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Downtown Waterloo held its annual festival this weekend, and after 42 years residents are still glad its here.

The free community event in downtown Waterloo features a variety of activities including a parade, kids events, a carnival, food vendors and entertainment in and near Lincoln Park.

With more than $400 million in total economic impact, supporting over 3,000 jobs throughout the Cedar Valley, we’ve seen a sustainable growth in tourism and travel.

The new director believes the art center must reflect the community and its different cultures in its permanent collection, exhibits and events.

The season’s first snowfall set the mood for Waterloo Lights the Night on Saturday as hundreds of people gathered downtown at the corner of Fourth and Sycamore streets.

The search is already begun for Grow Cedar Valleys new president and CEO.

Event-based projects receiving grant funding are those that will bring visitors to Waterloo during that time.

From its origins as an Old House Fair and Tour in 2001, funds have been used to support the maintenance and upkeep of the historic Russell and Snowden houses.

Both events are sponsored by Marching Against the Darkness to provide a fun and free way for youth to learn about opportunities and skills for life after high school graduation.

The park that opened on June 18 has had fewer customers than the entity expected.