Good morning, Waterloo.

St. Vincent de Paul is hosting its annual toy and food box giveaway at the Outreach Center (320 Broadway St.) to serve 71 families and 423 children over five days in Waterloo.

Evansdale police clarified that social media claims about a bus driver and monitor involved with an alcohol purchase at a local gas station are inaccurate since the driver stayed on the bus and no laws were broken; both employees are on administrative leave while the investigation continues.

Black Hawk County Gaming Association has awarded nearly $1.3 million in eight grants, including $1 million to Hawkeye Community College for Butler Hall renovations and support for projects at Allen Memorial Hospital, La Porte City Library, and the City of Sumner—boosting local services.

Cedar Falls Tiger Girls secured their 4th straight Battle of Waterloo title after winning five dual meets on Dec.

18 in Waterloo, with dominant scores of 57-19 against Osage and 51-24 against Linn-Mar. They had earlier claimed the Pool A title with wins over Xavier, Bettendorf and Decorah.

Kevin Burt Live Performance

7-10 p.m. — Leo's Generations Lounge — No Cover — Experience award-winning blues music by Kevin Burt at a local favorite spot.

Youth STEM Activities

3-4 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Explore fun STEM stations and test the latest gadgetry in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Shop the Basement!

10 AM – 1 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Prices vary — Explore a treasure trove of books at the Friends Used Book Store Prices and support library programs.

CAPM Certification Classroom Training

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Waterloo WorkSpace — Training Fee varies — Enhance your project management skills with comprehensive CAPM certification training.

Illuminate The Gardens

5-9 p.m. — Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens — $10 entry, $2 for youth — Experience a magical evening with festive lights, hot cocoa, and themed nights.

Collage and Writing Workshop

1-2:30 p.m. — Midwest Blessed Curated Goods — No cost info — Unleash your creativity and discover personal insights through collage and writing exercises.

Sioux City Musketeers vs Waterloo Black Hawks

3:05 – 4:35 PM — Young Arena — Stream online — Catch the thrilling hockey matchup between local favorites.

Shop the Basement Sale

10 AM – 1 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Friends Used Book Store Prices — Browse a treasure trove of books and support library programming.

Des Moines Buccaneers vs. Waterloo Black Hawks

6:35-8:05 p.m. — Young Arena — Stream on FloHockey — Catch the exciting hockey clash between the Buccaneers and Black Hawks.

Starmont Boys Varsity Basketball Game

8-9:15 p.m. — Tripoli Middle/High School — Check ticket prices — Witness an exciting non-conference matchup as Tripoli faces Starmont in varsity basketball.