Waterloo, Iowa – The Waterloo Bucks have released their 2026 Community & Economic Impact Report after spending over $330,000 with local vendors and donating over $330,000 to local organizations during the calendar year.

The Bucks held a total of 46 events at Riverfront Stadium in 2026, drawing over 58,000 attendees.  Bucks games drew fans from 25 different states.  Additionally, fans from 24 different Iowa counties traveled to Waterloo to enjoy a Northwoods League game.  These out-of-town visitors often spent money at local restaurants and stayed at local hotels, adding to the area’s revenue.

In 2026, the Bucks employed 79 full-time, game-day, interns, and event staff members.  Sixty-five percent of Bucks interns and seasonal staff relocated to the Cedar Valley for the summer.

The Bucks supported local businesses by purchasing goods and services from area vendors, including stadium signage, apparel, concessions, and waste management. These partnerships infused the Cedar Valley economy with the Bucks spending over $334,000 with 33 different vendors this past season.  The organization partnered with 26 different area restaurants to provide over 4,800 individual meals for visiting and home teams and umpire crews.  The Bucks also partnered with two different hotels in the area to house teams and umpire crews, totaling in 464 room nights.

In May, Jr. Wahawks Baseball was awarded youth baseball equipment through the Share the Glove Equipment Grant.  In addition, the Bucks teamed up with Peoples Community Health Clinic and the Kernels Foundation to provide Baseball Camp scholarships to The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Cedar Valley.  Rain changed the planned clinic into a Boys & Girls Clubs Movie Day at Riverfront Stadium.

The Bucks are excited to continue supporting the Cedar Valley in the coming years.

Download the 2026 Community & Economic Impact Report by clicking here