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Video gambling funds beautifying downtown Waterloo
The state’s decision a few years ago to allow video gambling in taverns, restaurants and other establishments means added revenue for the cities who allow the practice. For Waterloo, that…
Read MoreWaterloo resolves zoning dispute
Following an executive session, the Waterloo City Council on Monday approved the settlement of a zoning dispute with the owners of a lot at 614 Hamacher Street near Mystic Oak…
Read MoreGibault teacher has high hopes for brewing company
What started as a simple interest and hobby has turned into something much bigger and more in-depth for local teacher Matt Schweizer. Schweizer became a craft beer enthusiast after living…
Read MoreEngelbrecht paints memories of old Waterloo
Though he now lives nearly 2,000 miles away, former Waterloo resident Lloyd Engelbrecht is dedicated to helping preserve this town’s history. Engelbrecht, who now lives in California, was back in…
Read MoreWaterloo’s new fire station is built to last
It was years in the making, but its built to last. A dedication ceremony and open house for the new Waterloo fire station at 510 Illinois Avenue took place Saturday,…
Read MoreLenhardt’s legacy lives on in Waterloo
The life of respected community figure Dennis “Dix” Lenhardt was remembered in two positive ways during Monday’s meeting of the Waterloo City Council. Lenhardt, 70, passed away June 12 following…
Read MoreIndian visitors bring worldly insight to Waterloo
For the past three years, students at Waterloo Junior High School have been corresponding with students at the Bethany School in India. Last week, they had the opportunity to meet…
Read MoreNew WPD officer sworn in; Good Neighbor Award presented
Monday night’s Waterloo City Council meeting featured the swearing in of a new police officer, the presentation of another Good Neighbor Award recipient and further complaints of flooding and drainage…
Read MoreCommunity center coming to town
As construction of the new Waterloo Fire Department facility forges ahead, another plan is developing for the to-be-vacated fire station on Main Street. At Monday’s Waterloo City Council meeting, Mayor…
Read MoreSupport builds for new handicap accessible fishing pier at park
Waterloo moved another step closer to building a handicap accessible fishing pier at Lakeview Park. On Dec. 20, Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge 27 donated $20,000 toward the project.…
Read MoreWaterloo offers unique new battery disposal option
The city of Waterloo has made the process of recycling old batteries go from negative to positive with the installation of a new drop box next to City Hall. Until…
Read MoreWaterloo set to celebrate city’s 125th anniversary
To honor Waterloo’s history as the city prepares to celebrate the 125th anniversary of receiving its city charter, officials are reviving the past with a series of events, activities and…
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