Petersen & Tietz Garden Center Spring Kick-off

Our annual Garden Center Spring Kick-off weekend begins April 26th. Our spring season offers extended Green House hours, informative and hands-on classes, our Pick, pay and park program and the largest selection of annual, perennial, vegetable and herb plants in the Ced......More

Our annual Garden Center Spring Kick-off weekend begins April 26th. Our spring season offers extended Green House hours, informative and hands-on classes, our Pick, pay and park program and the largest selection of annual, perennial, vegetable and herb plants in the Cedar Valley. 

Petersen & Tietz Florist and Greenhouses 2275 Independence Ave Waterloo, IA 50707

Spring Film Series:

Watch vintage films in the state-of-the-art Norris Corson Family Planetarium. May 10: "A Farewell to Arms" (1932) May 24: "Abraham Lincoln" (1930)

Norris Corson Family Planetarium at the Grout Museum of History & Science 503 South Street, Waterloo, IA 50701

Petersen & Tietz 90th Birthday Celebration!

Join us for our 90th Birthday Bash! Help us celebrate 90 years of growing and blooming in the Cedar Valley! Enjoy Birthday cake, cotton candy, & popcorn.  Visit the Petting Zoo. Get your face painted (11am to 3pm).  Take part in sales, specials, and enter our door p......More

Join us for our 90th Birthday Bash! Help us celebrate 90 years of growing and blooming in the Cedar Valley! Enjoy Birthday cake, cotton candy, & popcorn.  Visit the Petting Zoo. Get your face painted (11am to 3pm).  Take part in sales, specials, and enter our door prize. 

Petersen & Tietz Florist and Greenhouses 2275 Independence Ave Waterloo, IA 50707

15th Annual Furry 5K

Start your eng... err we mean paws! IT'S THE FURRY 5K! Calling all runners, walkers, and animal lovers!! Welcome to the 15th annual Cedar Bend Humane Society Furry 5K Run/Walk! Join us for a PAWtastic morning on Saturday, May 18th, 2024! This community fun run event is ......More

Start your eng... err we mean paws! IT'S THE FURRY 5K! Calling all runners, walkers, and animal lovers!! Welcome to the 15th annual Cedar Bend Humane Society Furry 5K Run/Walk! Join us for a PAWtastic morning on Saturday, May 18th, 2024! This community fun run event is open to all animal lovers and their K-9 companions. Participants will run twice around the scenic Big Woods Lake, joined by their furry friends, for an exciting adventure they won't forget! Also, get to visit sponsor booths and other family-friendly activities. In celebration of our 15th annual event, we hope to bring more fun and excitement than ever before! Don't miss out! Bring your dog! Individuals with dogs are encouraged to bring their pets along for the fun while you complete the 5K. For everyone's safety, please no retractable leashes; leash lengths no longer than six feet; no female dogs in heat; dogs must be on a leash at all times; all dogs must be current on vaccines. Don't have a dog? That's okay. If they are available, some adoptable dogs at CBHS will be there to cheer you on in a meet-and-greet area! Taking photos and sharing videos is a must! Use #CBHSFurry5K to get involved on social media. All proceeds raised at this event will be used to provide ongoing medical care at CBHS! Your participation is life-saving. We hope to see you there!

Big Woods Lake South Shelter

First Time Home Buyers Class

On May 21st, two of our BankIowa Mortgage Lenders, Heidi Larson & Tara Makepeace, along with a special guest speaker, Tom Herzmann, will be teaching a class for first-time homebuyers. The class will cover the basics about mortgages, first-time homebuyer incentives, and ......More

On May 21st, two of our BankIowa Mortgage Lenders, Heidi Larson & Tara Makepeace, along with a special guest speaker, Tom Herzmann, will be teaching a class for first-time homebuyers. The class will cover the basics about mortgages, first-time homebuyer incentives, and more!  

3222 Kimball Ave, Suite A, Waterloo IA 50702

Karaoke

Come by for karaoke every Wednesday night at the Pump Haus! Awesome specials and good time had by all!

Leadercast 2024 - G.H.O.A.T. (Greatest Habits of All Time)

Leadercast is an all-day, live rebroadcast, educational experience that brings the insight and expertise of world-renowned leaders right here to the Cedar Valley. This one-day leadership event, with more than 100,000 attendees worldwide annually, attracts more than 200......More

Leadercast is an all-day, live rebroadcast, educational experience that brings the insight and expertise of world-renowned leaders right here to the Cedar Valley. This one-day leadership event, with more than 100,000 attendees worldwide annually, attracts more than 200 Cedar Valley business and community leaders. For more than 20 years, Leadercast has been a trusted resource for over 1 million people. Leadercast is dedicated to building leaders by providing solutions, events, and resources for individuals, teams, organizations, and corporations across all industries. Whether you need tools to lead yourself, your team, or your company, Leadercast will guide you on the journey to being a leader worth following.   The 2024 theme is: G.H.O.A.T. (Greatest Habits of All Time).  For ages, humans have understood that our individual and collective habits dictate how we work, live, and play. G.H.O.A.T. will unearth the golden habits of proven leaders and give you proven, positive, and ancient habits to take your leadership to the next level. 2024 Speakers: Manjit Minhas Co-founder & Co-owner, Minhas Brewery, Distillery & Winery Ari Weinzweig CEO, Zingerman’s Community of Businesses Nicole Walters Business Owner, Author, Podcaster Dr. David Horsager CEO, Trust Edge Leadership Institute Rabbi Miriam Terlinchamp Executive Director, Judaism Unbound Rory Vaden NY Times Bestselling Author, Co-founder Brand Builders Group Lisa Bilyeu Co-Founder Quest Nutrition Ashley Kirklen WLWT Anchor & Reporter, G.H.O.A.T. Host EARN CEUs You can earn Continuing Education Credits by attending Leadercast!  Leadercast partners with SHRM, GCSU, HRCI and GNA to provide nationally accredited CEU: SHRM (HR Professionals)- 3.5 credit hours HRCI (HR Professionals)- 3.5 credit hours GNA (Nursing)- 3.5 contact hours GCSU (General)- .35 credit hours Event Emcees: Luke Burdsall - KWWL Katie Easter - KWWL

Diamond Event Center 5307 Caraway Ln. Cedar Falls, IA

Land of Fire and Ice Tea 2

Learn all about dinosaurs then explore the new exhibit, Dinosaurs: Land of Ice & Fire, at the Imaginarium. This tea only has 7 spots available! Sign up by May 21.

Snowden House 306 Washington Street, Waterloo, IA 50701

Iowa Woo Premier Game and Tailgate Party

Come check out the action-packed family fun with the Iowa Woo! Before every game we will have a tailgate party. This game will feature the band "Decoy". 

Memorial Day at the SBIVM

Enjoy special hours and family friends activities at the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum.

Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum 503 South Street Waterloo, IA 50701

Waterloo Bucks vs. Willmar Stingers

MAY 27 | OPENING DAY | Poster Giveaway presented by Cedar Valley Medical Specialists, Flashing Thunder Fireworks, & JLL Extended Stay Inn. $36 All You Can Eat & Drink Lounge. BUCK MONDAY | Every Monday, fans can enjoy $1.00 12 oz. fountain sodas and ice cream sandwich......More

MAY 27 | OPENING DAY | Poster Giveaway presented by Cedar Valley Medical Specialists, Flashing Thunder Fireworks, & JLL Extended Stay Inn. $36 All You Can Eat & Drink Lounge. BUCK MONDAY | Every Monday, fans can enjoy $1.00 12 oz. fountain sodas and ice cream sandwiches plus $2.00 hotdogs and $3.00 16 oz. cans of regular beer! DATES: May 27, June 3, June 24, July 1, July 15, & July

Riverfront Stadium

Support Local Cash Mob

Do you love your community? The Downtown Waterloo Support Local Cash Mob is a group of people who assemble at local businesses to make purchases. The purpose of these mobs is to support both the local businesses and the overall community right here in Waterloo. Supp......More

Do you love your community? The Downtown Waterloo Support Local Cash Mob is a group of people who assemble at local businesses to make purchases. The purpose of these mobs is to support both the local businesses and the overall community right here in Waterloo. Support Local Cash Mobs are community events where we show up at a business, spend at least $20, meet new people, and have fun! The Cash Mobs are hosted the 4th Tuesday of each month. Check our website and social for locations and if there is a time change.

New location each month. Check www.MainStreetWaterloo.org/supportlocalcashmob or Main Street Waterloo's Facebook for details.

Waterloo Bucks vs. Willmar Stingers

MAY 28 | MAGNET SCHEDULE GIVEAWAY PRESENTED BY JIM LIND SERVICE & KAREN’S PRINT-RITE | Keep up to date with all Bucks games and nightly specials this summer with a Bucks Magnet Schedule! MAY 28 | FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA | Join us after the game for our first fireworks s......More

MAY 28 | MAGNET SCHEDULE GIVEAWAY PRESENTED BY JIM LIND SERVICE & KAREN’S PRINT-RITE | Keep up to date with all Bucks games and nightly specials this summer with a Bucks Magnet Schedule! MAY 28 | FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA | Join us after the game for our first fireworks show of the season!

Riverfront Stadium