Waterloo is an affordable, welcoming Midwestern city with a walkable riverfront, parks and bike trails, a growing food and craft‑beer scene, community arts and museums—easy to settle into for multi‑week contracts and pleasantly livable beyond a short stay.
You’re minutes from college‑town energy in Cedar Falls (UNI) with cafés and nightlife, and about a 40‑minute drive to Cedar Rapids for an airport, larger dining and museum options.