Waterloo and Cedar Falls

6+ hour, 11+ min ago   (317+ words) CTV News A controversial housing project in Waterloo’s Bridgeport area is officially heading into construction after years of planning hurdles, regional water delays and pushback from long-time neighbors Property owner and local entrepreneur Kurtis McBride has secured all required…...

19+ hour, 40+ min ago   (274+ words) WATERLOO, Iowa — Cedar Valley Catholic Schools says it has received the Stratacache property at 3451 Hammond Avenue in Waterloo as a gift. The donation gives the school system a chance to plan for future growth as enrollment continues to rise. Tom…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (481+ words) Posted Sep 19, 2026 11:00:31 AM. After a summer filled with different community events, the City of Kitchener is celebrating “Culture Days” to highlight local art, creativity and heritage. In Kitchener’s news release, they say that Culture Days are an important celebration of…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (222+ words) WATERLOO, Iowa- Construction crews are making progress on Waterloo United High School, a project that combines a remodel and expansion of Central Middle School. The new high school is being built in phases, with work divided into three main areas....

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (543+ words) Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) has selected a familiar figure as the district’s new superintendent. The Des Moines School Board voted unanimously at its meeting Tuesday to appoint Interim Superintendent Matt Smith to the position permanently. The decision comes nearly…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (504+ words) Posted Sep 16, 2026 08:05:39 AM. It’s a chance to explore everything local this Saturday. Over 27 sites are featured on the day of free exploration including McDougall Cottage in Cambridge, the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum and Doon Heritage Village in Kitchener, the…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (285+ words) DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines Public Schools has announced its next superintendent. The move came after a unanimous vote by school board members on Tuesday afternoon. “I am proud to announce Matt Smith as the next superintendent of Des Moines…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (390+ words) Des Moines Public Schools did not have to look far to find its next full-time superintendent. Matt Smith, the district's associate superintendent, was unanimously voted to be the next superintendent on Tuesday. Previous video above: Back to school: KCCI's interview…...

6+ day, 21+ hour ago   (108+ words) KWWL WATERLOO, Iowa (KWWL) — The Waterloo school board approved issuing $64.5 million in school infrastructure bonds to help fund construction of the new United High School. The bonds will further fund the construction project. The school is planned to open in…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago   (118+ words) Fresh Water Cleveland While attendees had to dodge a few raindrops early at Waterloo Arts Fest this past Saturday, Sept. 12, the weather didn’t deter many from having a good time. The skies cleared by afternoon and the overall vibe was…...