Good morning, Waterloo.

Meyers Nursery in Waterloo kept its Christmas tree tradition alive this season by selling nearly all its real trees and donating the last few free to families.

Santa is set to spread holiday magic throughout Cedar Valley as he makes scheduled stops at local community sites during the season.

Families can expect festive surprises and lively events that add charm to the holiday spirit.

Waterloo firefighters Deric Kieler and Lucas Mortensen received the 2025 Greg Freshwater Memorial Scholarship for paramedic training at Hawkeye Community College.

The scholarship (established in 2017) honors firefighter Greg Freshwater and will grow into an endowment to support EMS training for future first responders.

Legislators have nominated local high school seniors to U.S. service academies, including the Air Force, Military, Naval and Merchant Marine academies, as part of the annual nomination process.

Central Battery Building will be converted into a cafe, coworking space, and apartments as city officials plan renovations to address its safety risks (the building currently houses pigeons and standing water).

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.

Benny Gambaiani Chair Yoga

1:30-2:30 p.m. — Benny Gambaiani Public Library — Free entry — Engage in a gentle and accessible yoga practice designed for all abilities.

Waverly-Shell Rock Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Grundy Center

3:30 - 4:45 p.m. — Grundy Center High School — Free entry — Cheer on the home team in this exciting non-conference basketball matchup.

Shop the Basement!

10 AM – 1 PM — Waterloo Public Library — Special used book prices — Explore a treasure trove of books while supporting your local library events.

Special Evening Storytime with the Waterloo Black Hawks

6-7 p.m. — Waterloo Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy stories, crafts, and snacks with players from the Waterloo Black Hawks in this family-friendly evening event.