Guide to the Cedar Valley 2017

April 28, 2016

Thursday, April 27, 2017

Your guide to community services, government, education, leisure activities and more in the Cedar Valley.

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BRANDON POLLOCK, COURIER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

The Wells Fargo stagecoach passes onto the Park Avenue bridge during the My Waterloo Days parade in June in Waterloo.

Averi Lynas, 6, of Cedar Rapids, watches Molly Bertch perform as Maizie the mermaid at Lost Island Waterpark in Waterloo.

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Welcome to the Cedar Valley

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his is your guide to Black Hawk County and Waverly.‌ Whether you’re new to the Cedar Valley or a longtime resident, we hope you’ll hold on to this guide for the next year to use as a reference tool for community services, government, education and leisure activities.

Our goal is to make it easy for you to find your way around the area as well as provide a comprehensive guide to commonly asked questions.

We have updated last year’s information. While we have made every effort to be thorough and accurate, there are bound to

be omissions.

If you find an error or have a suggestion for a category we may have missed, let us know.

We also welcome your ideas on how to make this product more useful and comprehensive.

Contact Editor Nancy Raffensperger Newhoff, 291-1426 or nancy.newhoff@wcfcourier.com; or Catherine Kittrell, 291-1462 or catherine.kittrell@wcfcourier. com.

If you are an advertiser and would like to be involved in next year’s guide, call 2911497 or contact your Courier advertising representative.‌

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BRANDON POLLOCK, COURIER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER‌

The My Waterloo Days parade gets underway in Waterloo.

FESTIVALS FIESTA! A CELEBRATION OF LATIN HERITAGE May 6 — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., RiverLoop Expo Plaza Waterloo Center for the Arts Live music, dance, entertainment, kids’ activities, pinatas, refreshments FRIDAY’LOO Every other Friday, May through September — 5 to 9 p.m.

Lincoln Park, downtown Waterloo, 291-2038

The event showcases talent from an eclectic lineup of local, regional and touring performing artists and features a variety of food vendors.

KOKZ-COOL 105.7 FOURTH STREET CRUISE May 27 — Downtown Waterloo, 234-2200 A flashback to days of cruising down Fourth Street. Hundreds of classic cars cruise through downtown streets from noon to 4 p.m. with food, beverages and fun for all. Show and Shine Car Show from

5 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 26, on the National Cattle Congress grounds.

MOVIES UNDER THE MOON Fridays, June 2 & 16, July 7 & 21, Aug. 4 & 18 Overman Park, Cedar Falls Bring blankets and lawns chairs. Movies start around 9 p.m. Snacks available for purchase.

MY WATERLOO DAYS June 7-11 Downtown Waterloo, 291-2038, visit

mywaterloodays.org Community-wide festival with fun for all ages. Parade, musical entertainment, races, children’s events, lighted boat parade, 5K walk/run, “People in the Park,” movies on the Cedar, crafts, games, bubble soccer tournament.

LA PORTE CITY LIONS FESTIVAL OF TRAILS June 16-17 Main Street Parade and fireworks, live bands, car

show, 5K run, food and fun.

COLLEGE HILL ARTS FESTIVAL June 16-17 23rd and College streets, UNI campus, Cedar Falls, 277-4972 Juried arts festival showcasing Midwest artists presenting original works and offering demonstrations in various media; noon to 8 p.m. June 16 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 17.

Please see FESTIVALS, Page 5

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STURGIS FALLS CELEBRATION & CEDAR BASIN JAZZ FESTIVAL June 23-25 Overman Park, Sturgis Park, Tourist Park, Gateway Park in Cedar Falls www.sturgisfalls.org The sound of bands playing jazz, country, rock-n-roll and blues music fills the air in city parks. Other features include a parade, street fair, carnival, talent contest, and continuous entertainment.

Also take advantage of visiting the various museums and historical points of interest in Cedar Falls.

RUIVERVIEW GOSPEL SING July 12-15 — Riverview Conference Center, Cedar Falls, 268-0787 Nightly concerts feature the best in gospel groups. Special concerts feature popular nationally-known groups. riverviewministries.com JAYCEES GREATER WATERLOO OPEN July 20-23 — Waterloo golf courses The Waterloo Open is the largest and longest-running professional tournament in Iowa. Go to www.waterlooopen.com.

BREMER COUNTY FAIR July 23-29 at the fairgrounds in Waverly.

A variety of family activities, including farm truck and tractor pulls, kids day, scrambles and pie auction.

BBQLOO & BLUES TOO July 14-15 Lincoln Park, downtown Waterloo, 404-7308 There will be BBQ for sale, blues bands and other activities.

BLACK HAWK COUNTY 4-H & FFA FAIR July 25-29 — National Cattle Congress Grounds Exhibits and farm animals raised by Black Hawk County 4-Hers www.extension.iastate.edu/ blackhawk/ IOWA IRISH FEST Aug. 4-6 Lincoln Park and downtown area of Waterloo, 233-8350 or (800) 728-8431 Iowa’s only large-scale Celtic festival boasts three stages of music and entertainment, Celtic gifts, food, highland games, cultural events, 5K Run/Walk, outdoor mass, whiskey tasting. www.iowairishfest.com Please see FESTIVALS, Page 10

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Come Worship With Us! Cedar Valley Church Directory Presbyterian (USA)

Lutheran LCMS

UnitY PresBYteriAn ChUrCh

FAith LU LUtherAn ChUrCh

1149 Hammond Ave., Waterloo 234-4291 www.unitypresbyterianwaterloo.org unitypresbyterian@q.com

1555 W Ridgeway Ave. Waterloo Faithupontherock.com 236-1771 SUNDAY WORSHIP AT 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship – 10:30 a.m.

Adult Sunday School – 9:00 a.m.

SUNDAY SCHOOL AND BIBLE

Facebook: Unity Presbyterian Waterloo IA Summer Worship Hour: 9:30am

STUDY AT 10:45 a.m.

Lutheran (Mo. Synod)

Lutheran ELCA

Presbyterian (USA)

First PresBYteriAn ChUrCh 902 Main St., Cedar Falls 277-3930 www.firstprescf.org Blended Style Worship – 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School for all ages – 9:00 a.m Sunday Worship at 9 & 11 am Memorial Day to Labor Day Worship at 10 am

2015 Rainbow Drive, Cedar Falls

www.CedarHeightsPres.org

Lutheran ELCA

Zion eVAnGeLiCAL LUtherAn ChUrCh

GrACe LUtherAn ChUrCh

235-7045

1024 West Eighth Street, Waterloo, IA 319-235-6705 www.gracewaterloo.org

810 Kimball Ave., Waterloo

www.zionluthwaterloo.com

Worship With Communion 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship – 9:00 a.m.

Bible Class – 10:15 a.m.

Sunday School –10:15 a.m.

Education Hour 10:15 a.m.

June-August Summer Service, Mondays at 6:30pm

United Methodist

An Inclusive Congregation 3220 Terrace Dr., Cedar Falls 266-0464 www.sttims-umc.org Like us on facebook: www.facebook.com/sttim.umc Sunday School – 9:00 a.m.

Sunday worship – 10:15 a.m.

First PresBYteriAn ChUrCh 505 Franklin Ave., Waterloo 233-6145 www.1stpresby.org Worship Service: 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School Classes for all ages Community breakfast every third Sunday of the month 8:30-9:15.

Sunday Supper every Sunday Night 5-6pm Handbells and Sanctuary choirs meet Wednesday night.

Website: www.redeemerwaverly.org e-mail: redeemer@redeemerwaverly.org Wednesday Service - 5:30pm Saturday Service - 5:30pm Sunday Services - 8am & 10:30am One Sunday Service - 9:30am (Memorial Day - Labor Day) Sunday School/Bible Study/Forum - 9:15am

Lutheran ELCA

st. tiMothYs United Methodist ChUrCh

Presbyterian

2001 West Bremer Ave., Waverly 352-1325

Lutheran ELCA

st. PAUL LUtherAn ChUrCh

4000 Hudson Rd., Cedar Falls www.bethlehemcf.org 266-3541 Traditional Worship – 8:30 a.m.

Education Hour – 9:45 a.m.

Contemporary – 11:00 a.m.

Summer Hours (6/1-8/31) No Education Hour Traditional Worship – 8:30 a.m.

Contemporary – 10:30 a.m.

Presbyterian

2812 Willow Lane, C.F. 266-4183 stpaulcf2017@gmail.com Sunday Service - 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Learning Time - 11:30 a.m.

Ladies Quilting - Tuesdays - 9:00 a.m.

Men’s Bible Study Wednesdays - 5:00 p.m.

WestMinster PresBYteriAn ChUrCh

First United Methodist ChUrCh

1301 Kimball Ave., Waterloo

aboutfirst.com

234-5501 www.wpcw.org

9:00 am - Traditional Service 10:10 am - Sunday School for all ages 11:15 am - Contemporary Service

718 Clay St., Cedar Falls

319-266-1713 Worship Times: Transformation 8:30 am Traditional: 8:30 am & 11:00 am Worship Starting June 4th: Transformation: 8:30 Traditional: 8:30 am & 10:00 am

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Come Worship Witthh Us! Cedar Valley Church Directory American Baptist

First baPtist ChurCh 434 Baltimore Waterloo, IA 50701 Firstbaptistwaterloo.org 319-234-1537 Small Group Studies – 9:00 a.m.

Worship – 10:15 a.m.

Child Care Provided

Christian (Disciples of Christ)

Catholic

Central Christian ChurCh

st. mary CatholiC ChurCh

trinity ePisCoPal Parish 4535 Kimball Ave., Waterloo 319-232-4714

Sunday Worship – 9:30 a.m.

Hospitality Hour – 10:30 a.m.

2700 Horton Road Waverly 319-352-2493 www.stmarysfamily.com

A place where ordinary people experience the extraordinary.

Saturday Mass – 5:15 p.m.

Sunday Mass – 8:00 AM & 10:00 a.m.

3475 Kimball Ave., Waterloo 234-6231 www.centralchristianwaterloo.org

Baptist

1307 West ridgeway ridgew avenue a Waterloo, iowa 50701 319.233.3545 www.wrbc.net Sunday Service 10:15-11:30 a.m.

Sunday School/ Adult Bible Fellowship 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday Evenings AWANA and Adult Bible Studies

Episcopal

Episcopal

st. luKe’s ePisCoPal ChurCh

2410 Melrose Dr., Cedar Falls 277-8520 www.stlukescf.org Like us on Facebook!

Sunday Worship – 9:15 a.m.

Child Care available during service

118 High Street, Waterloo myhopecity.net

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8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Child care available for 10 a.m. service.

Call for Summer Worship Hours Brethren

hammond avenue brethren ChurCh 1604 hammond ave., Waterloo 1/2 block north of ridgeway and hammond intersection

234-4094 HammondAvenueBrethren.com Pastor Larry McKinney Handicap Accessible Blended Worship Service JOIN US! every Sunday at 10:30 am Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 am Coffee & doughnuts with fellowship at 9 am If you are in need of a church family, please give us a visit!

river’s edge Christian ChurCh 1247 Cedar Bend St 319-233-0055 Sunday 8:45 Prayer Time 9:15 Sunday school 10:00 Coffee Cafe 10:30 Worship 6:00 Fusion (7-12 grade) Wednesday 9:30 Coffee Time 11:00 Bible Study 6:15 JAM (K-6 grade)

Kimball avenue united methodist ChurCh 1207 Kimball Avenue Waterloo, IA 50702 319-232-4103 www.kimballaveumc.com Worship Service 9:30am Sunday School 10:45am

301 1ST ST NW, WAVERLY, IA 50677

WORSHIP Sat. 5:30pm Sun. 7:30, 8:30 & 11am Fellowship & Education at 9:45am

Preschool & Elementary K-6 Sun. & Wed. Children’s Ministries

STPAULSWAVERLY.ORG

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Top EmployErs in ThE cEdar vallEy The Cedar Valley is a vibrant and economically diverse community. From manufacturing to information technology to health care, the area's key employers are proud to serve the community by providing jobs and a solid economic base today and in the future.

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Cedar Valley Medical Specialists Industry Call Center Services Number of Employees 100 Established 1996 Awards / Recognitions Cedar Valley Excellence in Customer Service 2015 Visit us at www.ross-llc.com

Industry – Manufacturing Number of Employees – 270

Now Hiring!!

Established – 1962

901 12th St. NE, Independence Independence, IA 50644 | (319) 334-6026 Minimum Starting Wage $15/hr, plus $3 2nd shift or $5 weekend premium and 36 hour Weekend Shift GMM is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

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We’re a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people.

We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor + professional employment.

To learn more + apply, call us at 319-859-9000 or visit us online.

GMM supplies precision machining, sheet metal fabrication, assembly and finishing operations for aerospace, electronics and other high-tech companies. www.geater.com/careers

Industry – Recruitment Agency Number of Employees 340 Internal Employees; Average of 6,500 Associate Employees on Assignment per Week Established - 1985 Awards & Recognitions “2016 List of Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S.” Staffing Industry Analysts “2016 List of Largest Industrial Staffing Firms in the U.S.” - Staffing Industry Analysts QPSWORKS.COM

is proud to be one of the top employers in the area.

WE HAVE IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR NURSES. For more information on available positions For more available positions visitvisit

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CedarValleyMedical.com

Industry – Health Care Number of employees – 400 Established – January 1st, 1995 Visit us at cedarvalleymedical.com

Do you want to make a difference? This job’s for you!

NORTH STAR COmmuNiTy SeRviCeS 3420 university Avenue * Waterloo, iowa (319) 236-0901 www.northstarcs.org Offering flexible hours and competitive wages in a fun, supportive environment. Now accepting applications for Supported Community Living and Adult Day Programs.

Number of employees – 165 Established – 1975 Visit the website www.northstarcs.org for application and more info.

NOW HIRING

HyPro Inc. is a leading contract machining and engineering company committed to providing value to our customers in a world wide industrial commercial marketplace.

HyPro... A great place to work!

HyPro is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive wage and benefits package.

Join team HyPro and enjoy a rewarding environment where our people matter.

Industry – Manufacturing 711 Enterprise Drive Cedar Falls, IA 50613 319-277-7200

Email Careers@hypro.com or Apply online at: www.hypro.com

Apply in person at 711 Enterprise Dr. Cedar Falls, IA 50613

Now Hiring Registered Nurses Wolfe Eye Clinic is continuing to grow and expand! The Cedar Rapids clinic is moving into a new state of the art medical office building in Hiawatha. This position is an exciting opportunity to be part of an Eye Care Center of Excellence.

Wolfe Eye Clinic has openings for a full-time (Monday-Friday, 4 days a week) and a part-time Registered Nurses to work with our Retina Specialists.

The home office would be based out of Cedar Rapids or Iowa City.

We offer competitive wages and benefits (health, dental, 401k, paid-time off, etc.) please apply or visit our website www.wolfeeyeclinic.com/careers

Industry – Health Care Number of Employees -54

Industry – Eye Care Number of Employees Approximately 390 Established - 1919, will celebrate 100 years in 2019 www.wolfeeyeclinic.com/careers

• 2016 Recipient of the National Bronze Award for Quality • 2016 Deficiency Free State Inspection • Five Star Facility according to Medicare.gov • 50 Years of Service to Seniors • Small, Comfortable Facility with Individualized Care • Outpatient Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy • Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation • Host of community Easter Egg Hunt for 21 years

Established - 1966 • Baked Goods & Craft Bazaar Christmas fundraiser for 34 years Just 14 miles south of Waterloo • Intergenerational programming with Union on Highway 218 North - Call or Elementary School stop by for a tour (319) 342-2125 • Family Ice cream Socials every Sunday www.careinitiatives.org/careers • Couples’ Dinners and Family Potluck Dinners • Large patio area with flower and vegetable gardens • Facility Van for Outings and Appointments • Direct TV Cable and Wi-Fi Service • Nicknamed “The Lodge”— come see why!

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Top EmployErs in ThE cEdar vallEy The Cedar Valley is a vibrant and economically diverse community. From manufacturing to information technology to health care, the area's key employers are proud to serve the community by providing jobs and a solid economic base today and in the future.

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We enjoy giving our employees more than they expect. That’s why our paid time off and retirement benefits are especially generous.

The Cedar Falls Municipal Utilities provide electric, water, natural gas and broadband services to homes and businesses in Cedar Falls, IA. Founded in 1888, the Utilities are owned by the community, operated for public benefit and governed by a five-member citizen Board of Trustees.

Cedar Falls Utilities (CFU) employs 187 people and has been named a WCF Courier Employer of Choice for seven consecutive years.

Employees are focused on CFU’s mission of providing customers with innovative, high-quality services that bring the best value to the community.

Industry – Credit Union Number of Employees – 700+ Established – 1934 Awards/Recognitions 2017 • Best In Class 401(k) plan, award recipient • Best Credit Union, City View, Des Moines 2016 • Business of the Year, Downtown Des Moines Chamber • Best Credit Union, Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier • Best Credit Union, City View, Des Moines • Best Credit Union, Des Moines Business Record • Coolest Places to Work, Corridor Business Journal • Top Workplaces, The Des Moines Register

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Number of employees – 350-400 Established – 1957.

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Industry – Newspaper Number of employees – 100 Established – January 18, 1859 Visit us at wcfcourier.com/workhere for current openings

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LIBRARIES ‌The Waterloo and Cedar Falls public libraries are two valuable assets for residents in the metro area.

WATERLOO PUBLIC LIBRARY 415 Commercial St., Waterloo 50701; phone, 291-4480; email, askus@waterloopubliclibrary.org; website, www.waterloo.lib.ia.us Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; (Labor Day through Memorial Day) 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Founded in 1896, the Waterloo Public Library began service in two rented rooms, one on the east side and one on the west side of the Cedar River. In 1906, the library moved to its new Carnegie buildings, which saw extensive remodeling and additions over time.

The library’s current building, constructed in 1938, began as Waterloo’s post office and federal building. It served as such until 1979 when the post office was relocated. In 1977, Waterloo voters approved a $3.65 million bond issue to renovate the building for use as a library.

The Waterloo Public Library now houses a large collection of books, numerous magazines and an ever-growing collection of videos, DVDs, books on CD, audio CDs, along with downloadable audiobooks and eBooks.

It also provides free Internet access and computer classes and has a staff

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Please see LIBRARIES, Page 11 Alex Martin of Waterloo shelves DVDs at the Waterloo Public Library.

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STEM & STEIN, BEER AND WINE FEST Aug. 12 — 460 Jefferson St., Waterloo, 291-4490 The festival will feature samples of the fine gourmet food, beer and wine with an emphasis on the talented Cedar Valley chefs and food and beverages made in Iowa.

OLD TIME POWER SHOW Aug. 18-20, Antique Acres, 7620 Waverly Road, Cedar Falls, 987-2380 Step back to a time of steam engines, threshing and old-time fun.

Live demonstrations, museum, tracTIFFANY RUSHING, COURIER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER‌ tor pulls, Parade of Power, flea market and lots of food.

Sidecar Coffee joins the Sturgis Falls Parade in Cedar Falls.

CEDAR VALLEY PRIDEFEST Grounds, Waterloo, 234-7515 ARTAPALOOZA ON MAIN Aug. 26 — 300 block of W. Fourth Sept. 9 — Downtown Cedar Falls, Four-day fair with carnival rides, midStreet, Waterloo way, entertainment, livestock shows, This event features live music, food 277-0213 rodeo and exhibits.

Local juried art show. and beverage vendors, information NORTHEAST IOWA STEEL GUITAR booths, female impersonators, co- NATIONAL CATTLE CONGRESS EXPO Sept. 14-17 — National Cattle Congress Oct. 27-29, Electric Park Ballroom, medians and more.

Waterloo, 422-3293 Showcasing the steel guitar in several musical genres, including country, swing, blues, jazz, gospel and pop artists from the Midwest.

SARTORI’S FESTIVAL OF TREES, GALLAGHER-BLUEDORN November TBA — Cedar Falls, 268-3161 A display of decorated trees, wreaths and other holiday exhibits.

HOLIDAY ARTS FESTIVAL November TBA — Waterloo Center for the Arts Original artwork from Midwest artists, live musical performances and entertainment.

HOLIDAY HOOPLA KICK-OFF Nov. 24 — Downtown Cedar Falls, 6 to 8 p.m.

Start of the holiday season; Santa’s workshop officially opens; live music, lighting of the tree, seasonal characters; fun for the entire family.

Holiday Hoopla continues with merchant open houses, carolers, trolley rides, ice carving demonstrations, luminaries, refreshments and door prizes.

277-0213

Manufactured in Iowa for over 90 Years 988-4200 | WATERLOO 393-5768 | CEDAR RAPIDS moved to hwy 63 1 mile S of 20

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Libraries From 10

construction of a larger building.

CFPL, which moved into a new home at the same location in March 2004, now houses a large collection of books, as well as magazines, books on CD, videos, CDs and downloadable eBooks and audiobooks. There is no fee to obtain a library card; fill out the application and present an ID with your current address.

of librarians ready to answer questions.

To get a library card, fill out a short application form and show staff members an ID containing your name and current address. There is no fee to get your first card.

AREA LIBRARIES CEDAR FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY 524 Main St., Cedar Falls 50613; DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY phone, 273-8643; email, cedarfallsli100 Washington, Denver 50622; brary@gmail.com; website, www.ce- phone, 984-5140; email, kplatte@denver. dar-falls.lib.ia.us/ Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; (September through May) 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday The Cedar Falls Public Library is one of the oldest libraries in Iowa, incorporated in 1859 by the Cedar Valley Horticultural and Literary Association.

In 1877, W.C. Bryant moved to secure a vote of the city to make the library forever free and to be controlled by the city. Cedar Falls applied for and received a Carnegie grant, and on Aug. 25, 1903, the finished building was acTIFFANY RUSHING, COURIER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER cepted by the City Council. Cedar Falls voters approved a $3.25 million bond Maverick Fields, 2, and Nazee Fields take a selfie during the Noon issue October 2001 to help finance the Year’s Eve Party at the Cedar Falls Library.

lib.ia.us; website, www.denver.lib.ia.us Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

DIKE PUBLIC LIBRARY 133 E. Elder St., Dike 50624; phone, 989-2608; email, dikepubliclibrary@ dike.lib.ia.us; website, www.dike.lib.ia.us Please see LIBRARIES, Page 16

EscapE cEdar VallEy... can you escape the room?

Offering a variety of adventures!

Escape Cedar Valley is perfect for: Corporate Team Building Night out with friends or family Birthdays and special occasions

located in downtown cedar Falls 115 E 4th street, suite 101

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Youths gather for the balloon drop at the Cedar Falls Library Noon Year’s Eve Party.

For more information or to make a reservation, visit us online at escapecedarvalley.com For Corporate Team Building, call 319-290-7498, or email escapecedarvalley@gmail.com

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Pre-School 3 Day or 5 Day Pre-School 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

6:30 Certified Teachers - State Licensed

277-8121

215 W. 9th St., Cedar Falls casamontessoricf@gmail.com casamontessori@cfu.net Non profit and non-sectarian

"Partnering with families to nurture and educate tomorrow's leaders" Nordic 319-266-4477  Valley Park 319-277-7303  Westridge 319-234-5920

www.cuccc.org 3 locations to better serve you

Cedar Valley PresChool and ChIld Care CeNTer

Quality Year-Round Child Care and Preschool Since 1943 Infant and Pre-School Age Child Care

State Licensed • Limited Scholarship Options Providingquality quality childcare months through years for 46 42 Providing childcareforforages ages18 18 months to 1111years 43Years years.

(319) 268-1944 - www.cvpccc.com With Support from Cedar Valley Promise and United Way

AVAILABLE AT 2 LOCATIONS 1407 Independence Ave., Pinecrest Bldg.

608 West 4th, Waterloo

Scholarship funds and State Voluntary Pre-School available QRS rating 4 out of 5 stars

291-2424 236-2063

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Clubs and OrganizatiOns heaLth

hoBBIeS/CraftS Black hawk Button Club

Services:

Meets last Wednesday of each month, 1:00 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 207 W. Louise, Waterloo.

The purpose of the club is for the education, mutual helpfulness, and preservation of the history, art, and beauty of buttons. We welcome anyone interested. Bring your buttons and learn about them.

Call Jeanine 266-3070 or Diane 268-0318.

Hospice Services

Cedar Valley Hospice was founded in 1979 by members of our community who saw a need for dignified end-of-life care. We are honored to serve your family, friends and neighbors with hospice services and grief support to the Cedar Valley.

319.272.2002 :: 800.617.1972 www.cvhospice.org Hospice Home

The Cedar Valley Hospice Home offers trained nurses 24 hours/day, 7 days/week at this six-bedroom, home-like facility located at 2001 Kimball Ave. in Waterloo. Patients are welcomed for short-term inpatient care, respite care or short-term residential care.

319.272.1771

CASS: Cedar Aids Support System

CIVIL/SerVICe

Let’s Fix Dinner In Northeast Iowa

Gerri Perreault, President (268-0936 or Geraldine.Perreault@gmail.com)

BECOME AN INGREDIENT AT:

Quota International of Waterloo Meets 4th Tuesday of each month- 6 PM dinner.

Service projects include promoting healthy hearing, vision screening, assisting disadvantaged women and children, Cops ‘N Kids Reading Program, Quota Care Bears for children in local hospitals, and more.

Many opportunities and benefits of membership.

319-235-9946 heartlandhfh.org

Chris Lorenz 266-9013 www.waterlooquota.com www.quota.org.

Established in 1973, CVC is one of the oldest and largest cycling clubs in NE Iowa catering to road & trail riders of all abilities.

Membership is only $20/yr. per household and open to everyone. Come ride with us!

319.272.2437 :: 800.617.1972 LINK Palliative Care

LINK Palliative Care provides for those who have been diagnosed with a serious illness and who do not qualify OR are not ready for hospice. LINK program patients can also still seek curative treatment. waterloo . independence . waverly grundy center . hospice home

www.northeastiowafoodbank.org

CeDar VaLLeY CYCLIStS

Po Box 2643, Waterloo, Ia 50704 www.ridecvc.org

Medical case managemen/care for persons living with HIV or AIDS and their loved ones.

319.272.2002 :: 800.617.1972

The League of Women Voters of Black Hawk-Bremer Counties engages in broad educational efforts to make democracy work and to engage citizens in decisions that impact their lives.

reCreatIon

hIStorICaL Cedar Valley Civil War roundtable Meets 7:00 PM the third Thursday, September through June, at Memorial Hall, 104 W. 5th St. Waterloo.

All topics of the Civil War Era. Public always welcome.

Call 266-1185.

We offer recreational gymnastics for ages 2-18. We also offer competitive gymnastics for boys and girls level 3-10 and all levels of Xcel.

1101 Black hawk rd.

Waterloo, Ia 50701 319-236-2842 Sno Hawks Snowmobile Club the club has been providing a wonderful winter recreation opportunity for over 40 years.

We offer trail rides for members & guests, help maintain snowmobile trails, raise funds for charity & participate in activities of the State association. Meetings are held the 1st tuesday of the month September thru april. all snowmobilers are welcome. for meeting times & more info, contact: Stanley Wolf 319-296-3604

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SeniorS

Social ServiceS

Newel Post seNior Day services aND resPite Providing support for seniors and caregivers since 1975.

1108 Tiffany Place, Waterloo.

319-234-1391. www.northstarcs.org

Grief Services: Eucalyptus Tree

55+ volunteer initiative

2101 Kimball Ave., Suite 121 Waterloo, IA 50702 (319) 272-2250 www.rsvpserves.com The purpose of RSVP is to engage individuals 55 and older in helping to address community needs through volunteering. A few of the focus areas are literacy, mentoring, SHIIP counseling and tax assistance. RSVP is a National Service program under the Corporation for National and Community Service and sponsored locally

by Covenant Medical Center.

The Eucalyptus Tree program provides specialized grief support and care for children and their families who are experiencing a life-threatening illness or grieving a death.

Grief Counseling

Individual grief counseling, support groups and community education are available through Cedar Valley Hospice at no cost.

These services are open to anyone in the community experiencing life-threatening illness or grieving a death, even if they did not have a loved one on the hospice program.

2101 Kimball Ave., Waterloo 319.272.2002 :: 800.617.1972 www.cvhospice.org waterloo . independence . waverly grundy center . hospice home

An international organization with a mission to preach the gospel while meeting human needs in His name without discrimination.

• Comprehensive Assistance • Emergency Shelters • Free weekday noon meal • Seasonal Assistance • On-site free clinic (call for hours) • Youth Programs • Thrift Store 82 cents of every dollar goes to direct programs/services for those in need.

Donate or volunteer today to Do the Most Good in the Cedar Valley.

89 Franklin St, Waterloo 319-235-9358 www.sawaterloo.org Facebook and Twitter: SAWaterlooCF the compassionate Friends Supporting Family After a Child Dies A mutual assistance, self-help organization offering friendship, understanding, and hope to bereaved families following the death of a child of any age for any reason. To locate the time and meeting place of the Chapter nearest you, please contact The Compassionate Friends, Inc., National Office at 877-969-0010 or directly at 630-990-0010. www.compassionatefriends.org

North star commuNity services Providing quality services for people with disabilities since 1975.

3420 University Ave, Waterloo.

236-0901 or 888-879-1365.

www.northstarcs.org

Black Hawk Gem and Mineral Society For everyone interested in the earth sciences, rock collecting, fossil collecting, and the lapidary arts. We meet the second Tuesday of the month at the Waterloo Center for the Arts at 7:00 PM (Club does not meet in July and August).

President: Tom Blume 319-239-7269 Treasurer: David Malm 319-266-6433.

Clubs and OrganizatiOns

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Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

DUNKERTON PUBLIC LIBRARY 203 E. Tower St., P.O. Box 249, Dunkerton 50626; phone, 822-4610; email, dunkpublib@dunkerton.net; website, www.dunkerton.lib.ia.us Hours: 2 to 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (8 p.m. in summer); 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

EVANSDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY 123 N. Evans, Evansdale 50707; phone, 232-5367; email, eplib@mchsi. com; website, www.evansdale.lib.ia.us Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday and Thursday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

HUDSON PUBLIC LIBRARY 401 Fifth St., P.O. Box 480, Hudson 50643; phone, 988-4217; email, staff@ hudson.lib.ia.us; website, www.hudson.lib.ia.us Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

JANESVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY 227 Main St., P.O. Box 328, Janesville 50647; phone, 987-2925; email, janesvillelibrary@mchsi.com; website, www. janesville.lib.ia.us Hours: noon to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 10 to 11 a.m. and noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday; 1 to 5 p.m.

Friday; 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

JESUP PUBLIC LIBRARY 721 Sixth St., P.O. Box 585, Jesup 50648; phone, 827-1533; email, jesuplibrary@jesup.lib.ia.us; website, www. jesup.lib.ia.us Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday.

LA PORTE CITY (HAWKINS MEMORIAL LIBRARY) 308 Main St., La Porte City 50651; phone, 342-3025; email, hawkins@ laportecity.lib.ia.us; website, www. laportecity.lib.ia.us Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday; 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

NEW HARTFORD (ELIZABETH RASMUSSEN MARTIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY) 406 Packwaukee, P.O. Box 292, New Hartford 50660; phone, 983-2533; email, sue@newhartford.lib.ia.us; website, www.newhartford.lib.ia.us Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday.

SHELL ROCK (BENNY GAMBAIANI

PUBLIC LIBRARY) 104 S. Cherry St., Shell Rock 50670; phone, 885-4345; email, gambaian@ butler-bremer.com; website, www.shellrocklibrary.org Hours: Noon to 5 p.m. Monday and Friday; noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday; 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday.

WAVERLY PUBLIC LIBRARY 1500 W. Bremer Ave., Waverly 50677; phone, 352-1223; email, waverly@waverly.lib.ia.us; website, www.waverlyia. com/public-library Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday through Saturday; (September through May): 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

ABOVE: Gina Makarios, left, and Colette Ruth, talk about Medicaid privatization at the Waverly Public Library.

LEFT: Elise Wing hits the runway with her fashion designs during the Waterloo Public Library Runway Fashion Show.

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Waverly, Iowa

A high qualit quality uality of life, friendl ualit friendly riendly y and progressive merchants, and a college town atmosphere

TIEDT NURSERY We’re your Retail Nursery and Landscaping Headquarters in the Cedar Valley!

215 E Bremer Ave., Waverly

Trees Shrubs Perennials Annuals Landscape Service Retaining Walls Patios And so much more!

Our gift shop is a great place to stop for unique gifts and treasures for everyone on your list!

Tuesday - Friday Breakfast 8-10 • Lunch 11-2 Gift shop 8-4

Saturday Breakfast 8-11 • Lunch 11-2 Gift shop 8-3

2419 E. Bremer Ave Waverly, IA 50677 (319) 352-0418

Extended Seasonal Hours Mon-Fri 8:30-6:30 Sat: 9 AM- 4PM Like us on

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Janesville third-grader Addy Oldenburger looks over a deer hide during Museum School at the Grout Museum.

ARTS & CULTURE ‌HISTORICAL/MUSEUMS/ CULTURAL CENTERS ANTIQUE ACRES 7610 Waverly Road, Cedar Falls, 987-2380 The history of agriculture is told through this extensive collection of restored and preserved antique items, saw milling and farm machinery. A modern campground is available. Open May through October. Old-time Power Show is Aug. 18-20; www.antiqueacres.org BEHRENS-RAPP FILLING STATION Visitors Information Center 221 W. First St., Cedar Falls, 266-5149; cfhistory.org This restored gas station also is an

information center for visitors to the area. Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. May through October.

BREMER COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 402 W. Bremer Ave., Waverly, 352-1309; www.bremercountyhistoricalsociety.org Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the museum occupies a roadside inn, built in 1864 from native timber and brick from a local kiln. Open May through October. Tuesday through Thursday, 1 to 4 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 1-4:30 p.m.

DAN GABLE INTERNATIONAL WRESTLING INSTITUTE AND MUSEUM 303 Jefferson St., Waterloo, 233-0745,

www.nwhof.org Features Olympic, collegiate and professional wrestling history and home to Waterloo native Dan Gable, 1972 Olympic gold medalist. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; weekends by appointment.

HEARST CENTER FOR THE ARTS 304 West Seerley Blvd., Cedar Falls, 273-8641; www.thehearst.org Farmer-poet James Hearst bequeathed his home to Cedar Falls in 1983 to be used as an arts center. It is now a 12,000-square-foot arts center, complete with two galleries, three classrooms, a sculpture garden, two meeting rooms, office space and a performing

arts facility. It hosts exhibitions, classes, talks, concerts and more.

ICE HOUSE MUSEUM 121 Center St., Cedar Falls, 266-5149; cfhistory.org Open May through mid-October, 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, or by appointment.

IOWA BAND MUSEUM 203 1/2 Main St., Cedar Falls, 2661253; www.cedarnet.org/cfband/museum.html The history and memorabilia of the Cedar Falls Municipal Band, in operation since 1891, is displayed in this historic band hall. Band plays every Tuesday from June through August at

7:30 p.m. in Overman Park. Museum is open by appointment, 266-9736.

JOHN DEERE TRACTOR & ENGINE MUSEUM 500 Westfield Ave., Waterloo, 292-6126 The mission is to educate visitors about the history of tractor and engine design and manufacturing in the Cedar Valley. Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.

LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM 205 W. First St., Cedar Falls, 2665149; cfhistory.org Please see CULTURE, Page 22

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Cedar Valley Family Favorites Buy Any Entree and 2 Drinks Get a Second Entree of Equal or Lesser Value Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner.

Some restrictions apply. Expires 3-31-18

Southtown The Cedar Valley’s Only BrOasTed ChiCken!

1/2 Off

Stop in today to experience the original broasted chicken, or try one of our many specialty dishes!

Locally owned and operated

2026 Bopp St., Waterloo 236-9112 www.southtownbargrill.com Kitchen: 7am-10:30pm • Located next to Witham Auto & Crossroads Mall

Tues - Fri 6am - 3pm

Sat & Sun 6am - 12pm

309 Main Street • La Porte City, IA 50651 319-342-2331 • rocketsbakery.wordpress.com rocketsbakery

rocketsbakery rocketsbakery@gmail.com

MORG’S

Serving You for over 50 Years Daily Specials Open Monday - Friday 5am - 3pm Saturday and Sunday 6am - 1pm

520 Mulberry St., Waterloo 319-234-2416 COUPON Buy 1 Sundae, Get 1 Equal or Lesser Value for FREE!

207 E Tower Park Drive, Waterloo, lowa 50701

319-232-1600 1310 W 1st Street, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613

319-266-3647

Call any location below for your special cake orders.

1506 La Porte Rd. • 1304 W. 5th St. • 103E Park Tower •

232-5440 232-5067 233-1867

Expires 3-31-18

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Welcome to

Cedar Falls

We specialize in unique, upcycled, refinished, and original handcrafted home décor.

Mon-Wed; Fri: 10am-6pm Thurs: 10am-7pm Sat: 10am-5pm Sun: 12pm-4pm

200 State St, # 102, Cedar Falls, Iowa

(319) 260-2001

Mobile Digs at the blackhawk hotel 122 Washington St., Cedar Falls, IA (319) 277-1161

Fifteen completely renovated rooms

Furnished with sleek platform king beds

“Mod” lighting and furniture, wall-mount flat-screen TVs

“Retro” look carpet and bedding

free parking

Cable TV and high-speed wireless internet capability

Blackhawk Hotel 115 Main Street • 319-277-1161 www.theblackhawkhotel.com

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Lifetime Gaurantee

AUTO GLASS REPAIR & REPLACEMENT

industry Certified teChs

Locally Owned & Operated

319-268-9850

www.glasstechcedarfalls.com 510 state st. Cedar falls, ia

The Collision RepaiR speCialisTs www.AndersonCollision.com AndersonCollision@cfu.net

516 Washington St. Cedar Falls, IA 50613

319-277-5661

weekly specials Military Monday

show your Military card and get 20% oFF your Meal tuesday

kids eat Free tuesday

open every day

311 Main st., Cedar Falls 319-277-8111 thepuMphaus.CoM

Happy Hour:

Mon-Fri 2pM-6pM 1/2 oFF all drinks & appetizers

worker wednesday

1/2 oFF all drinks For anyone in the industry; bring in your current paystub teacher thursday

all teachers receive 20% oFF their entire tab

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The traditional Bosnian dance group KUD KOLO performs at Culture Fest at the Waterloo Center for the Arts.

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Built in 1909, the schoolhouse is equipped with blackboards, books, a potbelly stove and turn-of-the-century furnishings. Open May through September, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 1 to 4 p.m.; tours by appointment.

PHELPS YOUTH PAVILION 225 Commercial St., 291-4490 RIVERLOOP AMPITHEATRE AND EXPO PLAZA 225 Commercial St., 291-4490 SILOS & SMOKESTACKS 6 0 4 L a f aye tt e St . , Wa t e r l o o,

234-4567; www.wilosandsmokestacks. org Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area, comprised of 37 counties in Northeast Iowa, was formed to support the interpretation of the region’s heritage to its residents and visitors.

Silos and Smokestacks is dedicated to preserving, promoting and celebrating America’s agricultural heritage.

Through a network of sites, programs and events, S&S interprets farm life, agribusiness and rural communities past and present.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ART Kamerick Art Building, UNI campus;

Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WATERLOO CENTER FOR THE ARTS 273-2077; www.uni.edu/art 225 Commercial St., Waterloo, 291A number of galleries and exhibits, Bluedorn Science Imaginarium 4490; www.waterloocenterforthearts. with regular talks and events.

322 Washington St., Waterloo, org.

234-6357 VICTORIAN HOME AND CARRIAGE The Waterloo Center for the Arts tries Grout Museum of History and Science HOUSE MUSEUM to stimulate inquiry and dialogue and 503 South St., Waterloo, 234-6357 308 W. THIRD ST., CEDAR FALLS, connect people through the arts. On Rensselaer Russell House Museum 266-5149; CFHISTORY.ORG offer are free galleries featuring works 520 W. Third St., Waterloo, 234-6357 The oldest Cedar Falls museum, this from permanent collections and changSnowden House 1861 Civil War-era home features an- ing exhibitions, classes and programs 306 Washington St., Waterloo, tique furnishings, fashions and mem- for all ages, a children’s museum, free orabilia documenting the area’s early concerts and festivals, school and group 234-6357. history. This museum also houses tours, a gift store and cafe, and indoor Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans the famous O-scale Lenoir Train Ex- and outdoor rental facilities.

Museum hibit. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. TuesGROUT MUSEUM DISTRICT 503 South St., Waterloo, 234-6357 day-Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, 503 South St., Waterloo, 234-6357; www.groutmuseumdistrict.org February-December.

Please see CULTURE, Page 26

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REAL ESTATE Ronald E. Garris CRB CRS

GUIDE

Mike Robert ABR

Ellie Fulks REALTOR ®

319-504-3795 ellie@sulenticfischels.com 40 years Experience waterloo, IA 50701

Business: (319) 234-1001 Mobile: (319) 231-2100 Fax: (319) 234-1445

Cell: (319) 239-3900 Business: (319) 234-1001 Fax: (319) 234-1445 Email: mike@garrisrobert.com

e-mail:ron@garrisrobert.com

www.garrisrobert.com

3510 Kimball Avenue Suite H Waterloo, IA 50702 T 319-234-5000 F 319-291-7000 www.sulenticfischels.com

CEDAR FALLS COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION

s t e p h e n d. k n a p p Managing Broker

(319) 493-4000

sknapp@lockardonline.com 4501 Prairie Parkway Cedar Falls, lowa 50613

www.lockardhomes.com

(319) 415-4345 Cell (319) 277-8000 Office (319) 277-8080 Fax

On The Web: www.cfccu.org 123 W. 4th St or 420 Viking Rd. Cedar Falls

Steve Conrad

E-mail: sconrad@lockardonline.com Website: steveconrad.lockardhomes.com

Licensed Realtor

4501 Prairie Parkway, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

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Cardiology

Neurology

Cedar Valley Cardiovascular Center

Cedar Valley Neurology

Cedar V

Sharad Bajaj, MD Joud Dib, MD Kalyana Sundaram, MD Himanshu Tandon, MD Hannah Djoumessi, ARNP

Ivo Bekavac, MD, PhD

David J FACS Meg He

419 E Donald St Waterloo - (319) 236-1911

1753 W Ridgeway Ave Suite 112 Waterloo - (319) 833-5954

Kari Haislet, ARNP, DNP Lisa Maher, ARNP, DNP Abbie Schaa, ARNP Abbie Schrader, ARNP Jody Zolondek, ARNP

Occupational Rehab

Cedar Valley Center for Facial Plastic Surgery

Allergy & Immunology United Medical Park

1753 W Ridgeway Ave Suite 106 Waterloo - (319) 833-5982 David C. Redfern, MD

1753 W Ridgeway Ave Suite 111 Waterloo - (319) 833-5970 David J. Congdon, MD, MPH, FACS

Allen Memorial Hospital

1731 W Ridgeway Ave Waterloo - (319) 235-5390 1825 Logan Ave Waterloo - (319) 235-5390 Keeran Ghandivel, MD Matthew J. Grady, MD Tahseen Husain, MD Paula McFadden, MD Joshua Priebe, MD

Steven Punke, MD Lyle Stefanich, MD Karl E. Terwilliger, MD R. Vemulapalli, MD

Audiology/Hearing

Cedar Valley Family Medicine Gregory Harter, MD

Cedar Valley Family Medicine

110 Plaza Circle Waterloo - (319) 236-7720 Matthew Kettman, MD Katie Bries, ARNP Meagan Menken, ARNP

OrthoExpress 4006 Johnathan St Suite B Waterloo - (319) 233-0222 Mary Nading, PA-C

Cedar Valley Family Medicine

220 Southbrooke Dr Waterloo - (319) 236-7751 Robert Pranger, MD

Orthopedic Surgery Allen Memorial Hospital Professional Building

Gastroenterology

Cedar Valley Hearing Care

Ana L. Huerta Alardin, MD Srinivas Kalala, MD Ravi Mallavarapu, MD

Bone Health Cedar Valley Bone Health Institute

4006 Johnathan St Waterloo - (319) 233-2663 Jay P. Ginther, MD, CCD Jonathon Hennings, ARNP, CCD

Breast Care Cedar Valley Breast Care Center

1753 W Ridgeway Ave Suite 104 Waterloo - (319) 833-6100 Jayson Gesme, MD, FACS

Joseph

Dave Fricke, MS, ATC, LAT

909 E San Marnan Dr Waterloo - (319) 233-2020 1409 W 1st St Cedar Falls - (319) 268-2020 Brendan Girschek, Michael Puk, MD MD, FRCSC, FACS Staci Boon, OD Theresa Larson, MD Lucas Cook, OD Daniel Miller, MD Bradley Johnson, OD Thomas P. Petrie, DO Suzanne R. Smith, OD

Family Medicine

Cedar Valley Gastroenterology at Allen Digestive Health

1753 W Ridgeway Ave Suite 108 Waterloo - (319) 833-5975 Stacy Wolf, AuD

Mitch Fonley, MPT Ray Harrington, PT

Cedar Valley Eye Care

Cedar Valley Center for Hearing

1753 W Ridgeway Ave Suite 110 Waterloo - (319) 833-5968 Deborah Rieks, AuD

Cedar V

Ophthalmology

220 W. Ridgeway Ave Ste 106 Waterloo - (319) 232-0555

Anesthesiology

Cedar Valley Occupational Rehab

7024 Nordic Dr Suite 200 Cedar Falls - (319) 859-3895

Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

125 E Tower Park Dr Waterloo - (319) 234-5990

164 W Dale St Waterloo - (319) 833-5381 Robert Bartelt, MD, FAAOS

164 W Dale St Waterloo - (319) 233-6448 Arnold Delbridge, MD

UNI

General Surgery

2351 Hudson Rd Suite 001 Cedar Falls - (319) 273-5275 Jeffrey A. Clark, DO Brenda Cooper, ARNP

United Medical Park

1753 W Ridgeway Ave Suite 107 Waterloo - (319) 833-5907 Paul Burgett, MD, FACS Scott G. Houghton, MD Brian D. Gerrelts, MD, FACS Carmen Mundt, ARNP Jayson Gesme, MD, FACS

United Medical Park

1753 W Ridgeway Ave Suite 103B Waterloo - (319) 833-5922 James Crouse, MD, FACS Todd Johnston, MD, FAAOS Roswell Johnston, Benjamin Torrez, DO, MPH DO, FAAOS Liz Hoy, ARNP

Nephrology

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Thomas Gorsche, MD, FAAOS

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Barb Burkle, ARNP Kelli DeSerano, ARNP Tracy Elliott, ARNP

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United Medical Park

1753 W Ridgeway Ave Suite 105 Waterloo - (319) 833-5940 Tarek Daoud, MD Jan Davis, ARNP Vinay Kantamneni, MD

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Otolaryngology

Valley Center for ENT and Sinus

Ridgeway Ave Suite 111 Waterloo - (319) 833-5970

J. Congdon, MD, MPH, Tricia Thompson, ARNP Crystal Wilken, ARNP eatley, PA-C

Valley Ear, Nose & Throat

Ridgeway Ave Suite 108 Waterloo - (319) 833-5972

h Hart, MD, FACS

Pain Management

enter for Pain Management

4th St Waterloo - (319) 235-7246

Afzal, MD

Frank E. Hawkins, MD

Physical Therapy

Valley Physical Therapy

Ridgeway Ave Waterloo - (319) 833-5900 udson Rd Suite 164 Cedar Falls - (319) 273-5265

aham, DPT rrington, PT iebuhr, DPT, ATC a Palma, PT

Charlotte A. Strub, PT Stefanie J. Swinton, DPT Monica White, DPT Dave Fricke, MS, ATC, LAT

Pulmonology

Memorial Hospital

Dale St Suite 203 Waterloo - (319) 235-3518 Cafaro, MD

Radiology

ogan Ave Waterloo - (319) 235-3390 Ridgeway Ave Suite 101 Waterloo - (319) 833-6001 ota, MD Greg Raecker, DO ce Liebscher, Murali Surnedi, MD CR

Radiology/Imaging

ced Diagnostic Imaging

ohnathan St Waterloo - (319) 236-2700 udson Rd Suite 001 Cedar Falls - (319) 273-5275 ammoun, MD

Rheumatology

Medical Park

Ridgeway Ave Suite 105 Waterloo - (319) 833-5940 . Palma, MD

XL Sports Acceleration Program

enture Way Cedar Falls - (319) 939-7954

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MUSIC METRO COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOCIATION 233-2204; www.concertassociation. net/waterlooia/ Mary Potter, 1416 W. Fourth St., Waterloo 50702.

Locally directed group brings music and dance acts to the area. Season

GUIDE TO CEDAR VALLEY memberships available for adults, students and families.

METROPOLITAN CHORALE A Cedar Valley adult community chorus since 1954. www.met-chorale.com Email: metchorale@gmail.com Presenting a fall and spring concert each year — open to all interested singers.

UNI SCHOOL OF MUSIC University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, 273-2024, www.uni.edu Offering a variety of music, including

SINCE 1956

band, orchestra and choral concerts in more than 200 yearly performances by students, faculty and visiting artists.

WATERLOO-CEDAR FALLS SYMPHONY Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, 8201 Dakota St., Cedar Falls, 273-3373; www.wcfsymphony.org One of Northeast Iowa’s cultural assets, the symphony brings musical performances to the metro area. Highlights include a holiday and spring pops concert, classical concerts, chamber concerts and family concerts. Performances are at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center as well as other venues.

WARTBURG COMMUNITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Wartburg College, Waverly, 352-8691; www.wartburg.edu/symphony Since 1952, Waverly has been one of the smallest communities in the country to support a symphony orchestra.

WATERLOO MUNICIPAL BAND RiverLoopAmpitheatre, 225 Commercial St., 273-2118; www.waterlooband.org Established in 1926, gives outdoor concerts at 7:30 p.m. every Thursday in June and July.

CEDAR FALLS MUNICIPAL BAND Established in 1891, Cedar Falls Municipal Band is Iowa’s oldest concert band.

Open-air concerts at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in June and July at Overman Park band shell, with additional Labor Day concert and Sturgis Falls performance.

Second and Franklin streets, Cedar Falls.

Also runs Iowa Band Museum, 203 1/2 Main St., 266-1253; www.cedarnet. org/cfband

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SERVICES ‌ANIMAL LICENSE The city clerks’ offices handle the licenses for dogs and cats.

In Waterloo: Any owner of a dog or cat within the city limits is required to license their pet the first of each year, or at any time a pet has come into the possession or ownership of the applicant or if a pet has reached the age of 6 months.

Pat Bowlsby Off-Leash Dog Park, $15 annual fee, $2 daily In Cedar Falls: City ordinance requires all dogs and cats 4 months old or older be licensed

by Jan. 1.

Paw Park permits: $15 per dog.

DRIVER’S LICENSE Immediately upon establishing residency, new residents must obtain an Iowa driver’s license.

Apply for or renew driver’s licenses at Waterloo Driver’s License Station, 2060 Crossroads Center Suite 103, Waterloo, 50702, 235-0902.

VEHICLE REGISTRATION New Iowa residents must title and register leased or owned vehicles or road trailers in Iowa within 30 days after establishing residency. Contact the Black Hawk County Treasurer’s Office, 833-3013, 316 E. Fifth St., Waterloo, or the Waterloo Driver’s License Station, 235-0902, 2060 Crossroads Center Suite 103, Waterloo; or

Waverly County Treasurer’s Office, 415 E. Bremer Ave., 352-0164.

HUNTING, FISHING LICENSES Contact the Black Hawk County Recorder’s Office, 316 E. Fifth St., Waterloo, 833-3012, area retail outlets, or at iowadnr.gov.

PROPERTY, REAL ESTATE TAXES It is the county treasurer’s duty to collect all taxes, which include real estate, mobile homes, special assessments, buildings on leased land, equipment assessed as real estate, utilities and grain handlers.

Taxes are segregated in taxing districts, and the amounts collected are apportioned to the various funds: state, area schools, ag extension, assessor/ appraiser,

county, corporate entities and townships.

Cities located in Black Hawk County: Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Dunkerton, Elk Run Heights, Evansdale, Gilbertville, Hudson, La Porte City, Raymond and a portion of Janesville and Jesup. Unincorporated towns include Dewar, Eagle Center, Finchford, Glasgow, Washburn and Voorhies.

The townships in Black Hawk County are Fox, Union, Mount Vernon, Washington, Bennington, Lester, Cedar Falls, East Waterloo, Poyner, Barclay, Black Hawk, Orange, Cedar, Lincoln, Eagle, Big Creek and Spring Creek.

Property taxes may be paid in two installments. The first half is due Sept.

1 and becomes delinquent Oct. 1; the

second half is due March 1 and becomes delinquent April 1. Delinquent interest accrues at the rate of 1.5 percent per month, rounded to the nearest dollar with a minimum of a dollar.

Payments may be mailed to the Black Hawk County Treasurer, 316 E. Fifth St., Waterloo 50703. A secured drop box available for payments is located in the parking lot near the northeast corner of the courthouse. It may be used during and after office hours.

For information pertaining to all taxes, call the Black Hawk County Treasurer’s Office at 833-3013.

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POST OFFICES Waterloo 300 Sycamore St. 274-2200 Cedar Falls 221 W. Sixth St. 266-4734 Dewar 5916 First St. 232-5493 Dunkerton 713 S. Canfield Road 822-4400 Gilbertville 1320 Fifth St. 296-1720

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GUIDE TO CEDAR VALLEY Hudson 410 Jefferson St. 988-3329 Janesville 401 Main St. 987-2137 La Porte City 408 Chestnut St. 342-3045 Raymond 111 Commercial St. 232-6244 Waverly 124 Second S.E. 352-4395 TELEPHONE SERVICE CenturyLink, installation of residence telephone, (866) 379-4984.

Dumont Telephone Co., 267-2300.

La Porte City Telephone Co., 342-3369.

Dunkerton Telephone Cooperative, 822-4512.

TRANSPORTATION The Metropolitan Transit Authority, or MET Transit, provides bus service to the metro area. The information number is 234-5713.

Routes are available at MET Transit’s website at www.mettransit.org Waterloo Regional Airport Located at 2790 Livingston Lane in the Midport America Industrial Park.

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UTILITIES WATERLOO MidAmerican Energy General information, customer service, billing: (888) 427-5632 To report a gas leak: (800) 595-5325

To report a power outage: (800) 799-4443 CEDAR FALLS Cedar Falls Utilities Municipally owned utility company offering gas, electric, water and cable TV and internet services to Cedar Falls residents. Contact CFU at 266-1761.

WASTE REMOVAL WATERLOO‌ Garbage pickup: Picked up once a week. The city has an automated garbage pickup service. Call 291-4553 for more information.

Bulk pickup: Call 291-4455 for

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Recycling: All recyclables must be clean and free of hazardous materials.

Lids need to be removed and containers rinsed, dry and empty. Do not tie together or bag recyclables. Materials accepted at drop-off centers: cardboard-paperboard (flattened) of cereal boxes, brown paper bags and six-pack cartons, mixed office paper, newspapers and magazines, empty metal cans, clean foil (pie tins, foil covers), clear, empty Please see SERVICES, Page 31

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These sites do not accept garbage, grease, paint, lubricants, liquids, appliances, construction and demolition materials, carpeting, dead animals, sharp objects (such as hypodermic syringes), Styrofoam, plastic bags, motor oil and waste oil filters and batteries.

Curbside cart program: This voluntary program is designed to assist residents with yard debris removal and collection of recyclables. For more information on ordering a blue cart, call Waste Management Services at 291-4553.

A schedule is available of when the city will pick up recyclables and when it will pick up yard waste. Containers will be collected on your regular garbage day but by a different vehicle.

Carts should be placed curbside, 4 feet apart, by 6 a.m. garbage day. No glass is allowed in the blue carts.

For information on where prohibited items may be properly disposed of, call Waste Management Services at 291-4553.

A yard-waste drop-off site for citizens of Waterloo is located at 625 Glenwood St., open from April through November, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

CEDAR FALLS Garbage pickup: Provided once a week. Residents have a choice of three sizes of automated containers. Residents should place carts by the curb before 7 a.m. on their scheduled garbage day.

Yard waste: The city collects leaves and yard waste during designated weeks each spring and fall.

Bulk items: The city provides a large item pickup weekdays. Residents must call the Public Works Department at 273-8629.

Transfer station: Located at East 15th and State streets, open for yard waste only from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays. Solid waste and small quantities of yard waste may be brought to the transfer station from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturdays excluding holidays.

Recycling: The recycling drop-off center next to the transfer station in the 1500 block of State Street.

Items accepted: cardboard, newsprint, magazines, tin cans, plastic (No. 1 through 7), glass, office paper, plastic grocery bags and phone books (May-August). All containers should be clean and labels removed.

The city also operates remote recycling sites.

WAVERLY Garbage pickup: Garbage is picked up once a week. If you are unsure of the day your garbage is picked up, call 352-9065.

Yard waste: The city’s Yard Waste

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Porter, left, and Buu play at the Paw Park in Cedar Falls.

Site is located at 2800 Fifth Ave. N.W. Leaves, grass clippings, garden waste, trees, branches and brush are accepted at no charge. (The Bremer County Landfill does not accept yard waste.) The Yard Waste Site also accepts large bulky items that are not to be picked up by the city’s garbage trucks. There is a fee

for disposal of these items.

Hazardous waste: Bremer County has a Regional Collection Center for household hazardous materials located at the BRANDON POLLOCK, COURIER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER‌ Bremer County Landfill, 2049 200th Gary Siegwarth, natural resource biologist and hatchery manager at St., Waverly.

Recycling: The Recycling Center, 2800 Big Spring in Manchester, lifts out a net of trout for Family & Kids Day at North Prairie Lake in Cedar Falls.

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Yvonne Davis, left, serves up hot dogs to Waterloo Police officers David Bovy, left, and Brad Walter, at TIFFANY RUSHING, COURIER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER‌ Waterloo National Night Out in Furgerson-Fields Park in August.

Black Hawk County Deputy Jeff Chase, center, draws on the concrete with kids in Sullivan Park in Waterloo.

LAW ENFORCEMENT / FIRE DEPARTMENTSLAW ENFORCEMENT Elk Run Heights Patrolled by the Black Hawk County Iowa State Patrol Sheriff’s Office, 291-2515 Post 9 www.elkrunheightsia.com 1510 W. First St., Cedar Falls Evansdale Police Department 266-2677 911 Evans Road www.dps.state.ia.us/ISP 232-6682 Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office www.evansdale.govoffice.com 291-2587 Gilbertville Police Department 225 E. Sixth St., Waterloo 419 14th Ave. Emergency, 911 296-9601, 291-2515 Administration, 291-2587 gilbertvilleia.com Dispatch, 291-2515 Hudson Police Department www.bhcso.org 525 Jefferson St. Bremer County Sheriff’s Office 988-4405 111 Fourth St. N.E., Waverly www.cityofhudsonia.com 352-5400 Jesup Police Department www.bremercountysheriff.org 791 Sixth St. Cedar Falls Police Department 827-1919 273-8612 www.jesuppolicedepartment.com 220 Clay St. La Porte City Police Department Emergency, 911 202 Main St. Dispatch, 291-2515 342-2232; non-emergency dispatch, www.cedarfalls.com 342-2236 Dunkerton Police Department lpcia.com 107 W. Main St. Raymond 822-4211 Patrolled by the Black Hawk County Sheriff ‘s Office, 291-2515 cityofdunkerton.org

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Waterloo Police Department 715 Mulberry St. 291-4340 www.waterloopolice.com Emergencies, 911 Non-emergencies, 291-2515 WAVERLY POLICE DEPARTMENT 111 Fourth St. N.E. 352-5400 www.waverlyia.com

FIRE DEPARTMENTS Cedar Falls Fire Rescue Department www.cedarfalls.com 220 Clay St. 273-8600 Ambulance Service/Sartori Memorial Hospital, 911 Dunkerton Fire & Ambulance Department 911 Elk Run Heights Fire and ambulance protection is with the city of Waterloo, 911 Evansdale Fire & Ambulance Department 911 Non-emergency, 233-6930 Gilbertville Fire Department Ambulance service provided by

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425 E. Third St. Emergency, 911 Nonemergency, 291-4460 Fire marshal, 291-4460 www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com Waverly Fire Department Emergency, 911 123 First St. S.W., 352-5521 www.waverlyia.com Road conditions (800) 288-1047

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EDUCATION ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CEDAR FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS Administrative Center Superintendent: Andy Pattee 1002 W. First St. 553-3000 www.cfschools.org Board of Education: Regular meetings are at the Administration Office, 1002 W. First St., on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

CEDAR FALLS SCHOOLS ELEMENTARIES: Cedar Heights 2417 Rainbow Drive 553-2855 Hansen 616 Holmes Drive 553-2775 Lincoln 321 W. Eighth St. 553-2950 North Cedar 2419 Fern Ave. 553-2810 Orchard Hill 3909 Rownd St. 553-2465 Southdale 627 Orchard Drive 553-2900 JUNIOR HIGHS: Holmes 505 Holmes Drive 553-2650 Peet 525 E. Seerley Blvd.

553-2710 SENIOR HIGH: Cedar Falls High School 1015 Division St. 553-2500 DUNKERTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS 509 S. Canfield St. Dunkerton 50626 www.dunkerton.k12.ia.us 822-4295 Superintendent: James Stanton BRANDON POLLOCK, COURIER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER‌ Board of Education: Regular meetings are in the school ICN room, 509 S. Fourth-graders Emma Hollingsworth, left, and Santana Schuvich work at Orange Elementary School in Waterloo.

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EVANSDALE (SEE WATERLOO Hudson 50643 531 Prospect St. COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT) 988-4226 Jesup 50648 HUDSON COMMUNITY SCHOOL Hudson Elementary School 827-1700 DISTRICT 136 S. Washington, P.O. Box 240 Jesup Middle School 136 S. Washington St. Hudson 50643 531 Prospect St. Hudson, 50643 988-3239 Jesup 50648 988-3233 827-1700 JESUP COMMUNITY SCHOOL www.hudsonpiratepride.com Jesup Elementary School DISTRICT Superintendent: Anthony Voss 531 Prospect St. www.agapetherapy.com 531 Prospect St. Board of Education: Regular meetings Jesup 50648 Jesup 50648 319.277.3166 are in the Central Office Board Room, 827-1700 827-1700 136 S. Washington St., at 6 p.m. the third “A More Personal www.jesup.k12.ia.us Monday of each month.

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411 Lincoln St. Dysart 52224 476-7110 From 34 WATERLOO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS UNION COMMUNITY SCHOOL Education Service Center DISTRICT 1516 Washington St. District Office Waterloo 50702 200 Adams St. 433-1800 La Porte City 50651 www.waterloo.k12.ia.us 342-2674 Superintendent: Jane Lindaman www.union.k12.ia.us 433-1800, ext.10174 Superintendent: Travis Fleshner School and Community Relations DiSchool Board generally meets at rector Tara Thomas 6 p.m. on the third Monday of the month 433-1803 in the Board Room located in the district Board of Education: Generally meets office at Union High School. the second and fourth Monday of each Union High School month at 6 p.m. in the Board Room of 200 Adams St. the district’s Education Service Center, La Porte City 50651 1516 Washington St. (Board may meet 342-2697 only once during June and July at 5 p.m.).

Union Middle School Meetings are open to the public.

505 West St. ELEMENTARIES Dysart 52224 Becker 476-5100 1239 Sheldon St., 50701 La Porte City Elementary 433-2180 515 Fillmore St. Cunningham La Porte City 50651 1224 Mobile St., 50703 342-3033 433-2600 Dysart-Geneseo Highland Elementary School 812 Idaho St., 50703

433-2630 Irving 1115 W. Fifth St., 50702 433-2800 Kingsley 201 Sunset Road, 50701 433-2210 Kittrell 1304 Oregon, 50702 433-2910 Lincoln 302 Cedar Bend St., 50703 433-1990 Lou Henry 312 Rachael St. 50701 433-2860 Lowell 1628 Washington St., 50702 433-1900 Orange 5805 Kimball Ave., 50701 433-2880 Poyner 1138 Central Ave., Evansdale, 50707 433-1534 MIDDLE SCHOOLS Bunger 157 S. Roosevelt Road Evansdale, 50707

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www.wsr.k12.ia.us Superintendent: Ed Klamfoth Board meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at the Administration Building.

Carey Elementary School 220 Ninth Ave. N.W. Waverly 50677 352-2855 Southeast Elementary School 809 Fourth St. S.E. Waverly 50677 352-3582 Shell Rock Elementary School 214 N. Cherry St. Shell Rock 50670 885-4311 West Cedar Elementary 221 15th St. NW Waverly 50677 352-2754 Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School 501 Heritage Way 352-3632 Waverly-Shell Rock High School 1405 Fourth Ave. S.W. Waverly 50677 352-2087 Greenview School alternative high school at Bremwood Campus 352-9273 AREA EDUCATION AGENCY 267 3712 Cedar Heights Drive Cedar Falls, 50613 273-8200, (800) 542-8375 www.aea267.k12.ia.us AEA 267 provides services to children, families and educators in partnership with area public and private schools.

PRIVATE BAPTIST Waterloo Christian School 1307 W. Ridgeway Ave. Waterloo 50701 235-9309 www.waterloochristianschool.com CATHOLIC Cedar Valley Catholic Schools Administration Offices 3231 W. Ninth St. Waterloo 50702 232-1422 www.cvcatholicschools.org Waterloo Blessed Sacrament School 600 Stephan Ave. 233-7863 Sacred Heart School 620 W. Fifth St. 234-6593 St. Edward School

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139 E. Mitchell Ave. 233-6202 Blessed Maria Assunta Pallotta 3225 W. Ninth St. 232-6592 Columbus High School 3231 W. Ninth St. 233-3358 Cedar Falls St. Patrick School 615 Washington St. Cedar Falls 50613 277-6781 www.cfcatholicschool.org Gilbertville www.boscocatholic.org Don Bosco High School 405 16th Ave. Gilbertville 50634 296-1692 Immaculate Conception Center

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Ursula (Hannah Smith) makes a trade with Ariel (Lily Gast) as Black Hawk Children’s Theatre practices “The Little Mermaid” in Waterloo.

LIVE THEATER ‌Black Hawk Children’s Theatre, Hope Martin Theatre in the Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial St., Waterloo 235-0367 or 291-4494; www.wcpbhct.org Waterloo Community Playhouse, Hope Martin Theatre in the Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial St., Waterloo 235-0367 or 291-4494; www.wcpbhct.org Cedar Falls Community Theatre,

Oster Regent Theatre, 103 Main St., Cedar Falls 277-5283; www.osterregent.org Lampost Theatre & Coffee Co., 204 W. Seerley Blvd., Cedar Falls 277-8034; www.lampost.com Sturgis Youth Theatre, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls 273-6381; www.uni.edu/theatre Theatre UNI, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls 273-6381; www.uni.edu/theatre

U.S. SENATORS Charles Grassley, Waterloo office, 531 Commercial St., Suite 210, 232-6657; Washington, D.C., office (202) 224-3744; www.grassley.senate.gov.

Joni Ernst, Cedar Rapids office, 111 Seventh Ave. SE, 365-4504; Washington, D.C., office, (202) 224-3254, www. ernst.senate.gov.

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE Rod Blum, Cedar Falls office, 515 Main St., Suite D; 266-6925; Washington, D.C., office (202) 225-2911; www. blum.house.gov.

Steve King, Washington, D.C., office, (202) 225-4426; www.steveking. house.gov.

STATE SENATORS Bill Dix, R-Shell Rock, Senate District 25, 885-6790; bill.dix@legis.iowa.gov.

Jeff Danielson, D-Cedar Falls, Senate District 30, 231-7192; jeff.danielsen@gmail.com.

Bill Dotzler, D-Waterloo, Senate District 31, 296-2947; bill.dotzler@legis. iowa.gov.

Craig Johnson, R-Independence, Senate District 32, 334-2413, craig.johnson@ legis.iowa.gov Jeff Edler, R-State Center; Senate District 36, (641) 751-5902; jeff.edler@legis.iowa.gov.

STATE REPRESENTATIVES Pat Grassley, R-New Hartford, House District 50, 983-9019; pat.grassley@legis.iowa.gov.

Bob Kressig, D-Cedar Falls, House District 59, (515) 281-3221; Bob.Kressig@legis.iowa.gov.

Walt Rogers, R-Cedar Falls, House District 60, (515) 281-3221; walt.rogers@legis.iowa.gov.

Timi Brown-Powers, D-Waterloo, House District 61, (515) 281-3221; timi. brown-powers@legis.legis.iowa.gov.

Ras Smith, D-Waterloo, House District 62; (515) 281-3221; ras.smith@legis.iowa.gov.

Sandy Salmon, R-Janesville, House District 63, (515) 281-3221; sandy. salmon@legis.iowa.gov.

Dean Fisher, R-Garwin, House District 72, (515) 281-3221; dean.fisher@ legis.iowa.gov.

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Dickie (Tony John) and Bingham (Chris Cox) in a scene from Cedar Falls Community Theatre’s “The Fox on the Fairway.”

LOCAL Auditor’s Office, (Black Hawk County Courthouse), 316 E. Fifth St., Waterloo, 833-3002 Black Hawk County Extension Office, Waterloo, 234-6811 Bremer County Extension Office, Tripoli, 882-4275 Clerk of Court, Black Hawk County Courthouse, 833-3331 District Court, Waterloo (Black Hawk

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Waterloo Mayor Quentin Hart, left, and Cedar Falls Mayor Jim Brown.

County Courthouse), 316 E. Fifth St., 833-3332 Human Services, Dept. of, Waterloo area (Black Hawk County), 1407 Independence Ave., Waterloo 291-2441 Judicial Department, Clerk of District Court, Waverly, 352-5661; Natural Resources, Dept. of, Manchester office, (563) 927-2640 Public Defender, adult division, 304 First National Building, 607 Sycamore, Waterloo, 291-2535; juvenile division, 229 E. Park Ave., Waterloo, 291-2595 Public Safety Division, Bureau of Drug & Narcotic Enforcement, 277-4601; Communications Division, 277-4761; Investigation Division, 277-4601 State Patrol, Cedar Falls office, 1510 W. First St., 266-2677 Transportation, Dept. of, Waterloo office, 1875 E. Ridgeway Ave., 233-3055; Waverly office, 3001 E. Bremer Ave., 352-1045 Workforce Development Center, Waterloo office, 3420 University Ave.,

235-9864; Waverly office, 1221 Fourth St. S.W., 352-3142 VOTER INFORMATION You are eligible to vote if you are a U.S. citizen, will be 18 years of age by the date of the election, are a county resident and are registered to vote.

To register: You may register to vote at the city clerk’s offices in Cedar Falls, Dunkerton, Elk Run Heights, Evansdale, Gilbertville, Hudson, La Porte City or Raymond, or at the County Election Office at the county courthouse — or by using a voter registration form available at any of those offices.

Voter registration forms also are available at DOT drivers’ license stations.

Registration closes 11 days before most elections. Mail-in registrations must be postmarked 15 days before the election. On Election Day, qualified voters may record, at their new polling Please see GOVERNMENT, Page 39

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place, a change of name, address or party.

Contact the Election Office at 833-3007 in advance of election day for additional information.

Your registration will remain valid unless: you have changed your name or address or you have been convicted of a felony and have not had your rights of citizenship restored.

Absentee ballots/voting absentee: Forms are available at www.sos.iowa. gov or the Election Office. For more information, call the Election Office, 833-3007.

CITIES‌‌ CEDAR FALLS Cedar Falls City Hall 220 Clay St. 273-8600; www.cedarfalls.com 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday Mayor: Jim Brown 268-5119 jim.brown@cedarfalls.com City Council: Cedar Falls has a mayor-council form of government. The council consists of seven members, two atlarge (representing the entire city) and one from each of the five wards, elected for terms of four years. City elections are nonpartisan and take place in odd-numbered years.

The City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month in the Cedar Falls City Hall Council Chambers, 220 Clay St., at 7 p.m. Meetings are open to the public and also broadcast on cable channel 15.

DUNKERTON Dunkerton City Hall 200 Tower St. 822-4247; cityofdunkerton.org.

Mayor Edward Jessen ELK RUN HEIGHTS Elk Run City Hall 5042 Lafayette Road 232-0020; elkrunheightsia.com Mayor Tim Swope EVANSDALE Evansdale City Hall 123 N. Evans Road 232-6683; www.evansdale.govoffice. com.

Mayor Doug Faas mayordougfaas@ mediacombb.net GILBERTVILLE Gilbertville City Hall 1320 Fifth St. 296-1822; www.gilbertvilleia.com.

Mayor Mark Thome HUDSON Hudson City Hall 525 Jefferson St. 988-3600; www.cityofhudsonia.com.

Mayor George Wessel JESUP Jesup City Hall 791 Sixth St., P.O. Box 592 (319) 827-1522; www.jesupiowa.com.

Mayor Larry Thompson LA PORTE CITY La Porte City Hall 202 Main St. 342-3396; www.lpcia.com.

Mayor David Neil RAYMOND Raymond City Hall 101 First St. 232-6153; www.raymondia.us Mayor Monte Johnson WATERLOO WATERLOO CITY OFFICES 715 Mulberry St. 291-4323; www.cityofwaterlooiowa. com.

Please see GOVERNMENT, Page 40

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Mayor Quentin Hart Office of the mayor, City Hall, 715 Mulberry Street, 291-4301 mayor@wcaterloo-ia.org CITY COUNCIL The council comprises a mayor and seven council members, elected by ward and at large. They set city policy. Meetings are open to the public and are held

at 5:30 p.m. at the Council Chambers, month at 7 p.m. at the City Hall. second floor of City Hall, on Mondays, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND except the fifth Monday.

BOARDS City Council members can be reached Contact City Hall at 352-4252 for inthrough the mayor’s office. formation on contacts for city boards WAVERLY COUNTY‌‌ 200 First St. N.E BLACK HAWK COUNTY 352-9211; www.waverlyia.com.

COURTHOUSE Mayor Charles Infelt 316 E. Fifth St. cinfelt@ci.waverly.ia.us www.co.black-hawk.ia.us CITY COUNCIL ELECTED OFFICIALS The seven-member City Council meets the first, third and fourth Monday of the Elected officials are county attorney,

auditor, board of supervisors, recorder, sheriff and treasurer. Each serves a fouryear term. (All offices are located in the courthouse, and office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless otherwise noted.)

ATTORNEY’S OFFICE Brian J. Williams Room B-1 833-3001 attorney@co.black-hawk. ia.us AUDITOR’S OFFICE Grant Veeder

Room 213 833-3002 gveeder@co.black-hawk.ia.us BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Suite 203 833-3003 supervisors@co.black-hawk.ia.us Board meets at 9 a.m. Tuesdays.

RECORDER’S OFFICE Sandie Smith Room 208 (319) 833-3012 Please see GOVERNMENT, Page 42

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TREASURER’S OFFICE Rita Schmidt (R) Room 140 833-3013 treasurer@co.black-hawk.ia.us Responsible for the receipt, management, disbursement, financial reporting, bonds and investment of all money paid to the county. The duties of the treasurer are dual capacity: property tax division and motor vehicle division. Property taxes may be paid in two installments. The first half is due Sept. 1 and becomes delinquent

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Iowa’s property tax laws are among the most complex in the nation and could leave homeowners scratching their heads each fall when tax bills arrive from the Black Hawk County Treasurer’s Office.

Seven different local governments eventually get a share of those property tax payments, which are payable in two installments — one in September and the other in March. The payments finance governments that operate on a fiscal year starting July 1.

The property tax system starts with the assessed value of a property as determined by the county assessor’s office.

That value can change annually

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