Cedar Falls | Waterloo Visitors Guide '09 by Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

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agricultural

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higher education

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visual & performing arts

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lodging

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leisure & kids stuff

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festivals & events

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shopping

communities of worship

meetings, conventions & event spaces

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transportation

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area map

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nearby excursions

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Welcome Waterloo and Cedar Falls are contiguous cities located on the banks of the Cedar River in Northeast Iowa. The two cities offer a variety of high-quality attractions, museums, visual and performing arts; festivals and events; and many different hotel, shopping and dining options â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all affordably priced.

Cedar Falls Tourism & Visitors Bureau 6510 Hudson Road Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613 6510 Hudson Road 319-268-4266 1-800-845-1955 fax: 319-277-9707 www.cedarfallstourism.org

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Visit the Cedar Valley and Live a Little! Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be glad you did!

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313 East 5th Street Waterloo, Iowa 50703 319-233-8350 800-728-8431 fax: 319-233-2733 www.travelwaterloo.com www.travelwaterloo.com

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Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau Staff

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The contiguous cities of Waterloo and Cedar Falls are located in the Cedar River Valley in Northeast Iowa.

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Stop in our Visitor Center located near the intersections of Highways 27/58 (Avenue of the Saints) and Highway 20 (exit 224). Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re open seven days a week and staffed with knowledgeable, friendly volunteers who can direct you to points of interest in the metro area and throughout the state. Our gift shop features a variety of Iowa items and Cedar Valley souvenirs, and our meeting room and patio provide a perfect stretch break or welcome reception for groups visiting or passing through. Cedar Falls Visitor Center, 6510 Hudson Road

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welcome Maps and travel materials can be obtained at these Information Centers throughout the metro area: Cedar Falls Visitor Center 6510 Hudson Road, (Hwy 20 exit 224) Cedar Falls

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Behrens Rapp Information Center First & Clay Streets, Cedar Falls (May through October)

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area information METROPOLITAN INFORMATION Cedar Falls City Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273-8600 Cedar Falls Public Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273-8643 Cedar Falls Community Main Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277-0213 Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233-7560 Greater Cedar Valley Alliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232-1156 Greater Cedar Valley Chamber of Commerce (Cedar Falls). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266-3593 Greater Cedar Valley Chamber of Commerce (Waterloo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233-8431 Main Street Waterloo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291-2038 Waterloo City Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291-4311 Waterloo Public Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291-4521

EMERGENCY NUMBERS Emergency Only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911

Black Hawk County Sheriff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291-2515 Cedar Falls Fire Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273-8622 Iowa State Patrol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277-4761 Police Department (both cities). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291-2515 Road Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 511 Waterloo Fire Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291-4460

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE Allen Memorial Hospital, Waterloo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235-3941 Emergency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235-3697 Covenant Medical Center, Waterloo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272-8000 Emergency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272-7050 Sartori Memorial Hospital, Cedar Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268-3000

POPULATION Metro Area (2006 census) Cedar Falls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36,145 Evansdale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,927 Waterloo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68,747

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agricultural attractions jOHN DEERE OPERATIONS Waterloo is the home of John Deere Waterloo Operations, comprised of John Deere Engine Works and the four factories of the John Deere Waterloo Operations. John Deere Waterloo Operations has over 195 acres of manufacturing floor space located on 2,485 acres of land and employs approximately 5,000 people from Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and the surrounding area. Tours are available most weekdays, reservations required, call (319) 292-7668. Must be 13 years of age to tour. The Deere Crossing Gift Shops are located at the Donald Street plant and at the Engine Works. Please call ahead for reservations and information.

ANTIQUE ACRES 7610 Waverly Road, Cedar Falls, (319) 2390494, (319) 987-9504. Antique Acres is a working museum, featuring early agricultural machinery restored and operating the jobs they were built for in the early 1900s. Open by appointment, May - October. See history come to life at the “Old Time Power Show” during the weekend before Labor Day. Threshing, sawing lumber, plowing with horses, tractors and steam engines make an educational and visually pleasing day. Straw scramble, trolley rides, parades, tractor pulls,

flea market, souvenir booth and much more lead to fun for the whole family. Heritage Farm 7731 Zaneta Road, Hudson, (319) 988-3734. This Percheron horse farm is home to several events throughout the year. Visitors will enjoy a horse drawn wagon ride during the spring, summer and fall months, and a scenic sleigh ride in winter. The Cabin in the Woods and Pa Daddy’s Barn are fun for groups. Reservations required.

NATIONAL CATTLe CONGRESS 257 Ansborough Avenue, Waterloo, (319) 234-7515, www.nationalcattlecongress.com. Meeting your entertainment needs, NCC has something for everyone of every age: Rodeos, Monster Trucks, Horse Shows, Ballroom Dancing, Bingo, Concerts, Weddings, and much more. Includes McElroy Auditorium, Electric Park Ballroom, Pepsi Pavilion, PullinSimonsen Arena, and Waterloo Greyhound Park. Check out the web site for a current list of events. SILOS & SMOKESTACKS NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA Main Office 604 Lafayette Street, Ste. 202, Waterloo, (319) 234-4567, www.silosandsmokestacks.org. From dairy farms and museums to vineyards and tractor assembly plants, the story of American agriculture is brought to life at more than 100 sites and attractions in this 37-county region of Northeast Iowa. Bordered by Interstate 80 to the south and Interstate 35 to the west, Silos & Smokestacks is one of 37 federally designated heritage areas in the nation and an Affiliated Area of the National Park Service. Hansen’s Farm Fresh Dairy 8617 Lincoln Road, Hudson, (319) 988-4284, (319) 939-2187, www.hansendairy.com. Tour a working dairy farm one mile southwest of Hudson. J & J Dairy, home of Hansen’s Farm Fresh Dairy, is a family-owned and operated dairy of 150 milking Holsteins on 240 acres. Visitors can view the entire process of getting the milk from the cows to the bottle and ready for delivery. Walk-through tours: Adults $3.50, under 3 free. Hands on tours: $5.00 per participant and allow guests to milk a real cow, feed a baby calf, make butter, and see the wallabies. Be sure to bring a camera. Reservations are necessary.

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The Cedar Valley is home to several excellent higher education institutions including the University of Northern Iowa, Hawkeye Community College, Kaplan University and satellite Upper Iowa University location.

University of Northern Iowa Attractions UNI-Dome 23rd & Hudson Road, (877) 216-DOME or (319) 273-DOME, www.uni.edu/unidome. This 16,400 seat, 78,000 sq.ft. multi-purpose venue hosts an estimated 125 events each year, including UNI Panther Football, Indoor Track and Field programs, Iowa High School Football Playoffs and numerous other athletic events, trade shows, and concerts.

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McLeod Center 23rd & Hudson Road, Cedar Falls, (877) 216-DOME or (319) 273-DOME, www.uni.edu/mcleod. This facility seats up to 7,000 and is connected to the UNI-Dome’s south side. The McLeod Center is home to UNI Panther Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Wrestling and Volleyball competitions as well as trade shows, concerts, speakers and comedians. UNI Wellness and Human Performance Center 23rd & Hudson Road, (319) 273-2391, UNI Outdoors (319) 273-7163, www.uni.edu/wellrec. The Wellness Center is a 244,000 sq. ft. facility that includes gym space enough for 10 basketball or volleyball courts,

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two swimming pools, a climbing wall, weight equipment and classroom space. While this facility’s primary purpose is to serve the UNI students, space is available for rent during certain times making this an excellent site for tournaments and events of all kinds. UNI Outdoors offers sports equipment rentals and is located in the facility as well. Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center University Avenue, Cedar Falls, (319) 273-4TIX (4849) or toll free (877) 549-SHOW (7469). www.gbpac.com. Three state-of-the-art performance halls seating 1,600, 300, and 125 make up this remarkable facility where over 150 performances occur each year.

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higher education University Museum 3219 Hudson Road, Cedar Falls, (319) 273-2188, www.uni.edu/museum. Explore exhibits of natural history and immerse yourself in the cultural history of the world with exhibits featuring people and traditions from Africa, Asia, and the Americas. UNI Gallery of Art Kamerick Art Building, Northeast corner of Hudson Road and West 27th Street, Cedar Falls, (319) 273-3095. Rotating exhibitions provide visitors with an opportunity to view a wide range of artwork by contemporary artists. Theatre UNI 319) 273-6381 or 273-6386, www.uni.edu/ theatre. Plays, musicals, theater for youth, staged readings and opera are presented by UNI drama students and visiting artists. Tallgrass Prairie Center (319) 273-7957, 27th Street,

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www.uni/edu/ecotype. Demonstration plantings and educational exhibits tell the story of America’s lost landscape.

Hawkeye Community College Hawkeye Community College Hawse Auditorium, Tama Hall, 1501 East Orange Road, Waterloo, (319) 296-2320, or (319) 296-4464, www.hawkeyecollege.edu. Hawkeye Community College has six area sites that house credit and continuing education programs. Hawkeye also offers programs throughout the year for residents and visitors alike, including the Artist Series. The Hawkeye Community College Artist Series presents Hawkeye Celebrates the Arts! The Artist Series features outstanding music and theatre performances in Tama Hall and artwork by regional artists in the College’s Library. Both are available for community and visitors’ enjoyment.

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UNI prides itself on putting "Students First," and offers a world-class university education with personalized experiences and lifetime opportunities for undergraduates as well as complementary programs at the master’s, specialist and doctoral levels. Building on its historic excellence in teacher education, the university has developed outstanding programs in business, natural sciences, humanities and fine arts, and social and behavioral sciences. One of three state universities, UNI enjoys national recognition for its high educational standards. U.S. News and World Report has ranked the University of Northern Iowa second among Midwest public universities for ten consecutive years. The university’s medium size of 12,200 students allows it to offer the faculty, facilities and academic choices of a major university, while retaining a friendly, small-college atmosphere on a compact, park-like campus. With more than 40 major buildings on 850 acres, the campus can still be crossed in an easy 15-minute walk. The university offers a full calendar of performances and athletic events at the GallagherBluedorn Performing Arts Center, the UNI-Dome and the McLeod Center. Visit www.uni.edu for a comprehensive list of events and activities.

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museums Grout Museum District 503 South Street, Waterloo, 319-234-6357, www.groutmuseumdistrict.org Bluedorn Science Imaginarium A playground for the imagination, this interactive science center provides fun, hands-on exhibits that demonstrate how science affects everyday life. Visitors may also enjoy daily science demonstrations. Hours: Tues - Sat 9-5 Grout Museum of History & Science The Grout Museum of History & Science’s history collection focuses on the period from 1833, when Iowa was opened for settlement, to the present. The Maytag Car, 1915 Waterloo Boy, Rath Packing Company whistle and Pioneer Hall Mural help visitors envision and understand bygone eras. Hours: Tues-Sat 9-5 Rensselaer Russell House Museum Nestled in the heart of Northeast Iowa is a small jewel of American mid-Victorian architecture. Completed in 1861, this lovely brick structure is one of the oldest homes in Black Hawk County. Guided tours allow visitors to step into an authentic Victorian interior, including original family belongings and wander through picturesque Victorian gardens. Hours vary. Please call for current hours. Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum Iowa veterans have a million stories to tell – tales of heroism, adventure and sadly of trauma and death. For 150 years Iowa men and women have stepped forward to take an oath to preserve the union, safeguard democracy and defend against terrorism in times of war and peace. Iowans gave this service in numbers proportionately larger than most states and without the expectation of fame or fortune, a tradition that continues today. The Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum honors all Iowans who served the nation from the Civil War to the present. The collection, preservation and interpretation of their stories and artifacts are the core mission of the museum. Hours: Tues - Sat 9-5. Cedar Falls historical society (319) 266-5149, www.cfhistory.org. Victorian Home & Carriage House Museum 308 West 3rd Street. This 1863 Italianatestyle home features furnishings and memorabilia documenting the area’s early history. The Carriage House contains the Historical Society’s research library as well as permanent and changing exhibits, including the William J. Lenoir O-Gauge Model Railroad exhibit. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm; Sunday, 1-4 pm; and by appointment. Ice House Museum 1st and Franklin Streets, Cedar Falls. A circular structure built in 1921, which once housed a flourishing ice business, now displays www.cedarfallstourism.org

ice-harvesting equipment and photos depicting ice-farming operations. Early farming, homemaking and business memorabilia are also displayed. Open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, 2-4:30pm, or by appointment from May 1-October 31. Temporarily closed due to the floods of 2008. George Wyth House & Viking Pump Museum 303 Franklin Street. A treasure of the Cedar Falls Historical Society built in 1907, the former family home of George Wyth is restored and decorated with the influence of the Art Deco Period of the 1920s and ‘30s. The third floor is a small museum dedicated to the Viking Pump Company, of which George Wyth was the first president. Open only for special events or by appointment. Little Red Schoolhouse Museum 1st and Clay Streets. Built in 1909, this charming schoolhouse is equipped with blackboards, books, a potbelly stove and turn-of-the-century furnishings. Open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, 2-4:30 pm, May-October. Tours by appointment. Behrens-Rapp Visitor Information Station 1st and Clay Streets. This restored gas station is also an information center for visitors to the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area. Open 8 am - 8 pm, May-October. John Livingston Display The inspiration for the book Jonathan Livingston Seagull, John Livingston was born in Cedar Falls in 1897, and became famous in the late 1920s and ‘30s as a race pilot. He entered 64 races and came in first in 41 of them! More than 30 trophies, plaques and memorabilia are on display at the Cedar Falls Historical Society and Livingston Aviation (located adjacent to the airport). Dan Gable International Wrestling Institute and Museum 303 Jefferson Street, Waterloo, (319) 233-0745, www.wrestlingmuseum.org. The Museum features Olympic, collegiate and professional wrestling history and honors Waterloo native Dan Gable, 1972 Olympic Gold Medalist. The Museum also presents displays on famous wrestlers throughout history – from Jacob wrestling the Angel through young Abe Lincoln to Frank Gotch, Dan Gable and Cael Sanderson. The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame, Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame of Iowa, a theatre featuring wrestling clips from movies, and the Dean Rockwell Library and Research Center are also featured. Hours: TuesdaySaturday 9 am - 5 pm; Group tours available by appointment.

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Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum campus. Built in 1893 in Pocahontas County, the school has been restored to its 1922 appearance. Complete with original furnishings, textbooks and costumes, the Marshall Center School lets you experience the wonder of days gone by. Open Friday and Saturday, 2-4 pm or by appointment. Free admission.

University Museum 3219 Hudson Road, Cedar Falls, (319) 273-2188, www.uni.edu/museum. Discover. Learn. Be inspired….at the University Museum. Explore exhibits of natural history and immerse yourself in the cultural history of the world with our exhibits featuring people and traditions from Africa, Asia, and the Americas. See our African aardvark, a 16-foot Indian python skin, and fossils millions of years old, including a mastodon tusk discovered in Hampton, Iowa. Hands-on activities offer learners of all ages a fun, educational experience. Changing exhibits highlight a variety of cultural and international themes. In 2009, experience Death Perception (Feb.16-May 16), an in-house exhibit that investigates the science of forensic 11 www.cedarfallstourism.org

anthropology; Slow Food to Fast Food (June 8Aug. 15), another in-house exhibit that explores Iowa’s changing food consumption, preparation and production habits from 1870-1970; and finally Fragile Nature (Aug. 29-Oct. 24), featuring the nature photography of Joel Sartore. Be sure to visit our gift shop, too. Open MondayFriday, 9 am - 4:30 pm; and Saturday, 1-4 pm Free admission. Marshall Center One-Room School Corner of 23rd and Indiana Streets, one block east of the UNI Dome, Cedar Falls, (319) 273-2188, www.uni.edu/museum. Visit an authentic one-room Iowa schoolhouse museum on the University of Northern Iowa visitors guide 2009

Iowa Band Museum 203 Main Street, Cedar Falls, (319) 266-4308 or (319) 266-4176. The history and memorabilia of the Cedar Falls Municipal Band, in operation since 1891, is displayed in this historic band hall. The band plays every Tuesday in June and July at 7:30 pm in Overman Park. Open Wednesday and Sunday, 2-4 pm in June and July, or by appointment. African American Historical & Cultural Museum 320 E. 4th Street, Waterloo, (319) 433-1234, www.aahcm.org. At the future site of the African American Historical & Cultural Museum resides a boxcar. The boxcar stores a small portion of the artifacts the museum will eventually house. The boxcar has special significance because it is the vehicle that brought a large percentage of Waterloo’s African-American population from the southern United States to Waterloo to work for the Illinois Central Railroad. Once they arrived, the boxcars served as their first home in Waterloo. Open by appointment only.

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visual & performing arts Theater / Performing Arts Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center University Avenue, Cedar Falls, (319) 273-4TIX (7469) or toll free (877) 549-SHOW (4849), www.gbpac.com. On the campus of the University of Northern Iowa, the Gallagher-Bluedorn hosts over 150 performances each year. From major stars Itzhak Perlman, Bill Cosby and Kathy Mattea to hit Broadway shows like “Cats”, “Miss Saigon”, “Rent” and “STOMP”. Three concert halls, a soaring lobby and the best acoustics in Iowa provide audiences an unparalleled environment for enjoying live performances. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony Orchestra Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, Cedar Falls, (319) 273-3373 or for tickets (319) 273-4TIX (7469), toll-free (877) 549-SHOW (4849), www.wcfsymphony.org. Elegant pianist Simone Dinnerstein, phenomenal bassist Edgar Meyer and dynamic violinist Wolfgang David along with respected composer Samuel Adler and impressive Iowa talent like Calle Sur and the University of Northern Iowa Children’s Choir will be showcased during the symphony’s 2008-09 season. The season will also feature a presentation of the classic film “The Wizard of Oz” projected on big screen above the musicians. This family favorite will be backed by lush, live orches-

tration to create an experience unlike no other. Most performances are performed in the Gallagher-Bluedorn. Visit the symphony’s Web site for details. UNI School of Music University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, (319) 273-2024, www.uni.edu/music. Offering a variety of music, including band, orchestra, choral, chamber and solo concerts in over 200 yearly performances by students, faculty and visiting artists. Waterloo Community Playhouse 225 Commercial Street, Waterloo, Business Office (319) 235-0367, Box Office (319) 291-4494, www.wcpbhct.org. Celebrating 92 years of presenting the best in classics, modern comedies, dramas, musicals, and mysteries. WCP has received the state’s Top Performing Organization Award and has an international reputation for new play production. Audiences come from around the world, nation and Iowa, to see the seven performances at the Waterloo Center for the Arts every year. Black Hawk Children’s Theatre 225 Commercial St., Waterloo, Business Office (319) 235-0367, Box Office (319) 291-4494, www.wcpbhct.org. This award-winning children’s theater presents four productions each year. Productions consist of popular books brought to life on stage,

including fairytales and stories of racial harmony and diversity. Performances take place at the Waterloo Center for the Arts. Oster Regent Theatre 103 Main Street, Cedar Falls, (319) APPLAUD (277-5283), www.cedarnet.org/regent. Enjoy the talents of community members as they perform a wide variety of productions from classic humor and familiar musicals, to contemporary plays in the beautifully restored Oster Regent Theatre. The theater presents the Old Creamery and the Guthrie theaters, as well as dance, music, magic and comedy. Theatre UNI University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, (319) 273-6381 or 273-6386, www.uni.edu/theatre. Plays, musicals, theatre for youth, staged readings and opera are presented by UNI drama students and visiting artists in performances throughout the year. Hawkeye Community College Hawse Auditorium, Tama Hall, 1501 East Orange Road, Waterloo, (319) 296-2320, or 296-4464, www.hawkeyecollege.edu. Hawkeye Community College Artist Series presents Hawkeye Celebrates the Arts! Featuring quality music and theatre performances in Tama Hall and regional artists’ artwork in the College’s Library for community and visitors’ enjoyment. Lampost Theatre & Coffee Co. 204 W. Seerley Blvd., Cedar Falls, (319) 277-8034, www.lampost.com. Performing nationally since 1980, Lampost Theatre Co. creates a unique and delightful theatrical experience. Comedy, music, variety and major productions are performed throughout the year. This intimate theatrical space also offers a full-service coffee/espresso shop. Open Monday-Saturday.

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Waterloo Center for the Arts 225 Commercial Street, Waterloo, (319) 291-4490, www.waterloocenterforthearts.org. What do a “Chicago Cow” and a six-foot beaded mermaid have in common? Visit the Waterloo Center for the Arts to find out! The center is located in downtown Waterloo, on the scenic banks of the Cedar River, and offers a wide variety of programs, events, classes, and fun for visitors of all ages. Browse through the

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visual & performing arts center’s unique gift store, stop by its quaint cafe, and enjoy exhibits featuring International Folk Art, Midwest Regionalist Art, and the largest public collection of Haitian Art in the US. Additionally, the Center’s recent expansion unveiled its new Phelps Youth Pavilion – a place for the young and young at heart to explore art and cultural themes with interactive, hands-on exhibits and activities. Hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday 1-5 pm; Closed Monday. Phelps Youth Pavilion 225 Commercial Street, Waterloo, (319) 291-4490, www.youthpavilion.org. The Phelps Youth Pavilion is a place like nothing you’ve ever imagined or seen. It’s a children’s museum filled with creative, hands-on experiences that will help visitors explore and understand different cultures and art themes. With over 39,000 square feet of self-directed activities ranging from simple drawing and painting projects to magical high-tech adventures, there is a unique experience for everyone from infant through high school, and their families. Discover a place where you can hop on a tractor and drive through a Grant Wood painting or build the blueprints for your dream home or digitally paint a self-portrait and then print your masterpiece to take home! A world of wonder, discovery and learning can be found at the Phelps Youth Pavilion! Hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday 1-5 pm; closed Monday. Admission is $5/person.

Falls, (319) 273-3095. Rotating exhibitions provide visitors with an opportunity to view a wide range of artwork by contemporary artists. Gallery hours during the academic year: Monday-Thursday, 9 am - 9 pm; Friday, 9 am - 5 pm; Saturday and Sunday, noon - 5 pm. June and July: Monday-Friday, 9:30 am- 4:30 pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 12:30 to 4:30 pm. Galleria de Paco 622 Commercial Street, Waterloo, (319) 833-7226, www.paco-rosic.com. Paco spent four painful months painting his ver-

sion of the Sistine Chapel in Krylon spray paint onto the ceiling of his Galleria. While viewing this work of art indulge your discriminating culinary taste at this elite, intimate and elegant eatery. This special-occasion romantic European retreat offers lavish décor, an exceptional menu paired with world-class wines. Luxurious ingredients presented in a Euro-American fusion and sheer artistry makes any meal here a memory to cherish. Before or after dinner, enjoy unique cocktails in the “jazz bar”, Catacomb downstairs.

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Hearst Center for the Arts 304 West Seerley Blvd., Cedar Falls, (319) 273-8641, www.hearstartscenter.com. Having trouble finding the Hearst Center? Look no further than the large metal sculpture, “Whisk” created by artist Marc Moulton to guide your way. This sculpture previews what’s in store for you at the Hearst Center for the Arts. Featuring local and regional artists as well as a broad collection of illustrations by world-renowned artists, this multi-purpose center features two galleries, a recital hall, and a sculpture garden. Performances and special events, such as the annual Cinco de Mayo celebration, are frequently offered to the public. Open Tuesday and Thursday, 8 am - 9 pm; Wednesday and Friday, 8 am - 5 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 1-4 pm. UNI Gallery of Art Kamerick Art Building, Northeast corner of Hudson Road and West 27th Street, Cedar

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lodging performing & visual arts

2141 LaPorte Road, Waterloo, IA (319) 233-9191

Bel Air Motel

3031 University Avenue, Waterloo, IA (319) 234-9441

candlewood suites

2056 La Porte Road, Waterloo, IA (319) 235-7000 (866) 226-3539

Comfort Inn

1945 La Porte Road, Waterloo, IA (319) 234-7411 (800) 228-5150

Country Inn & Suites

4025 Hammond Avenue, Waterloo, IA (319) 233-2336 (800) 456-4000

eCONO lODGE

3350 University Avenue, Waterloo, IA (319) 235-2165 (800) 714-4392

Fairfield Inn

2011 La Porte Road, Waterloo, IA (319) 234-5452 (800) 228-2800

Grand hotel

300 W. Mullan Avenue, Waterloo, IA (319) 234-7791 (800) 928-3756

Hampton Inn & Suites

2034 La Porte Road, Waterloo, IA (319) 233-2044 (800) HAMPTON

Heartland Inn - Crossroads

1809 La Porte Road, Waterloo, IA (319) 235-4461 (800) 334-3277 code 10

Heartland Inn - hwy 63

3052 Marnie Avenue, Waterloo, IA (319) 232-7467 (800) 334-3277 code 11

Holiday Inn Express

2127 La Porte Road, Waterloo, IA (319) 274-7000 (800) HOLIDAY (465-4329)

isle casino hotel waterloo 777 Isle of Capri Blvd., Waterloo, IA

1-877-ISLE WIN (475-3946) (319) 833-ISLE (833-4753)

Motel 6

2343 Logan Avenue, Waterloo, IA (319) 236-3238

Quality Inn & Suites

226 West 5th Street, Waterloo, IA (319) 235-0301 (800) 480-6422

Ramada

4th and Commercial Streets, Waterloo, IA (319) 233-7560 (800) 2RA-MADA

Super 8

1825 La Porte Road, Waterloo, IA (319) 233-1800 (800) 800-8000

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Cedar Falls Hotels/Motels AmericInn Lodge & Suites 5818 Nordic Drive, Cedar Falls, IA (319) 277-6166 (800) 634-3444

BlackHawk Hotel

115 Main St., Cedar Falls, IA (319) 277-1161 (800) 488-4295

Blackhawk motor lodge

122 Washington Street, Cedar Falls, IA (319) 277-1161 (800) 488-4295

Comfort Suites

7402 Nordic Drive, Cedar Falls, IA (319) 273-9999 (800) 424-6423

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JLL Extended Stay Inn

4410 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA (319) 277-1550 (800) 728-9819

Midway Studios

4117 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA (319) 277-6931

University Inn

4711 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA (319) 277-1412 (800) 962-7784

Wingate Inn by Wyndham

1614 Technology Parkway, Cedar Falls, IA (319) 277-2400 (800) 228-1000

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800 West 4th St., Waterloo, IA (319) 433-1205

5th street inn

819 W. 5th St., Cedar Falls, IA (319) 268-1700

Carriage House

3030 Grand Blvd. Cedar Falls, IA (319) 277-6724

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5826 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA (319) 277-2230 (800) Holiday (465-4329)

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5826 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA (319) 266-1222 (800) 329-7466

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2910 S. Main St., Cedar Falls, IA (319) 268-1800 (800) 456-4000

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JUST LIKE AN EXPENSIVE HOTEL. WITHOUT THE EXPENSIVE PART. Fairfield Inn specializes in giving you everything you need and deserve when travelling for business or pleasure. Fairfield Inn. for travelers who know.SM Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Marriott way.SM

Fairfield Inn Waterloo 2011 LaPorte Road Waterloo, Iowa 50702

319-234-5452 800-228-2800 www.marriott.com/alofi

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lodging The cedar valley’s newest Premier Hotel

The Waterloo Motel 6 is located just 5 min from these area attractions & restaurants: Allen Hospital 1/4 Miles 5 Sullivan Brothers Center 1 1/2 Miles Greyhound Station 2 miles Cattle Congress Grounds (McElroy Auditorium) 2 1/2 miles John Deere Works 4 1/2 miles University of Northern Iowa Hawkeye Community College 15 miles Waterloo Airport 4 1/2 miles

At Motel 6 you enjoy MAny of the AMenities of More expensive hotels • FREE Local Calls and Long Distance Access • FREE Wireless Internet • Indoor Swimming Pool • FREE Morning Coffee in the Lobby • FREE HBO & ESPN • Kids 17 & Under Stay FREE • Honeymoon Suites Available

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2343 Logan Ave., Waterloo Make your reservations now. (319) 236-3238 Toll FREE Reservations 1-800-4 MOTEL 6 Visit Our Web Site At www.motel6.com

Indoor Pool/Whirlpool Fitness Center FREE Hot Breakfast Complimentary Wireless & High-Speed Internet Refrigerator/Microwave in EVERY room Non-smoking floors Meeting Facility Business Center Hair dryer/Coffee pot in every room Whirlpool Suites Free USA Today Crossroads Mall within walking distance Guest Laundry Facilities

2034 LaPorte Road • Waterloo, IA

(319) 233-2044 For reservations

1-800-HAMPTON or www.waterloo.hamptoninn.com

Experience the Cedar Valley

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The AmericInn of Cedar Falls Welcomes You! u Free Enhanced Continental Breakfast u Indoor Recreation Area with Pool and Whirlpool u Spacious King Singles, Queen Doubles and Whirlpool Suites u Relaxing Lobby with Fireside Conversation Area u Free Local Calls and USA Today Newspaper u Coffee Makers in All Rooms u Children 18 and Under Stay Free with Adult u Exercise Room u FREE High-Speed Internet and Wireless u Guest Laundry Available u Business Center (with high speed internet)

• Banquet space for • Coffee maker, hair dryer, • Whirlpool suites up to 275 people iron & ironing board • Indoor and outdoor pools • Exciting packages available • Microwave & refrigerators • Complimentary high-speed available upon request • Free parking wireless internet

DON’T FORGET! Kids Eat Free, Stay Free & Play Free Located near UNI, Waterloo Municipal Airport, Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, John Deere, College Square Shopping Center & downtown Cedar Falls

5818 Nordic Dr • Cedar Falls, IA Conveniently located off Hwy 58 and Viking Road

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HOTELS RESORTS

(319) 277-2230

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lodging Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center

Enjoy the finest full service accommodations in the Cedar Valley...

We have it all! . Heated indoor swimming pool, hot tub and game room . Featuring the Red River Restaurant and Lounge . Whirlpool rooms and two-room suites available . Complimentary parking and health club access . Group Rates are available . Hotel and Convention Center connected . Over 40,000 square feet of banquet space . Complimentary Continental Breakfast

• Deluxe continental breakfast • Whirlpool Suites • Meeting & Boardroom Space Available • 24 Hour Business Center with Free Internet/Fax/Copies • On-Demand movies and Web TV

• Wireless High-Speed Internet Access • In-room safes to accomodate laptop computers • Refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker, iron, ironing board, safe, and hair dryer in all rooms

Located at St. Hwy 58/Hudson Rd. & Route 20 1614 Technology Parkway • Cedar Falls, IA 50613 Tel 319.277.2400 • Fax 319.277.2411

High-Speed Wireless Internet

205 W. 4th Street . Waterloo, IA 50701 Ph: 319-233-7560 www.ramadawaterloo.com

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UNIVERSITY INN

Extended Stay Specialists! • Continental Breakfast • Large King Suites • Free High Speed Wireless Internet • Cable TV • In-room Coffee Makers • Free Local Phone Calls • In-room Microwave & Refrigerator • Whirlpool Suites

only 3 MINUTES TO UNI www.universityinncf.com

For Reservations Call: 319-277-1412 • 1-800-962-7784 • Fax 319-268-1827 4711 UNIVERSITY AVENUE • CEDAR FALLS, IOWA 50613

customersersvice@universityinncf.com

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• Corporate / Senior, Weddings & Group Rates • Conference Room • Guest Laundry • FAX Service • All major Credit Cards Locally Owned & Operated

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leisure & kids stuff Amusements

Airline Amusement Park 1666 West Airline Highway, Waterloo, (319) 232-9384, Open 9 am - 11 pm. Go-karts, goofy golf, batting cages, driving range. Lost Island Adventure Park 2225 E. Shaulis Road, Waterloo, (319) 233-8414, www.thelostisland.com. Two 18-hole adventure miniature golf courses, go-kart track and arcade. Groups are welcome and picnic areas are available. Golf and go-karts are open May through September. Please check the web site for exact dates and times. All Golf Center 1850 West Ridgeway, Waterloo, (319) 236-1010 Executive 9-hole, par 30 course. Open March 1-December 1, 8am to dark.

Waverly Golf Course Rated 4 Stars by Golf Digest

Bowling Centers

Cadillac Lanes 650 La Porte Road, Waterloo, (319) 234-6888, www.cadillaclanes.com. Maple Lanes Bowling Center 2608 University, Avenue, Waterloo, (319) 234-1414, www.maplelaneswaterloo.com. Valley Park Lanes 1931 Valley Park Drive, Cedar Falls, (319) 266-7818.

Only 15 minutes away! www.golfwaverly.com Pro Shop: 352-1530 • 5th Ave. & 8th St. SW

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3205 West 12th Street • Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613 (319) 266-8266

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Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo 777 Isle of Capri Blvd., Waterloo, (319) 833-4753, www.theislewaterloo.com. The Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo is a tropical paradise offering exciting gaming action, luxurious hotel accommodations, delicious food, and a hotspot for cocktails. A complete gaming and entertainment destination, the casino features 1,110 slots including more than 80 video poker machines, 35 table games, four restaurants, 1 feature bar - fling™, resort pool, and meeting and event space.

golf course

3205 West 12th Street • Cedar Falls • (319) 266-8266

Children’s museums

Bluedorn Science Imaginarium 322 Washington St., Waterloo, (319) 233-8708. Phelps Youth Pavilion 225 Commercial St., Waterloo, (319) 291-4490.

Disc Golf

Tourist Park Center Street at Franklin Street Bridge, Cedar Falls, (319) 273-8624. Valley View Park Maynard Avenue & Letsch Road, Waterloo, (319) 291-4370.

Horseback Riding

Boy Scouts Camp Ingawanis 2482 Grand Avenue, Waverly, (319) 234-2867. Spring and Fall, weekends only, reservations required. www.cedarfallstourism.org

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leisure & kids stuff Ice Skating Gateway Park Lincoln Street & Main Street Bridge, Cedar Falls, (319) 273-8624. Outdoor skating rink, weather permitting. Young Arena 125 Commercial Street, Waterloo, (319) 291-4335. Public skating – skate rental $3.00, admission $3.00.

Movie Theatres Marcus College Square Theatres College Square Mall, Cedar Falls, (319) 277-1061. Crossroads 12 Theatres Crossroads Center, Waterloo, (319) 433-7436.

Racing Cedar Falls Raceway 6400 West Bennington Road, Cedar Falls, (319) 987-2537, www.cedarfallsraceway.com. A historic quarter mile drag strip. NHRA drag racing every Friday and Saturday night. CFR is host to a large variety of events for all levels of racing or watching. Open April-October.

Sports National Cattle Congress 257 Ansborough Avenue, Waterloo, (319) 234-7515, www.nationalcattlecongress.com. Featuring rodeos, concerts and other special events throughout the year. University Athletics University of Northern Iowa, UNI-Dome, and McLeod Center, Hudson Road, Cedar Falls, (319) 273-2470, www.unipanthers.com. Waterloo Black Hawks Hockey and young arena USHL Hockey at Young Arena, 125 Commercial Street, Waterloo, (319) 232-3444, 800-797-3681, www.waterlooblackhawks.com. Young Arena hosts a variety of sporting events throughout the year including Waterloo Black Hawks and Waterloo Warriors hockey, wrestling tournaments and concerts. Waterloo Bucks Baseball Northwoods League Baseball at Waterloo Riverfront Stadium, 850 Park Road, Waterloo, (319) 232-5633, www.waterloobucks.com. 23 www.cedarfallstourism.org

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Waterhawks Ski Shows Eagle Lake, Evansdale, Hwy 20-380, Exit 68, www.waterhawks.org. Every Sunday night during the summer.

Sports Equipment Rental Bike Tech 122 Main Street, Cedar Falls (319) 266-5979. Bicycles and cross-country skis. Crawdaddy Outdoors 107 E. Bremer Avenue, Waverly, (319) 352-9129, www.crawdaddyoutdoors.com. Canoe and kayak rental. Europa Cycle and Ski 4302 University Avenue, Waterloo, (319) 277-0734. Cross country skis. UNI Wellness & Recreation Services Rental Wellness/Recreation Center (WRC), Room 101, north of the UNI-Dome, (319) 273-7163.

Swimming Pools Byrnes Park Pool 801 Campbell Ave., Waterloo, (319) 291-4453. The Falls Aquatic Center 3025 South Main St., Cedar Falls, (319) 266-8468. Pool features lazy river, floating creatures and dump bucket for kids and a variety of slides. Gates Park Pool 750 E. Donald St., Waterloo, (319) 291-4458.

Waterparks Lost Island Adventure Park 2225 E. Shaulis Road, Waterloo, (319) 233-8414, www.thelostisland.com. Relax and enjoy the island magic of a tropical paradise. Visit Iowa’s largest water park! Featuring 11 major slides, lazy river, wave pool, toddler area, gift shop, and much more. Groups welcome. Most areas wheelchair accessible. June through August (dates depending on the school schedule) from 10:30am-6:30pm.

Zoos Sunrise Exchange Club Children’s Petting Zoo National Cattle Congress Grounds, 257 Ansborough Avenue, Waterloo, (319) 234-4110. Open May - September, this zoo features a variety of farm animals. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 11 am - 8 pm; Sunday noon - 5 pm Closed Monday. Free Admission.

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festivals & events January National Wrestling Coaches Association Duals January 10-11, UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls, (319) 273-DOME, www.uni.edu/unidome. The Cliff Keen/NWCA National Duals is believed to be the only intercollegiate competition in the nation with all collegiate divisions competing in one venue for a national championship in their respective divisions. Wedding Extravaganza January 18, Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, Waterloo, (319) 234-2200. 25th annual Wedding Extravaganza is a merchant sponsored show and is known as “Iowa’s Ultimate Bridal Show.” Doors open at noon, style show at 2 pm. Martin Luther King JR. Banquet January 18, Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, Waterloo, (319) 296-4440. Social 5:30 -6:30 pm; Dinner 6:30-8 pm. Iowa Boat Show January 23-25, UNI-DOME, Cedar Falls, (319) 232-0218, www.iowashows.com. Iowa’s largest boat show, featuring cabin cruisers to fishing boats from over 25 Iowa dealers, plus motor homes, resorts and fishing tackle. UNI Overseas Recruitment Fair January 30 - February 1, Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, Waterloo, (319) 273-2083, www.uniedu/placemento verseas/osfair/fairoverview.html. The UNI Recruiting Fair is a service provided by the University of Northern Iowa for certified elementary and secondary educators.

February Eastern Iowa Home Improvement and Landscaping Show February 13-15, Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, Waterloo, (319) 232-0218, www.iowashows.com. Premiere home and garden show with designer showrooms, landscaped gardens, home remodelers, new home contractors, plus an extensive seminar schedule. Winter Blues Blowout February 21, Top-notch, internationallyknown blues artists take the stage and fill the dance floor, at one of the last remaining original ballrooms.

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Expo in the UNI-Dome – Indoor Electric Radio-Controlled Fun-Fly February 21-22, UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls, (319) 268-4266, http://home.cfu.net/bhrcp/ UNI-Dome.htm. This is an AMA sanctioned event, limited to the first 150 registered pilots. Registration fee, spectator fee. Email: bhrcp@cfu.net for details.

March Hawkeye farm show March 3-5, UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls, (507) 437-4577. Nearly 200 companies display over 500 lines of products and services. The show is attended by ag producers from a three-state area. There are daily seminars by leading agricultural experts such as Dr. Robert Wisner, ISU Extension Economist Grain Marketing, and Dr. Kamyar Enshayan, UNI Adjunct Assistant Professor. Maple Syrup Festival March 7-8, Hartman Reserve Nature Center, Cedar Falls, (319) 277-2187. This annual event includes a pancake breakfast and a visit to the sugarshack to learn how to make real maple syrup; from collecting the sap to boiling it down into syrup. Arti Gras March 7, Waterloo Center for the Arts, Waterloo, (319) 291-4490. www.waterloocenterforthearts.org. An evening inspired by Mardi Gras filled with live music, dancing, gourmet Cajun cuisine and a lively art auction. Reservations required. Eastern Iowa Sports, Boat, Travel and Vacation Show March 13-15, UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls, (319) 232-0218, www.iowashows.com. Iowa’s largest sports show features extensive displays of recreational vehicles, boats, fishing tackle, resorts, fishing camps and other summer activities. Seminars and stage shows. UNI- Dome Antiques and Collectibles Show March 20-22, UNI-DOME, Cedar Falls, (319) 232-0218, www.iowashows.com. Over 200 exhibitors from throughout the country displaying and selling furniture, pottery, glassware, tackle, toys, china, porcelain and collectibles.

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festivals & events Waverly Horse Sale March 24-29, Waverly Sale Barn, (319) 352-2804, www.waverlysales.com. Horse enthusiasts from all over the country, Canada, and the world descend upon the Cedar Valley to sell and buy some of the best quality horses and equipment to be found anywhere.

Sturgis Falls Celebration

Bunny Brunch March 28 & April 4, Heritage Farm, 7731 Zaneta Road, Hudson, (319) 988-3734. Horse-drawn wagon ride to a cabin in the woods for brunch with the Easter Bunny. Other activities include an egg hunt and pony rides.

April Kids & Cadets National Folkstyle Wrestling Tournament April 3-5, UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls, (319) 268-4266. A USA Wrestling Tournament with youth from all over the country.

May Cinco de Mayo May 2, Under the overpass at 4th & Bluff Streets, Waterloo, (319) 291-2038 or (800) 728-8431. KUNI Benefit: An Evening in Celebration of Wine & Tulips May 9, Park Place Events Centre, Cedar Falls, (319) 273-6400 or (800) 772-2440, www.kuniradio.org. Wine and cheese tasting sponsored by friends of KUNI, 6-8pm. Green Scene Plant Sale May 9, National Cattle Congress Grounds, Waterloo, (319) 233-8350. 33rd annual event offers a large selection of perennials at a reasonable price. Hours are 9am-noon.

(319) 233-8431, www.mywaterloodays.com. Spectacular city-wide festival with fun for all ages - parade, fireworks show, top notch musical entertainment, 5K Fun Run, bike races, Dragon Boats, unique children’s activities and more.

June Cedar Valley Soccer Moonlight Classic June 6-8, Cedar Valley Soccer Complex, Waterloo, www.cvysaonline.org. Two-Cylinder Tractor Expo XIX June 18-20, National Cattle Congress Grounds, Waterloo, (888) 782-2582, www.two-cylinder.com. Over 600 antique and vintage tractors on display, swap meet, memorabilia and auction.

KOKZ-Cool 105.7 4th Street Cruise May 23, Downtown 4th Street, Waterloo, (319) 234-2200. 27th annual “cruisin’ the strip” event with cars cruising downtown Waterloo noon-4pm. Also a Shine ‘em Up – Show ‘em Off event the evening of Friday May 22 on the National Cattle Congress grounds and Saturday evening sock hop at Electric Park Ballroom.

Sturgis Falls Celebration & Cedar Basin Jazz Festival June 26-28, Cedar Falls, (319) 268-4266 (800) 845-1955, www.sturgisfalls.org and www.cedarbasinjazz.org. The sounds of over 20 bands playing jazz, Dixieland, country, rock-n-roll, and blues, a parade, street fair, and food vendors.

My Waterloo Days Festival May 28-31, throughout Waterloo,

Waterloo Fireworks Festival and Rooftop Jazz & Blues

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July 4, Downtown, Waterloo (319) 226-4836 and Waterloo Center for the Arts (319) 291-4490. Spectacular fireworks display, food, fun, live music. Fireworks are free. Upgrade your experience by purchasing a ticket to enjoy live jazz and blues atop the Waterloo Center for the Arts with seating, casual picnic setting or boat side view. Rooftop Jazz & Blues July 4, Waterloo Center for the Arts, Waterloo (319) 291-4490, www.waterloocenterforthearts.org. Enjoy an evening of live music atop the Waterloo Center for the Arts. Rooftop or riverside seating available. Food & drink purchased on site. Cedar Falls junior chamber (jaycees) star spangled fireworks festival July 4 UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls, (319) 961-3435, www.cedarfallsjaycees.org. Celebrate our nation’s independence with a 5K run in the morning, kid’s games and activities throughout the day including inflatables, concessions, live music and an exciting fireworks display. Singing in the Cedar Valley July 13-18, Riverview Conference Center, Cedar Falls, (319) 268-4266, www.gospelsings.com. Over thirty Gospel Music Groups come together to perform.

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festivals & events National Cattle Congress Fair

Cedar Falls Garden Tour July 12, (319) 266-5149, www.cedarfallshistorical.org. Enjoy an afternoon of spectacular scenery as you stroll through beautiful and enriching gardens. Peter Melendy referred to Cedar Falls as the Garden City of Iowa and that tradition still holds true today. Waterloo Jaycees Greater Waterloo Open July 16-19, Irv Warren Memorial Golf Course at Byrnes Park, Waterloo, (319) 291-4370 Iowa’s oldest and largest golf tournament, this tournament draws over 150 professionals and 200 amateurs each year. College Hill Arts Festival July 17-18, 23rd & College Street, Cedar Falls, (319) 268-4266, (800) 845-1955 www.chaf. cfu.net Juried arts festival showcasing 75 Midwest artists, presenting original works and offering demonstrations in various media. BBQ’LOO & Blues Too July 17-18, Lincoln Park, Waterloo, (319) 291-2038, www.mainstreetwaterloo.org. Seventh annual BBQ Rib competition cook off. The Kansas City Barbeque Society has sanctioned this as a qualifying event. Also featured are a chili cook-off and live music. Event open to the public. Free activities and entertainment. 27 www.cedarfallstourism.org

133rd Annual Iowa State Trap Shoot July 21-26, Cedar Falls, Gun Club, (319) 266-1016. Over 1,000 gun enthusiasts from 15 states and beyond; converge at the Cedar Falls Gun Club to compete for cash and prizes. 88th Annual Cedar Falls Bible Conference July 25-August 2, Riverview Conference Center, Cedar Falls, (319) 268-4266 or (800) 845-1955, www.cedarnet.org/cfbc. One of America’s largest Bible conferences. This event presents a tremendous program with nationally renowned biblical scholars, speakers and musicians. iowa Irish Fest July 31–August 2, Lincoln Park, Waterloo, (319) 234-9029, www.iowairishfest.com. The Cedar Valley Irish Cultural Association is holding the third annual Iowa Irish Fest in and around the Lincoln Park area and East 4th and Mulberry Streets in downtown Waterloo.

August Cedar Trails Festival August 6-9, Waterloo and Cedar Falls Trails, (319) 268-4266, (800) 845-1955, www.cedartrailspartnership.org. Family events

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featuring bike safety courses, candle-lit bike ride and entertainment along the metro trails. Hartman Eco-Triathlon August 9, Hartman Reserve Nature Center, 657 Reserve Dr., Cedar Falls, (319) 277-2187. Paddle! Pedal! Run! This is a fun and exciting non-traditional triathlon hosted by the Friends of Hartman Reserve. This triathlon will challenge abilities and stretch the limits of your skills. Tour of Homes August 22, Grout Museum, Waterloo, (319) 234-6357, www.groutmusemdistrict.org. The Old House Tour of Homes takes you through several area homes and businesses in various stages of renovation. Old Time Power Show August 28-30, Antique Acres, Cedar Falls, (319) 987-2380. Iowa Pioneer settlement is explained through displays of antique farm equipment at this unique show. Enjoy tractor pulls, parade, demonstrations, flea market and food.

September Park to park Half Marathon September 12, George Wyth State Park, Waterloo, www.trekmanracing.com. The Park www.travelwaterloo.com

festivals & events to Park half marathon and 5K are two of the area’s premiere races. The courses are set up on paved recreation trails, primarily winding through scenic woods, along the Cedar River, and through four different parks. The courses are USATF certified, mainly flat and offer great opportunity for runners to achieve excellent times and set course records. The atmosphere surrounding the races is second-to-none and offers runners and spectators an unrivaled experience. 99th Annual National Cattle Congress Fair September 17-20, NCC Grounds, Waterloo, (319) 234-7515, www.nationalcattlecongress. com. Carnival, midway, livestock shows, exhibits, and PRCA Rodeo. Gates open daily at 9:30am Fall Harvest Festival and Scarecrow Contest September 20, Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, Waterloo, (319) 226-4966, www.cedarvalleyarboretum.org. Activities for the entire family! Corn maze, nature crafts, shoppers’ village, entertainment, scarecrow auction. Relive prairie days in the Prairie Village.

Iowa High School Football playoffs First 3 weeks in November, UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls, (319) 268-4266, Iowa high school football teams battle it out to be the best in the state.

Holiday Fine Arts and Crafts Sale November 8, Waterloo Center for the Arts, Waterloo, (319) 291-4490, 9am-4pm. Enjoy this juried fine arts and crafts sale featuring works for sale from over 60 Midwestern artists. Other activities include holiday entertaining, demonstrations, live music, and food available for purchase on site.

Under the Harvest Moon November 6, Rotary Reserve, 5932 North Union Road, Cedar Falls, (319) 277-2187. This annual event features a dinner and both a silent and live auction with all proceeds benefiting Hartman Reserve.

Breakfast with Santa December 5,12,19, Heritage Farm, Hudson, (319) 988-3734. A horse-drawn sleigh ride to a cabin in the woods for breakfast with Santa and his helpers.

jazz, gospel and pop. The event showcases 30 artists from more than six Midwestern states.

November

4th Annual Five Sullivan Brothers 10K & 5K Run November 7, River Plaza 10 W. 4th St., Waterloo, (319) 233-8350 or 800- 728-8431. USATF Certified 5K and 10K races take place downtown Waterloo and serve as a memorial to not only the Five Sullivan Brothers, but to all veterans serving or who have served in the armed forces. The races also feature a “Military Challenge” pitting branches of the armed forces against one another in friendly competition.

2nd Annual Peregrine Charities Triathlon September 27, George Wyth State Park, (319) 553-2118, www.PeregrineCharities.org/tri. This USAT-sanctioned Triathlon treats athletes to Eastern Iowa hospitality, scenic George Wyth Lake and shaded trails while raising funds for a worthy cause.

December

Downtown Lights the Night December 5, downtown Waterloo, (319) 291-2038, www.mainstreetwaterloo.org, 4-6pm. Brighten your holidays with Santa’s Workshop at the Public Market at Expo Plaza. Elves shopping spree, crafts and entertainment, free hay rack rides, and fireworks over the Cedar River between 4th and 5th Street at 6:15pm. Check out our online calendar, www.cedarvalleytourism.org, for a full and updated listing of events.

October

Waverly Horse Sale October 6-10, Waverly Sale Barn, Waverly, (319) 352-2804, www.waverlysales.com. Horse enthusiasts from all over the country, Canada, and the world descend upon the Cedar Valley to sell and buy some of the best quality horses and equipment to be found anywhere. Strolling With the Spirits October 17, Waterloo Cemeteries, (319) 234-6357, www.groutmuseumdistrict.org. Visit local cemeteries while costumed actors portray Cedar Valley citizens of the past. Northeast Iowa Steel Guitar Show October 23-25, Electric Park Ballroom, Waterloo, (563) 422-3293. 18th annual Jam features the steel guitar in several musical genres which include country, swing, blues,

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BlackHawk Hotel

115 Main Street • 319-277-1161 www.blackhawk-hotel.com

Vintage Iron

115 Main Street • 319-277-1161 www.blackhawk-hotel.com

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211 Washington St. • 319-266-1253 www.cedarnet.org/cfband visitors guide 2009

BlackHawk Motor Lodge

122 Washington St. • 319-277-1161 www.blackhawk-hotel.com

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Sealed With A Kiss

218 Main Street • 319-266-1816

Runner's Flat

115 E. 4th St. • 319-277-1154

Bittersweet Branch

419 Washington St. • 319-266-4383

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World’s Window

Jennifer’s

109 Main Street • 319-277-5499

214 Main Street • 319-268-1584

303 Main Street • 319-277-4880

Basket Of Dasies

Kitchen Essentials

Antiques & Stuff

208 Main Street • 319-277-3286

128 Main Street • 319-277-7933

216 Main Street • 319-277-7364

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Waffle Stop Grill

Maid Rite

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V ie tna m V e te r a n‘ s M e mo r ia l Young Arena

Dan Gable Museum

Galleria de Paco

Cedar Falls Public Library

Black Hawk County Courthouse

Cedar Falls Post Office

Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Overman Park & Cedar Falls Band Shell

Peter Melendy Park

Sturgis Park

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Hope Martin Theater

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Hotels

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Ramada Inn

Quality Inn & Suites

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Antique Acres

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Cedar Falls Gun Club

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Cedar Falls Visitors Center

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Cedar Valley Arboretum

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Cedar Valley Soccer Complex

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Dan Gable International Wrestling Museum

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The Falls Aquatic Center

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Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center/Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony Orchestra/UNI School of Music

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George Wyth House and Viking Pump Museum

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Grout Museum District Bluedorn Science Imaginarium Grout Museum/Snowden House Rensselaer Russell House Museum

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Recreation Center K-6

Hartman Reserve Nature Center

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Hawkeye Community College

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Hearst Center for the Arts

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Hoing-Rice Softball Complex

D-4

Ice House Museum

O-11

the isle casino & hotel at Waterloo

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John Deere Drive Train

D-9

John Deere Engine Works

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John Deere Foundry

E-8

John Deere Product Engineering

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John Deere Tractor Assembly

D-4

Little Red Schoolhouse

N-11

Lost Island Water Park

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Marshall One Room School

B-5

McLeod Center

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National Cattle Congress Electric Park Ballroom McElroy Auditorium

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Oster Regent Theatre

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Park Place Event Centre

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Sullivan Brothers Convention Center

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UNI Gallery of Art

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UNI-Dome

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University Museum

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University Of Northern Iowa

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Victorian Home & Carriage

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Waterhawks Ski Club

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Waterloo Center for the Arts Phelps Youth Pavilion

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Hope Martin Theatre Waterloo Convention &

Young Arena

Hotels/Motels C-8

1 - AmericInn Lodge Suites (319) 277-6166, (800) 634-3444

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28 - Baymont Suites (319) 233-9191

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Gates Park

I-8

Irv Warren

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Pheasant Ridge

M-5

Red Carpet

M-11

South Hills

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Walter’s Ridge

Motor Lodge

(319) 277-1161, (800) 488-4295

3 - Candlewood Suites (319) 235-7000, (866) 226-3539

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4 - Comfort Inn

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5 - Comfort Suites

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6 - Country Inn Suites - Cedar Falls

(319) 234-7411, (800) 228-5150

Parks and Recreation C-3

Black Hawk Park

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George Wyth State Park

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River Front Stadium

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Roger Birdsall Memorial Park

(319) 273-9999, (800) 424-6423 (319) 268-1800, (800) 456-4000

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7 - Country Inn Suites - Waterloo (319) 233-2336, (800) 456-4000

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8 - Days Inn (319) 266-1222, (800) 329-7466

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Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum G-5

Golf Courses

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9 - Fair eld Inn (319) 234-5452, (800) 228-2800

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10 - Grand Hotel

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11 - Hampton Inn & Suites

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12 - Heartland Inn Crossroads

(319) 234-7791 (319) 233-2044, (800) HAMPTON (319) 235-4461, (800) 334-3277

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13 - Heartland Inn Hwy 63 (319) 232-7467, (800) 334-3277

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14 - Holiday Inn

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15 - Holiday Inn Express

(319) 277-2230, (800) 465-4329 (319) 233-9191, (800) 465-4329

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16 - Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo (319) 833-4753, (877) 475-3946

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17 - JLL Extended Stay Inn

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18 - Midway Studios

(319) 277-1550, (800) 728-9819 (319) 277-6931

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19 - Motel 6 (319) 236-3238

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20 - Quality Inn & Suites (319) 235-0301, (800) 480-6422

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21 - Ramada Inn (319) 233-7560, (800) 2 RAMADA

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22 - Super 8 (319) 233-1800, (800) 800-8000

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23 - Econo Lodge

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24 - University Inn

(319) 235-2165, (800) 714-4392 (319) 277-1412, (800) 962-7784

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25 - Wingate Inn (319) 277-2400, (800) 228-1000

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26 - Carriage House (Bed & Breakfast)

K-7

27 - Wellington Bed & Breakfast

(319) 277-6724 (319) 433-1205

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Crossroads Center College Square Mall

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AJ’s Eatery & Spirits

D-5

Beck’s Sports Bar & Grill Cedar Falls

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Beck’s Sports Brewery Waterloo

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Brown Bottle - Cedar Falls

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Brown Bottle - Waterloo

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Bourbon Street & Voodoo Lounge

K-7

Cu & The Cellar

K-7

Doughy Joey’s Peetza Joynt

D-5

Famous Dave’s

K-10

Fazoli’s

A-9

Ferrari’s Restorante

K-6

Hickory House

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Jo Mama’s

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La Chaquita Mexican Restaurant

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Las Margaritas Family Mexican Restaurant

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LJ’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill

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Mama Nick’s Pizzeria

D-4

Montage

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Mulligan’s Brick Oven Grill & Pub

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My Verona

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Olive Garden

D-4

The Pump Haus Pub & Grill

L-10

Red Lobster

H-6

Rudy’s Tacos

D-4

Soho Sushi Bar & Deli

D-4

Toads Bar & Grill

J-9

Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar

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Zsavooz Sports Lounge & Grill

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shopping Antiques Antiques & Stuff 216 Main Street, Cedar Falls, (319) 277-7364. Hours: Mon-Wed, Sat, 10 am - 5 pm; Thurs & Fri, 10 am - 7 pm. Glassware, furniture, pictures, lamps, linens, one-of-a-kind items, a nice selection of ‘50s stuff. Bargain Heaven 617 Birmingham Avenue, Waterloo, (319) 291-3012. Open last Wednesday in April through Halloween. Hours: Wed-Sat, 10 am - 5 pm. Calico Hen House 1022 Alabar Avenue, Alabar Plaza, across from Hardees on University, Waterloo, (319) 234-1266. Hours: Mon-Sat, 10 am 5:30 pm. Thirty-five dealers with antiques, country collectibles, decorating accessories and furnishings. Country Cottage Antiques 433 E. Airline Highway, Waterloo, (319) 235-6680. Hours: Wed-Sat 10 am -5 pm. An eclectic mix of antique and vintage treasures. The Gathering 1910 Forest Avenue, Waterloo, (319) 236-3352. Hours: Tue-Sat, 1-5pm. The last of the Ma & Pa store houses. This shop has a little bit of everything including jewelry, bowls and tools.

Old Mill Upholstery & Antique Depression Glass 4318 Sterling Lane, Cedar Falls, (319) 266-1095. Hours: Mon-Fri, 911:30 am, 1-4:30 pm. Twentieth-century Depression glass. On the corner of Hudson and Greenhill Roads. Call for an appointment.

Costume Rental Waterloo Community Playhouse Costume Shop 224 Commercial Street, Waterloo, (319) 232-4932, www.wcpbhct.org. Need a costume for that special event, or party? Not sure what you’re looking for? Call on a professional! Let our staff help you decide. Costume shop hours are Mon, Wed and Fri, 1 pm - 5 pm. Other hours are available by appointment only.

Shopping Areas & Malls College Hill College & 23rd Streets, Cedar Falls. This unique retail neighborhood boasts a wide variety of shopping and dining opportu-

nities. Situated next to the University of Northern Iowa and surrounded by tree-lined neighborhoods, College Hill or “the Hill” is home to over 30 businesses. Serving students, teenagers, and adventurous adults, this is where you will find everything from sub sandwiches, UNI apparel, a navel piercing, original artwork to vintage clothing. Unique specialty shops include the Henry W. Myrtle Gallery, University Book and Supply, Mohair Pear, Bought Again Books, Ritual Tattoo, the Blue Moon Cafe and Hill Street News and Tobacco. An active nightlife is also a part of the Hill experience with students socializing at the Other Place, Sharkeys, the Library, Suds, Mojos and Beck’s. College Square Mall 6301 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, (319) 277-3636, www.collegesquare.com. College Square Mall is home to over 60 shops and services featuring Von Maur, Younkers, Scheels All Sports, Hy-Vee, HuHot Mongolian Grill, a 130-seat food court and a 12-screen all-stadium seating theatre. Recently a $20.5 million renovation was completed including new flooring, lighting, waterfall, archways, rest rooms, luxurious seating areas, a relocated and larger Hy-Vee, and expanded theater.

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Gilgen’s 115 West 16th Street, Cedar Falls, (319) 266-5152. Hours: Mon-Fri, 10 am - 7 pm; Sat, 10 am - 5 pm. Furniture, books and collectibles in century-old building on a brick street. Good Things 1419 West 4th Street, Waterloo, (319) 232-3405. Hours: Tues-Sat, 10 am - 5 pm. Antiques, gifts and jewelry. Jackson Auction Company 2229 Lincoln St., Cedar Falls, (319) 277-2256, fax 277-1252. Hours: MonFri, 8 am - 5 pm. The Midwest’s finest in antique and fine arts auctions. Korner Antique Mall 6707 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, (319) 268-9949. Hours: Tues-Sat, 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday noon - 4 pm; Closed Mondays & Holidays. Antiques, primitives, collectibles & furniture, with 95 vendors in the mall.

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Shop, dine and have fun at College Square Mall Home of the area’s only Aéropostale • American Eagle Outfitter Express • Hat World • Hot Topic • HuHot Mongolian Grill • Von Maur and the area’s largest Scheels All Sports and Hy-Vee Grocery-Pharmacy. Conveniently located in Cedar Falls, College Square Mall offers 12 specialty eateries, Younkers and the 12-screen College Square Theatre. Open Spring 2009 • Old Chicago • 110 Brews, Pasta & Pizza

When you want to taste, touch, hug and hold...experience

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shopping Crossroads Area San Marnan Drive, Waterloo. Complementing the quaint shops of downtown is Waterloo’s Crossroads shopping area, which includes major retail stores as well as local businesses, restaurant, and entertainment venues all surrounding the Crossroads Mall. Between the downtown Waterloo merchants and the Crossroads area, visitors will need more than one day to satisfy their shopping as well as their taste buds. Crossroads Center Mall I-380 & San Marnan Drive, Waterloo, (319) 234-1788, www.shopcrossroadscenter.com. Crossroads Center is surrounded by quality restaurants, hotels and entertainment that make staying and shopping easy and enjoyable. Anchor stores include Dillard’s, Gordmans, JC Penney, Sears and Younkers. Crossroads Center has something for everyone, whether you want to shop Old Navy, Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works, Scheels All Sports, rue 21 or Vanity. Crossroads Center

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also features a Carousel, children’s play area and Tilt Family Entertainment Center. Downtown Waterloo 4th Street area, Waterloo, (319) 291-2038, www.mainstreetwaterloo.org. Experience the history as well as the future as downtown blooms with the addition of new shops, restaurants, and the Galleria de Paco’s rendition of the Sistine Chapel. Renewal and renaissance are the key words being used in downtown Waterloo as one of Iowa’s newest Cultural Districts offers shopping, museums and begins to add new attractions. Industrial Park Shopping Area East Viking Road & Highway 58, Cedar Falls. This expanding area includes WalMart Super Center, Blain’s Farm & Fleet, Zzavooz Sports Lounge and Grill, Great Clips, Essential Medical Spa, A&W, All Stop, Johnson’s Chiropractic, Papa D’s Pizza, Subway, US Cellular, Car Wash, Payless Shoes, Cost Cutters, Sally’s Beauty Supply, Blessings II Go Chinese Food, Wireless Technology Hut, Game Shop, Lincoln

Savings Bank, Cedar Falls Community Credit Union, Porter’s Camera, Countrywide Home Loans, Martin Brothers Food Market and Diamond Dave’s. MAIN STREET CEDAR FALLS Downtown Cedar Falls, (319) 277-0213, www.communitymainstreet.org. Downtown Cedar Falls has evolved into a vibrant arts and entertainment district that truly serves as the heart of the community. In 2002, Cedar Falls Community Main Street secured one of just five Great American Main Street Award designations from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. In 2004, Main Street underwent a gorgeous transformation with a streetscape renovation and later that year received one of the first Cultural and Entertainment District designations from the State of Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs. Downtown is the perfect blend of restaurants, live music venues, specialty shops, professional services, recreational trails, historic attractions, governmental services, library and educational venues. In short – downtown Cedar Falls IS “Where Good Friends Meet!”

Let the Fun Times Roll Open Bowling at All Times!

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Hot Dogs Pop Beer (21)

Quarter Mania Cover Charge $6

Sun-Mon-Tues-Wed-Thurs 9p - 11:30p

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Lights, Music, Shoe Rental & All You Can Bowl!

Shake Rattle · Fri. - Sat. 9pm - 11pm Teens & Families · Fri. - Sat. 11:30pm - 2am Jackpot Fri. $500/Sat. $500

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2608 University Ave.

Waterloo (319) 234-1414

1931 Valley Park Drive Cedar Falls (319) 266-7818

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Waverly Golf Club

705 8th Street SW - Waverly

(319) 352-3855

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• Chinese • Floral • Pharmacy • Health Market • Wine & Spirits • Hy-Vee Kitchen with dine in area • Full Service Bakery

1311 4th St SW • Waverly, Iowa 319-352-1365

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Ice cream and dairy store Corner of Kimball & Ridgeway, Waterloo • (319) 234-3309 Open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; noon to 10 p.m. Sun.

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Serving Hansen’s h Farm Fres ts, duc Dairy pro cally made lo n! in Hudso

127 E. 18th St., Cedar Falls (319) 266-3044

www.hansendairy.com

211 East San Marnan Dr. Waterloo, IA 50702 Bus. 319-236-8546 Fax 888-225-5207 Toll-free 888-236-9450 www.edwardjones.com

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Mike Robert 239-3900 Jim Burns 939-7189 Sandy Stuber 290-2087 Jeff Garris 215-7021 Amy Schaefer 433-8766 Emily Lentzkow 234-1001 Judith Klein 215-7653

Corner of Kimball & Ridgeway

235-7670

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Critchett’s Lowrey Organ Center “The Seniors Learn to Play Store”

Lowrey Organs, Accoustic & Digital Pianios , Allen Church Organs

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Worship The churches listed on these pages are paid advertisers. Visitors can contact either Visitors Bureau for more information about the more than 100 area churches and places of worship.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church

112 2nd Ave. NW Waverly, Iowa 50677 319-352-3850 www.stpaulswaverly.org

810 Kimball Ave. Waterloo, Iowa 50702 319-235-7045 www.zionluthwaterloo.com

Services: Saturday worship 5:30 p.m.; Sunday worship 7:45, 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. Sunday education hour 10:10 a.m.

Services: Sunday 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. worship. Education hour 9:15 a.m. all ages. Wheelchair accessible. Check website or call for summer worship times.

College Hill Lutheran Church & Brammer Student Center

Heartland Vineyard Church

Cedar Heights Community Presbyterian Church

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church

1405 Greenhill Road Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613 319-266-HOPE (4673) www.heartlandvineyard.org

2015 Rainbow Drive Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613 319-268-0153 www.cedarheights.org

420 Harwood Ave. Waterloo, Iowa 50701 319-233-3156 www.hometown.aol.com/oslcwloo

Services: Saturday 5 p.m., Sunday 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. A contemporary church, serious faith, casual atmosphere and great coffee! Children’s ministry at all services. Junior and senior high: Wednesday 7 p.m. College: Sunday 6:30 p.m. at Lampost Theatre.

Services: Sunday 9 a.m. Choir/Organ/ Traditional service. 11a.m. Worship band/ Contemporary service. Both services feature a Bible based sermon by Rev. Shelly White Wood. Nursery available, handicap accessible. A place for everyone!

Services: Sunday 8:00 a.m. traditional; 9:15 a.m. Sunday school & adult bible study; 10:30 a.m. contemporary. Handicap accessible. Welcoming congregation for all ages. Small town church in big city. Family atmosphere.

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2322 Olive St. Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613 319-266-1274 www.college-hill.org Services: Sunday worship fallspring 10 a.m.; educational hour 9 a.m.; Summer worship 9 a.m. Missouri Synod.

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Prairie Lakes Church

St. Timothys United Methodist Church

Bridge of Hope Church

Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church

1907 Viking Road Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613 319-266-2655 www.prairielakeschurch.org

3220 Terrace Drive Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613 319-266-0464 www.sttims-umc.org

2450 Crossroads Blvd. Waterloo, Iowa 50702 319-GO4-HOPE (464-4673) www.bridgeofhopechurch.com

1555 W Ridgeway Waterloo, Iowa 50701 319-236-1771

Services/KidVenture: Saturday 5:30pm, Sunday 9 & 11 am. Middle School: Wednesday 6:00 pm. High School: Wednesday 7:30pm. College: Sunday 5:30pm. A contemporary, relevant, Bible-based church where your family can experience and respond to God.

Services: Sunday worship 10:15 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m. Handicap accessible, nursery provided. Affiliated with the Reconciling Ministries Network.

Services: Sunday worship 10-11:15 a.m. (contemporary). Come as you are. A refreshingly new way to do church.

Services: Sunday worship 9 a.m.; Bible study and Sunday school 10:15 a.m.; Tuesday Bible study 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday school P-K to 8th grade, 6 p.m. during the school year.

River’s Edge Christian Church

Cedar Valley Community Church

St. Lukes Episcopal Church

First Presbyterian Church

1247 Cedar Bend St. Waterloo, Iowa 50703 319-233-0055 www.riversedgechristianchurch.com

3520 Ansborough Waterloo, Iowa 50701 319-235-6781 www.cvcc.net

2410 Melrose Drive Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613 319-277-8520 www.st-lukes-episcopal.org

Services: Sundays 9 am. bible classes; 10 a.m. cafe fellowship; 10:30 a.m. worship.

Services: Sunday 10:15 a.m.; Development Hour - Bible Focus (all ages) 9:00 a.m.; Wednesday midweek Family Focus classes (all ages) 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday 6:45 a.m. Men’s group, 9:30 a.m. Women’s group. Come...experience the Life!

Services: Sunday 8 and 10:15 a.m., Education hour and Adult Forum 9:15, Summer 9 a.m. (no education hour or Adult Forum)

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902 Main Street Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613 319-277-3930 www.1stprescf.com

Services: Sunday 9 a.m. Christian education hour; 10:30 a.m. worship; 11:45 a.m. college & young adult luncheon discussion. Wednesdays: Stop-‘N-Go Supper, 5:15 pm; God in the City programs for children, youth and adults, 6:30 pm.

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meetings, conventions & event spaces Park Place Event Centre at Pipac Centre on the Lake

Downtown Waterloo Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center 4th & Commercial Streets, (319) 233-7560. This 36,000 square foot center hosts numerous conventions, events, and banquets throughout the year, with space to provide seating for up to 2,000 people. The center features meeting and exhibition space with state-of-the-art technology, including highspeed internet and media capabilities. The center also features public art and military exhibits honoring its namesakes, the Five Sullivan Brothers. The Convention Center is connected via skywalk to the Ramada Hotel, a recently renovated 228-room full service hotel that also offers four additional meeting rooms. Waterloo RiverLoop Expo Grounds Park & Jefferson Streets, (319) 231-7701. This new outdoor exhibition space is adjacent to the Convention Center and is fully lighted and wired for events of all types. The RiverLoop Expo is tastefully decorated

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with brick paving stones, special event banners, and great sightlines, making it an excellent space for exhibits, festivals, concerts, and other events. Waterloo Center for the Arts 225 Commercial Street, (319) 291-4490, www.waterloocenterforthearts.org. The Waterloo Center for the Arts offers a scenic river setting with easy access for meetings and events of up to 250 people. The Art Center features spaces designed for cozy meetings or large gatherings, in a unique and relaxing environment. Catering is available on-site. Young Arena 125 Commercial Street, (319) 291-4300, www.waterlooleisureservices.org/ya. Young Arena is a multi-purpose facility with 3,000 fixed seats surrounding an Olympic-sized ice surface with an additional 2,000 seats available for dry floor events. The United States Hockey League’s Waterloo Black Hawks, Warriors High School Hockey Team, Junior Hawks and Cedar Valley Figure Skating Club make use

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of the facility as well as many other sporting competitions, wrestling tournament, concerts, graduations and other events.

South Cedar Valley Area – off Highway 20 Park Place Event Centre at PIPAC Centre on the Lake 1521 Technology Parkway, Suite B, Cedar Falls, (319) 268-7299, www.barmuda. com. Park Place is an elegantly appointed facility that hosts corporate meetings and social events of many sizes, offering flexible indoor and outdoor space and banquet seating capacity for up to 500 guests. With state-of-the-art audio-visual and computer technology, Park Place features a high-tech executive boardroom and covered veranda overlooking Prairie Lakes for upscale receptions. World class event planning, food, beverages and service make every Park Place event a perfect one. Ferrari’s Ristorante is an on-site upscale Italian restaurant and the Wingate Hotel is located directly across the street.

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meetings, conventions & event spaces isle casino hotel waterloo 777 Isle of Capri Blvd., Waterloo, (319) 833-2266, www.theislewaterloo.com. The isle casino and hotel at waterloo offers flexible meeting and event space for any type of occasion. The isle offers 5,000 square feet of space, which can be divided into up to 4 meeting rooms for event of up to 400 people. Coupled with superb on-site catering, these state-of-the-art meeting spaces will provide top-notch accommodations for attendees. The isle also has 195 rooms in their fullservice hotel, four on-site restaurants, valet parking, and 35,000 square feet of gaming space for meeting and event groups.

University of Northern Iowa Campus, Cedar Falls The University of Northern Iowa campus is offers a wide variety of meeting and event spaces accommodating up to 20,000 people. Spaces include the UNI-Dome, McLeod Center, Wellness and Human Performance Center, Maucker Union Expansion and Latham Hall. See the Higher Education section of this guide on page 7-8 for details.

Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum offers an incredible and unique space for education and for receptions and banquets. The museum features banquet space under a replica airplane and a replica of the bow of the U.S.S. Juneau for up to 274 people as well as a theater for 50 people. Holiday Inn 5826 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, (319) 277-2230 or 1-800-HOLIDAY. This 112-room, full-service hotel offers banquet space for up to 250 and is located near the University of Northern Iowa. Hawkeye Community College 1501 East Orange Road, Waterloo, (319) 296-2320, www.hawkeyecollege.edu. Tama Hall is a multi-purpose facility with 8 meeting rooms seating up to 180, auditorium seating for 400, and dining and reception facilities.

Cedar Falls Municipal Band Shell Overman Park, 2nd & Clay Streets, Cedar Falls, (319) 266-2922, www.cedarnet.org/ cfband. Located in Overman Park near downtown Cedar Falls, the band shell’s acoustical design and versatile lighting and staging options provides the best possible environment for outdoor concerts of all descriptions. Rotary Reserve 5932 N. Union Drive, Cedar Falls, (319) 266-6813. Rotary Reserve is a 3,600 sq. ft. lodge in a beautiful wooded setting featuring a kitchen, deck, gazebo and fireplace. A variety of additional meeting spaces exist in the Cedar Valley area. We invite you to contact either bureau office for recommendations and planning assistance.

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Other Cedar Valley Locations National Cattle Congress 257 Ansborough Avenue, Waterloo, (319) 234-7515, www.nationalcattlecon gress.com. This unique complex includes McElroy Auditorium, seating up to 7,000; Estel Hall with 60,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space; Electric Park Ballroom, with 5,103 sq. ft. of ballroom/dance floor space or banquet seating for up to 1,000; Pullin-Simonsen Livestock Arena, an 80’ x 60’ covered, outdoor arena and a variety of additional barns and facilities. Riverview Conference Center 439 N. Division Street, Cedar Falls, (319) 268-0787. Meeting facilities include the Tabernacle, which can seat 1,400; Missionary Hall, with space for 350 and Pioneer Hall with seating for up to 50 people, complete with fireplace, and kitchen. Grout Museum District 503 South Street, Waterloo, (319) 234-6357, www.groutmuseumdistrict.org. The Grout Museum’s classrooms offer space for up to 230 people. The new Sullivan

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nearby excursions Field of Dreams

While there’s lots to see and do right here in the Cedar Valley, a nice variety of attractions are also located nearby… Heart of the Saints Highway 27 from St. Louis to St. Paul is known as the Avenue of the Saints. A section of this highway goes through several cities in Iowa that call themselves the Heart of the Saints. These cities include Cedar Falls, Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, the Amana Colonies, Iowa City and Coralville. Each community has a wide variety of attractions and venues which provide activities for everyone. You’ll find sporting events and golf courses; great restaurants; museums highlighting the heritage of the people who made Iowa their home; visual and performing arts and great shopping in local shops and great settings. You’ll find all of this within a short drive from the Cedar Valley. Agricultural Heritage Northeast Iowa offers a wide and wonderful variety of attractions showcasing the agricultural heritage of our area. Just south of the Cedar Valley via Highway 218, in La Porte City, you will find the FFA Historical & Ag Museum. East of the Cedar Valley, just off Highway 20 in Independence, you will find the Heartland Acres Agribition Center which takes “you on an educational journey of the past, present and future of agriculture in the Heartland.” North of Independence is

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the small town of Hazleton where you may pick up a map showing the many shops and farms of the Amish community that has built itself in this area. Just to the south of Waterloo in Hudson you will find Heritage Farm, which is home to the large Percheron horses and a trip back to farms of the past, as well as Hansen’s Dairy Farm where you can milk a cow, make butter and see wallabies, all while the Hansen family runs a commercial farm operation. Frank Lloyd Wright Fans of Frank Lloyd Wright have two wonderful opportunities to see his work by traveling just a short distance from the Cedar Valley. Cedar Rock, which is located just off Highway 20 to the east of Waterloo, is the Walter House. This home is an example of one of Wright’s most complete designs. Nearly everything in the house bears his imprint.The Stockman House located in Mason City, less than 90 minutes to the north on Highway 218, was the first Iowa building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The Stockman House is decorated and furnished similar to the way it was when it was built in 1908 and showcases Wright’s impression of a modest house of that time. The Barn Quilts of Grundy County The Barn Quilts of Grundy County is a public art project designed to highlight the

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agricultural heritage of Grundy County and the folk art of quilting. Many of the towns in the county, including Grundy Center, have gift shops and art studios for visitors to explore. Additional Sites to Visit Nashua is home to the Little Brown Church in the Vale where thousands have been married and return every summer for a reunion picnic and vow renewal ceremony. The church is over 150 years old and was made famous by the song “The Church in the Wildwood” by William Pitt. Located north of Waterloo/Cedar Falls, it is just three miles off the Avenue of the Saints. The movie “Field of Dreams” was filmed just an hour to the east of the Cedar Valley in Dyersville. The movie site still exists surrounded by family farms and the rolling hills of Northeast Iowa. There are no formal activities that take place on the site, so visitors can bring their bats and gloves and have a catch, just as Kevin Costner did on the same field. Dyersville is also home to the National Farm Toy Museum and the Basilica of St. Xavier, which is one of only 52 basilicas in the United States. Dyersville is a short drive away from the Cedar Valley on Highway 20. Call our offices for additional ideas or itineraries.

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January 22............................................. Taste of Loo May 2 . ........................................... Cinco de Mayo May 22..................................................... Friday’loo May-October.................................. Farmer’s Market June 5. ..................................................... Friday’loo June 12..................................................... Friday’loo June 26..................................................... Friday’loo

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July 10. .................................................... Friday’loo July 17-18.................................................BBQ’Loo July 24. .................................................... Friday’loo August 7. ................................................. Friday’loo August 21................................................. Friday’loo September 4............................................. Friday’loo October 3. .......................................... Hogtober’loo

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Air Service Waterloo Regional Airport

2790 Livingston Lane, Waterloo, (319) 291-4483 or 800-283-4483. www.flyalo.com With jet service to Minneapolis - St. Paul on Northwest Airlines.

Livingston Aviation

2814 Betsworth Drive, Waterloo, (319) 234-1783 or 888-657-4438. www.livingstonaviation.com Charter service.

Midwest air taxi

1203 West Ridgeway, Waterloo, 888-373-7044. www.mwairtaxi.com Charter service.

Bus Trailways bus system

416 Sycamore Street, Waterloo, (319) 234-2833 www.burlingtontrailsways.com

Metropolitan Transit Authority (Met) Depot 416 Sycamore Street, Waterloo, Office 1515 Black Hawk Street, (319) 234-5714 www.mettransit.org

Car Rental Avis Rent A Car

Waterloo Regional Airport, (319) 233-0569 www.avis.com

Dan Deery Motor CompanY

7404 University Avenue, Cedar Falls,(319) 277-4500 www.dandeerymotors.com

Enterprise Rent A Car

Limousine Service

1326 LaPorte Road, Waterloo, (319) 235-1400 (800) 736-8222, www.enterprise.com

Redâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Limo Service

4728 University Avenue Cedar Falls, (319) 266-8600

Royal limousine Service

326 W. 17th St., Waterloo, (319) 235-7023

827 Lincoln Street, Cedar Falls, (319) 266-9999

Hertz Rent A Car

Waterloo Regional Airport, (319) 287-5189 www.hertz.com 4807 University Avenue Cedar Falls, (319) 277-3552

Taxi Service first call taxi & courier service Waterloo, (319) 233-8294

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Horse Drawn Carriage/Sleigh Rides Country Gentlemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Horse & Carriage Service INC.

Morris & Linda Dolph, Waterloo (319) 234-2946

Heritage Farm & Coach Company

Dick and Marie Brown, 7731 Zanetta Road, Hudson, (319) 988-3734

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Dining Guide 2009 Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner, AJ’s Eatery and Spirits has what you’re looking for. From eggs and pancakes to chicken, burgers, hickory smoked ribs, and much, much more! AJ’s kitchen is open at 7am daily. AJ’s also has a full service bar, including 21 beers on tap and 20 TV’s to choose from. So come join us

1415 E. San Marnan • Waterloo 319-232-7660 Hours: Open daily 7 a.m.-2 a.m.

5809 University Avenue Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (319) 266-7771 Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Fri. – Sat. 11 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

3295 University Ave. • Waterloo 319-234-4333 • Fax: 319-287-8105 2210 College St. • Cedar Falls 319-277-2646 Hours: Open daily for lunch 11 a.m. dinner and late night, 7 days a week www.barmuda.com

314 Main Street • Cedar Falls 319-266-5285 • Fax: 319-266-8019 Hours: Open Mon.-Sat. for dinner 4 p.m. www.barmuda.com

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for a bite to eat and enjoy our friendly, casual atmosphere. Conveniently located in the Crossroads Shopping area.

Fiesta at Amigos! Featuring recipes straight from Mexico to Cedar Falls, Amigos serves up fresh food seven days a week. Try the popular “Special Amigos” fajita or choose from a variety of other Mexican dishes on the menu. Amigos was voted “Best of the Best” Mexican restaurant and margaritas in 2007. Locally owned and in business for three years, Amigos offers daily drink and lunch specials. Amigos offers both dining and take-out options and is conveniently located in Black Hawk Village by Kohl’s and across the street from Holiday Inn. Amigos: great food, great service, and great times!

Voted the Best Burger in the Cedar Valley six years in a row and Best Sports Bar three years in a row, Beck’s serves up great food in a sports-themed atmosphere. Beck’s Sports Brewery offers five microbrewed beers located on University Ave. and Beck’s Sports Grill is your home for UNI Panther sports on College Hill. Beck’s has a customer acclaimed Burger Menu contains more than 20 styles of burgers, as well as a regular menu that offers a wide variety of entrees, sandwiches, wraps, appetizers, soups and salads. HIDef action is abundant with over 25 HI-Def flat screens in both locations along with NTN and dart and pool games. So whatever team you are rooting for Beck’s is the best at putting you in to the action. Winner of 12 of the Courier’s “Best of the Best” awards, including Best Locally Owned Restaurant, Bourbon Street brings the fun and flavors of New Orleans to Cedar Falls. Bourbon Street’s award winning menu offers a huge variety of steaks, seafood, pasta and more, including Cajun favorites like Jambalaya and Etouffe, all prepared by the 2006 Iowa Restaurant Chef of the Year. Winner of the prestigious Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, Bourbon Street’s extensive wine list has something to complement every meal. Upstairs, Voodoo Lounge is a vibrant Main Street favorite of the locals, with a casually elegant environment, pool tables, dart board, big screen TV, live music and more. Experience bold flavors of excellence at Bourbon Street and Voodoo Lounge.

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1111 Center St. • Cedar Falls 319-266-2616 Hours: Daily 4 p.m. -10 p.m. www.thebrownbottle.com

West 5th & Commercial St. • Waterloo Reservation 319-232-3014 Hours: Dining Nightly 7 days a week at 4 p.m.

320 E. 4th St. • Waterloo 319-274-8888 Hours: LUNCH - Mon-Fri: 11am-2pm DINNER - Mon-Sat: 5pm-10pm email us at info@CuRestaurant.com website www.CuRestaurant.com

Corner of 4th & Jefferson St. • Waterloo 319-274-0996 Hours: Open Daily Mon. -Sat. 11 a.m., Sun. 4 p.m. www.doughyjoeys.com

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Enjoy the Cedar Falls Brown Bottle’s wonderful blend of classic Italian dishes like lasagna, chicken parmesan and manicotti, as well as creative new flavors like chili chicken penne and pesto pasta. Try the always-popular pizza, and be sure to save room for the tiramisu. From the casual outdoor patio to the cozy indoor ambiance, experience the gorgeous, upscale renovations at one of Cedar Falls’ family favorites for more than 30 years.

Located in the Grand Lobby of the Historical Russell Lamson Building: the Brown Bottle in Waterloo has been a dining tradition since 1972. Family owned and operated for three generations. The unique Italian menu provides family recipes prepared fresh daily from Pasta, Beef, Poultry, Seafood, and Pizza in an elegant casual atmosphere. We offer a full service bar, and one of the areas most extensive wine lists. From a quiet booth for two, or group seating of fifty or more, the Brown Bottle will provide you with an exceptional dining experience. Located in downtown Waterloo, Cu Restaurant is the Cedar Valley's distinctive dining experience. Have your expectations exceeded by the culinary creativity of our chef and the expertise of our service staff. Enjoy market-fresh seafood, aged hand-cut steaks, fresh daily specials, and our extensive wine list as you relax in the area's most intimate atmosphere: world-renowned artwork, vivid copper and rich mahogany. Cu Restaurant is a smoke-free environment, including our historic Rath Room and Cellar Room for all your private dining needs. After dinner, visit The Cellar, Waterloo’s premiere wine and martini bar located below Cu. Best of the Best in 9 categories “Best Locally Owned Restaurant”

The area’s most spectacular “Peetza Joynt”, Doughy Joey’s offers Chicago Style Peetza pie or New York Style thin crust Peetza’s in a big city atmosphere. With the exhibition style kitchen, watch the Peetza Chef’s make your Peetza from scratch. For more than just Peetza, our selection of pastas , oven baked sandwiches, or freshly prepared salads; are sure to satisfy everyone. Offering a wide selection of tap or bottled micro, import and domestic beers and wine. Doughy Joey’s Peetza Joynt has available group seating and carryout for your convenience.

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6222 University Ave. • Cedar Falls 319-266-0200 Sun-Thur 11am-10pm, Fri & Sat 11am-11pm www.famousdaves.com

Famous Dave spent 25 years perfecting America's favorite style of barbeque, like our hickory-smoked ribs and Georgia chopped pork slathered with our own Rich & Sassy® BBQ sauce. And if over 200 national and regional awards don't convince you, the great taste will. Our menu also features smokin’ sandwiches, mouth-watering burgers, garden fresh salads, and homemade desserts all served up in a casual, down-home atmosphere with toe tappin’ blues. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Pull up a chair or grab a load and hit the road with Famous Dave’s TO GO. And don’t forget Dave’s catering, perfect for your next friends or family get-together.

441 East Tower Park Dr. • Waterloo 319-236-2731 Hours: 10:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. www.fazolis.com

Fazoli’s® of Waterloo is the perfect spot for fast, fresh, Italian. Menu items include Italian favorites like Spaghetti and Meatballs, Fettuccine Alfredo, Lasagna and Ravioli, along with Submarinos® and Panini sandwiches, fresh salads, unlimited drink refills and unlimited signature garlic breadsticks when you dine in. Our drive-thru is convenient, too, and the perfect way to enjoy Italian food when you’re on the go. Fazoli’s also offers catering and a Kids Night special on Tuesdays. With entrée prices starting at $4.00, Fazoli's is a great choice for value and variety.

1521 Technology Parkway • Cedar Falls (Located at Park Place Event Center) 319-277-1385 Hours: Open Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.; Sat. 4 p.m. www.barmuda.com

Flying J Country Market Restaurant & Buffet 445 Evansdale Dr. • Evansdale 319-291-7702 open 24 hours | www.flyingj.com

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Carne... Pesce... Pasta... Vino. Ferrari’s offers an upscale dining experience featuring prime steaks, fresh seafood and authentic Italian cuisine, created by certified chefs. Paired with a world-class, award winning wine list and an elegant atmosphere. Ferrari’s is very metropolitan and upscale casual. Walk-ins and casual attire are welcome.

A very friendly and professional staff is ready to serve up your order with a warm welcoming smile. Whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner, the Flying J has just what you're looking for. From eggs and pancakes to chicken, burgers, steaks, choose from a full menu and weekly black board specials. Or try our buffet for breakfast, lunch or dinner with full salad and dessert bars. Bring the whole family in to enjoy the fun, casual and friendly atmosphere. Tell us about this ad and receive $1.00 off your meal.

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2820 Falls Avenue Waterloo, IA 50701 (319) 291-6742 www.garysrestaurantandcatering.com Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

215 East Bremer • Waverly 319-352-4313 Hours: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. T-F; 4:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. T-Th; 4:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. F & Sat. closed Sunday & Monday

"Best Darn Ribs In Town" 315 Park Rd. • Waterloo 319-233-9111 Closed Sunday & Monday; Tuesday - Thursday 4:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Friday & Saturday 4:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

352 Fletcher Ave. • Waterloo 319-226-MAMA (6262)

Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-12 Midnight Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

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If you’re looking for a unique dining experience with true Midwest cuisine, Gary’s Restaurant is the place for you. Gary’s home-style cooking will remind you of Sunday meals at Grandma’s house. The expansive menu features everything from traditional tenderloin sandwiches to lazy-smoked beef brisket to seafood. Beer and wine selections are available, and don’t miss out on Gary’s award-winning pies. Located halfway between Cedar Falls and Waterloo, the restaurant is easy to find. Locally owned and operated since 1992, Gary’s family-style restaurant will prove to be well worth a visit.

Harmony is a dining EXPERIENCE. The globally inspired menu changes with the seasons and features organically grown produce from local farms. Award winning Chef Clint Goodman offers a unique tasting menu that shows off both his talents and those of his staff, including pastry chef Jennifer Heine. The staff can accommodate almost every special request, including vegetarian and vegan meals. Harmony's dining room is filled with the work of local artists and allows you to relax and enjoy your meal in an intimate setting. Harmony is where you will find 'thoughtful' dining, only minutes from Cedar Falls and Waterloo.

D+K Hickory House, Inc. has been family-owned for 57 years. It is truly a oneof-a-kind restaurant with a family-friendly environment. The specialty is the Bar-B-Q ribs, and they are the best ribs in town! The menu also includes steaks, seafood and sandwiches. You may also enjoy an alcoholic beverage from our bar. We are one of the few supper clubs left in the area. You won't want to miss this dining experience. Come and visit us. (Children's menu available)

Not far off the beaten path is Jo Mama’s Pizza Pub and Grill. You’re sure to be satisfied every time you visit with homemade pizzas and an extensive list of sandwiches and dinners. Kick back in a casual, relaxing atmosphere – and with over 10 TV’s, Jo Mama’s is the perfect place to enjoy the big game or share a few laughs with your friends and family. Jo Mama’s offers a wide variety of domestic and import beers, and daily food and drink specials.Fun, casual and friendly – just the way Mama ordered it. Located just off the corner of Hwy. 63 and Fletcher Not far from Universitiy Avenue

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301 East 4th St. • Waterloo 319-235-2947

2822 University Ave. Waterloo, IA 50701 (319) 233-6100 & Los Cabos | 112 Main St. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (319) 277-9676 Sun - Thu 11-9; Fri & Sat 11-10:30

Wi-Fi Available 3550 Kimball Ave. Waterloo, IA 50702 319-234-3680 Open Daily at 11:00am Sunday 11:00am - 10:00pm

Hwy. 218 & W. 18th St • Waterloo 319-233-3323 Hours: Closed Monday Open Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.; Sat. 4 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m. Buffet Hours: Lunch Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Dinner Tues. and Thurs. 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Sun. Buffet 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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Hola, and welcome to La Chiquita, Waterloo's oldest authentic Mexican restaurant! Located downtown Waterloo, the 13-year-old restaurant is family-owned and operated by Beverly and Nicolas Ayala. From La Chiquita's popular fajita platter to their delicious combination plate, all food is authentic Mexican cuisine. In addition to mouth-watering dishes, be sure to try out their mixed drinks and Mexican beer, and don't forget their sought-after margaritas! You'll forget you're in Iowa as you relax to upbeat Mexican music. When you're done, walk through the restaurant to shop for international and American groceries. Muy bien!

Las Margaritas, a family-owned restaurant, represents the Mexican tradition of hospitality and friendship. Raul & Blanca have 25 years of experience in serving authentic Mexican cuisine. All the recipies you will experience at Las Margaritas are taken from the native towns of Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta. Las Margaritas offers a full bar with top quality liquors, including domestic and Mexican beers. However, Las Margaritas highly recommends trying their premium and superpremium Margaritas made with the best quality tequilas. See you soon at Las Margaritas!

LJ's Neighborhood Bar & Grill offers a wide variety of food and appetizers to choose from including: Pre-game Warmups, Sandwiches and Baskets, Burgers, Salads, Wraps, Steaks, Pastas, Pizza and mouthwatering Desserts. Don't miss happy hour from 4pm-6pm daily and 10pm12am Friday and Saturday where you can enjoy your favorite alcoholic beverages from our full bar. Catch your favorite sporting event on one of our 14 HDTV's and our large projection TV. In the warmer months, LJ's outdoor beer garden is always a popular spot to sit and converse with friends. Stop by the Neighborhood today!

Since 1962, Mama Nick’s has continued a Family Tradition in Home-style Quality Pizza. We offer a variety of pizza, pasta, sandwiches, steaks and a buffet, and will deliver right to your hotel/motel room. Mama Nick’s has a dining area, with a full bar, that seats up to 120 people and a private banquet room for 50. For your convenience, Mama Nick’s also offers dine-in, carry-out, catering and fast hot delivery for your convenience.

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222 Main Street • Cedar Falls 319-268-7222 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 4:30 p.m.-10 p.m. www.montage-cf.com

Montage offers delicious options for everyone with a melange of flavors and an upscale, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re looking for a sophisticated night out with boutique wines and decadent desserts, or a casual dinner with steak and seafood, Montage is your downtown destination. The award-winning wine cellar has more than 1,000 bottles from around the world to complement the gourmet cuisine.

205 East 18th Street • Cedar Falls 319-277-3671 Hours: 11 a.m. – 2 a.m. 7 days a week! (lunch included) www.mulligansbrickoven.com

A casual dining restaurant offering burgers, signature sandwiches, homemade appetizers, salads, pastas, original recipe brick oven pizzas and the best tap beer menu (16) in Cedar Falls. “The Pub” side of the restaurant houses 20+ televisions for the sports enthusiasts’ viewing pleasure. A DirecTV hub for sporting events, Mulligan’s seasonally purchases the NFL Sunday Ticket, ESPN Gameplan, Fox Sports Net Nationwide as well as all local sports programming. Mulligan’s, where the food is great, the beer is cold, and the game is always on.

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Call 319-266-9920 to book your reservations today!

www.my-verona.com 419 Main St, Cedar Falls Open Daily

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myVerona brings you old world classics presented with cosmopolitan flair. Treat yourself with an imported wine or spirit at the Italian–inspired lounge, then sit back and enjoy authentic Northern Italian cuisine with an innovative twist in the formal dining room.

Also visit Verona Caffé wifi bar and Italian-style deli featuring great selections of Italian meats, cheeses, fresh pasta and more!

1315 E. San Marnan Drive Waterloo, IA 50702 (319) 235-6494 www.olivegarden.com Hours: Sun - Thurs 11 am - 10 pm Fri & Sat 11 am - 11 pm

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Olive Garden in Waterloo features a menu that includes antipasti (appetizers); soups, salad, baked pastas, sauteed specialties with chicken, seafood and vegetables, grilled meats, and a variety of desserts. Olive Garden also uses coffee imported from Italy for its espresso and cappuccino. On the run? You can still enjoy Olive Garden specialties when you don’t have time to dine with us at our table. We’ll prepare your order and have it ready for you to pick up. Bring the entire family to Olive Garden and enjoy the wonderful Italian tastes together. Just remember, When you’re here, you’re Family!

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311 Main St. • Cedar Falls 319-277-8111• Fax: 319-277-8222 Open 7 days a week every day of the year 11 AM - 2 AM www.thepump-haus.com

941 San Marnan Dr. • Waterloo 319-234-0288 Hours: Open Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.- 10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. www.redlobster.com

2401 Falls Ave. • Waterloo 319-234-5686 Corner of Falls Ave. & Ansborough Ave. Mon - Sat 11-9

228 E. 4th St. • Waterloo 319-235-8655 www.partyattheeagle.com

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The Pump Haus Pub & Grill has a new home now located at 311 Main St. The location may have changed but the same great quality food as well as the same great service is what you will find in the new 2 level location. With over 20 TVs, 2 50" plasma TVs and individual TVs in all booths your game is always on. The Pump Haus serves signature salads, wraps, sandwiches, burgers and a variety of tantalizing appetizers. There is something for everyone at The Pump Haus Pub & Grill where great food and fun come together.

Red Lobster offers freshly prepared seafood in friendly, clean and relaxing restaurants. Red Lobster sources the world for the freshest, highest quality seafood - from live Maine lobsters to fresh fish, from tender snow crab legs to jumbo shrimp. At Red Lobster you will find comfortable booths, tables for parties both large and small, and even a spacious bar where you can catch up on the latest game while enjoying your favorite drink. So come in, sit back and leave all the work to us. We're delighted to serve you the best of the sea. Come see what's fresh today!

Rudy's Tacos uses only the freshest local ingredients in all our recipes. For over a decade we have been a proud member of the Buy Fresh Buy Local Movement. The chicken we serve is certified organic from the Welsh Family Farm. Our delicious black bean dishes are vegan friendly. Ask to try our signature salsa and guacamole. Attached to Rudy's is the Lava Lounge, serving the Cedar Valley's largest selection of Belgian and craft beers, single malt scotches and our famous hand shaken top shelf margaritas. Come on down and hang out with the locals at Rudy's Tacos.

The Screaming Eagle American Bar and Grill is exactly what it says, an American Bar and Grill featuring a great atmosphere, live music, banquet facility, games, state of the art flat screen TVs and sound system, and “real food for real people”!! Everything from steaks to wraps to some of the Cedar Valleys greatest sandwiches are found here! A very patriotic place, we are “the one stop shop” where you can watch sports, have an appetizer and great meal, play one of our games, then watch a great band. Stop in today and learn that great service from someone who cares is not dead!

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119 Main St. • Cedar Falls 319-266-9995 • Fax: 319-266-3646 Hours: Open Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m. www.barmuda.com

204 Main St. • Cedar Falls 319-266-3507 Open 365 days a year 11 a.m. - 2 a.m. www.toadsbarandgrill.com

126 East Ridgeway Ave. • Waterloo 319-433-0999 Hours: Lunch: Sun - Fri: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sat: 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Dinner: Sun - Thurs: 4:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Friday: 4 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sat: 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. Early Bird: Sun-Thurs: 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Corner of Highway 58 & Viking Road Cedar Falls, IA 50613 319-266-3050 Daily Hours: 11am - 2am Kitchen Hours: Sun-Thu 11am-10pm; Fri & Sat 11am-11pm www.zsavooz.com 37 w w w. c e d a r f a l l s t o u r i s m .org 57 www.cedarfallstourism.org

Voted Best of the Best Girls Night Out and Best Happy Hour two years running in the Cedar Valley, Soho brings the best of both coasts to Cedar Falls with California style sushi and a New York style deli. The menu features a huge variety of maki rolls, sashimi and nigiri, as well as more than 30 authentic deli sandwiches, homemade soups and gourmet coffees. Next door, The Stuffed Olive serves up more than 100 different martinis and trendy tapas cuisine – small-plate culinary sensations perfect for sharing! The globally influenced tapas menu also features individual gourmet pizzas. You won’t find a more cultural experience in a truly inspiring setting. Toads Bar and Grill has established itself as the Cedar Valleys #1 hometown spot for fun food and great service. There is always plenty to do at Toads! Flat-screen TVs, pool, darts, shuffleboard, foose ball and our internet jukebox with over 185,000 CDs to choose from will keep you busy all night long! Toads reputation for some of the best sandwiches in town as well as tasty appetizers, pizza, salads, award winning chicken wings and much more have earned Toads the reputation as the best casual dining around! No matter what your poison we are sure to have something at Toads you’ll die for so stop in soon! Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar offers Japanese cuisine in Waterloo, IA. Experience the excitement and distinctive flavor of our authentic Japanese Teppan-Yaki. Be entertained as our skillful chefs prepare your meal right at your table. We also offer a sushi menu, including sashimi and specialty rolls. Our high quality food and service is top priority and your satisfaction is our only goal. We at Tokyo believe your dining experience will be a truly delightful one. Monday Sushi Special................................. 99¢ Tuesday Kids Night................................. $3.99

Zsavooz offers a great sports bar atmosphere with excellent food and appetizers giving you a big league choice for a night full of entertainment. With pool tables, electronic darts, video games, Mega Touch and a digital juke box, even your not so sports-minded friends will enjoy the Zsavooz experience. Zsavooz has a full menu featuring: appetizers, salads, wraps and sandwiches. Try one of our whopping ½ pound burgers or the best tenderloin in town. When the big game’s on, don’t be left out, come cheer with us at Zsavooz!

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parks, recreation & sports parks & recreation Cedar Valley Recreational Trails 6510 Hudson Road, www.cedartrailspartnership.org, (319) 233-8350, (800) 845-1955. The Cedar Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outstanding recreational trail system sets us apart from most other communities. Over 85 miles of hard-surfaced trails configured in a series of loops offering users a variety of experiences from peaceful wooded areas along our lakes and streams to attractions located in our vibrant downtown entertainment districts. The Cedar Valley metro trails are also connected to the Cedar Rapids area via the Cedar Valley Nature Trail, which is the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first rail trail. While sections of this trail are still closed since flooding during the summer of 2008 washed away two bridges, most of this trail is still usable and plans to repair the bridges are currently being considered. The Cedar Valley is also home to the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first water trail. Trails are highlighted on the map located at the center of this guide or can be ordered by calling the Visitors Bureaus.

Program Center are available for rent. Recreation and education programs are offered year round for all ages. Hartman Reserve Nature Center is located in Cedar Falls, three blocks north of the intersection of Rainbow Drive and Laurie Avenue. From Highway 218, take the Greenhill Road exit and follow the signs. Outside restrooms are available year round.

Camping Deerwood Park River Forest Rd. & Gilbert Dr., Evansdale, (319) 232-6683.

private campgrounds In addition to county and state campgrounds found on pages 60 and 61, these private campgrounds are available: Antique Acres 7610 Waverly Rd., Cedar Falls, (319) 9872380. Riverview Conference Center 439 N. Division Street, Cedar Falls, (319) 268-0787.

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Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens 1927 East Orange Road, Waterloo, (319) 226-4966, gardens@mchsi.comoffice@ cedarvalleyarboretum.org, www.cedarvalleyarboretum.org. Recreational, cultural and educational opportunities abound at this developing 74-acre site. The gardens showcase a variety of plants and trees native to this area. Open daily to dusk from April 1st through October 1st. Hartman Reserve Nature Center 657 Reserve Drive, Cedar Falls, (319) 277-2187, www.hartmanreserve.org. This 300-acre wooded reserve located in the heart of metro Black Hawk County features lakes, valleys, prairies and meadows teeming with wildlife as well as an Interpretive Center located on top of Hartman Bluff, bordering Hartman Bluff State Preserve. Six miles of trails provide ideal areas for running, hiking, nature appreciation, snowshoeing, and crosscountry skiing. The trails are directly connected to the Cedar Valley Nature Trail, making Hartman Reserve a perfect place to break your exploration of the trail system. The Interpretive Center is open Monday - Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm and Sundays in March, April, May, September, and October from 1pm to 5pm. The Hartman Interpretive Center and Buckles

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parks & recreation Flower Gardens

Handicap Facilities

Hockey – Ice Skating

Birdsall Park 3205 West 12th St.

250

Central Park East Seerley Blvd.

20.5

The Falls Community Aquatic Center Park 12.5 n n PSW n n 3025 S Main Street

Water Slides, 3-meter platform, diving board, lazy river, zero depth entry area, lap pool area, basketball, volleyball

Gateway Park 15 n n S n n n n Lincoln St. and Main St. Bridge

Trailhead, Restrooms, 2 Shelters, Open Area, Roller Blading

Island Park 104 n n S n n n n n Center St.

Beach, Volleyball, Restrooms

Lookout Park Park Dr. & Mandalay Dr.

Basketball, Shelters, Restrooms

Orchard Hill Park 8 n n n n n McClain Drive at Primrose

Open Shelter, Basketball Court, Concession Stand, Restrooms

Overman Park West 2nd Between Clay & Franklin

Band Shell, Open Shelter

Paw Park 3 n n n South Main & Highway 58 Overpass

Leashless Dog Exercise Area Restroom, Water, Shelter

Pfeiffer Spring Park 10 n n n n n n n Grand Boulevard and Birch St.

Trailhead, Open Shelter, Basketball Court, Restrooms, Concession Stand

Prairie Lakes Park 165 n n L n n n n SE Corner of Viking & Hudson Rds.

Floating Fishing Platform, 3 Shelters, Restrooms

Sturgis Park 9 n n S n West 1st between Main & Franklin

Ice House Museum, Rapp Station Tourist Information Center, Little Red Schoolhouse Museum, River Wall, Restrooms, Band Shell

Tourist Park 10 n n S n n n Center St., Franklin Street Bridge

Disc Golf Course, Open Shelter, Riverfront, Restrooms

Ulrich Park Just West of West 1st on Union Rd.

Riverfront, Woodland

Veterans Memorial Park Waterloo Road & 14th Street

Open shelter, Restrooms

Shelter, Restrooms, Concession Stand

101

Other

Ball Diamonds

Playground

Wildlife Refuge

Tennis

Boat Ramp

320

Hunting

Fishing

Big Woods Lake Recreation Area Big Woods Rd.

Swimming

Camping

Park

Trails

Cross-country Skiing

Cedar Falls is home to 37 municipal parks.

Picnic Areas

Acres (Miles – ml)

Cedar Falls CITY PARKS (319) 273-8624

Veterans Memorial

BLACK HAWK COUNTY PARKS (319) 266-6813 or (319) 266-0328

Black Hawk Park 1895 M n B,H,N R n n n n n n n 2410 West Lone Tree Rd., Cedar Falls

Rifle, Archery Range, Boat Ramp Shelters, Group Campground, 2 cabins

Hartman Reserve Nature Center 300 657 Reserve Dr., Cedar Falls

Lodge, Interpretive Center

Hickory Hills 723 M n H,N L n n n n n n n 3338 Hickory Hills Rd., LaPorte City

Field Archery Course, Disc Golf, Sand Volleyball, Sledding, Lodge, Cabins

McFarlane Park 138 M n B,H,N R,L n n n n n n 13619 King Road, LaPorte City

Bicycling, Canoeing, Cabin

Siggelkow Park 9905 Fairband Road, Fairbank

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Shelter, Canoeing

B,H,N

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Birtd Watching, Prairie Reconstruction, Snowmobiling, Beach, Accepts Reservations for 50% of campsites

STATE PARKS (319) 232-5505

George Wyth State Park 3659 Wyth Rd., Cedar Falls

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Other

Flower Gardens

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Hockey – Ice Skating

Cross-country Skiing

Ball Diamonds

Playground

Tennis

Hunting

Waterloo is home to 52 municipal parks. Wildlife Refuge

Boat Ramp

Fishing

Swimming

Trails

Picnic Areas

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Park

WATERLOO CITY PARKS

Byrnes Park 170 n P,W,S n n n n n n West 4th St. & Fletcher Ave.

Basketball, Handball, Horseshoe Pits, Sand Volleyball, Golf Course

Cedar River/Exchange Park 104 n H,N R n n n n n n Park Rd. & Burton Ave.

Disc Golf, Sand Volleyball, Skate Park Football Field, Stunt Bikes, Shelter

Gates Park 235 n P,S, n n n n Basketball, Rugby Field, Shelter Golf Course, East 4th & Lester St.W Katoski Greenbelt 1100 n B,H, L,S n n West of Highway 63 access at N Ansborough & Ridgeway Ave., Martin, Ranchero & Shaulis Rd.

Prairie Reconstruction, Black Hawk Creek Access

Lincoln Park East 4th & Mulberry St.

Downtown Outdoor Event Park

Martin Park Fletcher Ave. & Hwy 63

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State Sanctioned OHV Vehicles, Snowmobiles

Sullivan Park East 4th & Adams St. Memorial,

Basketball, Five Sullivan Brothers Memorial Shelter

Valley View Park Maynard Ave. & Letsch Rd.

Washington Park

West Park Ave. & South St

Shelter available

Riverview Recreation Area n n R n n n East Hawthorne Ave. 8

Trailhead Japanese Tea House Shelter

Key: Camping: M – Modern, P – Primitive; Swimming: P – Pool, S – Supervised, W – Waterslide; Trails: B – Biking, Br – Bridle, H – Hiking, N – Nature; Fishing: L – Lake, S – Stream, R – River

Advertising Index AJ’s Eatery & Spirits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Americinn Lodge & Suites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Amigos Mexican Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Antiques & Stuff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Bahar Publishing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Basket of Daisies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Beck’s Sports Brewery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Beck’s Sports Grill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Blackhawk Hotel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 29 Blackhawk Motor Lodge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Bittersweet Branch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Bourbon Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Bridge of Hope Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Brown Bottle Cedar Falls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Brown Bottle Waterloo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Candlewood Suites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Cedar Falls Historical Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Cedar Falls Municipal Band. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Cedar Falls Park Division. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Cedar Heights Community Presbyterian Church. . . . . 41 Cedar Valley Community Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Century 21 LSB Real Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 City of Waterloo Leisure Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 College Hill Lutheran Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 College Square Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Comfort Suites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Community Main Street Cedar Falls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Country Inn & Suites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Critchett Lowrey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Crossroads Center Mall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 CU & The Cellar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Days Inn Evansdale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Doughy Joey’s Peetza Joynt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Edward Jones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Fairfield Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Famous Dave’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Fazoli’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Ferrari’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Flying J Country Market Restaurant & Buffet. . . . . . . 52 First Presbyterian Church of Cedar Falls. . . . . . . . . . . 42 Garris Robert Realtors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Gary’s Restaurant & Catering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 GBPAC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Grout Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Hampton Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Harmony Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Hartman Reserve Nature Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Hawkeye Community College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Hearst Center for the Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Heart of Saints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Heartland Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Heartland Vineyard Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Hickory House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Holiday Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Holiday Inn Express/Baymont Inn & Suites. . . . . . . . . 18 If The Shoe Fits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Jennifer’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 John Deere - the Deere Crossing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 John Deere Waterloo Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Jo Mama’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Kimball Ridge Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Kitchen Essentials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

La Chiquita Mexican Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lampost Theatre Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Las Margaritas Family Mexican Restaurant. . . . . . . . LJ’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lockard Companies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lost Island Water Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maid Rite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main Steet Waterloo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mama Nick’s Pizzeria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maple Lanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mohair Pear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Montage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moo Roo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Motel 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . My Verona. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mulligan’s Brick Oven Grill & Pub. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Northeast Iowa Family Practice Center. . . . . . . . . . . . Olive Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oster Regent Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prairie Lakes Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pro Resource Realty Rachel Cheeney. . . . . . . . . . . . . Pump Haus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pursuing Picasso. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ramada Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red Lobster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . River’s Edge Christian Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roth Jewelers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rudy’s Tacos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Runner’s Flat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Screaming Eagle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sealed With A Kiss. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Silos & Smokestacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Silver Eagle Harley-Davidson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Soho Sushi Barr & Deli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 St. Lukes Episcopal Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 St. Timothys United Methodist Church . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Sub City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Thompson Shoes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Toads Bar & Grill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Tokyo Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar. . . . . . . . . 57 UNI Marshall School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 UNI Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 University Book & Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 University Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 University of Northern Iowa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover Varsity Cleaners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Vintage Iron. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Waffle Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Waterloo Center for the Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Waterloo Community Playhouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Waverly Golf Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Waverly Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Waverly Health Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Waverly Hy-Vee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Wingate Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 World’s Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Zsavooz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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Oster Regent Theatre 103 Main Street 319-277-5283 (319-APP-LAUD) Cedar Falls Community Theatre celebrates the 30 year Anniversary producing a wide variety of plays, concerts, and comedy in the historic landmark of the Oster Regent Theatre. Evening and matinee performances. www.cedarnet.org/regent

Hartman Reserve Nature Center 657 Reserve Drive 319-277-2187 Wooded oasis, six miles of trails and interpretive center located in the heart of metropolitan Black Hawk County. Open yearround, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m., Labor Day to Memorial Day. www.hartmanreserve.org

Cedar Falls Historical Society 308 W. 3rd Street 319-266-5149 Visit our five historic museums, the Victorian Home Museum, the Ice House Museum, the George Wyth House and Viking Pump Museum, the Behrens-Rapp Service Station Museum, and the Little Red Schoolhouse, and step back into the early days of Cedar Falls. www.cfhistory.org

Lampost Theatre & Coffee Co. 204 W. Seerley Blvd. 319-277-8034 Complimenting original theater, comedy, and music with an artistic blend of lattes and coffee, Lampost is an atmosphere to savor and enjoy. Coffeeshop open daily from 9am-9pm except Sundays. Schedules and show tickets available online. www.lampost.com

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Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center From Itzhak Perlman to Bill Cosby; from Broadway hits such as Cats, Rent, Sweeney Todd, Chicago and Movinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Out to Penn and Teller and Lily Tomlin; from music greats Bobby McFerrin, Kathy Mattea and Mary Chapin Carpenter to jazz musicians, modern dance companies and operas - UNIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gallagher-Bluedorn is your center for the arts. The Gallagher-Bluedorn is also home to the UNI School of Music and Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony. 319-273-4TIX or toll-free 877-549-SHOW Order tickets online at www.unitix.uni.edu or www.gbpac.org

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(319) 273-3373 (office) For tickets, (319) 273-4TIX (toll-free (877) 549-SHOW) or wcfsymphony.org The 2008-09 season includes five classical concerts, a family concert, chamber music performance, chamber orchestra event, a special Brahms concert, a Holiday Pops concert and a Spring Pops concert (showing The Wizard of Oz on big screen while the orchestra plays all the music). Free Saturday morning Lollipop Concerts designed just for kids 4-10, too. Visit our website for event and ticket details. www.wcfsymphony.org

University of Northern Iowa Museum 3219 Hudson Road 319-273-2188 Explore our extraordinary exhibits of nature and culture! Marvel at our winged wonders and discover a wide range of African wildlife. Learn about Iowa's rich geological history and appreciate the traditions of cultures from around the world. Discover, learn, and be inspired at the University Museum! Admission is free. Open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday 1 to 4 p.m. Closed Sundays. www.uni.edu/museum

Marshall Center One-Room School University of Northern Iowa Campus 319-273-2188 Step back in time and appreciate the legacy of Iowa's rich educational history. This 1893, one-room Iowa schoolhouse has been authentically restored to its 1922 condition. Costumed interpreters share information and recreate a typical day in the lives of rural students. Free admission. Open Friday and Saturday, 2 to 4 p.m., or other times by appointment. www.uni.edu/museum/mcs/index.html

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Welcome to UNI Opportunities are endless at the University of Northern Iowa. With 120 majors, 200 student organizations, and a student/faculty ratio of 16:1, UNI is â&#x20AC;&#x153;just rightâ&#x20AC;? to 12,900 students.

Home to 18 Division I teams, the UNI Panthers provide exciting athletics all year round. More than 400 student-athletes prove themselves champions, on and off the field.

From Broadway to ballet, country to opera, Itzhak Perlman to Paula Poundstone, the Gallagher-Bluedorn and McLeod Center bring the performing arts to life in Northeast Iowa.

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