Total Eclipse Solarbration!
 The City of Waterloo, along with Explore Waterloo, is having an Out-Of-This-World event you don’t want to miss!! A Total Solar Eclipse will take place on August 21st across the U.S., and lucky for us…Waterloo is in the path of totality! So save the date to join us at the Monroe County Fairgrounds to witness this spectacular natural phenomenon.
 Event Flyer  Solarbration Facebook Page Vendor Application
Solar Eclipse Viewing Glasses:
Beginning on August 1st, a limited supply of Solar Eclipse Glasses will be available at City Hall (one per City resident present) and at Explore Waterloo merchants, free with any purchase (Bean Tree Cafe, Bountiful Blossoms, Bridal Manor, J Fires, JV’s, Mill Street Treasures, Philomena + Ruth, Randy’s, Reineger Jewelers, Savannah’s Southern Charm, The Clothes Line Boutique & Waterloo Feed & Pet Supply).
PLEASE NOTE: Students, administrators and staff of ALL Monroe County schools will receive free glasses from the Regional Office of Education. |
Yards of Distinction Contest
 Do you have a beautiful flower garden or well manicured lawn? The Waterloo Garden Club, City of Waterloo and Waterloo Chamber of Commerce are hosting the seventh annual Yards of Distinction contest, open to all homeowners or rental tenants within the City of Waterloo. Judging will take place July 9th.
Entry Form |
Special Census Underway
The City of Waterloo’s Special Census has begun. Special Census enumerators are contacting residents at their homes to conduct interviews. The City is asking to please cooperate by taking the short interview (approx. 10 minutes). Updating Waterloo’s population means the City will see an increase in federal and state revenue to help fund public services. Most of the areas that will be counted in the Special Census include neighborhoods that have seen the most growth. Check the document below for a complete list of those areas. If you live in or near these subdivisions, it is very important that you participate.
 939-8600 ext. 209 Targeted Neighborhoods |
GLOW Community Yard Sale
 GLOW is hosting the Community Yard Sale on Saturday, June 3rd from 7am – 2pm. Only $5 to register and have your location placed on a map that is distributed to shoppers!
2017 Yard Sale Flyer 2017 Yard Sale Map |
Home Alone Program
 The City of Waterloo is again sponsoring a Home Alone Child Safety Program at City Hall on May 13th from 9 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. The Waterloo Fire Department, Waterloo Police Department, Monroe County EMA and Monroe County EMS will teach the children what to do in various situations – especially if they are home alone. This program is recommended for children ages 7-13, but all are welcome.
RSVP with the child’s name and age:
 sdeutch@waterloo.il.us 618-939-8600 ext. 211
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Employment Opportunity
Applications are currently being accepted for Office Assistant – Clerk.
This person will perform a variety of duties within the business office and be the first contact with the public. Qualifications include: an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access; excellent communication skills; the ability to multi-task; and the ability to be professional, courteous and maintain a high level of confidentiality. Applicant will be required to work some Saturday hours. Starting wage is $15.68 per hour plus benefits. Residency requirements apply.
Send resume to City of Waterloo, Attn: Office Assistant-Clerk, 100 W. Fourth St., Waterloo, IL 62298 or email resume to skennedy@waterloo.il.us. Emailed resumes will receive confirmation of receipt within two business days. Submission deadline is May 5, 2017. |
Distracted Driving Awareness Week
 Distracted drivers pose a deadly risk to everyone on the road. The Waterloo Police Department is participating in the first ever Illinois Distracted Driving Awareness Week, April 24-28, to help bring awareness to this problem that affects all of us. Please take a moment to read these valuable resources.
10 Tips for Managing Driver Distractions Distracted Driving is Dangerous Driving Distracted Driving Brochure |
Pinwheel Coloring Contest
 The Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois is sponsoring a coloring contest for Monroe County students from Pre-K to 2nd Grade. The contest is designed to bring attention to Child Abuse Awareness Month, which is held in April. Entries must be received by April 11.
2017 Pinwheel Coloring Contest |
Intro to Self-Defense Class
 The Waterloo Police Department is coordinating this class, being offered free to Monroe County residents. The class will be taught in a two-session format that will be held on 2/21 and 2/23 from 6:30-8:30pm, upstairs at City Hall. Space is limited so call to register!
618-939-8600 ext. 211 |
Snow Removal Policy
 The goal of the Waterloo Public Works Department is to provide snow and ice control in a safe, timely and cost-efficient manner. Click below for the City’s Snow Removal Policy and find out how residents can help do their part.
Snow Removal Policy |
Santa Hut
 Santa’s Hut (by the bandstand on the corner of Main and Third Streets) will be open between Noon and 4pm on November 26 & 27, December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 & 18.
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Santa Float
 The Santa float is back again this year! Thank you to the Waterloo German Band for again allowing this Waterloo tradition to continue!
2016 Santa Float Schedule |
Bicentennial Blowout!
 Help us send the Monroe County Bicentennial year out in style!! New Year’s Eve, join us at the Court House Bandstand at 10 a.m., where a limited number of commemorative kazoos will be distributed to play “Auld Lang Syne” and close out the Monroe County Bicentennial celebration.
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Toy Drive
 The Waterloo Optimist Club will sponsor its annual Gift Drive to benefit Waterloo families this Christmas. New items can be dropped of at City Hall or the Republic-Times office now through December 2nd. The primary age group of the children are ages 5-18.
For more information, contact Kelly Lerch at (618) 980-0731 or klerch@wcusd5.net.
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LIFECHURCH Leaf Program
 Once again, LIFECHURCH has volunteered to pick up prebagged leaves from residents within Waterloo city limits. The pickup date this year will be December 3rd. You must have your bags of leaves curbside before that morning. This year, they have partnered with students at CCSI and are also offering to rake leaves on Friday, December 2nd (no guarantees, but they will do as many yards as possible). You must call City Hall to be placed on the pick up and/or rake list no later than November 30th.
618-939-8600 ext. 211 |
GLOW Lighted Holiday Parade
GLOW is hosting its 5th annual lighted holiday parade. The parade will be Saturday, November 26 at 5:30pm. and will use the same route as the Porta Westfalica Parade. GLOW is still accepting parade entries as well.
www.waterlooglow.com |
Christmas on the Square
 The 35th Annual Christmas Walk will be the weekend after Thanksgiving, November 26-27th. Come join us for shopping, carriage rides, holiday music, Santa and more! Pick up a card at any of the participating merchants, get it stamped and turn it in to enter a prize drawing for $1,000 worth of gift certificates! City Hall will have an open house with coffee, hot cocoa and peanut cake from 11am-4pm on Sunday. Also, the Monroe County Bicentennial Committee will have items for sale, commemorating the County’s 200th Anniversary. On Sunday of the Christmas Walk at 3pm, there will be a Bicentennial Time Capsule Dedication at the Courthouse Square.
Weekend Events Full Listing |
WHS Band Flag Fundraiser
 The WHS Band Parents are organizing a new fundraiser in which a 3’x5′ U.S. Flag will be placed in your front yard for Memorial Day, Independence Day, Patriot Day (9/11), Veterans Day and Presidents Day. For more details, see the flyer/registration form below.
Flyer and Registration Form Christine: 314-276-6631 |
Trunk or Treat
 Trunk or Treat will again take place at the Courthouse Square on Halloween, October 31 from 6-8pm with trick or treat stations, music, hot dogs and more! Free to all!
939-8600 |
Veterans Day Program
 This Veterans Day, our program will highlight the Revolutionary War. Therefore, we would like to locate any descendant of Revolutionary War Veterans. If you know anyone, please contact Mayor Smith.
Revolutionary Patriots of Monroe County
939-8600 mayorsmith@waterloo.il.us |
Waterloo PumpkinFest
 Saturday, October 8 join us at the Courthouse Square from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the best fall festival around! Craft & Merchant Booths, Games, Contests, Music, Food & Drinks and more!
Event Flyer Schedule of Events PumpkinFest Webpage |
PumpkinFest 50/50 Raffle
Get your tickets for the 3rd Annual PumpkinFest 50/50! Last year, the raffle raised $1,447! This year we would like to raise enough money to buy a handicap accessible swing for one of our parks!! Tickets can be purchased at City Hall, First National Bank, Scott Credit Union, State Bank and Stubborn German ahead of time, or during PumpkinFest on October 8, with the drawing taking place that day at 3:30 p.m. |
Remembering the Revolutionary War
 On Sunday, September 25 at 1 p.m. the Monroe County Historical Society will host a FREE Revolutionary War event at the Bellefontaine House, in conjunction with the Monroe County Bicentennial Celebration. You won’t want to miss it!!
Schedule of Events |
Job Opening
 We are accepting applications for a Building Inspector/Code Administrator. Applications are due by August 22, 2016.
Job Opening Ad Job Description |
Free Butterfly Garden Packets
 The Waterloo Garden Club has put together packets of all the information needed to create a Monarch Waystation. It even includes some Milkweed seeds to get you started! If you would like one of the FREE packets, you can pick one up at City Hall or at the Courthouse. When you are finished, be sure to send us a picture of your butterfly garden, we would love to see it!
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Bicentennial Paloooza!
 Saturday, August 6 at the Courthouse Square, come celebrate Monroe County’s 200th Birthday at the Paloooza! It’s going to be a full day of family fun featuring living history demonstrations from the Civil War Era, a Fireman’s Muster, BB Gun Trailer, an evening block party with live music and much more!
Paloooza Schedule of Events |
Purple Heart Monument Dedication
 Sunday, August 7, National Purple Heart Day, at the Veteran’s Memorial at Lakeview Park, we will be dedicating the brand new monument, honoring our Purple Heart Veterans. Join us at 1 p.m.!
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Yards of Distinction
 Do you have a beautiful flower garden or well manicured lawn? The Waterloo Garden Club, City of Waterloo and Waterloo Chamber of Commerce are hosting the sixth annual Yards of Distinction contest, open to all homeowners or rental tenants within the City of Waterloo. Judging will take place June 26.
Registration Form
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Community-Wide Yard Sale – 2016
GLOW (Great Ladies of Waterloo) is hosting their 5th annual Community Yard Sale on Saturday, June 4th from 7am – 2pm. Maps are now available! Visit the GLOW website for more information.
GLOW Website 2016 Community Wide Yard Sale Map |
License Plate Renewals
 The Illinois Secretary of State’s Office is no longer sending renewal notices. It is up to you to remember to renew your license plate stickers. You may still get reminders by email if you register online.
Register for Reminders |
Home Alone Program – 2016
The City of Waterloo is again sponsoring the annual Home Alone Child Safety Program at City Hall on May 21 from 9 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. The American Red Cross, Waterloo Fire Department, Waterloo Police Department and Monroe County EMS will teach the children what to do in various situations – especially if they are home alone. This program is recommended for children ages 7-13, but all are welcome.
RSVP with the child’s name and age:
sdeutch@waterloo.il.us |
Pinwheel Coloring Contest
The Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois is sponsoring a coloring contest for Monroe County students from Pre-K to 2nd Grade. The contest is designed to bring attention to Child Abuse Awareness Month, which is held in April. Coloring sheets can be turned in to City Hall by April 15th.
Coloring Page |
Free In-Person Tax Service
If you’re 50 or older, and can’t afford a tax preparation service, here is an option for you.
Free Tax Service Flyer |
Waterloo Banner Program
 The time has come to renew the Banner Program. We added some new poles, so new participants will have the opportunity to join. Due to high demand, any new participant applications will be put into a lottery for the available poles. New applications will be accepted at City Hall Feb. 1-Feb. 29 and the drawing will be held on March 1, 3pm at City Hall.
Program Details and Application |
Snow Removal Policy
The goal of the Waterloo Public Works Department is to provide snow and ice control in a safe, timely and cost-efficient manner. Click below for the City’s Snow Removal Policy and find out how residents can help do their part.
Snow Removal Policy |
Santa Float
The Waterloo German Band float will be bringing holiday cheer (and Santa!) to all who are near.
2015 Santa Float Schedule 2015 Santa Float Map & Routes |
Ring In The New Year
 To kick off the Bicentennial, cities in Monroe County are going to “Ring In The New Year” together at Noon on New Year’s Day. Arrive at 11:30 am to get your FREE Official Bicentennial bell (limited quantities), sign a poster for the time capsule and enjoy refreshments.
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Bicentennial Birthday Bash
 The public is invited to help kick off Monroe County’s Bicentennial Year at the Hecker Commercial Center on January 16, 5pm to Midnight. Enjoy a fried chicken dinner, music by the Waterloo German Band, Kaskaskia Trail Chorus and Butch’s Polka Kings. You must make reservations to attend by December 31. Admission is $12.50 per person.
618-939-8925 |
Leaf Pick Up
As a free community service, LIFECHURCH has volunteered to pick up prebagged leaves from residents within Waterloo city limits again this year. The pickup date is December 12. You must call City Hall to be placed on the pick up list and have your bags of leaves curbside before that morning.
939-8600 |
Toy Drive
The Waterloo Optimist Club will sponsor its annual Gift Drive to benefit Waterloo families this Christmas. New items can be dropped of at City Hall or the Republic-Times office now through December 4th. The primary age group of the children are ages 5-18.
618-980-0731 Kelly Lerch |
Share The Feast
 The Waterloo Lions Club is again hosting their “Share the Feast” Thanksgiving Dinner, Thursday November 26 at SPPCS Cafeteria from 11:30am until 1pm. Contact Ron & Ruth Ann Mueller to make reservations.
939-6867
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Holiday Recycling Pickup Reminder
 Curbside recycling will be picked up on Friday following Thanksgiving, due to the holiday falling on Thursday, the normal pickup day for recycling.
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Monroe County Ambulance Holiday Food Drive
Collection boxes are available at all First National Bank locations or you can drop off your donations at the Ambulance base (901 Illinois Ave, Ste C, Waterloo IL). Donations will benefit the Bi-County Backpack Program.
Food Drive List |
GLOW Lighted Holiday Parade
Great Ladies of Waterloo (GLOW) is hosting its 4th annual lighted holiday parade. The parade will be held on Sat., Nov 28th at 5:30pm and will use the same route as the Porta Westfalica parade. To enter a float, forms are available online. The parade will end in front of SPPCS, where there will be an awards ceremony, a chili dinner and pictures with Santa!
GLOW Website |
Christmas on the Square
The 34th Annual Christmas Walk will be the weekend after Thansgiving, November 28-29th. Come join us for shopping, carriage rides, a cookie walk, holiday music, Santa and more! Pick up a card at any of the participating merchants, get them stamped and turn it in to be entered into a drawing for $1,000 worth of gift certificates! City Hall will have an open house with coffee, hot cocoa and peanut cake from 11am-4pm on Sunday. Also, the Monroe County Bicentennial Committee will have items for sale, commemorating the County’s 200th Anniversary, which takes place next year.
Waterloo Chamber of Commerce Christmas on the Square Flyer |
PumpkinFest
 We had such a great day!! Thank you to all of our Event, General and Game Sponsors and to all of our vendors. Save the date for PumpkinFest 2016 – October 8! You can find pictures of this year’s event soon on our Facebook page, and a list of winners in now on our website!
Facebook Page  2015 Winners
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PumpkinFest 50/50 Raffle
The winning ticket number is #005869 and our lucky winner was present at 3:30 when the drawing was held! The total pot was $1,446.00 so he took home a check today for $723.00!! But, we are all winners because the other half of the pot will benefit the entire community by means of donations to the Park District to help better one of our local parks. |
Trunk or Treat
Looking for a safe and fun place to go trick-or-treating? Trunk or Treat at the Courthouse Square! Saturday October 31 from 6-8pm.
618-939-8600 ext. 211 |
Veterans Day Ceremony
Please join us for a special ceremony for Veterans Day. It will be held at the Waterloo High School on November 11 at 6:30pm. To honor the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War, this year we have invited descendants of the Civil War Veterans that are buried in the City of Waterloo.
CIVIL WAR VETERANS BURIED IN WATERLOO
618-939-8600 ext. 200 mayorsmith@waterloo.il.us
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PumpkinFest
October 10 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Court House Square. Craft & Merchant booths, Games, Contests, Music, Entertainment, Food & Beverages and more!
Schedule of Events Contest Rules & More Info.
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PumpkinFest 50/50 Raffle
Get your tickets for the 2nd Annual PumpkinFest 50/50! Last year, the raffle raised $1,797 and proceeds helped buy the toddler swings at Zimmer Park. Tickets can be purchased at City Hall, First National Bank, Scott Credit Union & State Bank ahead of time, or during PumpkinFest on October 10, with the drawing taking place that day at 3:30 p.m. |
Violence Prevention Peace March
 October is Domestic Awareness Month. Join us October 15 at 7p.m. at St. Paul UCC and St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church for a peace walk sponsored by the Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois.
618-939-8114
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Veterans Wanted
The City of Waterloo, along with the Waterloo School District, VFW, American Legion and Waterloo Park District would like to locate any descendants of the Civil War Veterans buried in our Waterloo cemeteries for a special ceremony this Veteran’s Day.
CIVIL WAR VETERANS BURIED IN WATERLOO
618-939-8600 ext. 200 mayorsmith@waterloo.il.us
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Senior Academy
The Waterloo Police Dept. will be hosting its annual Senior Academy. Classes will be held on Wednesdays Sept. 9th – Oct. 21st at City Hall from 1-3:15 pm. You must be 50 years of age or older to participate. The Senior Academy is free to community members and is financed through Waterloo Police Community Services.
618-939-3377
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Vendors Wanted
Vendor Registration forms are now being accepted for Waterloo’s fall festival, PumpkinFest, which will be held on October 10 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
2015 Vendor Application |
Waterloo Homecoming
This year’s Homecoming is returning to the original two-day format and will be held August 28th & 29th (please note the dates on the City’s 2015 Calendar of Events are incorrect – the dates changed after the calendar was already printed). The parade will begin at 5pm on Saturday. This year’s theme is “Favorite Movie or Movie Character.” Rides and games begin at 5pm each night and food service starts at 4pm. There is also live music scheduled for both nights, so come on out and have a great time! |
2015 Calendar of Events
 Don’t miss out on all of the fun activities happening throughout the year. The 2015 Community Calendar of Events is now available!
2015 Calendar of Events |
Code Red Notification System
 With the Spring storm season approaching, we would like to remind you to sign up for these emergency notifications. If you need assistance setting up your account, please call City Hall.
Code Red Registration |
Yards of Distinction
Do you have a beautiful flower garden, or a well manicured lawn? The City of Waterloo and Waterloo Chamber of Commerce are holding the fifth annual Yards of Distinction contest, which is open to all homeowners or rental tenants within city limits. Several categories will be considered and judged by the Waterloo Garden Club. Nominate your yard or a neighbor’s yard that you think is worthy of being a Yard of Distinction! Deadline: Entries will be accepted through June 15th.
Entry Form and Details |
Community-Wide Yard Sale – 2015
GLOW (Great Ladies of Waterloo) is hosting their 4th annual Community Yard Sale on Saturday, June 6th from 7am – 3pm. For $5 registration, you can be listed in ads and your location placed on a map that will be distributed to shoppers. Visit the GLOW website for more info and to register.
GLOW Website 618-939-7433
Map (for best results, print on legal size paper): 2015 Community Wide Yard Sale |
Home Alone Program – 2015
The City of Waterloo is again sponsoring the annual Home Alone Child Safety Program at City Hall on May 16 from 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. The American Red Cross, Waterloo Fire Department, Waterloo Police Department and Monroe County EMS will teach the children what to do in various situations – especially if they are home alone. This program is recommended for children ages 7-13, but all are welcome.
RSVP with the child’s name and age:
svoelker@waterloo.il.us |
Santa Float
Once again, the World-Famous Waterloo German Band Float will be transformed with holiday cheer to bring Santa to all who are near. The float will run from December 17th through December 24th. This wonderful project is made possible by generous donations from the local businesses and residents. If you would like to donate, please contact Sarah Deutch or Jenny Bullock.
Jenny: 618.939.5300 2014 Santa Float Schedule |
Christmas on the Square
The 33rd Annual Historic Christmas Walk will be the weekend after Thanksgiving: November 28-30. Come join us for shopping, carriage rides, the cookie walk, holiday music, Santa and more! Pick up a card at any of the participating merchants, get them stamped and turn it in to be entered in a drawing. $750 worth of gift certificates will be awarded! City Hall will have an Open House on Sunday from 11am-4pm with coffee, hot chocolate and peanut cake.
618.939.8600 ext. 211 2014 Christmas on the Square brochure |
GLOW Lighted Parade
Great Ladies of Waterloo (GLOW) will be hosting its third annual lighted holiday parade as part of Christmas on the Square weekend. The parade will be held on Saturday, November 29th at 5:30p.m. The parade will use the same route as the Porta Westfalica parade. If you’d like to enter a float, download the entry form from the GLOW website. Come out, bring the kids, enjoy the parade and take home lots of candy given out from the floats. Then, visit the SPPCS gym for a delicious Chili Dinner, held by the SPPCS Booster Club and find out if your favorite float won an award! Santa will be there, along with several activities for the kids!
Crystal Gonzenbach 618.939.7433 GLOW Website
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Senior Academy
The Waterloo Police Dept. will be hosting its annual Senior Academy. Classes will be held on Wednesdays Sept. 24th – Nov. 5th at City Hall from 1-3:15 pm. You must be 50 years of age or older to participate. The Senior Academy is free to community members and is financed through Waterloo Police Community Services.
618-939-3377
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Veterans Wanted
The City of Waterloo, along with the Waterloo School District, VFW, American Legion and Waterloo Park District would like to locate any surviving service member that served during the First Gulf War (Aug. 1990-Feb. 1991) or during the Battle of the Bulge that have a Waterloo address for a special ceremony this Veteran’s Day.
618-939-8600 ext. 200 mayorsmith@waterloo.il.us
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PumpkinFest
We had another great year! Thank you to everyone that made it possible, from our sponsors, our committee of volunteers, our vendors and local organizations that had games and activities for the kids! Check out the Facebook page for pictures, and save the date for next year: October 10, 2015!
PumpkinFest Website  PumpkinFest Facebook Page
PumpkinFest 50/50 Raffle – **Winning #004994**
New this year! The PumpkinFest held a 50/50 Raffle to benefit the Waterloo Park District. Funds raised will go towards the purchase of playground equipment for Zimmer Park. The winnings (half the pot) came to $888.00! |
Yards of Distinction
Do you have a beautiful flower garden, or a well manicured lawn? The City of Waterloo and Waterloo Chamber of Commerce are holding the fourth annual Yards of Distinction contest, which is open to all homeowners or rental tenants within city limits. Several categories will be considered and judged by the newly formed Waterloo Garden Club. Nominate your yard or a neighbor’s yard that you think is worthy of being a Yard of Distinction! Deadline extended: Entries will be accepted through June 16th.
Entry Form and Details |
40 Year’s War at History Museum
The History Museum of Monroe County opens on April 5 with the “40 Year’s War,” a three month special exhibit. The museum hours are Saturdays and Sundays from Noon to 3 p.m.
Exhibit Presentation Schedule 618-939-5008 |
Plant Pumpkins Now
Now is the time to plant pumpkins! Pumpkins take about 120 days to grow from planting to harvest. So plant now to have your pumpkins ready this fall, and bring the biggest of your harvest to compete in PumpkinFest’s Heaviest Pumpkin Contest on October 11! |
Home Alone Program
The City of Waterloo is again sponsoring the annual Home Alone Child Safety Program at City Hall on June 14 from 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. The American Red Cross, Waterloo Fire Department, Waterloo Police Department and Monroe County EMS will teach the children what to do in various situations – especially if they are home alone. This program is recommended for children ages 7-13, but all are welcome.
RSVP with the child’s name and age:
sdeutch@waterloo.il.us 618-939-8600 ext. 211 |
Community-Wide Yard Sale
GLOW (Great Ladies of Waterloo) is hosting their 3rd annual Community Yard Sale on Saturday, June 7th from 7am – 3pm.
GLOW Website 618-939-7433
Yard Sale Map |
Large Item Pick-Up
The City of Waterloo has contracted with Reliable Sanitation to pickup household items , that are not included with our regular scheduled pickup, four times a year. For your information, please review the list of unacceptable items.
Trash & Recycling |
125th Anniversary Time Capsule
 As part of last year’s 125th Anniversary celebration, the City of Waterloo is planning to bury a time capsule with mementos from 2013 inside. We are giving the public a chance to include a letter and/or picture to descendants who could be in Waterloo when the time capsule is unveiled, 75 years later during the City’s 200th Anniversary! Due to space constraints, we are limiting each person to one page in a standard Size 10 (4 1/8” x 9 1/2”) envelope, to be dropped off at City Hall. Have fun with the project and leave something really special behind for your family. Let your kids participate too!
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Do You Love Gardening?
If you have a green thumb, we are looking for you! The City of Waterloo is looking to see if there is any community interest in forming a Waterloo Garden Club. Our vision for the Garden Club is to work on various projects around Waterloo to help beautify the city. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please let us know!
sdeutch@waterloo.il.us 618.939.8600 ext. 211. |
Pinwheel Coloring Contest
The Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois is sponsoring a coloring contest for Monroe County students from Pre-K to 2nd Grade. The contest is designed to bring attention to Child Abuse Awareness Month, which is held in April. Coloring sheets can be turned in to City Hall by April 11th. Coloring Page |
Snow Removal Policy
The goal of the Waterloo Public Works Department is to provide snow and ice control in a safe, timely and cost-efficient manner. Click below for the City’s Snow Removal Policy and find out how residents can help do their part. Snow Removal Policy |
After the Freeze…
 The extreme weather we recently experienced has caused an increase in the number of potholes in Waterloo because of the freeze, thaw process. If you notice one, please let us know and we will fix it as soon as possible.
618.939.8600
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Changes in Battery and Lightbulb Recycling
 The City has unveiled a new Battery Drop Box, located in the parking lot at City Hall. You may now drive up and discard old batteries, which will then be recycled. Lightbulbs will now need to be taken to the Monroe County Recycling Center, located at 901 Illinois Ave. (behind the Annex building) for recycling. These items will no longer be accepted in the lobby at City Hall. Thank you for “Being Green” and doing your part to protect the environment! Fox 2 News Story
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