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Waterloo, Iowa Patch AM: a 5 min readGood day Waterloo! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Waterloo’s industrial park just landed a top North American ranking
- Want free tickets to Waterloo’s 20th anniversary Iowa Irish Fest?
- Step inside Waterloo’s old Mode Theater, now a couple’s home
Also on today's calendar: 2026 Con Quest Comic Con - Saturday.
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, hot and humid, with a high of 92 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 71.
- Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pair of Cedar Valley industrial parks rate among the best on the continent (radioiowa.com) — Waterloo’s industrial park has been ranked among the top shovel‑ready sites in North America, positioning the city for major new investment. Nearly 400 acres are available for uses like manufacturing or biotech, and a potential data center project in Waterloo is already under consideration, drawing both interest and local opposition. 
• Enter to Win: Irish Fest Returns for 20th Anniversary in Waterloo! (kcrr.com) — Waterloo is gearing up to host the 20th anniversary Iowa Irish Fest downtown from July 31 to August 2, with three days of music, food, and family activities. Residents can enjoy big-name Celtic bands, Highland Games, cultural workshops, and kids’ attractions, plus enter for a chance to win free tickets to the celebration.
• Historic Mode Theater in Waterloo now a home (gazettextra.com) — A historic former movie theater in Waterloo has been transformed into a one-of-a-kind home by Valerie and Jeff Deegan, who bought the Mode Theater on Monroe Street in 2017. After years of hosting shows and events, they now focus on living in and gradually updating the nearly century-old space, which has long doubled as both residence and community venue.
📸 Around Waterloo
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Annie: The Musical →
Waterloo Community Playhouse/Black Hawk Children's Theatre, 224 & 225 Commercial St, Waterloo
7:00 pm
Thursday July 16
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Other local events
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2026 Con Quest Comic Con - Saturday →
Waterloo Convention Center, 200 W 4th St, Waterloo
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District Meeting →
SAC's Neighborhood Pub, 2000 Hawthorne Ave, Waterloo
11:00 am
Saturday July 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Coffee With A Cop →
Cedar Falls Calendar, 6421 University Ave., Cedar Falls
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Season Pass Appreciation Day →
Lost Island Waterpark, 2225 E Shaulis Rd, Waterloo
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Preschool Storytime →
Waterloo Public Library, 415 Commercial St, Waterloo
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Housing Commission Meeting →
Cedar Falls Calendar, City Hall 220 Clay Street, Cedar Falls
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Tourism Board Meeting →
Cedar Falls Calendar, Tourism Center 6510 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls
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Wednesday on Wheels Weekly Rides →
SingleSpeed Brewing Cedar Falls Taproom, 128 Main St, Cedar Falls
5:45 pm -
Farm to Fork: A Cooking Demonstration
Cedar Falls Public Library 524 Main Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
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Remember to put the trash out for Wednesday garbage pickup! →
Cedar Falls Calendar Cedar Falls, IA 50613
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Mississippi River Museum Touch Tank
Cedar Falls Public Library 524 Main Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
10:00 am
Wednesday July 15
Thursday July 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anyone missing a pair of orange and white kitties?
They are hot. Gave them food and water. One has a flea collar. (Nextdoor Church Row) - Great quality and good prices coupled with amazing selection!
The kids and I love their hot dogs (both the all-beef and all-pork), and their other meats are always exceptional. (Nextdoor Crossway Dr to S Hackett Rd)
- Shoe Carnival, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Associate in Waterloo. Apply here.
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Entertainment Team Supervisor in Waterloo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waterloo here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cedar Falls
- Secretary Naig Announces Urban Water Quality Projects in Cedar Falls, Des Moines, Riverside and West Burlington (einpresswire.com)
- Greg Holt with Cedar Falls Community Theatre, and Kelli McCarthy with Gallagher Bluedorn PAC - KWWL News at Noon (kwwl.com)
- 4 people have been killed this year in shootings by federal agents linked to Trump's immigration crackdown (kwwl.com)
Janesville
- 2026 Prep Baseball Iowa Daily Roundup: Saturday, July 11 (prepbaseballreport.com)
Ok Waterloo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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