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Working-class neighborhood right across river from downtown Waterloo
We Care is a residential neighborhood of single-family homes where families have stayed for generations. With E. 4th Street running through its center, We Care has a straight shot into downtown Waterloo, less than a mile away. "We have always been a working-class neighborhood with a bunch of homeowners. It's part of what the American dream has always been built on," Terrance Hollingsworth says. Hollingsworth was born and raised here, returning to live here after 20 years in Chicago.
Housing price points attract investors, but a neighborhood with investment property is not necessarily in We Care's best interests. "The moment that you allow an investor to come in, immediately they're going to want to make 30 to 50% on their investment. So, we have to do our best to create an environment that changes the dynamic from homeowner to homeowner instead of homeowner to investor," he says. Many homes here are 2-stories, with a handful of large homes converted to multi-family housing. Home styles include ranch-style, bungalows and traditional. Most homes sell between $30,000 and $70,000.
Dutch Colonial homes are one example of the residential architecture in We Care.
Bungalows are a common sight in We Care.
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Waterloo East High School students can apply to IB program
Elementary school students can attend the Cunningham School-Excellence before starting middle school at George Washington Carver Academy. Both schools earn a C-minus from Niche. High schoolers can attend Waterloo East High School, which earns a C-plus from Niche. The Waterloo Community School District is Iowa's only districtwide International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
George Washington Carver Academy is a highly rated public school in Waterloo, IA.
East High School has 1,022 students in attendance.
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Sullivan Park honors heroic Waterloo brothers who died in WWII
We Care is home to Sullivan Memorial Park, named for five Waterloo brothers who were killed in action aboard the USS Juneau in World War II. These local heroes were part of the inspiration for the film Saving Private Ryan. Sullivan Park, which marks We Care's western border along the railroad tracks, features a playground, basketball courts and baseball diamonds. The park is built on the site of the Sullivan home. Lincoln Park, home of the free summer concert series Friday Loo, is a mile away and includes a play area and picnic tables.
Sullivan Memorial Park features a tree shaded playground for parents and children to play.
Play a game of baseball at Sullivan Memorial Park.
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Shopping and Dining
Since Hy-Vee on Logan Avenue closed in 2024 after five decades, grocery shoppers go to Kwik Star two miles away or Walmart nearly 5 miles away. A Dollar General is a mile away. One of the closest eateries is Sookie's Restaurant, which is half a mile away and serves home-style breakfast. The family-friendly D & K Hickory House Restaurant serves hickory-smoked BBQ ribs two miles away.
Sookie's Restaurant is a sit down breakfast joint in We Care.
Olive Garden is an Italian restaurant chain just a short drive from We Care.
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Music fans say TGIF during Friday Loo free summer concert series at Lincoln Park
Local, regional and touring artists have performed free concerts at Lincoln Park on Fridays during the summer for two decades. Friday Loo features food trucks and a splash pad for those hot summer nights downtown.
Waterloo Comedy Open Mic features local comedians once a month at The Loft.
Downtown Waterloo - Waterloo Urban Farmers Market
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Quick access to U.S. Route 63 simplifies commute
We Care offers instant access to U.S. Route 63, which marks its western border. A mile away, U.S. 218 turns into Interstate 380. Public transportation is an option, with MET bus stops in and near the neighborhood.
Mature trees provide shade for the residents of We Care.
We Care has highways along it's border for easy transportation.
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Several churches in neighborhood
We Care is home to several houses of worship, including the Antioch Baptist Church, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church and the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Antioch Baptist Church is a large church in the neighborhood of We Care.
Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church has an active community in We Care.
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