Good morning, Waterloo.

A new children's book honors Waterloo's Tyler Greene for his advocacy for people of all abilities.

His family and friends wrote the book in honor of his birthday and based it on his video that is shown in schools to promote kindness.

Waterloo Regional Airport reached its highest passenger numbers since May 2019—monthly boardings neared 2,000 after a year of expanded services and strategic investments that included new flight schedules and a larger aircraft from American Airlines.

The upgrade has attracted travelers from over 400 U.S. ZIP codes and strengthened ALO’s role as an Eastern Iowa travel hub.

Eclipse, a three-year-old fluffy cat at Cedar Bend Humane Society, is available for adoption now during the holiday special that offers cats for $5; Felicia Arias said the friendly kitty enjoys the company of other cats and will be a great match for many families.

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!

Candy Cane Course

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Blain's Farm & Fleet — Registration fee required — Experience a festive 5k/12k race with family-friendly fun and holiday spirit.

The Big Soil Health Event

9 AM – 5 PM — Holiday Inn & Suites Cedar Falls-Waterloo Event Ctr — Check website for pricing — Discover innovations in soil health at this informative event by Soil Regen.

Poetry Slam

7-9 p.m. — Octopus — No cover — Enjoy an evening of vibrant spoken word performances at this community poetry slam.

Tech Help Drop-In

11 AM – 12 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Free assistance — Get tech advice and support for your devices from library staff.

Breastfeeding Class

6:30-8:30 p.m. — UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital — Free entry — Learn essential breastfeeding techniques from a certified lactation consultant for successful nursing.

Benny Gambaiani Chair Yoga

1:30-2:30 p.m. — Benny Gambaiani Public Library — Free entry — Engage in accessible chair yoga aimed at improving flexibility and balance for all abilities.