Waterloo

Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area has announced its 2025 Golden Silo Award winners, honoring Iowa sites and individuals preserving America’s agricultural heritage.

Waterloo’s mayoral race isn’t over yet, incumbent Quentin Hart and challenger Dave Boesen are headed to a December 2 runoff after neither candidate secured a majority vote.

Main Street Waterloo’s next Support Local Cash Mob will take over The Grow Room on October 28, inviting residents to shop small, meet neighbors, and support the downtown community.

The Waterloo Police Foundation invites families to a safe and spooky good time during Trunk or Treat, happening October 25 in downtown Waterloo.

SingleSpeed Brewing will bring together production for Backpocket Brewing and Peace Tree Brewing at its facility in the old WonderBread factory on Commercial Street.

Waterloo is closing out 2025 with record-breaking growth, renewed investment in neighborhoods, and fresh energy in community projects that honor its people and heritage.

The City of Waterloo is celebrating a major milestone in flood protection. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has confirmed that the city’s levee system is fully active once again and eligible for federal flood protection programs.

The Waterloo Community School District is celebrating a big win in the classroom, and beyond.

A national fast-food controversy has landed locally: As per the Des Moines Register, Popeyes has filed a lawsuit against the owner of five Iowa locations.

Waterloo Mayor Quentin Hart has been inducted into the Iowa League of Cities Hall of Fame, this is the organization’s highest honor for individuals.