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Mannina Shaver, left, shows Marshall Lewis a balloon animal made by Marcee Marken, right, at last year’s Jaycees Fireworks Festival.
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Trinity Irish Dancers perform on stage at Iowa Irish Fest in Waterloo.
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is is your guide to Black Hawk County and h 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 at 291-1426 or nancy.newhoff@wcfcourier.com; or Catherine Kittrell at 291-1462 or catherine.kittrell@ wcfcourier. com. If you are an advertiser and would like to be involved in next year’s guide, call 291-1497 or contact your Courier Lost Island Waterpark in Waterloo. advertising representative.
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FESTIVALS FRIDAY’LOO Every other Friday, May through September — 5:30 to 9:30 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 26 — 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 on May 25 on the National Cattle Congress grounds. MOVIES UNDER THE MOON Select Fridays, June, July and August Overman Park, Cedar Falls Bring blankets and lawns chairs. Movies start around 9 p.m. Snacks available for purchase. MY WATERLOO DAYS June 6-10 Downtown Waterloo, 291-2038, visit mywaterloodays.org Communitywide 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 14-16 Main Street Parade and fireworks, live bands, car show, 5K run, food and fun. COLLEGE HILL ARTS FESTIVAL June 15-16 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. STURGIS FALLS CELEBRATION & CEDAR BASIN JAZZ FESTIVAL June 22-24 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. RIVERVIEW GOSPEL SING July 10-14 — Riverview Conference Center, Cedar Falls, 268-0787 Nightly concerts feature the best in gospel groups. Special concerts feature popular nationally known groups. riverviewministries.com Please see FESTIVALS, Page 5
MATTHEW PUTNEY PHOTOS, COURIER PHOTO EDITOR
Carol Baker makes the final stretch to the finish of the first annual High Nelly Bike Rally part of the Iowa Irish Fest in Waterloo. Below left: People check out the booths at the Arts and Crafts Fair at Overman Park in Cedar Falls during Sturgis Falls. Below right: Miles Reed, 1, reclines on mom Jodee’s lap as he eats a slice of pizza at the Cedar Basin Jazz Festival Cedar Falls.
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JAYCEES GREATER WATERLOO OPEN July 19-22 — 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 29-Aug. 4 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 20 and 21 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 24-28 — National Cattle Congress Grounds Exhibits and farm animals raised by Black Hawk County 4-Hers.
www.extension.iastate.edu/ blackhawk/ IOWA IRISH FEST Aug. 3-5 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 OLD TIME POWER SHOW Aug. 17-19, 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, tractor pulls, Parade of Power, flea market and lots of food. CEDAR VALLEY PRIDEFEST Aug. 25 — 300 block of W. Fourth Street, Waterloo This event features live music, food and beverage vendors, information booths, female impersonators, comedians and more.
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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
Sunday Worship - 10:15 a.m. Small Group Studies - 9:00 a.m. Child Care Provided Handicap Accessible
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
1604 hammond ave., Waterloo 234-4094 HammondAvenueBrethren.com Pastor Dane Mauslein Handicap Accessible 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
Lutheran Missouri Synod 2322 Olive St., Cedar Falls (319) 266-1274 Sunday School 9:00 AM Worship 10:00 AM Fellowship 11:00 AM Transportation available, call 268-9094 www.college-hill.org www.college-hill.org chlc.lcms@cfu.net chlc.lcms@cfu.net
Roman Catholic
The Catholic Parishes in Waterloo welcome our neighbors, friends and guests. Worship schedules, links and information online at waterloocatholics.org
Brethren
hammond avenue brethren ChurCh
College Hill Lutheran Church and Brammer Student Center
705 main street Cedar Falls, ia 50613 319-266-3523 Mass Times Sat. 5 PM, Sun. 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30 AM School for Preschool - Grade 8 Wed. evening Faith Formation classes
saintpatrickcf.org
Unitarian Universalist 301 1ST ST NW WAVERLY, IA 50677 319-352-3850 life@stpaulswaverly.org
WORSHIP
Sat. 5:30 p.m. Sun. 7:30, 8:30 & 11 a.m. 8:30 a.m. worship is broadcast live on KWAY 99.3 FM and kwayradio.com
PRESCHOOL & K-6 EDUCATION stpaulswaverly.org/register CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
Sunday Service 10 am
Cedar valley unitarian universalists 3912 Cedar Heights Drive, Cedar Falls, lA 319-266-5640 www.cedarvalleyuu.org
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Come Worship With Us! Cedar Valley Church Directory Lutheran LCMS
FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH
1555 W Ridgeway Ave. Waterloo Faithupontherock.com 236-1771 SUNDAY WORSHIP AT 9:00 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL AND BIBLE STUDY AT 10:20 a.m. We preach Christ Crucified for the forgiveness of sins. Presbyterian (USA)
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 902 Main St., Cedar Falls 277-3930 www.firstprescf.org Sunday School for all ages – 9:00 am Blended Style Worship – 10:30 am Summer: Worship only– 10:00 am Sunday worship services at 9 & 11 am 10 am blended worship services, Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Cedar Heights Community Presbyterian Church At the corner of Rainbow & Rownd 2015 Rainbow Drive, Cedar Falls
www.CedarHeightsPres.org
Lutheran ELCA
Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
IMMANUEL MMANUEL LUTHERAN 4820 Oster Parkway Cedar Falls, IA Church: 319-260-2000 www.ilcv.org Sunday Worship: 8:30 am and 11:00 am Wednesday: 5:30 pm Lutheran (Mo. Synod)
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. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Bible Study 10:30 a.m
Education Hour 10:15 a.m.
Summer Mid-week Worship Mondays – 6:30 p.m.
United Methodist
ST. TIMoTHYS UNITED METHoDIST CHURCH 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. Presbyterian (USA)
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Downtown Waterloo 505 Franklin Ave. 233-6145 www.1stpresby.org Worship Service: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Supper every Sunday Night 5:00 p.m. Handbells and Sanctuary choirs meet Wednesday night. Christian education for all ages throughout the week.
Lutheran ELCA
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. Christian Science
FIRST CHURCH oF CHRIST, SCIENTIST
701 W 6th Street, Cedar Falls, lA 319-268-1240 www.cedarnet.org/cschurch
Sunday Morning Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School is from 9:00 a.m.- 9:45 a.m. Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Christian Science Reading Room Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Lutheran ELCA
2001 West Bremer Ave., Waverly 352-1325 Website: www.redeemerwaverly.org e-mail: redeemer@redeemerwaverly.org
5:30-6:30 pm Wednesday Night Meals (freewill donation) Worship: Saturday 5:30 pm, Sunday 8:00 am & 10:30 am (9:30 am Memorial weekend through Labor Day weekend) Fellowship Hour: 9:00-10:30 am Sunday School & Forums: 9:15 am Bible Study: 4th Tuesday of each month, 10 am or 6:30 pm in the Library Lounge Pastor Corey Smith Lutheran ELCA
ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 2812 Willow Lane, Cedar Falls 266-4183 stpaulcf2017@gmail.com Prayer Concerns -- 10:10 to 10:40 AM Worship -- 10:45 AM
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Black hawk Button Club Meets last Wednesday of each month, 1:00 pm at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 207 W. Louise, Waterloo. The purpose of the club is to promote the education, preservation, art, beauty and history of buttons. Anyone interested is welcome to come and learn more.
Call anna 415-7550 or Jeanine 266-3070.
It’s never too soon to call and find out what resources are available to you.
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Established in 1979, Cedar Valley Hospice is the expert provider of hospice care in Northeast Iowa. As a non-profit, we uphold the highest standards for our employees who help families manage advanced illnesses and symptoms 24/7. We provide care for all – regardless of age, diagnosis or ability to pay. Our other services include: the area’s only Hospice Home, palliative care, adult and children’s grief programs, and case management for those with HIV or AIDS.
Quota International of Waterloo Meets 4th Tuesday of each month6 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. Chris Lorenz 266-9013 www.waterlooquota.com www.quota.org quotaofwaterloo@gmail.com
BECOME AN INGREDIENT AT:
www.northeastiowafoodbank.org
League of Women Voters of Black Hawk/Bremer Counties The League of Women Voters is a national, grassroots, non-partisan political organization founded in 1920. Its members--men and women, Democrats, Republicans, and Independents—work to inform the public through Candidate Forums, our website & Facebook pages. We register voters, and advocate for policies that strengthen our democracy. Join us! Cherie Dargan, President • http://www.lwvbhb.org/ https://www.facebook.com/ BlackHawkBremerLeague/ • lwvbkb@gmail.com
CeDar VaLLeY CYCLIStS
Po Box 2643, Waterloo, Ia 50704 www.ridecvc.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 $25/yr. per household and open to everyone. Come ride with us!
Cedar Valley Gymnastics academy
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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.
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1101 Black hawk rd. Waterloo, Ia 50701 319-236-2842 or 319-464-5763
319.272.2002 | 800.617.1972
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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. www.cvcwrt.org
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 thursday 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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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
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.
Youth & Adult Grief Services: Provides counseling, support groups and education on dying, death and grief for the entire community. The goal is to help family members, friends and children cope with the death of a loved one.
319.272.2002 | 800.617.1972
cvhospice.org
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.
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Above: Roderick Bruce, 5, takes the win despite a late challenge from Jackson McDonald, left, in the kids bikes races during My Waterloo Days activities in Waterloo. Right: Racks of sunglasses and other wares attract attention during My Waterloo Days People in the Park at Lincoln Park in Waterloo. Original artwork from Midwest artists, live musical performances and entertainment. From Page 5 HOLIDAY HOOPLA KICK-OFF ARTAPALOOZA ON MAIN November TBA — Downtown Cedar Falls Sept. 8 — Downtown Cedar Falls, Start of the holiday season; Santa’s 277-0213 workshop officially opens; live music, Local juried art show.
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NATIONAL CATTLE CONGRESS EXPO Sept. 13-16 — National Cattle Congress Grounds, Waterloo, 234-7515 Four-day fair with carnival rides, midway, entertainment, livestock shows, rodeo and exhibits. NORTHEAST IOWA STEEL GUITAR Oct. 26-28, Electric Park Ballroom, 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
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
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CEDAR VALLEY GOVERNMENT ELECTED OFFICIALS 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 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@
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Country View care center in Waterloo.
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Sen. Charles Grassley talks with CPM Holdings employees during a question and answers in Waterloo. 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.
OFFICES 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
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Clerk of Court, Black Hawk County Courthouse, 833-3331 District Court, Waterloo (Black Hawk 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., 2359864; 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 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.
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Joey Collins, 3, and his sisters Alexia Collins, 3, and Isabella Tilman, 8, have an ice cream treat before their grandparents adopt them during National Adoption Day at the Black Hawk County Courthouse in Waterloo.
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. Please see GOVERNMENT, Page 14
The sun rises on the RiverLoop Amphitheatre in Waterloo.
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988-3600; www.cityofhudsonia.com. Mayor George Wessel JESUP From Page 12 Jesup City Hall DUNKERTON 791 Sixth St., P.O. Box 592 Dunkerton City Hall (319) 827-1522; www.jesupiowa.com. 200 Tower St. Mayor Larry Thompson 822-4247; cityofdunkerton.org. LA PORTE CITY Mayor Edward Jessen La Porte City Hall ELK RUN HEIGHTS 202 Main St. Elk Run City Hall 342-3396; www.lpcia.com. 5042 Lafayette Road Mayor David Neil 232-0020; elkrunheightsia.com RAYMOND Mayor Tim Swope Raymond City Hall EVANSDALE 101 First St. Evansdale City Hall 232-6153; www.raymondia.us 123 N. Evans Road Mayor Monte Johnson 232-6683; www.evansdale.govoffice. WATERLOO com. Waterloo City Offices Mayor Doug Faas 715 Mulberry St. mayordougfaas@ mediacombb.net 291-4323; www.cityofwaterlooiowa. GILBERTVILLE com. Gilbertville City Hall Mayor Quentin Hart 1320 Fifth St. Office of the mayor, City Hall, 715 Mul296-1822; www.gilbertvilleia.com. berry Street, 291-4301 Mayor Mark Thome mayor@waterloo-ia.org HUDSON Hudson City Hall Please see GOVERNMENT, Page 16 The Waterloo City Council meets during a special budget session at City Hall. 525 Jefferson St.
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You’re not just a patient.
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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, second floor of City Hall, on Mondays, except the fifth Monday. City Council members can be reached through the mayor’s office. WAVERLY 200 First St. N.E 352-9211; www.waverlyia.com. Mayor Dean Soash cinfelt@ci.waverly.ia.us City Council The seven-member City Council meets the first, third and fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the City Hall. Commissions, committees and boards Contact City Hall at 352-4252 for information on contacts for city boards
COUNTY BLACK HAWK COUNTY COURTHOUSE 316 E. Fifth St.
www.co.black-hawk.ia.us ELECTED OFFICIALS 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 recorder@co.black-hawk.ia.us Collects real estate transfer tax; issues hunting and fishing licenses; registers and titles boats, snowmobiles and ATV’s; conducts federal and state tax lien
MATTHEW PUTNEY, COURIER PHOTO EDITOR
The Cedar Falls Downtown Historic District has been entered into the National Registry of Historical Places.
PAT KINNEY, COURIER NEWS EDITOR
A view of the renovated Fourth Street Bridge pedestrian walkway.
searches; issues marriage licenses; register births, death and marriage certificates; assist in passport applications. 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 Oct. 1. The second half due March 1; delinquent April 1.
8,200 acres, including river accesses, wetlands, wildlife areas, campgrounds, bike trails, geologic sites, retreat center and nature center. HEALTH DEPARTMENT OTHER COUNTY OFFICES 1407 Independence Ave., Waterloo CONSERVATION BOARD 291-2413 1346 W. Airline Highway publichealth@co.black-hawk.ia.us 433-7275 VETERAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION conservation@co.blackhawk.ia.us Pinecrest building, first floor www.blackhawkcountyparks.com 1407 Independence Ave., Waterloo Black Hawk County Conservation Board 291-2512 maintains 37 areas totaling approximately veteransaffairs@co.black-hawk.ia.us
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BRANDON POLLOCK, COURIER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Five-year-old Reid Piper finishes her “Cat in the Hat” cutout while attending World’s Greatest Spring Break for Kids activities at the Waterloo Public Library with her sister, Raegan, and grandmother, Charlene.
LIBRARIES The Waterloo and Cedar Falls public rooms, one on the east side and one libraries are two valuable assets for res- on the west side of the Cedar River. In 1906, the library moved to its new Caridents in the metro area. negie buildings, which saw extensive WATERLOO PUBLIC LIBRARY remodeling and additions over time. 415 Commercial St., Waterloo 50701; The library’s current building, conphone, 291-4480; email, askus@water- structed in 1938, began as Waterloo’s loopubliclibrary.org; website, www.wa- post office and federal building. It terloo.lib.ia.us. served as such until 1979 when the Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thurs- post office was relocated. In 1977, Waday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to terloo voters approved a $3.65 million 5 p.m. Saturday; (Labor Day through bond issue to renovate the building for Memorial Day) 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. use as a library. Founded in 1896, the Waterloo PubThe Waterloo Public Library now lic Library began service in two rented 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 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.
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Libraries From Page 17
CEDAR FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY 524 Main St., Cedar Falls 50613; phone, 273-8643; email, cedarfallslibrary@gmail. com; website, www.cedar-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 accepted by the City Council. Cedar Falls voters approved a $3.25 million bond issue October 2001 to help finance the 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.
AREA LIBRARIES DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY 100 Washington, Denver 50622; phone, 984-5140; email, kplatte@denver.lib.ia.us; website, www.denver.lib.ia.us Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday; Seed librarian Dan Meier with the seed library at the Cedar Falls Public Library. 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 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. Please see LIBRARIES, Page 22
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Left: Naomi Sharkey, 10, of Denver, looks through a solar viewer to practice for the solar eclipse while her sister Rachel, 7, waits for her turn, at Waverly Public Library in August. Right: Cedar Falls Public Library.
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Choose the company that keeps 9 in10 people. Call today to find a Medicare supplement plan that’s right for you. 319-277-4162 LARRY GREGORY LARRY GREGORY INSURANCE 219 CORDOBA AVE CEDAR FALLS, IA 50613 lgsol@cfu.net An Authorized Independent Agent for This is a solicitation of insurance. Wellmark Medicare supplement insurance plans are not affiliated with any government agency. To be eligible, you must reside in the service area of the plan. Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield and its affiliates are independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. W-2319012 08/17
www.cfccu.org 123 W. 4th St., Cedar Falls 319-266-7531 Lobby Hours: Mon.-Wed. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thurs.-Fri. 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Sat. 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Drive-up Hours: Mon.-Wed. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thurs. 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Fri. 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sat. 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 420 Viking Rd., Cedar Falls 319-277-3690 Lobby Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wed. 9:15 AM - 5:00 PM Fri. 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Sat. 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Drive-up Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs. 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Wed. 9:15 AM - 5:00 PM Fri. 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM Sat. 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CUNA, 2000 Heritage Way, Waverly 319-483-2241 Lobby Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 8:00 AM - 12 PM, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Wed. 8:00 - 12:30 PM, 1:00 PM 4:00 PM
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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.
BILL SIKULA, COURTESY PHOTO
From left, Airyn Sahr, Sam Cota, Ashley Rogers and Allison Bollinger sing Christmas carols in a scene from Cedar Falls Community Theatre’s “Winter Wonderettes.”
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.
Waterloo Community Playhouse actors Julie Petersen and Tom Nicol as Mrs. and Mr. Spam, promoting a Spam Jam event in May 2017.
org Cedar Falls Community Theatre, Oster Regent Theatre, 103 Main St., Cedar Falls 277-5283; www.osterregent.org 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
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EDUCATION Hudson, 50643 Peet 988-3233 525 E. Seerley Blvd. www.hudsonpiratepride.com 553-2710 CEDAR FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS Superintendent: Anthony Voss Senior high: Administrative Center Board of Education: Regular meetings Cedar Falls High School Superintendent: Andy Pattee are in the Central Office Board Room, 1015 Division St. 1002 W. First St. 136 S. Washington St., at 6 p.m. the third 553-2500 553-3000 DUNKERTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Monday of each month. www.cfschools.org Hudson High School 509 S. Canfield St. Board of Education: Regular meetings 245 S. Washington Dunkerton 50626 Hudson 50643 are at the Administration Office, 1002 W. www.dunkerton.k12.ia.us 988-4226 First St., on the second and fourth Mon822-4295 Hudson Elementary School day of each month at 7 p.m. Superintendent: James Stanton 136 S. Washington, P.O. Box 240 Board of Education: Regular meetCEDAR FALLS SCHOOLS Hudson 50643 ings are in the school ICN room, 509 S. Elementaries: 988-3239 Canfield, at 7 p.m. on the third Monday Cedar Heights of each month. JESUP COMMUNITY SCHOOL 2417 Rainbow Drive DISTRICT EVANSDALE 553-2855 531 Prospect St. (See Waterloo Community School District) Hansen Jesup 50648 HUDSON COMMUNITY SCHOOL 616 Holmes Drive 827-1700 DISTRICT 553-2775 www.jesup.k12.ia.us 136 S. Washington St. 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 Be A L ion! Volu n t rr Tod a y! 505 Holmes Drive 3 19.233.3346 | WWW.LIONSCLUB.ORG | P.O. BOX 1321 WATERLOO, IA 553-2650
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Superintendent: Nathan Marting Jesup High School 531 Prospect St. Jesup 50648 827-1700 Jesup Middle School 531 Prospect St. Jesup 50648 827-1700 Jesup Elementary School 531 Prospect St. Jesup 50648
827-1700 UNION COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT District Office 200 Adams St. La Porte City 50651 342-2674 www.union.k12.ia.us Superintendent: Travis Fleshner Please see EDUCATION, Page 26
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Education From Page 23
Above: Joe Fisher reads the book “I Can Read with My Eyes Shut!” to his son Caleb Fisher, 5, at the Kingsley Elementary Read-In in Waterloo. MATTHEW PUTNEY, COURIER PHOTO EDITOR
Right: Garrett Rottinghaus steadies the cart as Dan Johanningmeier and Kaleb Bathen move the La Porte City Union High School F.U.N. team robot out of the arena during the Iowa regional FIRST Robotics Competition at the McLeod Center in Cedar Falls. BRANDON POLLOCK, COURIER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
School Board generally meets at 6 p.m. on the third Monday of the month in the Board Room located in the district office at Union High School. Union High School 200 Adams St. La Porte City 50651 342-2697 Union Middle School 505 West St. Dysart 52224 476-5100 La Porte City Elementary 515 Fillmore St. La Porte City 50651 342-3033 Dysart-Geneseo Elementary School 411 Lincoln St. Dysart 52224 476-7110 WATERLOO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Education Service Center 1516 Washington St. Waterloo 50702 433-1800 www.waterloo.k12.ia.us Superintendent: Jane Lindaman 433-1800, ext.10174 School and Community Relations Director Tara Thomas 433-1803 Board of Education: Generally meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Board Room of the district’s Education Service Center, 1516 Washington St. (Board may meet only once during June and July at 5 p.m.). Meetings are open to the public. Elementaries: Becker 1239 Sheldon St., 50701 433-2180 Cunningham 1224 Mobile St., 50703 433-2600 Highland 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 Please see EDUCATION, Page 27
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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 433-2550 Carver 1505 Logan Ave., 50703 433-2500 Central 1350 Katoski Drive, 50701 433-2100 Hoover 630 Hillcrest Road, 50701 433-2830 High schools: East High 214 High St., 50703 433-2400 Expo Alternative 1410 Independence Ave., 50703 433-1930 West High 425 E. Ridgeway Ave., 50702 433-2700 WAVERLY-SHELL ROCK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Administration Building 1415 Fourth Ave. S.W. Waverly 50677 352-3630 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. N.W. Waverly 50677 352-2754 Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School 501 Heritage Way 352-3632 Please see EDUCATION, Page 30
Above left: A “fidget quilt,” meant to engage the senses, was made for UnityPoint’s hospice unit patients by students at Holmes Junior High in Cedar Falls. Above right: Members of the Columbus High School girls’ volleyball team brought their state championship trophy to show to residents of Black Hawk County’s Country View care facility in December, including residents Cathy Napoli, left foreground in pink, and Richard Koch seated at center. COURTESY PHOTOS
Left: Tobias Hindman sets up a lathe to work on a part for the CrossFire robotics team robot at Valley Lutheran School in Cedar Falls. BRANDON POLLOCK, COURIER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
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Children’s Activities Directory Immanuel Lutheran Preschool
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MATTHEW PUTNEY, COURIER PHOTO EDITOR
Cedar Falls hoists the championship trophy as the team celebrates a 65-45 win over Iowa City West in the class 4A Iowa High School Boys Basketball Tournament in Des Moines.
Education From Page 27
Waverly-Shell Rock High School 1405 Fourth Ave. S.W. Waverly 50677 352-2087 Greenview School alternative high school at Bremwood Campus 352-9273 Central Rivers Area Education Agency 1521 Technology Parkway Cedar Falls, 50613 273-8200, (800) 542-8375
www.aea267.k12.ia.us Central Rivers AEA 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 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 311 16th Ave. Gilbertville 50634 296-1089
St. Joseph Center 6916 Lafayette Road Raymond 50667 233-5980 LUTHERAN St. Paul’s Lutheran School 301 First St. N.W. Waverly 50677 (319) 352-1484 school@stpaulswaverly.org www.stpaulswaverly.org Valley Lutheran School 4520 Rownd St. Cedar Falls 50613 266-4565 www.vlscrusaders.org elementary, middle school, high school
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LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES / FIRE DEPARTMENTS AGENCIES IOWA STATE PATROL Post 9 1510 W. First St., Cedar Falls 266-2677 www.dps.state.ia.us/ISP BLACK HAWK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 291-2587 225 E. Sixth St., Waterloo Emergency, 911 Administration, 291-2587 Dispatch, 291-2515 www.bhcso.org BREMER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 111 Fourth St. N.E., Waverly 352-5400 www.bremercountysheriff.org CEDAR FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT 273-8612 220 Clay St. Emergency, 911 Dispatch, 291-2515 www.cedarfalls.com DUNKERTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 107 W. Main St. 822-4211 cityofdunkerton.org ELK RUN HEIGHTS Patrolled by the Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office, 291-2515 www.elkrunheightsia.com EVANSDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT 911 Evans Road 232-6682 www.evansdale.govoffice.com GILBERTVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT 419 14th Ave. 296-9601, 291-2515 gilbertvilleia.com HUDSON POLICE DEPARTMENT 525 Jefferson St. 988-4405 www.cityofhudsonia.com JESUP POLICE DEPARTMENT 791 Sixth St. 827-1919 www.jesuppolicedepartment.com LA PORTE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT 202 Main St. 342-2232; non-emergency dispatch, 342-2236 lpcia.com RAYMOND Patrolled by the Black Hawk County Sheriff ‘s Office, 291-2515 Please see AGENCIES, Page 38
Above: From left, Moose official Dick Hoffman, Waterloo Fire Chief Pat Treloar, Waterloo Police Chief Dan Trelka and Black Hawk County Sheriff Tony Thompson accept a donation of Tommy Moose stuffed animals from the Loyal Order of Moose, Corn Belt Legion. JEFF REINITZ, COURIER STAFF WRITER
Left: Waterloo Police chief Dan Trelka and other members of the Waterloo and Cedar Falls Police departments dive in during the Polar Plunge at George Wyth State Park in Waterloo, a fundraiser for Special Olympics. BRANDON POLLOCK, COURIER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
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of Northeast Iowa, Inc. Goodwill Industries of NE Iowa, Inc. has amazing career opportunities in the Cedar Valley for individuals looking to work in the human services field. If you’ve always wanted a career where you can use your skills and prior work experience to help others overcome barriers to independence and achieve their dreams, then be sure to check out our current job openings at www. visitgoodwill.com/current-openings/. There you’ll find information for current job openings and be able to apply online. Positions we’re currently hiring for include: • Full-time Associate Program Manager, Community Employment • Full and part-time Community Trainers (all shifts, including nights and weekends) • Part-time Human Services Administrative Assistants We offer competitive pay, paid time off, paid holidays, health and dental insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements), and 401K profit sharing. Pre-employment background check and drug test required for all Team Members. If you prefer to apply for any of these job openings in person, please stop by our main office located at:
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Agencies From Page 31
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 Evansdale Fire Department, 911 Non-emergency, 296-2816 HUDSON FIRE & AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT 911 Non-emergency, 988-3322 JESUP FIRE & AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT 911 LA PORTE CITY FIRE & AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT 911 RAYMOND FIRE DEPARTMENT 911 WATERLOO FIRE RESCUE, UNDER PUBLIC SAFETY 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
Above: Cedar Falls firefighters douse the grass as a planned burn consumes a flood buyout house used for firefighter and public safety officer training in Cedar Falls. BRANDON POLLOCK, COURIER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Left: The three co-chairs of the 2017 United way campaign, from left, Sheriff Tony Thompson, Cedar Falls Police Chief Jeff Olson and Waterloo Police Chief Dan Trelka. COURTESY PHOTO
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ARTS & CULTURE
MATTHEW PUTNEY, COURIER PHOTO EDITOR
Dean Meyer of Grundy Center drives a Nichols and Shepard model 2585 from 1915 at the Antique Acres Old Time Power Show in Cedar Falls.
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. 17-19; 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 May through October. BREMER COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 402 W. Bremer Ave., Waverly, 3521309; 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. 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; weekends by appointment. HEARST CENTER FOR THE ARTS 304 West Seerley Blvd., Cedar Falls, 273-8641; www.thehearst.org
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University of Northern Iowa professor Celeste Bembry sings during an observance of the 50th anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Waterloo Center for the Arts.
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Tracey Southall holds a mirror for Liam Noesen to get a look at his Spider-Man face painting during the “Heart Friends” group of pediatric heart patients visiting the Phelps Youth Pavilion in Waterloo in February.
The Kud Kolo dancers perform during Culture Fest at the Waterloo Center for the Arts in Waterloo.
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. IOWA BAND MUSEUM 203 1/2 Main St., Cedar Falls, 266-1253; 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.
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LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM 205 W. First St., Cedar Falls, 266-5149; cfhistory.org Built in 1909, the schoolhouse is equipped with blackboards, books, a potbelly stove and turn-of-the-century furnishings. Open May through September. PHELPS YOUTH PAVILION 225 Commercial St., 291-4490 RIVERLOOP AMPITHEATRE AND EXPO PLAZA 225 Commercial St., 291-4490 SILOS & SMOKESTACKS 604 Lafayette St., Waterloo, 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. Please see ARTS & CULTURE, Page 40
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UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ART Kamerick Art Building, UNI campus; 273-2077; www.uni.edu/art A number of galleries and exhibits, with regular talks and events. VICTORIAN HOME AND CARRIAGE HOUSE MUSEUM 308 W. Third St., Cedar Falls, 266-5149; cfhistory.org The oldest Cedar Falls museum, this 1861 Civil War-era home features antique furnishings, fashions and memorabilia documenting the area’s early history. This museum also houses the famous O-scale Lenoir Train Exhibit. WATERLOO CENTER FOR THE ARTS 225 Commercial St., Waterloo, 2914490; www.waterloocenterforthearts. org. The Waterloo Center for the Arts tries to stimulate inquiry and dialogue and connect people through the arts. On offer are
free galleries featuring works from permanent collections and changing exhibitions, classes and programs for all ages, a children’s museum, free concerts and festivals, school and group tours, a gift store and cafe and indoor and outdoor rental facilities. GROUT MUSEUM DISTRICT 503 South St., Waterloo, 234-6357; www.groutmuseumdistrict.org Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. BLUEDORN SCIENCE IMAGINARIUM 322 Washington St., Waterloo, 234-6357 GROUT MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND SCIENCE 503 South St., Waterloo, 234-6357 RENSSELAER RUSSELL HOUSE MUSEUM 520 W. Third St., Waterloo, 234-6357 SNOWDEN HOUSE 306 Washington St., Waterloo, 234-6357. SULLIVAN BROTHERS IOWA VETERANS MUSEUM 503 South St., Waterloo, 234-6357 BRANDON POLLOCK, COURIER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Please see ARTS & CULTURE, Page 41
Jordan Walker gives a presentation at the Bluedorn Science Imaginarium in Waterloo.
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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 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 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, 2733373; 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.
MATTHEW PUTNEY PHOTOS, COURIER PHOTO EDITOR
Left: Guests and Metropolitan Chorale singers gather in the SingleSpeed Brewery’s beer hall for Beer Choir. Right: Heather Skeens is director of the Hearst Center for the Arts in Cedar Falls.
Delores Pickering, Danny Meier and Sandy Meier take photos of the digital marker for their uncle, POW George Meier Jr. of Benton County, after the Korean War POW/MIA observance ceremony at the Grout Museum in September.
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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, annual or daily fee. IN CEDAR FALLS: City ordinance requires all dogs and cats 4 months old or older be licensed by Jan. 1. Paw Park permits.
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
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.
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 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
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/ TELEPHONE SERVICE appraiser, county, corporate entities CenturyLink, installation of resand townships. idence telephone, (866) 379-4984. Cities located in Black Hawk County: Dumont Telephone Co., 267-2300. Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Dunkerton, Elk La Porte City Telephone Co., Run Heights, Evansdale, Gilbertville, 342-3369. Hudson, La Porte City, Raymond and Dunkerton Telephone Cooperaa portion of Janesville and Jesup. Untive, 822-4512. incorporated towns include Dewar, EaBRANDON POLLOCK, COURIER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER gle Center, Finchford, Glasgow, WashPlease see SERVICES, Page 46 Anglers take advantage of nice weather on Big Woods Lake in Cedar Falls. burn and Voorhies. The townships in
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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. Go to www.flyalo.com.
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 information. 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 glass containers, grades 1 through 7 empty plastic containers. 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
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Porter, left, and Buu play at the Paw Park in Cedar Falls. 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 Carts should be placed curbside, 4 feet city will pick up recyclables and when apart, by 6 a.m. garbage day. No glass it will pick up yard waste. Containers is allowed in the blue carts. will be collected on your regular garPlease see SERVICES, Page 47 bage day but by a different vehicle.
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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 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 Bremer County Landfill, 2049 200th St., Waverly. Recycling: The Recycling Center, 2800 Fifth Ave. N.W.
Above: Vietnam veterans are welcomed home following the Honor Flight at the Waterloo Regional Airport in October in Waterloo. Left: Ken Kagy, left, principal transmission engineer at Cedar Falls Utilities, shows Gov. Kim Reynolds, center, and acting Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg solar panels during a tour of the CFU solar garden in June 2017. MATTHEW PUTNEY PHOTOS, COURIER PHOTO EDITOR
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