Waterloo

Small Business Saturday in Waterloo and Cedar Falls has been rescheduled to December 6, with shopping giveaways, free reusable bags, and a family-friendly pickle scavenger hunt to support local businesses.

Dave Boesen has been elected mayor of Waterloo, unseating longtime incumbent Quentin Hart in a runoff. The former firefighter and city council member pledges new transparency, fiscal responsibility, and a fresh start for the city.

Yuengling, America’s Oldest Brewery, is expanding into Iowa and Wisconsin in early 2026, ending years of “drought” for Midwest fans who’ve been waiting to buy the iconic lager close to home.

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.

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.