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Welcome to YOUR Downtown Waterloo,
a place where everyone belongs!
We are proud to be part of a vibrant city, rich in diversity, culture, and history. Our downtown is more than just buildings and businesses—it’s the heart and soul of our community, a reflection of who we are and what we can achieve together.
This is Your Downtown Waterloo—a place where dreams take shape, new ideas flourish, and neighbors come together to build a brighter future, hand in hand. Whether you’re here to live, work, shop, or celebrate, this is a space where everyone feels at home, and part of the family.
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Our community is built on amazing small businesses and the people who run them!
Explore the Downtown area as we feature businesses in "Lots to Do in Downtown Waterloo" series! Join our amazing hosts as they show us some of the fantastic shops, restaurants and bars, and attractions that the Downtown Waterloo area has to offer, while also getting to know some of the community members that help keep them going.
The October Business Spotlight Is the Rail Station
304 W 4th St
Waterloo, IA
As a recent addition to Downtown Waterloo, Rail Station opened at 304 W 4th Street, the former Kings and Queens Club. They are an alternative night club who caters to the LGBTQ+ community and other diverse groups, but welcomes patrons regardless of their sexual identity or gender.
Owners John Hayes and Darin Beck spent over a year and a half fixing up the inside and outside of the building in anticipation of opening the new club. The new flooring, stage, lighting, and more make it look and seem like a brand new social club. The Rail Station attracted a lot of interest from local patrons and has been a big hit since opening in August.
Drag shows are hosted every Saturday at 10:00pm along with happy hour specials from 5pm to 8pm every day.
WANT TO BE IN THE SPOTLIGHT?
If you have a business in Downtown Waterloo you'd like to be featured send us an email!