Waterloo, Iowa is a major metropolitan area in the Cedar Valley Region of Northeast Iowa. As the Black Hawk County Seat, Waterloo is the hub for government, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, education, employment, and retail for the region with a labor force draw of over 300,000 people.
The city thrives because of its demographically diverse population. Waterloo is addressing the issues of immigration, diversity and inclusion, and talent in proactive and intentional ways. Waterloo is home to Hawkeye Community College, Allen College, and Upper Iowa University. Due to its proximity to the Cedar River, Waterloo and its neighboring communities experience flash and riverine flooding.
