Waterloo, IA

About Waterloo

• • Actor Michael Michele, known for "ER," was born and raised in Waterloo.
• • The "Waterloo Boy" tractor, a John Deere predecessor, was developed here.
• • Its location on the Cedar River made it a key transportation and industrial hub.
• • Local legend says a "sea serpent" once inhabited the Cedar River near town.
• • The Great Depression significantly impacted Waterloo's manufacturing and agriculture.
• • Named after Napoleon's battle, Waterloo was established in 1845.
• • With 74,192 residents, it is Iowa's sixth-largest city.
• • At 840 feet above sea level, the terrain is relatively flat.
• • Manufacturing, especially agricultural machinery, drives the local economy.
• • Waterloo feels like a resilient community with a strong, blue-collar spirit.
• • The Iowa Barnstormers of the Indoor Football League play in nearby Des Moines.
• • Waterloo Columbus High School has multiple Iowa state football championships.

Artists From Waterloo

Songs About Waterloo

Nearby Places