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Council approves multiple special-event permits including Artisan Bakery anniversary, monster truck show and weekend June events
Summary
Council approved several special-event permits: Artisan Bakery's one-year celebration (03/28/2026), a VFW solicitation (04/11/2026), a monster truck show at the Monroe County Fairgrounds (05/09/2026) and two consolidated June events (06/06—926 and 06/07/2026) with specified street closures.
The Waterloo City Council approved several special-event permits and a solicitation request during routine business. Actions included:
- Artisan Bakery's one-year anniversary celebration, scheduled for March 28, 2026 (07:309:30 to 16:30), including the closure of two parking spaces in front of Zara's on South Main Street.
- A solicitation and distribution request from VFW #6504 Auxiliary for April 11, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon at Rogers and Tomaker.
- An annual monster truck show and autocross racing event on May 9, 2026 (6 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.) at the Monroe County Fairgrounds; a council member who serves on the organizing committee described recent preparations and optimism for better turnout.
- Two June weekend events (an office/club event on June 6 and a car show on June 7, 2026) that include multiple street closures; council discussed consolidating events to boost attendance and voted to approve both permits.
Motions for these permits were made, seconded, and approved by roll call. Council discussion on events noted coordination among committees and the expectation of improved turnout compared with prior years.
