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Waterloo, Iowa

Located in Black Hawk County, Iowa, Waterloo was established in 1845. The five Sullivan brothers from Waterloo all died when the USS Juneau sank in 1942. Their story led to the 'sole survivor' military policy and inspired Saving Private Ryan.
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Founded 1845 | Population 66,000 | Peak 66,000 (2024) | County Black Hawk County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Waterloo, Iowa

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1845 Founded: Cedar River settlement.
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1895 Rath Packing: Major meatpacking center.
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1942 Sullivan Brothers: Five brothers killed on USS Juneau.
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1942 Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Waterloo's identity and economy.
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2010 Modern Era: Waterloo continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Waterloo

May 9, 2016
Struggling Republican Bush Brings Out Big Gun his Mom
Washington, D.C. – In a bid to revive his flagging presidential campaign, Jeb Bush turned to an unlikely ally on May 9, 2016…
Apr 17, 2016
Bill Clinton Hits Iowa Democratic Primary Intensifies
IOWA CITY, Iowa — On April 17, 2016, former President Bill Clinton hit the campaign trail in Iowa, stumping hard for his wife, H…
Mar 13, 2016
Poll Clinton Regains Lead Battleground State Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa (March 13, 2016) — Hillary Clinton bounced back in a big way this week, reclaiming the lead in Iowa according t…
Feb 27, 2016
Hillary Clinton Barely Wins Iowa Caucus Virtual Tie Bernie Sanders
DES MOINES, Iowa – Hillary Clinton eked out a razor-thin victory in the Iowa Democratic Caucus on February 1, 2016, leaving the …
Feb 24, 2016
Knoxville Iowa Refuses Remove Display Soldier Kneeling Cross
Knoxville, Iowa – In a small Iowa town that often flies under the radar, residents dug in their heels last week over a memorial …
Feb 6, 2016
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New Hampshire, February 6, 2016 – In the thick of the Republican presidential primary, Donald Trump didn’t hold back as he…

Complete Historical Timeline

1845 Culture
Founded
1895 Industry
Rath Packing
1942 Disaster
Sullivan Brothers
1942 Government
Military Presence
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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The five Sullivan brothers from Waterloo all died when the USS Juneau sank in 1942.
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Their story led to the 'sole survivor' military policy and inspired Saving Private Ryan.
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John Deere has major manufacturing operations here.
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Waterloo is located in Black Hawk County, Iowa.
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Waterloo was founded in 1845.

Famous People from Waterloo, Iowa

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Lou Henry Hoover
President, Politician · Born Mar 29, 1874 · Died Jan 7, 1944 (age 69)
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Michele Bachmann
Lawyer, Politician · Born Apr 6, 1956 · Age 69
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Julie Adams
Actor, Celebrity · Born Oct 17, 1926 · Died Feb 3, 2019 (age 92)
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Adam DeVine
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Nov 7, 1983 · Age 42
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Edwin Thompson Jaynes
Physicist, Mathematician · Born Jul 5, 1922 · Died Apr 30, 1998 (age 75)

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