The Fast Track Turkey Trot 5K will be held Thursday, November 27 at George Wyth State Park starting at 8 a.m. A free Tot Trot (at 7:45 a.m.) (offers a morning option for young runners).

Preschool Storytime

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — A charming session perfect for little ones aged three to five and their caregivers to enjoy stories together.

Get Roasted Turkey Trot 5k

2:00 – 3:30 PM — Waverly Trails — $25 entry — Enjoy a spirited Thanksgiving morning run with friends and family in scenic Waverly, Iowa.

Agile Classroom Training

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Waterloo WorkSpace — $949 — Gain hands-on experience and foundational knowledge in Agile and Scrum methodologies for project success.

Family Storytime

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy engaging stories for families in a cozy library setting.

Shop the Basement Book Sale

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Book prices vary — Explore a treasure trove of books while supporting library programs.

Hudson Varsity Basketball Game at Dike-New Hartford

7:45-9 p.m. — Dike-New Hartford High School — Ticket prices vary — Catch the exciting conference matchup between Hudson and Dike-New Hartford's varsity teams.

Google Sheets: Intermediate Workshop

11 AM – 12 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Registration required — Build on your Google Sheets skills with Library Assistant Sindhu.

Terrific Twos Storytime

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — A delightful storytime session perfect for two-year-olds and their caregivers.

Waterloo Warriors vs. Dubuque

6:00 – 9:30 p.m. — Young Arena — Check for ticket prices — Cheer on the local Warriors as they take on Dubuque in a thrilling high school varsity hockey match.

Home for the Holidays

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. — La Porte City FFA Historical and Ag Museum — Free entry — Experience live carolers, a raffle, and shop local vendors at the Museum!