Waterloo Kiwanis Club

Thank you to Terrance Hollingsworth for speaking to our Kiwanis group about a few of the projects he is involved in. Learn more about one of these projects "Focus on Diabetes" here https://www.facebook.com/p/Focus-on-Diabetes-100090755476679/

🛍️ Shop local during Concerts on Caraway on June 11! 🎶
Be sure to stroll through the farmers market on the east side of Jorgensen Plaza. It’s the perfect chance to browse local vendors, pick up fresh finds and enjoy a fun summer evening with friends.
While there enjoy live music from Dry Run Creek, a five-piece Cedar Valley band playing your country favorites. Food and drink will also be available for purchase.
Grab your lawn chairs and join us for shopping, music and toe-tapping good times!

The Black Hawk County America250 Celebration could use your help in volunteering or recruiting other groups and individuals to volunteer! Now we need to prepare the field in downtown Waterloo for each of 1,776 flags that will be displayed from July 3 - 5, 2026. Here is the link to volunteer (see attached flier): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4DABAA22A7F85-64346794-field. This event is sponsored by the Exchange Clubs of the Cedar Valley, Americans for Independent Living Veterans Resource Center, Main Street Waterloo and the City of Waterloo.

We also encourage you and your family to visit the field. The event begins with a procession of 500 flags across the 4th and 5th Street Bridges on Friday, July 3 at 9 am, with a public program beginning at 10 am and again at 10 am on Saturday and Sunday at Veterans Hall. Closing ceremonies are planned at 1:45 pm on Sunday, July 5. The field is open from dawn to dusk each day.

Each day of public programming is themed and will feature speakers and patriotic music:

Day 1 (July 3) – “Founding of a Nation” -- focuses on celebrating the anniversary of our country and the Declaration of Independence.
Day 2 (July 4) – “The Strength of a Nation” -- focuses on honoring our veterans and their families, first responders and community volunteers.
Day 3 (July 5) – “The Future of Our Nation” -- focuses on the future with an emphasis on youth. Closing ceremonies are set for Sunday, July 5 at 1:45 p.m.

Flag(s) may still be purchased in honor or memory of a hero, veteran, active-duty service member, first responder, or loved one. Each sponsored flag will be displayed in the Field of Honor, and sponsors may keep their flag as a keepsake after the event. Cost is $50 each. An order form is attached.

If there are other groups that might be interested, please let me know and I will gladly contact them. Let me know if you have questions and THANK YOU! Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583561046900

America 250 Field of Honor Black Hawk County Join us as we honor 250 years of American history, spirit, and community!

Join us for Picnic in the Park this summer! ☀️🌳

Every Tuesday in June and July, we’ll be gathering at Washington Park from 12–1 PM for a laid-back time of conversation, connection, and community building.

Bring your own lunch, grab a chair or blanket, and enjoy a relaxed hour in the park. Whether you stay the whole time or just stop by for a quick visit, we’d love to see you there!

Downtown Waterloo is calling this weekend! 📍✨

Grab your friends and family and come enjoy everything downtown has to offer: live music, farmers' market vendors, open shops, delicious restaurants, and a community full of energy.

Residents, nearby communities, and visitors alike are invited to come spend the weekend with us. Be sure to check out our events calendar and plan your perfect downtown adventure! 🎶🛍️🍔 mainstreetwaterloo.org/calendar

Come out and join us!

JUNE - NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH
Na􀆟onal Calander Day.
Each week throughout June Na􀆟onal Safety Month
gives us an opportunity to make a difference in your home,
work, and community by reinforcing the importance of
safety.
Iden􀆟fying risks around the home or improving safety
standards at home and in your community protects
everyone. Whether we increase first aid and emergency
awareness through drills, or provide water safety 􀆟ps for
summer recrea􀆟on, we're taking steps to provide a safer
neighborhood.
Prac􀆟cing safety in every situa􀆟on reduces accidents
and injury. Crea􀆟ng a safe environment reduces stress and
anxiety by providing a sense of security. A person's quality
of life increases when we protect ourselves from danger.
Get involved!
 Report repairs as they are needed.
 Hold drills at home to help children know what to
do in the event of a fire, tornado, medical event,
another natural disaster.
 Volunteer to par􀆟cipate in community emergency
preparedness events.

 Put together a first aid kit.
 Take a CPR class.
 Teach someone to change a 􀆟re properly and safely.
 Learn about proper storage and disposal of medica􀆟ons.
 Take a defensive driving course.
 Learn how to iden􀆟fy fall hazards in a home.
Visit the Na􀆟onal Safety Council website for 􀆟ps and resources and use
􀆟onalSafetyMonth to share on social media.