Chamber Welcome
Welcome to Waterloo! We are delighted to have you join us, whether for the day or for a lifetime. Our beautiful city is one of the safest in the country…
History of Waterloo
Waterloo’s history dates back to the 1780s, when settlers formed the first permanent American settlement in the entire Northwest Territory – Bellfontaine, named for the beautiful spring that served as…
Important Numbers
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 939-5300 CITY OF WATERLOO City Hall 939-8600 Office Extensions Mayor 200 City Clerk 225 Public Works 530 Finance 207 Zoning 208 Building Inspector 212 Community Relations 211…
Recreation
Waterloo has been honored nationally as a “Playful City” and for good reason. Waterloo is home to five public parks, totaling more than 150 acres of green space. The parks…
Culture and Entertainment
With multiple historical sites and two museums, Waterloo is a fabulous source of information from days gone by. The musical and acting talents are numerous as well, with an abundant…
Annual Festivals and Events
MayFest First Saturday in May Downtown Concert Series Monthly – May thru October Waterloo Municipal Band Concert June thru August – Tuesday evenings, 8-9 p.m. Optimist Club Car Show First…
Sister Cities of Portaloo
The Sister Cities of Porta Loo, Waterloo, Illinois, and Partnerschaftsverein of Porta Westfalica, Germany, began their relationship on Oct. 2, 1980, when the mayor of the City of Waterloo announced…
Library and Education
One of the best places in Waterloo is the Morrison-Talbott Library, located at 215 Park St. The friendly staff offers help with a wide range of services available to residents…