Cedar Valley Visitors Guide 2012

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49– 56 lodging

Staff and volunteers welcome you to the Cedar Valley and provide a variety of services to make your stay more enjoyable.

With over 2,200 guest rooms in the cities, styles range from modern to historic, and affordable to luxury accommodation, but all Cedar Valley lodging establishments strive to provide value and hospitality.

5– 8 attractions

Home to Iowa’s Attraction of the Year, the Cedar Valley offers an amazing variety of affordable and exciting attractions for visitors of all ages.

57– 60 shopping

A balanced offering of trendy boutiques and recognizable retailers assure you’ll find everything you need and then some!

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61– 62 nearby

Cedar Falls and Waterloo value the history of our communities and honor its stories through vibrant exhibits on view at a surprising number of area museums.

Make the Cedar Valley your headquarters as you explore the offerings found in nearby communities.

12–14 arts & culture

63– 65 meetings, conventions & event spaces

Cultural experiences abound in the Cedar Valley. See why both downtown areas have been named Iowa Arts and Entertainment Districts.

The Cedar Falls and Waterloo area has a variety of excellent event spaces with professional staff and affordable pricing.

15–17 spectator sports

66– 67 getting around

Spectacular sporting facilities make the Cedar Valley a natural location to enjoy spectator sports of all types.

This section contains the maps and other tools you’ll need to easily navigate the Cedar Valley.

18–24 parks & recreation

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With over 100 miles of hard-surfaced recreational trails to enjoy, the Cedar Valley is the place to enjoy the great outdoors!

While the Cedar Valley is a fun place to visit, it’s also a great place to live. This section explores services that will help make you feel at home right away.

25–31 calendar of events

Exciting events take place throughout the year in the Cedar Valley.

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Delectable dining options abound throughout the Cedar Falls and Waterloo area.

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together we

welcome you

We invite you to explore our communities and learn why two cities together, are better than one!

The staffs of the Waterloo and Cedar Falls Visitors Bureaus work hard to make your visit a masterpiece.

Welcome to the Cedar Valley!

The Waterloo and Cedar Falls area is a great place to visit, live, work and play. This guide will acquaint you with an abundance of exciting and affordable attractions, events and dining and shopping opportunities. We’ve also included information about our meeting and sporting facilities as well as a newcomer’s section designed to welcome new residents to the community.

In addition to this guide, we invite you to visit our website VisitTheCedarValley.org or contact either office where our staff and volunteers are eager to make recommendations or answer any questions you may have.

Here’s wishing you a pleasant and memorable stay!

Aaron Buzza and Kim Burger

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Cedar Falls

Waterloo

Tourism & Visitors Bureau

Convention & Visitors Bureau

6510 Hudson Rd. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (319) 268-4266 or (800) 845-1955 fax: (319) 277-9707 www.cedarfallstourism.org

500 Jefferson Street Waterloo, IA 50701 (319) 233-8350 or (800) 728-8431 fax: (319) 233-2733 www.travelwaterloo.com

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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). We’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. A computer kiosk is available for use and the building is equipped with free wi-fi access. Our gift shop features a variety of Iowa items, Cedar Valley souvenirs and free popcorn. Our meeting room and patio provide a perfect stretch break or welcome reception for groups visiting or passing through. www.cedarfallstourism.org

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The Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau is here to provide you with the knowledge, resources and services to make your stay fun and memorable. Visit our office for visitor information, brochures, and gifts.

A computer work station is available to visitors. With a dedicated staff person for conferences, reunions, group tours, and visitor services, we will work with you one-on-one to plan your next event. Our talented, dedicated staff will assist you and your group with booking facilities, hotels, entertainment, and event rentals. We are also here to provide complimentary event bids, welcome information, name badges, speakers and more. Non-profit groups are even eligible for grant assistance when hosting events in Waterloo. Contact us today at 800-728-8431 to find out more and visit us online at TravelWaterloo.com.

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on the cover

Gary Kelley & Paco Rosic A number of accomplished artists call the Cedar Valley home. This year the Cedar Falls and Waterloo Visitor Bureaus asked not one, but two of them to create our visitor guide cover.

family's restaurant, Galleria de Paco. The artist is a native of Sarajevo, Bosnia and lived for a time in Germany before migrating to the United States as a boy.

The resulting image is collaboration between painters Paco Rosic of Waterloo and Gary Kelley of Cedar Falls. Although they both share similar passions for their art they can also be a study in contrasts. Paco, who painted the left half of our cover, works with aerosol cans of acrylic color. He has elevated this specialty of graffiti art to a new level and it's on view nightly at his

By contrast, Gary Kelley is a native Iowan and an internationally recognized illustrator. He's been a regular contributor to Rolling Stone, Playboy, Atlantic Monthly and many other publications and he created the ubiquitous author murals seen in Barnes & Noble bookstores nationwide. In his downtown Cedar Falls studio Gary conceived and sketched our cover image on a large canvas

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before handing it off to Paco who then worked his aerosol magic on the left half of it.

Next, Paco returned the unfinished art to Gary, who completed the right side of it in his more traditional oil painting technique. The result was a unique challenge to these two skilled painters from different generations and different cultures.

And if you ask either of them, despite these differences, two things they'll always have in common are a passion for Picasso and a passion for their own personal art.

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attractions

The Cedar Valley is full of unique attractions for every age and interest. Tour one of the area’s largest and most-popular agricultural attractions, John Deere, or spend the day exploring over 100 miles of hard-surfaced trails throughout the Cedar Valley’s trail system. There’s fun for the entire family at Iowa’s largest water park, Lost Island!

Awarded the Cedar Valley’s Attraction of the Year in 2011, Lost Island features exciting water slides, a zero-depth entry wave pool, lazy river and more. Our variety of attractions make us the ideal destination for couples, families, group tours and reunions.

Photo: Lost Island Water Park, 2011 Cedar Valley Attraction of the Year. From left, Elizabeth, Becky, Eric (park manager), and Gary Bertch.

attractions | Agricultural Attractions jOHN DEERE OPERATIONS (319) 292-7668, 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.

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. The Tractor Assembly Tour is located at 3500 E. Donald Street, Waterloo. The Engine Works also offers a tour and are located at 3801 Ridgeway Ave., Waterloo. No sandals or open toes or heel shoes, no cameras, cell phones or video devices allowed on the tours. Please call ahead for reservations and information. The newest addition to John Deere attractions, the John Deere Museum, is scheduled to open in late 2012. It will highlight the history and contribution of John Deere Waterloo Works in progressing equipment technology and the Cedar Valley through the 93-year history in Waterloo.

NATIONAL CATTLe CONGRESS 257 Ansborough Ave., 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, Motocross and much more. NCC grounds include McElroy Auditorium, Electric Park Ballroom, Pavilion, Pullin-Simonsen 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 St., 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 49 federally designated heritage areas in the nation and an Affiliated Area of the National Park Service.

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Hansen’s Farm Fresh Dairy 8617 Lincoln Rd., Hudson, (319) 939-2187, www.hansendairy.com Tour a working dairy farm one mile southwest of Hudson. Hansen’s Farm Fresh Dairy is a family-owned and operated dairy of 150 milking Holsteins on 240 acres. Milk, ice cream, cheese curds, cream and butter are produced right on the farm. Visitors can view the entire process of getting the milk from the cows to your table. Walk-through tours: admission $6.00, under 3 free. Hands on tours: $10.00 per participant and guests can milk a real cow, bottle feed a calf, make butter, and enjoy a dish of ice cream. Be sure to bring a camera. By appointment only.

ANTIQUE ACRES 7610 Waverly Rd., Cedar Falls, (319) 987-2380, (319) 240-7371, www.antiqueacres.org Antique Acres has a rich tradition of preserving the past for future generations. It is best known for its yearly Old Time Power Show in August, featuring steam engines, tractor pulls, threshing, a huge flea market and a working saw mill. A Museum at the Acres houses many old time and valuable pieces which can be viewed during one of the many tours (May - October) conducted for out-oftown groups, schools or just someone stopping by. Beside the Museum is home to Iowa’s Merci (40 & 8) Box Car. A campground with shelter and stage are also available, as well as an air-conditioned hall with kitchen facilities to meet your needs. Check out our website for more information.

Heritage Farm 7731 Zaneta Rd., 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.

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| attractions Country Gentleman's Horse & Carriage Service, Inc. (319)234-2946 See how master carriage builder and designer, Morris Dolph, builds and finishes the inside and outside of a variety of horse drawn carriages. Carriage, trolley or sleigh rides are also available all year! You can meet us at our ranch or we will meet you at your choice for your special event.

Riverloop public market co-op 327 W. 3rd St., Waterloo, (319) 404-9708. www.riverlooppublicmarket.com.

Hours are Monday through Friday 7:30am– 7pm; Saturday 7:30am–5pm, closed Sunday.

Open year-round, the RiverLoop Public Market Co-op sells locally grown fruits and vegetables, deli meats and cheeses, and bulk food selection including nuts, grains, oils, tea and coffee, herbs and spices. Specialty and ethnic foods, fresh baked goods, café with seasonal outdoor seating, plus group cooking demonstrations and classes are also available.

Amusements

palmers golf food fun 1666 West Airline Highway, Waterloo, (319) 232-9384. Open 9am–11pm. Go-karts, miniature golf, batting cages, driving range.

LOST ISLAND ADVENTURE PARK 2225 E. Shaulis Rd., Waterloo, (319) 233-8414, www.thelostisland.com Located outside the gates of the Lost Island Waterpark, Manaleo’s Speedway

is 1/3 mile in length and one of the longest go-kart tracks in the Midwest. Two challenging 18-hole miniature golf courses lined with tropical vegetation, volcanoes, rapids, dinosaur fossils and a skull pit offer hours of fun as well as arcade games or a challenging game of pool.

All Golf CENTER 1850 W. Ridgeway, Waterloo, (319) 236-1010 Executive 9-hole, par 30 course.

Miniature golf & driving range.

Open March 1–December 1, 8am to dark.

TILT AMUSEMENTS 2060 Crossroads Blvd., Waterloo, (319) 287-5135, Arcade games and black light miniature golf.

Casino/Gambling ISLE CASINO HOTEL WATERLOO 777 Isle of Capri Blvd., Waterloo, (319) 833-4753, www.theislewaterloo.com The Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo, your everyday getaway, offers exciting gaming action, luxurious hotel accommodations, delicious food, and a hotspot for cocktails. A complete gaming and entertainment destination, the casino features 1,000 slots including more than 80 video poker machines, 35 table games, three restaurants, 1 feature bar-fling™, resort pool, and meeting and event space.

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attractions | Trails CEDAR vALLEy TRAILS 6510 Hudson Rd., (319) 268-4266, (800) 845-1955. www.CedarValleyTrails.org The Cedar Valley’s outstanding recreational trail system sets us apart from most other communities. Over 106 miles of hard-surfaced trails configured in a series of loops offers 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, the nation’s first rail trail. Reconstruction of a bridge in McFarlane Park is currently underway and expected to be completed in early 2013, but the rest of the 60 mile trail is a great ride.

The Cedar Valley is also home to the state’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.

Metro area streets are also quite accessible on bicycle since Cedar Falls is a Bicycle Friendly Community.

is open Monday–Friday from 8am to 4:30pm and Sundays from 1pm to 5pm. Outside restrooms are available year around. The Hartman Interpretive Center and Buckles Program Center are also available for rent.

Waterparks

LOST ISLAND ADvENTURE PARK 2225 E. Shaulis Rd., Waterloo, (319) 233-8414, www.thelostisland.com Relax and enjoy the island magic of a tropical paradise. Visit Iowa’s largest water park! Featuring 14 major slides, lazy river, wave pool, 3 children’s play areas, 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 Ave., Waterloo, (319) 239-4162. Open June–September, this zoo features a variety of farm animals. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 11am–8pm; Sunday noon–5pm, closed Monday. Free Admission.

GREAT DESTINATION

AMERICA’S AGRICULTURAL

MUSEUM

30 Hands-On Activities, Showcasing The Past, Present & Future Of Agriculture.

“BIG BUD” World’s Largest

Tractor & Many other Historic Tractors & Cars on display 100’S of Agriculture Artifacts from the 1800’s to Modern Day

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Receptions, Training, Gatherings of all types.

Capabilities include:

400 plus seat capacity, full service bar and other amenities to meet your party and presentation needs.

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CEDAR vALLEy ARbORETUM AND bOTANIC GARDENS 1927 E. Orange Rd., Waterloo, (319) 226-4966, 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 31st.

Free admission.

HARTMAN RESERvE NATURE CENTER 657 Reserve Dr., 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. An Interpretive Center is 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 cross-country skiing. The Interpretive Center www.cedarfallstourism.org

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museums The Cedar Valley is rich in history and proudly shares these cherished stories with visitors through an impressive array of museum offerings. Learn about the heritage of the area and how food was produced and preserved through educational exhibits at the newly renovated Ice House Museum. Discover a world of arts and culture at the Phelps Youth Pavilion, an interactive children’s museum featuring over 40 hands-on exhibits.

Experience inspiring stories of sacrifice and valor, including that of the Five Sullivan Brothers, at the Grout’s Iowa Veterans Museum.

Photo: Rita Congdon of the Cedar Falls Historical Society welcomes 3rd graders in the Grout’s “Museum School” program on a tour of the Ice House Museum – also known as the “coolest museum in Iowa.”

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Rensselaer Russell House Museum 520 W. 3rd St., Waterloo. 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 503 South St., Waterloo. 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

TOP 5 MUSEUMS ➔ Ice House Museum ➔ Phelps Youth Pavilion ➔ Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum ➔ NWHOF Dan Gable Museum ➔ University Museum

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Victorian Home & Carriage House Museum 308 West 3rd St.. 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, 1–4pm; 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 a history of the ice harvesting industry and the Cedar River. Open Saturday 10:00am– 4:00pm and Sunday 1:00–4:00pm or by special appointment May–October. Admission is $5 per adult and children under 12 are free with an adult admission.

George Wyth House museum 303 Franklin St. 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. Open 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, 2–4:30pm, 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 8am– 8pm, 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 visitors guide 2012

Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum

Grout Museum of History & Science 503 South St., Waterloo. 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.

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Bluedorn Science Imaginarium 322 Washington St., Waterloo. 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.

Bluedorn Science Imaginarium

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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.

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memorabilia are on display at the Cedar Falls Historical Society and Livingston Aviation (located adjacent to the airport).

Additional Museums National Wrestling Hall of fame Dan Gable Museum 303 Jefferson St., 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, John Smith and Cael Sanderson.

The George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame, Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame of Iowa, Alan & Gloria Rice Greco-Roman Hall of Champions, a theater, training center and the Dean Rockwell Library and Research Center are also featured.

Hours: Monday–Friday 9am–5pm; Saturday by appointment. Group tours available.

Phelps Youth Pavilion 225 Commercial St., Waterloo, (319) 291-4490, www.phelpsyouthpavilion.org The Youth Pavilion is an interactive children’s museum like nothing you’ve ever seen ...

featuring over 40 hands-on exhibits related to art and culture. Milk a life-size cow, virtually drive a tractor into a Grant Wood painting, test your skill at digital finger painting, explore the music, language and culture of other countries, and so much more. The Phelps Youth Pavilion at the Waterloo Center for the Arts is a children’s museum filled with creative, hands-on experiences...from simple drawing to high-tech adventures, kids of all ages—even infant and toddlers—will find fun, new ways to discover the arts! At the Pavilion...art launches a world of wonder, discovery & learning! Open Tuesday– Saturday 10am–5pm, Sunday 1pm–5pm, closed Monday.

University Museum 3219 Hudson Rd., 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 2012, experience RACE: Are We So Different? Feb. 6–May 26, 2012; and THE BISON: American Icon, Sept.1, 2012–Jan. 7, 2013. Open Monday-Friday, 9am–4:30pm; and Saturday, 1–4pm. 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 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, 2–4pm or by appointment.

Free admission.

Viking Pump Museum 406 State St., Cedar Falls 319-266-1741, www.vikingpump.com In celebration of their 100th anniversary, Viking Pump opened their own museum to tell the history of the company’s array of products from the first rotary pump developed by Jen’s Nielsen after emigrating from Denmark in 1870. The museum is open by appointment and groups are welcome.

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Photo: Waterloo Center for the Arts and Phelps Youth Pavilion.

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VisiTors are sure To be inspired by the wide variety of arts and culture found throughout the Cedar Valley. Home to the largest public collection of Haitian art in the United States, the Waterloo Center for the Arts engages visitors through their many art collections, cultural programs and events. Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, one of the state’s top performing arts centers, hosts over 150 performances every year including the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony Orchestra. Both Waterloo and Cedar Falls have been recognized as Cultural and Entertainment Districts, and Cedar Falls was named among the National Historic Trust’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations.

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Performing Arts Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center University of Northern Iowa 8201 Dakota St., Cedar Falls, (319) 273-4TIX (4849) or toll free (877) 549-SHOW (7469), www.gbpac.org 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”, “STOMP” and “Mamma Mia”.

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 (4849), toll-free (877) 549-SHOW (7469), www.wcfsymphony.org The Symphony’s exciting 2011–12 season will stretch your expectations of the traditional symphony concert with surprising and rarelyheard repertoire, virtuoso soloists on unusual instruments from around the world, and a series of orchestral favorites presented with verve and insight. The season features cirque du soleil performers, the official recreation of Buddy Holly’s final tour backed by full orchestra and incredible classical artists on viola, piano, and more! Enjoy some of the most innovative orchestral programming happening anywhere, right here in the Cedar Valley!

UNI School of Music University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, (319) 273-2028, www.uni.edu/music A variety of music, including band, orchestra, choral, chamber and solo concerts is performed in over 200 annual performances by students, faculty and visiting artists.

Waterloo Community Playhouse 225 Commercial St., Waterloo, Business Office (319) 235-0367, Box Office (319) 291-4494, www.wcpbhct.org Celebrating 95 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 in the Hope Martin Theatre in 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 theatre presents four productions each year based on classical literature. BHCT has been a part of the northeast Iowa artistic community since 1964 and provides affordable, educational and entertaining productions that consist of popular books brought to life on stage.

Performances take place in the Hope Martin Theatre at the Waterloo Center for the Arts.

TOP 5 ARTS & CULTURE ➔ Waterloo Center for the Arts ➔ Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center ➔ Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony Orchestra ➔ Galleria De Paco ➔ Oster Regent Theatre Oster Regent Theatre 103 Main St., Cedar Falls, (319) APPLAUD (277-5283), www.facebook.com/osterregent Built in 1910 and restored in 1994, this 500 seat theatre is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places. It houses a resident theatre company producing five plays annually. Many rentals and presentations include concerts, dance, comedies, musicals, magic, weddings and a movie series. Fun events for the landmark building include auctions, golf tournaments and more throughout the year.

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STRAYER-WOOD Theatre University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls (319) 273-6381, www.uni.edu/theatre Plays, musicals, theater for youth, and staged readings are presented by UNI drama students and visiting artists.

HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Hawse Auditorium, Tama Hall, 1501 E. Orange Rd., 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.

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.

Visual Arts & Galleries Pinballs Black Hawk Children’s Theatre www.cedarfallstourism.org

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WATERLOO CENTER FOR THE ARTS 225 Commercial St., Waterloo, (319) 291-4490, www.waterloocenterforthearts.org www.travelwaterloo.com

arts & culture | Explore and experience … art galleries, classes/workshops, special events, group tours, room rentals, interactive children’s museum, Gift Store, ArtHouse Café, and more. There is something creative for everyone at the Waterloo Center for the Arts! In addition to traveling exhibits, the Center showcases its impressive collection of Midwest, American Decorative, Folk, and Haitian artwork (the largest public collection in the world!). There has never been a more exciting time to visit the Waterloo Center for the Arts! Open Tuesday–Saturday 10am–5pm; Sunday 1– 5pm. Closed Monday. FREE admission.

PHELPS YOUTH PAVILION 225 Commercial St., Waterloo (319) 291-4490, www.phelpsyouthpavilion.org The Phelps Youth Pavilion is an interactive children’s museum, with 40+ hands-on exhibits related to art and culture. Perform on the FUN Stage, virtually drive a tractor into a Grant Wood painting, test your skill at digital finger painting, explore the music, language and culture of other countries, and so much more. From simple drawing to high-tech adventures, kids of all ages—even infant and toddlers—will find fun, new ways to discover the arts! Our featured exhibit, Mini Masters: A Nine Hole Course in Art, is on display through August 31, 2012—learn about 20th century artists while playing mini golf! Open Tuesday–Saturday 10am–5pm; Sunday 1– 5pm. Closed Monday. $5 admission.

HEARST CENTER FOR THE ARTS 304 West Seerley Blvd., Cedar Falls, (319) 273-8641, www.hearstartscenter.com Want to get in touch with your inner artist?

Look for 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, regional, national, and even international artists, this multi-purpose center offers two galleries, a recital hall, and a sculpture garden. Exciting classes, live performances, and special events are offered to the public on a regular basis. The Hearst Center is home to the Cultural Division of the Department of Human and Leisure Services of the City of Cedar Falls. Open Tuesday and Thursday, 8am–9pm; Wednesday and Friday, 8am–5pm; Saturday and Sunday, 1–4pm.

UNI GALLERY OF ART Kamerick Art Building, Northeast corner of Hudson Rd. and W. 27th St., Cedar Falls, (319) 273-3095, www.uni.edu/artdept/gallery/home Rotating exhibitions provide visitors with an opportunity to view a wide range of artwork by contemporary artists as well as selections from the UNI Permanent Art Collection.

Gallery hours during the academic year: Monday–Thursday, 9am–9pm; Friday, 9am– 5pm; Saturday and Sunday, Noon–5pm.

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GALLERIA DE PACO 622 Commercial St., Waterloo, (319) 833-7226, www.paco-rosic.com Paco spent four painful months painting his version 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.

Public Art in the Cedar Valley Cedar Falls and Waterloo both have active Public Art Committees passionate about the commission and installation of creative, thought-provoking works in public spaces throughout the community. Additional information regarding these collections can be obtained by contacting either Visitors Bureaus or the Waterloo Center for the Arts at (319) 291-4490 or the Hearst Center for the Arts at (319) 273-8641.

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sporTs fans will be aMazed at the variety of spectator sports and activities available year-round in the Cedar Valley. The University of Northern Iowa Panthers hold countless games, matches and tournaments every year, including events like the Iowa High School State Football Playoffs. The Waterloo Bucks baseball and Waterloo Black Hawks hockey teams offer exciting competitions, while youth wrestling tournaments and events like the annual Park to Park Half-Marathon continue to attract world-class athletes to the area.

Photo: Jim Marlin of the Cedar Valley Sports Commission recruits tournaments and spectator events at the many top-notch sporting facilities found throughout the area.

sports | Facilities Black Hawk Tennis Club 1005 Black Hawk Rd., Waterloo, 319-232-7512, www.blackhawktennis.com Black Hawk Tennis Club has six indoor tennis courts, six outdoor tennis courts and hosts a variety of tournaments throughout the year. The Club features seating for 350 people and is close in proximity to the Byrnes Park Tennis Center, providing an ideal two-site tennis complex for larger events.

Birdsall MEMORIAL PARK 3200 W 12th St., Cedar Falls, (319) 273-8636 Birdsall Park is a great venue for softball/ baseball tournaments with five diamonds, bleachers, concession stand and ample parking.

Byrnes Park Tennis Center 1101 Campbell Ave., Waterloo 319-291-4491 www.waterlooleisureservices. org/parks/facilities/tennis.shtml Byrnes Park Tennis Center is one of the premier tennis complexes in all of the Midwest, boasting 16 newly-resurfaced courts, six with lights. The Center has seen additional renovations to court signage, scoreboards, and facilities surrounding the courts. Byrnes Park Tennis Center regularly hosts Iowa High School state tournaments, adult state and regional tournaments, and Division I and II collegiate tournaments, as well.

Cedar Valley Youth Soccer Complex 3238 Dewitt Rd, Waterloo, www.cvysaonline.org Is host to hundreds of games and at least two youth tournaments every year! This complex boasts 11 full-size fields, 4 practice fields and 2 lighted fields for night games. The CVSC is home to the Cedar Valley Youth Soccer Association, Cedar Valley Select, and the UNI Panthers Varsity Women's Soccer Team.

The Falls Aquatic Center 3025 South Main St., Cedar Falls, 319-266-8468, www.cedarfalls.com In addition to the leisure pool areas, the Falls features competitive swimming and diving amenities. The Falls has a lap pool with eight 50 meter lanes, and three pools with over 25,000 square feet of surface area. It also has a one meter diving board and a three meter diving platform. The Falls is the home of the Black Hawk Area Swim Team and the annual Summer Sizzler event. www.cedarfallstourism.org

Hoing-Rice Softball Complex 1061 Josephine St., Waterloo, www.waterloosoftball.com Hoing-Rice Softball Complex is made up of six competitive softball/baseball diamonds and is home to the Waterloo Softball Association. Hoing-Rice hosts a variety of tournaments throughout the year, from local to national events like the Knights of Columbus National Tournament.

MC LEOD CENTER 2501 Hudson Rd., Cedar Falls, (877) 216-DOME or (319) 273-4tix, www.uni.edu/mcleod This facility seats approximately 6,500 and is connected to the UNI-Dome’s south side. The McLeod Center is home to UNI Panther Men’s and Women’s Basketball, and Volleyball competitions. Various events can be held in the building such as concerts, trade shows and meetings.

NATIONAL CATTLE CONGRESS 257 Ansborough Ave., Waterloo, (319)234-7515, www.nationalcattlecongress.com.

The NCC facilities feature rodeos, horse shows, concerts, tractor pulls, monster trucks, roller derby, motocross and many other special sporting events throughout the year.

McElroy Auditorium seats 3,500-5,000.

Riverfront Stadium 850 Park Rd., Waterloo, (319) 232-0500, www.waterloobucks.com or www.waterlooleisureservices.org/parks/ facilities/stadium.shtml Riverfront Stadium has been home to baseball since 1946 including minor league teams, youth, high school and college tournaments, and is now the home of the Waterloo Bucks baseball club. The Stadium features 5,000

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TOP 5 SPORTS ➔ UNI Panther Athletics ➔ Youth Wrestling Tournaments USA Wrestling Tournaments Battle of Waterloo High School Duals AAU Super Pee Wee State Meet ➔ Waterloo Black Hawks Hockey ➔ Iowa High School State Football Playoffs ➔ Park to Park Half Marathon seats, a natural grass playing surface, and newly renovated entrances, concession stands, restrooms and locker rooms.

UNI-DOME 2401 Hudson Rd., (877) 216-DOME or (319) 273-4tix, 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.

UNI Wellness/RECREATION center 23rd & Hudson Rd., (319) 273-6275, 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, two swimming pools, a climbing wall, weight equipment and classroom space. While this facility’s primary purpose is to serve the

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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.

Young Arena 125 Commercial St., Waterloo (319) 291-4300 www.waterlooleisureservices.org/ya Home of the Waterloo Black Hawks hockey team, Young Arena seats 3,000 spectators over its 20,000 square-foot floor. This is the perfect location for any ice event, volleyball, wrestling, or basketball tournaments.

Motorsports CEDAR FALLS RACEWAY 6400 West Bennington Rd., 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.

NATIONAL CATTLE CONGRESS 257 Ansborough Ave., Waterloo, (319) 234-7515, www.nationalcattlecongress.com www.cedarfallstourism.org

The NCC facilities feature rodeos, concerts, tractor pulls, monster trucks, roller derby and other special events throughout the year.

Spectator Sports CEDAR VALLEY DERBY DIVAS (CVDD) (319) 234-7515 www.CVDerbyDivas.com The CVDD is an all-female flat track roller derby league, founded in February 2010 in Northeast Iowa. The charter team of the CVDD is the Push-Up Brawlers. All home bouts are held at McElroy Auditorium at National Cattle Congress.

UNI Panthers University of Northern Iowa, UNI-Dome, and McLeod Center, Hudson Rd., Cedar Falls, (319) 273-2470, www.unipanthers.com Cheer on local NCAA Division 1 favorites, the UNI Panthers in basketball, wrestling, volleyball, football and more!

WATERLOO BLACK HAWKS HOCKEY AND YOUNG ARENA Young Arena, 125 Commercial St., Waterloo, (319) 232-3444, Ticket Office (319) 291-7680, www.waterlooblackhawks.com Starting in 1962, the Waterloo Black Hawks hockey team began thrilling fans from across northeast Iowa. As a member of the visitors guide 2012

United States Hockey League, the Hawks help develop the top “junior” age amateur players in the nation during a 30 game home schedule. Most of the Black Hawks will go on to NCAA scholarships. Some, like NHL All-Star Jason Blake and U.S. Olympic hero Joe Pavelski, will also enjoy successful professional careers in the coming years. The Black Hawks have rocked the Olympic-sized ice at Young Arena - a.k.a. Party Town - in downtown Waterloo since 1995.

WATERLOO BUCKS BASEBALL Riverfront Stadium, 850 Park Rd., Waterloo, (319) 232-5633, www.waterloobucks.com The Bucks make NE Iowa proud in the Northwoods League with home games held through the summer months in the newly renovated Riverfront Stadium. Annual schedules are available online.

Water Sports WATERHAWKS SKI SHOWS Eagle Lake, Evansdale, Hwy 20-380, Exit 68, www.waterhawks.org Thrilling team water skiing shows take place every week throughout the summer on the beautiful waters of Eagle Lake. Seasonal schedules are available on their website. www.travelwaterloo.com

Photo: The Cedar Valley Trails are marked with way-finding and historical interpretive signage and volunteer Trail Patrollers like Mike McCallum. Trained in simple first aid and bicycle repairs, Trail Patrollers ride the trails offering assistance.

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waTerloo and Cedar falls offer a wide range of activities for outdoor enthusiasts, and the communities have been recognized for the high-quality offerings available in and around the area. Cedar Falls was recognized as the state’s first Bicycle Friendly Community.

Both cities are home to the Cedar Valley Trails, a system of paved trails more than 100 miles long that loops through the two communities and connects to systems beyond the Cedar Valley. The Cedar Valley is also home to four county parks, a state park, and numerous city parks, all of which offer a variety of activities, including golf, frisbee golf, skateboarding, ATV riding, skiing, camping, and educational opportunities.

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Birdwatching, Wildlife & Gardens BLACK HAWK COUNTY PARKS & WILDLIFE AREAS (319) 433-7275, www.blackhawkcountyparks.com The Black Hawk County Conservation Board oversees 37 areas covering 8,200 acres of wildlife habitats, prairies, woodlands and wetlands. Many of the parks are connected to the Cedar Valley Trails system for convenient travel by foot or bike. All the parks and wildlife areas are located within a 35-mile radius of central Waterloo/Cedar Falls.

PRAIRIE LAKES PARK 6510 Hudson Rd., (319) 268-4266 Restored Iowa Native Prairie and two lakes make this 165 acre park an ideal spot for birdwatching. Feeders, identification charts, and binoculars, maintained by the Prairie Rapids Audubon Society and offered at the Cedar Falls Visitor Center make the park a great location for enthusiasts new to the endeavor. Visitor Center hours are 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday; 9am to 4pm Saturdays; and noon to 4pm Sundays.

CEDAR VALLEY ARBORETUM AND BOTANIC GARDENS 1927 East Orange Rd., Waterloo, (319) 226-4966, 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 31st. Free admission.

GEORGE WYTH STATE PARK 3659 Wyth Rd., Waterloo, IA (319) 232-5505, www.iowadnr.gov The George Wyth State Park offers nature lovers endless opportunities with a variety of habitats including prairie, wetlands and woods. Bird watchers have spotted over 200 different species along with white tailed deer.

HARTMAN RESERVE NATURE CENTER 657 Reserve Drive, Cedar Falls, (319) 277-2187, www.hartmanreserve.org Since 1976, the Hartman Reserve Nature Center has been designated as an Iowa Watchable Wildlife Site and an Important Bird Area. Deer, otter, turkeys, pileated woodpeckers, red shouldered hawks, foxes, vultures, and bald eagles are some of the wildlife you might see.

TOP 5 PARKS & R E C R E AT I O N ➔ Cedar Valley Trails ➔ George Wyth State Park ➔ Hartman Reserve Nature Center ➔ Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens ➔ Riverview Recreation Area TALLGRASS PRAIRIE CENTER 27th St., Cedar Falls, (319) 273-7957, www.uni/edu/ecotype Demonstration plantings and educational exhibits tell the story of America’s lost landscape and native seed production plots provide a glimpse of future prairie restoration in Iowa.

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BLACK HAWK COUNTY PARKS & WILDLIFE AREAS (319) 433-7275, www.blackhawkcountyparks.com The Black Hawk County Conservation Board oversees 37 areas covering 8,200 acres with access to Casey Lake (39 acres), the Cedar River, Wolf Creek and more for various types of boating or fishing. Visit their website or contact the bureaus for additional details.

CEDAR FALLS CITY PARKS (319) 273 -8624, www.cedarfalls.com Several Cedar Falls City Parks offer boat ramps to the Cedar River (Island Park, Tourist Park and in 2012, Washington Park) and lakes (Prairie Lakes Park & Big Woods Park). Island, Tourist, Gateway, Sturgis, Peter Melendy and Washington Parks offer river front access for fishing. See the Parks listings for additional information and specific locations.

GEORGE WYTH STATE PARK 3659 Wyth Rd., Waterloo, (319) 232-5505, www.iowadnr.gov With four lakes and access to the Cedar River, George Wyth is an angler’s dream! Water areas include: Brinker Lake (120 acres, open for power boating), George Wyth Lake (75 acres, no wake lake with handicap accessible fishing pier and fishing jetties), Fisher Lake (40 acre natural lake), Alice Wyth Lake (60

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acres, electric motors only) and the Cedar River. Canoeing, kayaking, sailboating and windsurfing are also popular. The lakes and river provide a variety of fish in a very scenic natural setting. Boat ramps are available on the river and lakes.

WATERLOO CITY PARKS (319) 291-4370 www.waterlooleisureservices.org Fishing and boating are easily accessible at Waterloo City Parks with boat ramps to the Cedar River (Riverview Recreation Area, Cedar River Exchange Park & Cedar Bend Park). Ponds (Riverview Recreation Area) and streams (Hope Martin Park) offer additional places for fishing. See the Parks listing for additional information and specific locations.

Bowling CADILLAC LANES 650 La Porte Rd., Waterloo, (319) 234-6888 MAPLE LANES BOWLING CENTER 2608 University, Ave., Waterloo, (319) 234-1414, www.maplelaneswaterloo.com VALLEY PARK LANES 1931 Valley Park Drive, Cedar Falls, (319) 266-7818

Camping ANTIQUE ACRES 7610 Waverly Rd., Cedar Falls, (319) 230-3492 or (319) 240-7371, www.antiqueacres.org BIG WOODS LAKE CAMPGROUND 1501 E. Lake St., Cedar Falls, (319) 433-PARK (7275), www.blackhawkcountyparks.com Big Woods offers full RV hook-ups with access to the Big Woods Lake and additional recreational opportunities. See the Cedar Falls City Parks listings for additional details.

A new campground is located in the NE corner of the park.

BLACK HAWK COUNTY PARKS & WILDLIFE AREAS (319) 433-7275, www.blackhawkcountyparks.com The Black Hawk County Parks with campgrounds: Hickory Hills, McFarlane Park and Black Hawk Park. Campers self-register on a first-come basis at most facilities.

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Kayaking down the Cedar River

GEORGE WYTH STATE PARK 3659 Wyth Rd., Waterloo, IA (319) 232-5505, www.reserveiaparks.com There are 69 camping spaces at George Wyth State Park which also offers access to lakes, the Cedar River and wonderful trails for outdoor recreation. There are electrical sites and an RV dump station. Reservations can be made online for half of the space with the other half available on a first-come basis. See the Parks listings on page 24 for additional information.

RIVERVIEW CONFERENCE CENTER 439 N. Division St., Cedar Falls, (319) 268-0787, www.riverviewconferencecenter.com

Canoeing & Kayaking BLACK HAWK COUNTY PARKS & WILDLIFE AREAS (319) 433-7275, www.blackhawkcountyparks.com The Black Hawk County Conservation Board oversees 37 areas covering 8,200 acres with access to Casey Lake (39 acres), the Cedar River, Wolf Creek and more for various types of boating or fishing. Visit their website or contact the bureaus for additional details. See the Parks listings on page 24 for additional information and specific locations.

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CEDAR FALLS CITY PARKS (319) 273-8624, www.cedarfalls.com Many of the Cedar Falls City Parks offer boat ramps to the Cedar River (Island Park, Tourist Park and in 2012, Washington Park) and lakes (Prairie Lakes Park & Big Woods Park). See the Parks listings for additional information and specific locations.

GEORGE WYTH STATE PARK /CEDAR VALLEY PADDLERS TRAIL 3659 Wyth Rd., Waterloo, IA (319) 232-5505, www.iowadnr.gov The Cedar Valley Paddlers Trail starts at Fisher Lake in George Wyth. All four lakes in George Wyth, the Cedar River, and two lakes at Hartman Reserve Nature Center make up the trail. The trail is 10 miles with 1.6 miles of portaging and 8.4 miles of water. This can change some depending on the water levels during the year. People of all ages can enjoy this trail because you can create your own smaller or bigger trails within this one.

WATERLOO CITY PARKS (319) 291-4370 www.waterlooleisureservices.org Fishing and boating are easily accessible at Waterloo City Parks with boat ramps to the Cedar River (Riverview Recreation Area, Cedar River Exchange Park & Cedar Bend Park) Ponds (Riverview Recreation Area) and streams (Hope Martin Park) offer additional places for paddlers. See the Parks listing for additional information and specific locations. www.travelwaterloo.com

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Disc Golf CEDAR RIvER/EXCHANGE PARK Park Rd. & Burton Ave., Waterloo, (319) 291-4370 TOURIST PARK Center St. at Franklin St. Bridge, Cedar Falls, (319) 273-8624. vALLEy vIEW PARK Maynard Ave. & Letsch Rd., Waterloo, (319) 291-4370.

Golf ALL GOLF CENTER – 9 HOLE 1850 W. Ridgeway, Waterloo (319) 236-1010 GATES PARK – 18 HOLE 820 East Donald St., Waterloo, (319) 291-4485 www.waterlooleisureservices.com/golf IRv WARREN MEMORIAL – 18 HOLE 1000 Fletcher Ave., Waterloo, (319) 234-9271 www.waterlooleisureservices.com/golf PHEASANT RIDGE MUNICIPAL – 18 HOLE 3205 W. 12th St., Cedar Falls, (319) 266-8266, www.golfcedarfalls.com SOUTH HILLS – 18 HOLE 1830 E. Shaulis Rd., Waterloo, (319) 291-4268, www.golfsouthhills.com, www.waterlooleisureservices.com/golf

WALTERS RIDGE– 9 HOLE 3205 W. 12th St., Cedar Falls, (319) 266-8266 www.golfcedarfalls.com

Horseback Riding bOy SCOUTS CAMP INGAWANIS 2482 Grand Ave., Waverly, (319) 234-2867, www.winnebagobsa.org Spring and Fall, weekends only, reservations required.

Hunting, Shooting & Archery bLACK HAWK COUNTy PARKS & WILDLIFE AREAS (319) 433-7275, www.blackhawkcountyparks.com The Black Hawk County Conservation Board oversees 37 areas covering 3,300 acres of public hunting featuring wildlife habitats, prairies, woodlands and wetlands.

The variety of terrain offers ideal grounds for hunting white tailed deer, turkey, water fowl and game birds. There are rifle, shotgun and bow (Hickory Hills) hunting areas within the parks. Some of the parks feature archery ranges (Black Hawk Park) shooting ranges and trap shooting (Black Hawk Park & Cedar River Natural Resource Area). All the parks and wildlife areas are located within a 35-mile radius of central Waterloo/Cedar Falls. See details and specific locations under the Parks listings.

CEDAR FALLS GUN CLUb 6138 Cedar Wapsi Rd., (319) 987-2141, www.cedarfallsgunclub.com Home of the Iowa State Trap Shoot, the Cedar Falls Gun Club is open to the public Thursdays and Sundays and offers six

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trap fields, one practice trap, voice calls, pat traps, four lighted fields, and two skeet fields. Ammunition and components are available on site, however there are not firearm rentals.

Ice Skating

GATEWAy PARK Lincoln St. & Main St. Bridge, Cedar Falls, (319) 273-8624.

Outdoor skating rink, weather permitting. yOUNG ARENA 125 Commercial St., Waterloo, (319) 291-4335, www.waterlooleisureservices.org/ya Public indoor skating & skate rentals.

Motorsports:

ATv, MOTORCROSS, SNOWMObILES

RIvERvIEW RECREATION AREA www.waterlooleisureservices.org www.trailblazersoffroadclub.com Waterloo is one of few cities in Iowa to boast a state sanctioned OHV (Off Highway Vehicle) park in an urban setting. This 18-acre park features two MX tracks, a flat track, a large parking lot and many miles of ATV trails for public use.

SNOWMObILE TRAILS (515) 281-5918, www.iowadnr.gov The Iowa Department of Natural Resources maintains many miles of snowmobile trails in and around the Cedar Valley area.

Contact them or visit them online for complete details.

Sport Equipment Rental bIKE TECH 122 Main St., Cedar Falls (319) 266-5979, Bicycles.

CRAWDADDy OUTDOORS 207 E. Bremer Ave., Waverly, (319) 352-9129, Canoes, kayaks, boating & camping equipment, backpacks, snowshoes, cross-country skis, poles.

EUROPA CyCLE AND SKI 4302 University Ave., Cedar Falls, (319) 277-0734, Cross country skis & snowshoes.

UNI WELLNESS & RECREATION SERvICES RENTAL Wellness/Recreation Center (WRC), Room 101, north of the UNI-Dome, (319) 273-7163, www.uni.edu/wellrec Canoes and trailers, kayaks, cross-country

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LEgENd ➔ tent Camping

➔ Handicap Accessible ➔ restrooms ➔ trail/Hiking Access ➔ Playgrounds ➔ shelter ➔ Pool ➔ rv Camping

Cedar Valley Trails skis, roller blades, snowshoes, tents & camping equipment.

Swimming Pools byRNES PARK POOL 801 Campbell Ave., Waterloo, (319) 291-4453, www.waterlooleisureservices.org Byrnes Park pool has zero-depth entry, water fountains, slides and diving boards.

THE FALLS AQUATIC CENTER 3025 South Main St., Cedar Falls, (319) 266-8468, www.cedarfalls.com Pool features zero-depth entry, lazy river, floating animals, dump bucket for kids and a variety of slides, basketball hoops and lap lanes.

GATES PARK POOL 750 E. Donald St., Waterloo, (319) 291-4458, www.waterlooleisureservices.org Gates Park pool has water features, water slides, zero-depth entry and diving boards for swimmers of all ages.

Tennis bLACK HAWK TENNIS CLUb 1005 Black Hawk Road, Waterloo, 319-232-7512, www.blackhawktennis.com Black Hawk Tennis Club has six indoor tennis courts, six outdoor tennis courts and hosts a variety of tournaments throughout the year. The Club features seating for 350 people and is close in proximity to the Byrnes Park Tennis Center, providing an ideal twosite tennis complex for larger events.

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byRNES PARK TENNIS CENTER 1101 Campbell Avenue, Waterloo 319-291-4491, www.waterlooleisureservices. org/parks/facilities/tennis.shtml Byrnes Park Tennis Center is one of the premier tennis complexes in all of the Midwest, boasting 16 newly-resurfaced courts, six with lights. The Center has seen additional renovations to court signage, scoreboards, and facilities surrounding the courts. Byrnes Park Tennis Center regularly hosts Iowa High School state tournaments, adult state and regional tournaments, and Division I and II collegiate tournaments, as well.

Trails:

HIKING, bIKING, CROSS-COUNTRy SKIING, SNOW SHOEING, RUNNING, WALKING

CEDAR vALLEy TRAILS 6510 Hudson Rd., (319) 268-4266, (800) 845-1955 www.CedarValleyTrails.org The Cedar Valley’s outstanding recreational trail system sets us apart from most other communities. Over 106 miles of hardsurfaced trails configured in a series of loops offers 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, the nation’s first rail trail. Reconstruction of a bridge in McFarlane Park is currently underway and visitors guide 2012

For more information on boating and other activities please refer to earlier paragraphs in this section. expected to be completed in early 2013, but rest of the 60 mile trail is a great ride.

The Cedar Valley is also home to the state’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. Metro area streets are also quite accessible on bicycle since Cedar Falls is a Bicycle Friendly Community.

GEORGE WyTH STATE PARK 3659 Wyth Rd., Waterloo, IA (319) 232-5505, www.iowadnr.gov George Wyth has 5.5 miles of paved multipurpose trails along the scenic Cedar River and through the backcountry connecting the many lakes and park facilities. In the winter months you will find 11 miles of cross-country skiing trails and endless options for snow shoeing.

HARTMAN RESERvE NATURE CENTER 657 Reserve Drive, Cedar Falls, (319) 277-2187, www.hartmanreserve.org Hartman Reserve boasts six miles of softsurface trails perfect for hiking, mountain biking, cross-sountry skiing, snow shoeing and trail running. These trails offer you a way to interact with the local environment and wildlife. The trails within Hartman are directly connected to the Cedar Valley Trails, making Hartman Reserve a perfect place to explore the trail system. www.travelwaterloo.com

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ISLAND PARK

STURGIS PARK

Center St., GPS: 42.542599,-92.451324 Located on the Cedar River, with a beach, boat launch and sand volleyball courts, Island Park is a perfect setting for a family outing.

W. 1st St. & Franklin St. GPS: 42.538679,-92.448363 Located on 1st St. between Main and Franklin Streets, this green space is home to the Ice House Museum, Rapp Station Museum and Information Center, Little Red Schoolhouse Museum, gazebo and river promenade.

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Trails by the Cedar River in Cedar Falls

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Cedar Falls maintains 35 parks, two golf courses and miles of recreational trails.

Shelters and fields may be reserved by calling (319) 273-8636.

BIG WOODS LAKE RECREATION AREA Big Woods Rd, GPS: 42.549097,-92.436132 This 320 acre park includes a trail-lined lake and features the Rotary Restored Prairie Area with educational exhibits. A new campground is located in the NE corner of the park.

BIRDSALL MEMORIAL PARK 3205 W. 12th St., GPS: 42.527689,-92.483314 With 5 ball diamonds and a concession stand, this 250 acre park is the site for numerous baseball and softball tournaments.

THE FALLS COMMUNITY AQUATIC CENTER PARK 3025 Jennings Dr., GPS: 42.510335,-92.445862 The Falls features water slides, lazy river, zero depth entry area, lap pool, basketball and volleyball.

GATEWAY PARK Lincoin St. & Main St., GPS: 42.539858,-92.444174, Located across the river from downtown, with a large beautiful shelter, Gateway Park is the site of many community and family gatherings. A large ice skating and roller hockey slab is available and kayakers can often times be observed paddling the rapids in the river. www.cedarfallstourism.org

Park Dr. & Mandalay Dr., GPS: 42.523653,-92.424258 Lookout Park gets its name from the breathtaking view of the Cedar River from the bluff on which the park is perched. Three play areas, shelters and basketball courts make this a neighborhood gathering place.

TOURIST PARK

ORCHARD HILL PARK

VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK

McClain Dr. & Primrose Dr. GPS: 42.504405,-92.425987 An open shelter, basketball and tennis courts and concession stand make this 11-acre park a great recreation area.

Waterloo Rd. & 14th St. GPS: 42.526015,-92.442415 Attractive flower gardens and bricks bearing the names of local veterans grace this tribute to American service men and women.

OVERMAN PARK W. 2nd St. & Clay St., GPS: 42.536372,-92.448826 Located near the city’s center, Overman Park features a band shell and hosts weekly municipal band concerts throughout the summer and community celebrations.

PAW PARK S. Main St., GPS: 42.508417,-92.444964 Paw Park is always bustling with activity as playful pups enjoy a leashless romp. A doggie-friendly drinking fountain provides refreshment after exercising your favorite pet.

PFEIFFER SPRING PARK Grand Blvd., GPS: 42.524163,-92.435231 Pfeiffer Park is home to Krieg’s Crossing, one of the Midwest’s longest trail bridges, basketball courts, ball diamonds and a concession stand.

PRAIRIE LAKES PARK Viking Rd. & Hudson Rd., GPS: 42.479686,-92.460455 This 165 acre park features two lakes, a fishing platform and three shelters. Silhouettes of native prairie animals can be found along the trail surrounding the lakes which provide hours of fishing entertainment throughout the year. visitors guide 2012

Center St. & Franklin St., GPS: 42.541103,-92.449598 This riverfront park is home to one of the first disc golf courses in the country.

WATERLOO CITY PARKS

(319) 291-4370, www.waterlooleisureservices.org Waterloo Leisure Services maintains 48 parks with a variety of sport and leisure activities and facilities, the largest are listed below. Most shelters and sporting facilities can be reserved for special events or functions. Contact the Waterloo Convention and Visitors Bureau or Leisure Services for additional details. Recreational activities are listed in the preceding pages.

BYRNES PARK 1100 Fletcher Ave., GPS: 42.483863,-92.372725 A wonderful, family park of 170 acres, Byrnes park is home to many leisure and sporting activities including basketball, tennis and volleyball courts along with horseshoes and picnic facilities. It is also home to Irv Warren Golf Course and Byrnes Pool.

CEDAR RIVER EXCHANGE PARK Park Rd. & Burton Ave., GPS: 42.507726,-92.351171 The Cedar River Exchange Park gives access to almost every sport and activity with fields, diamonds and courts; Riverside Skatepark and disc golf; boat ramps and more. Riverfront Stadium, home of the Waterloo Bucks Baseball team is also located here as is the new Waterloo Boat House. www.travelwaterloo.com

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PAT BOWLSBY DOG PARK

E. 4th St. & Lester St., GPS: 42.52028,-92.326806 Explore Gates Park’s 235 acres of fields, courts and diamonds. Gates is also home to Gates Pool and Golf Course.

Ansborough & Hwy 63, GPS: 42.484251, -92.378626 Let your best friend off the leash in this 5-acre, K-9 friendly park designed to give dogs the chance to exercise freely.

HOPE MARTIN PARK

VALLEY VIEW PARK

Fletcher Ave. & Highway 63, GPS: 42.49042,-92.370558 Spend an afternoon in this beautiful 188-acre park nestled along Highway 63. It is the perfect place for bird watching in the wildlife refuge, picnicking with children or exploring the trails.

Maynard & Letsch Rd., GPS: 42.508156,-92.393088 Enjoy the outdoors for some playtime or a picnic on the 12 green acres of Valley View.

KATOSKI GREENBELT

W. Park Ave. and South St., GPS: 42.493393,-92.344455 Set high on a hill overlooking downtown Waterloo, Washington Park is adjacent to the Grout Museum District and home to many events throughout the summer.

West of Highway 63, GPS: 42.470379,-92.411692.

This riverfront park is a great place for riverbank fishing and exploring the 1,100 acres of natural habitat.

LAFAYETTE PARK Lafayette St. & Vinton St., GPS: 42.491035,-92.318727 This 7-acre urban greenscape has recently undergone a renovation of over $500,000 to make it a fun, safe environment for family recreation with two new playgrounds; tennis and basketball courts; and a multi-purpose game field.

LINCOLN PARK E. 4th & Mulberry St., GPS: 42.500544,-92.334155 A wooded oasis in the heart of downtown, Lincoln Park is home to many events throughout the summer including BBQ’loo, Friday’loo concerts and the Iowa Irish Fest.

RIVERVIEW RECREATION AREA E. Hawthorne Ave., GPS: 42.477761,-92.314081 Waterloo is one of only a few cities to have an Off Highway Vehicle park, complete with two MX tracks, a flat track, and many miles of ATV trails through the 180 acres. See the Recreations section for additional details.

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BLACK HAWK COUNTY PARKS

(319) 433-PARK (7275), www.blackhawkcountyparks.com BLACK HAWK PARK

2410 W. Lone Tree Rd., Cedar Falls GPS: 42.56581, -92.482673 With almost 1,500 acres, Black Hawk park is one of Iowa’s largest outdoor recreational areas and stretches almost 4 miles from north to south. Camping amenities include electrical and full hook-ups as well as cabins for rent. There is fishing access to the Cedar River, Snag Creek and five ponds within the park with two boat ramps on the river.

Extensive hunting areas and three ranges (trap, firearms and archery) allow for endless opportunities for sportsmen.

HARTMAN RESERVE NATURE CENTER 657 Reserve Dr., Cedar Falls, (319) 277-2187, www.hartmanreserve.org GPS:42.527105, -92.407257 This 300-acre wooded reserve located in the heart of metro Black Hawk County features lakes, valleys, prairies and meadows teeming with wildlife. An Interpretive Center is 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 cross-

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country skiing. The Interpretive Center is open Monday – Friday from 8am to 4:30pm and Sundays from 1pm to 5pm. Outside restrooms are available year around. The Hartman Interpretive Center and Buckles Program Center are also available for rent.

HICKORY HILLS 3338 Hickory Hills Rd., La Porte City, (319) 342-3350 GPS: 42.260462, -92.307796 With 728 acres, Hickory Hills is the second largest county park in the area and offers tent camping, full RV hook-ups, cabins, shelters and an event lodge. The 39-acre Casey Lake, along with additional peripheral ponds, allow for canoeing, kayaking, fishing and electric-motor boats. There is also access to bow hunting areas and soft trails through the park. Hickory Hills is home to a fascinating educational wildlife exhibit.

MCFARLANE PARK 13619 King Rd., La Porte City, (319) 342-3844 GPS: 42.319461, -92.139562 A timbered park, McFarlane consists of 138 acres and features modern camping with electrical spaces, a cabin and a shelter for events. With access to both the Cedar River and Wolf Creek, paddle boats and small motor boats can enjoy the scenery by water. Soft-surface trails also wind their way through the park for wildlife and forest exploration.

State Parks

GEORGE WYTH STATE PARK 3659 Wyth Rd., Waterloo, IA (319) 232-5505, www.iowadnr.gov GPS: 42.534287, -92.409756 The George Wyth State Park offers nature lovers endless opportunities including campgrounds, 295 acres of lakes, Cedar River access, hard trails and soft trails. The park connects with both the Cedar Valley Trails system and the Lake-to-Lake Park Bike Route, a 50-mile route connecting Pine Lake State Park and George Wyth.

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iowa is known for our VarieTy of festivals and the Cedar Valley is no exception!

The area offers impressive venues and year-round activities for the entire family. From the Iowa Irish Fest to the College Hill Arts Festival, the schedule of local and national events and performances continues to grow. The 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet’s visit to the University of Northern Iowa attracted thousands of visitors and earned the Cedar Valley’s Event of the Year award in 2011. Annual events are listed here, but check out additional events at www.visitthecedarvalley.com, where you can see the latest postings, search by date or venue and even post your own Cedar Valley events!

Photo: The 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet’s visit to the University of Northern Iowa, 2011 Cedar Valley Event of the Year. Photo by Molly Wade © 2010 University of Northern Iowa.

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January EXPO IN THE UNI-DOME – INDOOR ELECTRIC RADIO-CONTROLLED FUN-FLY Jauary 7–8, UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls, (319) 268-4266, www.expodome.org This is an AMA sanctioned event, limited to the first 150 registered pilots. Registration fee, spectator fee. Email: bhrcp@cfu.net for details.

WEDDING EXTRAVAGANZA January 15, Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, Waterloo, (319) 233-7560.

The 28th Annual Wedding Extravaganza is a merchant sponsored show and is known as “Iowa’s Ultimate Bridal Show.” Doors open at noon, style show at 2pm.

IOWA BOAT SHOW January 20–22, UNI-DOME, Cedar Falls, (319) 232-0218, www.iowashows.com Iowa’s largest display of boat and RV dealers with new models and close-out specials. Plus resorts, vacations, tackle, outdoor products, seminars and family entertainment.

February EASTERN IOWA HOME IMPROVEMENT AND LANDSCAPING SHOW February 10–12, Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, Waterloo, (319) 232-0218, www.iowashows.com Premiere home and garden show with landscaped gardens, home remodelers, new home contractors, plus an extensive seminar schedule.

WOW CONVENTION February 24-25, Main St., Cedar Falls, (319) 277-0213 “Women’s Outrageous Weekend!” Enjoy a

MUST DO EVENTS ➔ Iowa Irish Fest, July 3–5, 2012 ➔ Sturgis Falls Celebration/Cedar Basin Jazz Festival, June 21-24, 2012 ➔ Holiday Hoopla, November 23- Christmas 2012 ➔ College Hill Arts Festival, July 15-16, 2012 ➔ Two-Cylinder Tractor Expo, July 19-21, 2012

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weekend getaway to shop, dine, drink, enjoy and STAY on Main St.. Twenty-eight participating merchants are sponsoring this year’s event. Throughout the weekend there will be special classes and major discounts for registered guests. Registered guests will pick up their VIP card and goodie bag at a special merchant reception on Friday evening from 5–7pm.

BEERS TO YOU February 26, Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, Waterloo (319) 233-7560, www.ramadawaterloo.com The Friends of the Gallagher-Bluedorn will host the fifth annual “Beers to You and Gourmet Too” gourmet food and beer tasting event. Sample more than 40 import, crafts, and specialty beers paired with gourmet small-plate offerings from the area’s finest food purveyors. Guests will have a chance to meet and hear from a special brew master and learn more about the fine art of brewing.

Event proceeds help fund general programming and the Kaleidoscope Series.

HAWKEYE FARM SHOW February 28–March 1, UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls, (507) 437-4577, www.farmshowsusa.com Nearly 200 companies display over 500 lines of products and services at this annual show.

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.

March MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL March 3–4, Hartman Reserve Nature Center, Cedar Falls, (319) 277-2187, www.hartmanreserve.org This annual event includes a pancake breakfast and a visit to the sugar shack to learn how to make real maple syrup; from collecting the sap to boiling it down into syrup.

EASTERN IOWA SPORTS SHOW March 9–11, 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.

Deer Antler Scoring also available.

UNI-DOME ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES SHOW March 16–18, UNI-DOME, Cedar Falls, (712) 326-9964, www.antiquespectacular.com visitors guide 2012

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Over 200 exhibitors from throughout the country displaying and selling furniture, pottery, glassware, tackle, toys, china, porcelain and collectibles.

WAVERLY HORSE SALE March 27–30, 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.

KIDS & CADETS NATIONAL FOLKSTYLE WRESTLING TOURNAMENT March 30–April 1, UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls, (319) 268-4266. A USA Wrestling Tournament with youth from all over the country. This is the final USA Wrestling event of the folkstyle season and is the last opportunity for wrestlers to ascend up USA Wrestling’s Future Olympian Rankings as a part of the Ultimate Challenge series. The tournament is a fun event for wrestlers and audience members alike.

2012 CHILD & BABY EXPO OF IOWA March 31, Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, Waterloo (319) 404-8619, www.childandbabyexpo.com This annual show began in 2010 to give families the chance to shop, learn and explore all that Iowa has to offer kids, parents and those expecting a child. With interactive exhibits, fun entertainment and a variety of products, there is something for every child and family.

BUNNY BRUNCH March 31 & April 7, Heritage Farm 7731 Zaneta Rd., Hudson, (319) 988-3734.

Join this local farming family for a horsedrawn wagon ride to a cabin in the woods for brunch with the Easter Bunny. Other activities include an egg hunt and pony rides.

Reservations required.

April BUNNY BRUNCH April 7, Heritage Farm 7731 Zaneta Rd., Hudson, (319) 988-3734.

Join this local farming family for a horsedrawn wagon ride to a cabin in the woods for brunch with the Easter Bunny. Other activities include an egg hunt and pony rides.

Reservations required.

May CINCO DE MAYO May 5, RiverLoop EXPO Plaza, Waterloo, (319) 232-1909. Celebrate Mexico’s rich culture with music, food and fun—all with Mexican flair. www.travelwaterloo.com

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Park to Park 5k

MUD RUN May 12, George Wyth State Park, Waterloo, (319) 232-5505. The Mud Run is a cross country race through George Wyth State Park. The route takes runners through the woods and mud at the park, and covers approximately five kilometers. For date verification please visit www.cvast.org.

KOKZ-COOL 105.7 4TH STREET CRUISE May 26, Downtown 4th St., Waterloo, (319) 234-2200. The Annual “cruisin’ the strip” event showcases cars cruising through downtown Waterloo from noon to 4pm. Also a Shine ‘em Up—Show ‘em Off event the evening of Friday, May 25 on the National Cattle Congress grounds and Saturday evening sock hop at Electric Park Ballroom.

MY WATERLOO DAYS FESTIVAL May 31–June 3, Downtown Waterloo, (319) 291-2038, www.mywaterloodays.org A spectacular festival with fun for all ages!

MWD presents a parade, fireworks show, top notch musical entertainment, 5K Fun Run, carnival rides, dozens of children’s activities and more. All events free!

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July

CEDAR VALLEY SOCCER MOONLIGHT CLASSIC June 8–10, Cedar Valley Soccer Complex, Waterloo, www.cvysaonline.org Designed for travel/competitive teams, the Moonlight Classic provides an opportunity for teams to enjoy playing under the lights on some of the best soccer fields in the state.

What a memory for athletes and spectators!

CEDAR FALLS JUNIOR CHAMBER (JAYCEES) STAR SPANGLED FIREWORKS FESTIVAL July 4, UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls, www.cedarfallsjaycees.org Celebrate our nation’s independence with a 5K run in the morning, kid’s games and activities throughout the day including inflatable rides, concessions, live music and an exciting fireworks display.

SOLAR SPLASH June 13–17, George Wyth State Park, Waterloo, www.solarsplash.com The World Championship of Intercollegiate Solar Boating! Hosted by the University of Northern Iowa and the City of Cedar Falls at Wyth Lake in beautiful George Wyth State Memorial Park.

STURGIS FALLS CELEBRATION & CEDAR BASIN JAZZ FESTIVAL June 21–24, Cedar Falls, (319) 268-4266, (800) 845-1955, www.sturgisfalls.org and www.cedarbasinjazz.org Come enjoy the sounds of over 20 bands playing jazz, Dixieland, country, rock-n-roll, and blues! Also enjoy a wide variety of events including a parade, street fair, car show, 50’s/60’s dance and delicious food vendors.

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ROOFTOP JAZZ & BLUES July 7, Waterloo Center for the Arts, Waterloo (319) 291-4490, www.waterloocenterforthearts.org Friends of the Art Center invite you and your family to a fun night of live music, food, beverages and a great view of the fireworks from our rooftop decks!

WATERLOO FIREWORKS FESTIVAL July 7, Downtown, Waterloo (319) 239-5794 or fireworks@waterloojaycees.org This annual festival commemorates the freedoms we all enjoy with wonderful food, kids activities, amazing fireworks and great live music into the night. Admission is free.

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Pioneer Youth Dairy Show

CEDAR FALLS GARDEN TOUR July 8, (319) 266-5149, www.cfhistory.org Enjoy an afternoon of spectacular scenery as you stroll through beautiful and enriching gardens. Local historic figure, Peter Melendy referred to Cedar Falls as the Garden City of Iowa and that tradition still holds true today.

PRAISEFEST 2012 July 16–21, Riverview Conference Center, Cedar Falls, (319) 939-2635 www.phnministries.com Over thirty Gospel Music Groups come together to perform at this annual soul-moving event.

TWO-CYLINDER TRACTOR EXPO XXII July19–21, National Cattle Congress Grounds, Waterloo, (888) 782-2582, www.two-cylinder.com Over 600 antique and vintage tractors will be on display at the historic John Deere inspired event. Events include a swap meet, memorabilia displays and an auction. A treat for all John Deere enthusiasts as well as those inspired by the area’s rich agricultural history.

WATERLOO JAYCEES GREATER WATERLOO OPEN July 19–22, Irv Warren Memorial Golf Course at Byrnes Park, Waterloo, (319) 291-4370 www.waterloojaycees.org Iowa’s oldest and largest golf tournament www.cedarfallstourism.org

special summer events MOVIES UNDER THE MOON

June 15 & 29; July 13 & 27; August 10 & 24 Overman Park, Cedar Falls, (319) 277-0213 www.communitymainstreet.org This is a great family event held every summer.

The Cedar Valley Acoustic Guitar Association performs at 6:30pm and the movie is shown at dusk (around 9pm). Bring along your blanket or lawn chairs and relax as you enjoy music and watch a movie on the big screen under the moon! Popcorn and beverages are available for purchase.

draws over 150 professionals and 200 amateurs each year. Hundreds of spectators and golfers gather to watch, participate and hope for the chance to meet some of the greats.

BBQ’LOO & BLUES TOO July 20–21, Lincoln Park, Waterloo, (319) 291-2038, www.mainstreetwaterloo.org 2012 brings the 11th Annual BBQ Rib competition cook-off. The Kansas City Barbeque Society has sanctioned this as a qualifying event. Additional features include a chili cook-off, rib eating contest, Kids Q, cooking demos, kid’s activities, and live rockin’ blues.

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FRIDAY’LOO

May 18 & 25; June 8 & 22; July 13 & 27: August 1 & 24; September 7; Lincoln Park, Waterloo (319) 291-2038, www.mainstreetwaterloo.org Friday’Loo is downtown Waterloo’s “T.G.I.F. party”.

Friday’Loo is probably the most well-known Main Street Waterloo event. The event showcases talent from an eclectic line-up of local, regional and touring performing artists. Friday’Loo also includes the Cedar Valley’s best food from our local vendors, plus plenty of liquid refreshments!

ALWAYS FREE!...ALWAYS FUN!...ALWAYS FRIDAY!

COLLEGE HILL ARTS FESTIVAL July 20–21, 23rd & College St., Cedar Falls, (319) 268-4266, (800) 845-1955, www.chaf.cfu.net This juried arts festival showcases 75 Midwest artists, presenting original works and offering demonstrations in various media.

136TH ANNUAL IOWA STATE TRAP SHOOT July 24–29, Gun Glub, Cedar Falls, (319) 987-2141, www.cedarfallsgunclub.com Over 1,000 gun enthusiasts from 15 states and beyond converge at the Cedar Falls Gun Club to compete for cash and prizes.

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91ST ANNUAL CEDAR FALLS BIBLE CONFERENCE July 29–August 5, Riverview Conference Center, Cedar Falls, (319) 268-0787 www.riverviewconferencecenter.com This is one of America’s largest Bible conferences. This event presents a tremendous program with nationally renowned biblical scholars, speakers and musicians.

August IOWA IRISH FEST August 3–5, Lincoln Park, Waterloo, (319) 233-8350 or (800) 728-8431, www.iowairishfest.com The Cedar Valley Irish Cultural Association is holding the 6th Annual Iowa Irish Fest in and around the Lincoln Park area and East 4th and Mulberry Streets in downtown Waterloo.

Iowa’s only large-scale Celtic festival boasts three stages of music and entertainment, Celtic gifts, food and highland games. Everyone is Irish during this fabulous weekend!

CEDAR VALLEY TRAILS FESTIVAL August 8–12, Waterloo and Cedar Falls Trails, (319) 268-4266, (800) 845-1955, www.cedarvalleytrails.org Celebrate the 100 + miles of trails available through the Cedar Valley at this annual festival of family events such as bike safety courses, a candle-lit bike ride and entertainment along the metro trails. www.cedarfallstourism.org

OLD TIME POWER SHOW August 17–19, Antique Acres, Cedar Falls, (319) 987-2380, (319) 240-7371 www.antiqueacres.org Iowa Pioneer settlement is explained through displays of antique farm equipment at this unique show. Visitors also enjoy tractor pulls, parade, demonstrations, flea market and food.

5TH ANNUAL PEREGRINE CHARITIES TRIATHLON August 18-19, George Wyth State Park, (319) 553-2118, www.PeregrineCharities.org/tri This USATF-sanctioned Triathlon treats athletes to Eastern Iowa hospitality, scenic George Wyth Lake and shaded trails while raising funds for a worthy cause. The event features Olympic, Sprint, and Kids distance races.

September John Deere Fall Fest September 6–8, Riverloop Expo Plaza, Waterloo, (319) 292-7688, www.JohnDeere.com/FallFest A celebration of John Deere heritage with tractor parade, seminars, displays, food, memorabilia and auctions. To verify location please visit their website.

ARTapalooza on MAIN September 8, Downtown Main St., Cedar Falls, (319) 277-0213. visitors guide 2012

www.communitymainstreet.org Don’t miss this juried art show with over 40 participating artists on Main St. in Cedar Falls. Entertainment and hands-on art activities for children and adults. A great day on Main St.!

PARK TO PARK HALF MARATHON September 8, George Wyth State Park, Waterloo, www.trekmanracing.com The Park to Park half marathon and 5K are two of the area’s premier 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.

102ND ANNUAL NATIONAL CATTLE CONGRESS FAIR September 13–16, NCC Grounds, Waterloo, (319) 234-7515, www.nationalcattlecongress.com This historic Waterloo fair has a deep tradition of bringing entertainment and agriculture together! Carnival rides, livestock shows, exhibits, family entertainment, live music and PRCA Rodeo make this the event for all!

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Iowa Irish Fest

FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL AND SCARECROW CONTEST September 16, Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, Waterloo, (319) 226-4966, www.cedarvalleyarboretum.org Activities for the entire family! Corn maze, nature crafts, shoppers’ village, entertainment, and scarecrow contest celebrate the joys of autumn. Relive prairie days in the Prairie Village. Free admission and parking.

October

WAVERLY HORSE SALE October 2–5, 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.

NORTHEAST IOWA STEEL GUITAR SHOW October 19–21, Electric Park Ballroom, Waterloo, (563) 422-3293. The 21st Annual Show will showcase the steel guitar in several musical genres including country, swing, blues, jazz, gospel and pop. 30 artists from more than six Midwestern states will perform and many more will be making grooves on the dance floor!

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CEDAR FALLS HISTORICAL SOCIETY CEMETERY WALK October 21, 1:30pm (319) 266-5149, www.cfhistory.org Each year the Historical Society selects a different Cedar Falls Historical Cemetery for an annual walk, visiting and learning about ancestors of the community, some of whom have eerily come to life!

November

IOWA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS First 3 weeks in November, UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls, (319) 268-4266.

Every year the Cedar Valley welcomes the best high school teams from across the state to compete for the statewide titles in each division. Join them for great rivalries and exciting match-ups on the field of the Dome.

7TH ANNUAL FIVE SULLIVAN BROTHERS 10K & 5K RUN November 3, 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 the Five Sullivan Brothers and 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. visitors guide 2012

HOLIDAY ARTS FESTIVAL November 10 & 11, Waterloo Center for the Arts, Waterloo, (319) 291-4490, www.waterloocenterforthearts.org Start your holiday shopping at the Waterloo Center for the Arts’ annual Holiday Arts Festival, featuring works for sale by 60+ Midwest Arts’ artwork, pottery, glass, paintings, sculptures, and more! FREE admission.

Festival is open 10am-4pm.

HOLIDAY HOOPLA KICK-OFF November 23–December 25, Downtown Main St., Cedar Falls, (319) 277-0213, www.communitymainstreet.org Join the merchants in downtown Cedar Falls as the Grand Holiday Hoopla gets underway, kicking off a month of hoopla downtown!

Santa’s Workshop on the corner of 4th and Main officially opens. Santa will arrive on Main in some dramatic fashion, kicking off the Hoopla! Enjoy live music, lighting of the tree, seasonal characters, plenty of familyfriendly fun and food.

December

DOWNTOWN LIGHTS THE NIGHT December 1, downtown Waterloo, (319) 291-2038, www.mainstreetwaterloo.org 4–6pm. Brighten your holidays with Santa’s Workshop. Elve’s shopping spree gives little ones the chance to pick out affordable gifts for friends and family. Additional events www.travelwaterloo.com

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Main Street in snow Cedar Falls

include crafts and entertainment, refreshments and a visit with Santa Claus and $3.00 photos with the big guy.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA December 1, 8, 15, Heritage Farm, Hudson, (319) 988-3734. Experience the magic of

winter as you take a horse-drawn sleigh ride to a cabin in the woods for breakfast with Santa and his helpers. Ride ponies and meet baby animals in the historic heated barn.

Reservations required.

CEDAR FALLS HISTORICAL SOCIETY CHRISTMAS WALK December 2, Victorian Home Museum, Cedar Falls, (319) 266-5149, www.cfhistory.org The museums of the Cedar Falls Historical Society will sparkle and shine with holiday decorations and the music of the season during the annual Christmas Walk. The Victorian Home and Carriage House Museum, the George Wyth House, along with the Cedar Falls Woman’s Club will offer refreshments, entertainment, and horse drawn trolley rides (trolley rides offered 2–4pm). Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to enjoy the Cedar Falls Historical Society Museums all dressed up for the holidays!

JINGLE & MINGLE ON MAIN December 6, Downtown Main Street, Cedar Falls, (319) 277-0213, www.communitymainstreet.org Enjoy trolley rides, Christmas trees, carolers, Santa, refreshments – plus special discounts and door prizes throughout historical downtown. There’s a gift for everyone on your list in one of more than 160 unique shops, bars, restaurants, salons and services.

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Basket Of Daisies

Maid Rite

208 Main Street • 319-277-3286 www.basketofdaisies.com

116 E. 4th Street • 319-277-9748 Find us on Facebook!

Jennifer’s

303 Main Street • 319-277-4880 www.jennifersonmain.com

Cedar Falls Municipal Band

Scratch Cupcakery

BlackHawk Motor Lodge

Concerts, June-July, Tuesdays www.cedarnet.org/cfband

315 Main Street • 319-277-7855 www.scratchcupcakery.com

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

BlackHawk Hotel

Antiques & Stuff

Kitchen Essentials

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

216 Main Street • 319-277-7364 Find us on Facebook!

128 Main Street • 319-277-7933 www.kitchenessentialsandgifts.com

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Vintage Iron • Anything But Ordinary

218 Main Street • 319-266-1816 www.swakpaper.com

214 Main Street • 319-268-1584 www.worldswindowcf.org

104 Main Street • 319-268-1484 Find us on facebook!

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Waterloo and Cedar Falls are about an hour drive from the Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids and 90 minutes from the Dubuque Regional Airport.

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(319) 233-2336, (800) 456-4000 (319) 266-1222, (800) 329-7466 (319) 235-4461, (800) 334-3277 (319) 235-2165, (800) 714-4392 (319) 234-5452, (800) 228-2800

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(319) 833-4753, (877) 475-3946 (319) 277-1550, (800) 728-9819 (319) 236-3238 (319) 235-0301, (800) 480-6422 (319) 233-7560, (800) 2 RAMADA (319) 268-2222, (877) 424-6423 (319) 266-6988, (800) 800-8000 (319) 233-1800, (800) 800-8000 (319) 277-1412, (800) 962-7784 (319) 277-2400, (800) 228-1000

Golf Courses M-5 I-8 A-4 M-5 M-11 B-4

Gates Park Irv Warren Pheasant Ridge Red Carpet South Hills Walter’s Ridge

Parks and Recreation F-3 C-3 K-6 G-4 M-8 A-4

Big Woods RV Park Black Hawk Park Exchange Park & River Front Stadium George Wyth State Park Riverview Recreation Area Roger Birdsall Memorial Park

Shopping Centers M-10 E-6 J-9 L-4 B-4 C-8 E-6 C-5

Crossroads Center College Square Mall Kimball Ridge Center Logan Avenue Thunder Ridge Industrial Park Black Hawk Village College Hill

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Amigo’s Beck’s Sports Grill Cedar Falls Beck’s Sports Brewery Waterloo Brown Bottle - Cedar Falls Brown Bottle - Waterloo Bourbon Street & Voodoo Lounge Cup of Joe Doughy Joey’s Peetza Joynt Cedar Falls Doughy Joey’s Peetza Joynt Waterloo Famous Dave’s Ferrari’s Ristorante Galleria De Paco Hickory House Jameson’s Public House Las Margaritas Family Mexican Restaurant LJ’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill Mama Nick’s Pizzeria Montage Mulligan’s Brick Oven Grill & Pub My Verona The Other Place University Ave. The Other Place College Hill The Other Place Ridgeway Ave. Pizza Ranch The Pump Haus Soho Sushi Bar & Deli Toad’s Bar & Grill Zsavooz Sports Lounge & Grill

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wiTh a wide VarieTy of national chains and locally-owned restaurants and eateries, the Cedar Valley will surely tempt your taste buds. This dining guide will allow you to pick your flavor and your budget before venturing out to ensure you get just the experience you are looking for.

Photo: Darren Corson and The Other Place received The Courier’s Best of the Best award six years in a row for “Best Pizza” in the Cedar Valley. Darren, staff, The Waterloo Black Hawks, and The Waterloo Bucks gather in the OP’s bar at their University Ave. location.

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bEST Of ThE bEST ➔ PIzzA The OP ➔ LUNcH Screaming Eagle ➔ DATE NIgHT Bourbon Street ➔ HAMbURgER Beck’s Sports Grill/Brewery ➔ DESSERT Scratch Bakery ➔ SUNDAY bRUNcH My Verona Designates a “top 3” restaurant according to The Courier’s 2011 Best of the Best contest.

Pizza DAvINCI’S PIZZA 4302 University Ave., Cedar Falls 277-7766

DOUGHy jOEy’S PEETZA jOyNT 330 W. 4th St., Waterloo 274-0996 126 Brandilynn Blvd., Cedar Falls 277-2800 www.doughyjoeys.com The ‘big-city’ taste of Chicago and New York style Peetza is what brings customers back!

MAMA NICK’S CIRCLE PIZZERIA 1934 Washington St., Waterloo 233-3323 www.mamanickspizza.com Continuing the family tradition serving original “Old World Recipes” with the freshest ingredients.

MOjO’S PIZZA HOUSE 925 W 22nd St., Cedar Falls 268-9100 OLD CHICAGO 6301 University Ave., Cedar Falls 277-7770 THE OTHER PLACE 2214 College St., Cedar Falls 277-9720 4214 University Ave., Cedar Falls 268-1655 360 E. Ridgeway Ave., Waterloo 287-9400 www.theotherplace.com The Other Place has been serving award winning pizza, as well as mouthwatering sandwiches and pasta for over 40 years.

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TONy’S LA PIZZERIA 407 Main St., Cedar Falls 277-8669 www.cedarfallstourism.org

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Every day begins WITH Amigos

Have it your way: Real Service, Real Food, Real Good!

Every day from 11:00am to 5:00pm Margaritas are $1.99, add .50 cents for flavor.

Mondays and Thursdays ALL DAY Margaritas are HALF OFF, with purchase of $4.00 in food $2.00 dollar Draft Beer on Tuesdays! • 2 for 1 House Tequila Shots on Tuesdays and Fridays!!

On Sundays Kids 10 and under eat FREE off of the Kids menu with purchase of an adult meal by an adult. One kid per one adult.

The MUST HAVE list at AMIGOS: Our FAMOUS Cheese Sauce • LITROS (Tubes of Margarita) MARGORONA (Amazingly delicious frozen Margarita with Liqueur and Corona Beer) • Amigos FRIED ICE CREAM Call us or visit our facebook

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Authentic Mexican Cuisine Made Fresh at Amigos 319-266-7771 IN A HURRY?!! ORDER TO GO!!

5809 University Avenue Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613 www.facebook.com/amigosmexicanrestaurant

European bALKAN GRILL 926 La Porte Rd., Waterloo 232-5125 HONEy GARDEN FAMILy RESTAURANT 826 La Porte Rd., Waterloo 234-8100

Asian CHINA WOK CHINESE RESTAURANT 123 E. 18th St., Cedar Falls 277-8641 EAST CHINA 2108 Kimball Ave., Waterloo 226-3333 2044 Logan Ave., Waterloo 226-3338 GOLDEN CHINA 2046 E. Ridgeway Ave., Waterloo 232-3928 GRAND CHINA bUFFET 106 Brookeridge Dr., Waterloo 833-8889 GREAT WALL 2125 College St., Cedar Falls 277-8899 HONG KONG 6306 University Ave., Cedar Falls 266-4368 HU HOT MONGOLIAN GRILL 6301 University Ave., Cedar Falls 553-1100

Locally owned and operated, Doughy Joeys Peetza Joynt brings the Big City Taste of Chicago and New York Style Peetza to the Cedar Valley. Each location has a unique atmosphere from Waterloo’s open exhibition style kitchen, or Cedar Falls Sports Bar served Peetza style. We invite you to come enjoy the areas finest Chicago or New York Style Peetza, where the Peetza is made from scratch start to finish baked in a stone deck oven. Also offering; Calzones, Sandwiches, Salads, Micro Brews, and Martini’s, it’s a must stop in the Cedar Valley.

IPPA ASIAN GRILL 2205 College St., Cedar Falls 266-5811 My THAI 624 Sycamore St., Waterloo 235-8902 NEW CENTURy bUFFET 2915 McClain Dr., Cedar Falls 266-5529 QUICK WOK 2936 University Ave., Waterloo 236-2888 RED APPLE CHINESE RESTAURANT 305 W. 4th St., Waterloo 833-7299 SAKURA jAPANESE STEAK HOUSE & SUSHI bAR 5719 University Ave., Cedar Falls 266-4000 TOKyO jAPANESE STEAK HOUSE & SUSHI bAR 126 E. Ridgeway Ave., Waterloo 433-0999

Mexican 300 West 4th Street Waterloo • 319-274-0996

126 Brandilynn Blvd.

Cedar Falls • 319-277-2800

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AMIGOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT & bAR 5809 University Ave., Cedar Falls 266-7771

www.facebook.com/amigosmexicanrestaurant

This Mexican restaurant is conveniently located near College Sqaure Mall and is a favorite among local connoisseurs.

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CARLOS O’KELLy’S 6507 University Ave., Cedar Falls 277-1121 1331 Flammang Dr., Waterloo 236-8730 CHAPALA 900 LaPorte Rd., Waterloo 287-8005 DIAMOND DAvE’S TACO COMPANy 2060 Crossroads Blvd., Waterloo 236-6624 EL MERCADITO 520 La Porte Rd., Waterloo 232-5535 EL PATRON 301 E. 4th St., Waterloo 287-8110

Sun - Thu 11-9; Fri & Sat 11-10:30

2822 University Ave. • Waterloo, IA 50701 (319) 233-6100 & Los Cabos 112 Main St. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (319) 277-9676

FIESTA jALISCO 350 Fletcher Ave., Waterloo 287-5636

Wi-Fi Available Open Daily at 11:00am 319-234-3680

LA MICHOACANA AUTHENTIC MEXICAN 1221 Franklin St., Waterloo 236-9990 LA PLACITA 322 W. 4th St., Waterloo 232-4228

LAS MARGARITAS 2822 University Ave., Waterloo 233-6100 Las Margaritas represents the Mexican tradition of hospitality with recipes of authentic Mexican cuisine.

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 10pm-Close where you can enjoy your favorite alcoholic beverages from our full bar. Catch your favorite sporting event on one of our 15 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!

3550 Kimball Ave. • Waterloo, IA 50702

LOS CAbOS 112 Main St., Cedar Falls 277-9676 PAbLO’S MEXICAN GRILL 310 Main St., Cedar Falls 277-8226 PANCHERO’S MEXICAN GRILL 6421 University Ave., Cedar Falls 277-1054 RUDy’S TACO 2401 Falls Ave., Waterloo 234-5686

Deli bOARDWALK DELI 206 E. 4th St., Waterloo 233-9160 PANERA bREAD bAKERy & CAFé 6403 University Ave., Cedar Falls 553-0250 1818 LaPorte Rd., Waterloo 433-3003 SCRATCH CUPCAKERy 111 W. 2nd St., Cedar Falls 277-7855 SOHO SUSHI bAR & DELI 119 Main St., Cedar Falls 266-9995

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SUb CITy 2218 College St., Cedar Falls 277-7071

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SUb CITy 2 118 E. 4th St., Waterloo 236-2300

50 Years of Homestyle Quality Food www.MamaNicks.com

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bONANZA 2027 Crossroads Blvd., Waterloo 233-7794

BUFFET HOURS Lunch Tues-Fri & Sun 11am-2pm Dinner Tues-Thurs 4-8pm

GRAND CHINA bUFFET 106 Brookeridge Dr., Waterloo 833-8889

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CEDAR VALLEY

4302 University Ave, Suite B Cedar Falls, IA, 50613 • 319-266-2555

ISLE CASINO HOTEL WATERLOO bUFFET 777 Isle of Capri Blvd., Waterloo 833-4753 1-800-THE ISLE, www.waterloo.isleofcapricasinos.com/dining-isle NEW CENTURy bUFFET 2915 McClain Dr., Cedar Falls 266-5529

We pump out great taste!

PIZZA RANCH 4302 University Ave., Cedar Falls 266-2555 www.pizzaranch.com Pizza Ranch® is home of: delicious food and family fun, the Mile-Long Buffet™, Pizza Lover’s Pizza®, and pastries, and the Country’s Best Chicken®.

Steak & BBQ

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D&K HICKORy HOUSE, INC. 315 Park Rd., Waterloo 233-9111 The specialty is the Bar-B-Q ribs at this truly one-of-a-kind restaurant.

FAMOUS DAvE’S 6222 University Ave., Cedar Falls 266-0200 www.famousdaves.com. Enjoy the most succulent meats, savory seasonings and lipsmackin’ sauces around.

LONE STAR STEAKHOUSE & SALOON 4045 Hammond Ave., Waterloo 232-3233 LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE 1425 E. San Marnan, Waterloo 235-4336

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RED RIvER STEAK HOUSE-RAMADA 205 W. 4th St., Waterloo 233-7560 RIvER CITy bEEFSTRO—CLARION UNIvERSITy PLAZA 5826 University Ave., Cedar Falls 277-2230 SOUTHERN SMOKE SHACK 508 Washington St., Cedar Falls 266-1441 TEXAS ROADHOUSE 5715 University Ave., Cedar Falls 266-3200 ZIPPy’S bbQ 2010 Main St., Cedar Falls 266-5655

Coffee House bARN HAPPy 11310 University Ave., Cedar Falls 266-0888 CAbIN COFFEE COMPANy 2040 Kimball Ave., Waterloo 232-2034 COTTONWOOD CANyON 218 E. 4th St., Waterloo 233-5018 CUP OF jOE 102 Main St., Cedar Falls 277-1596 www.cupofjoe-cedarfalls.com A one-of-a-kind espresso bar with 1950s flair, Cup of Joe features fair-trade and organic coffee, local pastries, and weekly music events.

Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence 2002-2011

Featuring steak, seafood and pasta, Montage is your downtown destination.

(319) 268-7222 www.montage-cf.com Downtown Cedar Falls

LAMPOST THEATRE & COFFEE HOUSE 204 W. Seerley, Ave., Cedar Falls 277-8034 STARbUCKS COFFEE COMPANy 6421 University Ave., Cedar Falls 277-7140 214 Viking Plaza Rd., (Target), Cedar Falls 266-5508 1501 E. San Marnan Dr. (Target), Waterloo 226-6500 1501 Flammang Dr., Waterloo 232-1456 777 Isle of Capri Blvd. (Isle), Waterloo 833-2160 1515 Flammang Dr. (Barnes & Noble), Waterloo 232-0475

Diner bLUE MOON CAFé 2223 College St., Cedar Falls 266-6512 CARPENTER’S LUNCH EAST 415 E. 5th St., Waterloo 233-9144 GRAvy’S DINER 4129 University Ave., Cedar Falls 266-2117 HIGHWAy 63 DINER 3030 Marnie Rd., Waterloo 266-2555 IHOP 2009 Crossroads Blvd., Waterloo 287-4467 www.cedarfallstourism.org

205 East 18th Street • Cedar Falls • 319-277-3671 Hours: 11 a.m. – 2 a.m. • 7 days a week!

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j’S HOMESTyLE COOKING 1724 W 31st St., Cedar Falls 266-3199

NEWTON’S PARADISE CAFE 128 E. 4th St., Waterloo 234-0302 MORG’S DINER 520 Mulberry St., Waterloo 234-2416 PERKINS 3280 University Ave., Waterloo 235-6595

West 5th & Commercial St. Waterloo, Iowa

TOWNHOUSE TENDERLOINS 4116 University Ave., Cedar Falls 277-1948 618 Brandilynn Blvd., Cedar Falls 277-7688

Located in the Grand Lobby of the Historical Russell Lamson Building: the Brown Bottle in Waterloo has been Family owned & operated for three generations. The unique Italian menu provides family recipes prepared fresh daily, in an elegant casual atmosphere. We offer a full service bar, and 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.

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319-232-3014

vILLAGE INN 6301 University Ave., Cedar Falls 277-5551 212 W. Ridgeway Ave., Waterloo 291-2010

WAFFLE STOP 904 Rainbow Dr., Cedar Falls 277-1729 Always hot, always good.

Ice Cream

Dining Nightly 7 days a week at 4 p.m.

COLD STONE CREAMERy 6421 University Ave., Cedar Falls 266-1605 2060 Crossroads Blvd., Waterloo 235-8015

• Great family friendly atmosphere with warm service, great food, and cold beer • Hand breaded tenderloins, fresh, never frozen burgers, mouth watering sandwiches, wraps and salads • Fun, friendly servers • Pool tables, darts, video games, & digital tunes to enjoy • Free WiFi • NFL Sunday ticket, fantasy football, fill out your free weekly picks to win prizes • Pool Leagues and Dart Leagues • Locally owned and operated since 2003.

Daily Hours: 11am - 2am Kitchen Hours: Sun-Thu 11am-10pm; Fri & Sat 11am-11pm

Corner of Highway 58 & Viking Road, Across from Target Cedar Falls, IA • 319-266-3050 • www.zsavooz.com

DAIRy QUEEN 620 E. 18th St., Cedar Falls 277-8202 1304 W. 5th St., Waterloo 232-5067 2719 University Ave., Waterloo 233-8603 1506 La Porte Rd., Waterloo 232-5440 FOUR QUEENS DAIRy CREAM 1310 W. 1st St., Cedar Falls 266-3647 207 E. Tower Park Rd., Waterloo 232-1600 FRESHENS ICE CREAM College Square Mall, Cedar Falls 277-9927 HANSEN’S FARM FRESH DAIRy OUTLET 127 E. 18th St., Cedar Falls 266-3044 MOOROO 3015 Kimball Ave., Waterloo 234-3309. www.hansendairy.com Farm-fresh dairy products from our family to yours.

SCOOPS 109 Main St., Cedar Falls 277-5499

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

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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.

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Casual Dining CEDAR vALLEy FISH MARKET 218 Division St., Waterloo 236-2965 FAZOLI’S 441 Tower Park Dr., Waterloo 236-2731

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jEORGI’S RESTAURANT 1905 Commercial St., Waterloo 234-9885

Aj’S EATERy & SPIRITS 1415 E. San Marnan Dr., Waterloo 232-7660

MAID-RITE 116 E. 4th St., Cedar Falls 277-9748 2076 Logan Ave., Waterloo 235-7026 2808 University Ave., Waterloo 833-2010 The one and only loose meat sandwich.

APPLEbEE’S 6301 University Ave., Cedar Falls 266-1814 2780 Crossroads Blvd., Waterloo 287-4700

OLIvE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT 1315 E. San Marnan Dr., Waterloo 235-6494

bECK’S SPORTS bREWERy 3295 University Ave., Waterloo 234-4333

RED LObSTER 941 E. San Marnan Dr., Waterloo 234-0288

bECK’S SPORTS GRILL 2210 College St., Cedar Falls 277-2646

SOOKIE’S RESTAURANT 506 E. Argyle St., Waterloo 235-7642

bUFFALO WILD WINGS 6406 University Ave., Cedar Falls 553-0029

WISHbONE INC. 201 W. 18th St., Waterloo 234-4641

CASEy’S 218 PUb 4014 University Ave., Waterloo 234-0862

Fine Dining

MR. G’S RESTAURANT & PUb 2719 Center St., Cedar Falls 277-1508

bOURbON STREET 314 Main St., Cedar Falls 266-5285 THE CEDAR FALLS bROWN bOTTLE 1111 Center St., Cedar Falls 266-2616 www.thebrownbottle.com Enjoy the wonderful blend of classic Italian dishes.

THE WATERLOO bROWN bOTTLE 209 W. 5th St., Waterloo 232-3014 www.brownbottlewaterloo.com The unique Italian menu provides family recipes prepared fresh daily.

THE HyDRANT FIREHOUSE & GRILL 2002 College St., Cedar Falls 277-5423

jAMESON’S PUbLIC HOUSE 310 E. 4th St., Waterloo 233-0701 www.jamesonspublichouse.com Jameson’s is the place for Irish fellowship, fine food and traditional Irish entertainment.

LEGEND’S bAR & GRILL 2122 Kimball Ave., Waterloo 235-0616

FERRARI’S 1521 Technology Parkway, Cedar Falls 277-1385

THE LIbRARy 2222 College St., Cedar Falls 277-3962

MONTAGE 222 Main St., Cedar Falls 268-7222 Iowa classics set with gourmet delights and exotic flavors.

My vERONA 419 Main St., Cedar Falls 266-9920 Old-world, Northern Italian favorites in a formal dining room. www.my-verona.com

MAPLE LANES RESTAURANT 2608 University Ave., Waterloo 234-1414

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Lj’S NEIGHbORHOOD bAR & GRILL 3550 Kimball Ave., Waterloo 234-3680 LJ’s offers a wide variety of food, has 14 HDTV’s and a large variety of alcoholic beverages.

CU FINE DINING 320 E. 4th St., Waterloo 274-8888

GALLERIA DE PACO 622 Commercial St., Waterloo 833-PACO www.paco-rosic.com Euro-American cuisine under the art of the Sistine Chapel.

MULLIGAN’S bRICK OvEN GRILL & PUb 205 E. 18th St., Cedar Falls 277-3671 www.mulligansbrickoven.com Mulligan’s, where the food is great, the beer is cold, and the game is always on.

OTIS & HENRy’S bAR & GRILL Isle Casino Hotel, 777 Isle of Capri Blvd., Waterloo 833-4753

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THE PENALTy bOX 118 Commercial St., Waterloo 233-3352 PEPPER’S GRILL & SPORTS PUb 620 E. 18th St., Cedar Falls 266-9394 WO-010212070

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PUMP HAUS 311 Main St., Cedar Falls 277-8111 www.thepumphaus.com Where great food and great fun come together!

SCREAMING EAGLE AMERICAN bAR & GRILL 228 E. 4th St., Waterloo 235-8865 SOUTHTOWN LOUNGE & RESTAURANT 2026 Bopp St., Waterloo 236-9112 STEAMbOAT GARDENS 1740 Falls Ave., Waterloo 234-9390

TOAD’S bAR & GRILL 204 Main St., Cedar Falls 266-3507 Founded in 1991, Toad’s Bar and Grill has established itself as the hometown spot for fun food and great service.

ZSAvOOZ SPORTS LOUNGE & GRILL 206 Brandilynn Blvd., Cedar Falls 266-3050, www.zsavooz.com Zsavooz atmosphere and great food gives you a big league experience. bARMUDA COMPANIES 900 Technology Pkwy., Cedar Falls 266-9994, www.barmuda.com From award winning menus, wine lists and chefs to live comedy, dueling pianos and DJ’s, Barmuda.com is where to find the very best when it comes to restaurants, nightclubs and lounges in the Cedar Valley. In addition, Barmuda also offers catering service for special events.

The value of each dollar sign is $10 and is based on average price of a dinner entrée. $10 $20 $30

Choose from direct and fair trade, organic, shade-grown coffees with a variety of desserts – vegan and wheat-free options available daily.

Open 7 days a week.

Cup of Joe 102 Main Street Cedar Falls, Iowa

Z’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 3937 W. Airline Hwy., Waterloo 234-8717

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Quick-serve and national chain pizza options are also available. Please contact either vistors bureau or refer to a phone book for phone numbers and locations.

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Come for the coffee, stay for the dessert!

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Waffle Stop Grill 904 Rainbow Drive

319-277-1729

More than YOU can IMAGINE!

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"Best Darn Ribs In Town" 315 Park Rd. • Waterloo 319-233-9111 Closed Sunday & Monday; Tues. - Thurs. 4:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 4:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

D+K Hickory House, Inc. has been family-owned for 57 years.

It is truly a one-of-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)

Business Training Programs

Transfer & Career Programs

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Classic Italian dishes & creative new flavors. A Cedar Falls’ family favorite for almost 40 years. Open 7 days a week, 4-10 p.m.

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Waterloo, Iowa 319-296-4000

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lodging wheTher you’re VisiTing the Cedar Valley for business or pleasure, you’ll find accommodations in all styles, sizes and price ranges. From the elegantly-appointed boutique of guest rooms offered at the BlackHawk Hotel, Iowa’s oldest continuously operating hotel, to the spacious, trendy décor of the Isle Casino Hotel at Waterloo, where guests can move freely between luxurious guest rooms to the excitement of the attached casino’s gaming floor.

Photo: Tyler Young, Dharmendra Patel and Bryant Ward at the newly renovated Days Inn & Suites, 2011 Cedar Valley Hotel of the Year.

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➔ Business Center ➔ Continental Breakfast ➔ Handicap Accessible ➔ Fitness Center ➔ Smoke Free ➔ Shuttle ➔ Meeting Rooms ➔ In-house Dining ➔ Free Wi-Fi

Feel confident in your family’s comfort.

Whatever your travel plans, count on Fairfield Inn Waterloo to provide the convenience and comfort your family deserves.

To reserve your room, call 1-800-MARRIOTT or visit Marriott.com/alofi FFIWATERLOO@pillarhotels.com

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Hotels/Motels

FFIWaterloo@PillarHotels.com

2141 La Porte Rd., Waterloo (319) 233-9191 www.baymontinns.com Newly renovated, Pet friendly hotel, continental breakfast, free WiFi, extended stay rates offered, close to shopping and movie theater.

50 rooms.

DRYER IN ALL ROOMS

For reservations contact your travel professional or 1.800.228.1000 WINGATEHOTELS.COM

THE AMERICINN OF CEDAR FALLS WELCOMES YOU!

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AMERICINN LODGE & SUITES

BAYMONT INN & SUITES

• LODGE NET MOVIES AND WEB TV • WIRELESS HIGH-SPEED INTERNET ACCESS • REFRIGERATOR, MICROWAVE, COFFEEMAKER, IRON, IRONING BOARD, SAFE, AND HAIR

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

➔ Pet Friendly

5818 Nordic Dr., Cedar Falls (319) 277-6166, (800) 634-3444 www.americinn.com/hotels/IA/CedarFalls Quiet rooms, new exercise equipment, new beds, pool/hot tub, meeting room for 30 people, full hot breakfast, free wireless internet, 24 hr business center. 57 rooms.

• ENHANCED HOT BREAKFAST • WHIRLPOOL SUITES • MEETING & BOARDROOM SPACE AVAILABLE • 24 HOUR BUSINESS CENTER WITH FREE INTERNET/FAX/COPIES • EXERCISE ROOM

WELCOME

TO THE END OF YOUR DAY

NEWLY REMODELED BY 2012

◆ Hot Continental Breakfast ◆ Indoor Recreation Area with Pool and Whirlpool ◆ Spacious King Singles, Queen Doubles and Whirlpool Suites ◆ Relaxing Lobby with Fireside Conversation Area ◆ Free Local Calls ◆ Coffee Makers in All Rooms

◆ Children 18 and Under Stay Free with Adult ◆ Exercise Room ◆ FREE High-Speed Internet and Wireless ◆ Guest Laundry Available ◆ Business Center (with high speed internet) ◆ Pet Friendly

5818 Nordic Dr • Cedar Falls, IA

Conveniently located off Hwy 58 and Viking Road Please refer to the legend above for the amenity icons. www.cedarfallstourism.org

For Reservations Call 319-277-6166 or 800-634-3444 americinn.com/hotels/IA/CedarFalls

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WE SPEAK SUCCESS.

We are Opening Fall of 2012!

BLACKHAWK HOTEL 115 Main St., Cedar Falls (319)277-1161, (800) 488-4295 www.blackhawk-hotel.com Boutique hotel, listed on the National Register and conveniently located in downtown Cedar Falls offering renovated rooms from standard to luxury multi-room suites with antique furnishings. 29 rooms.

WINNER OF HILTON’S PRESTIGIOUS

LIGHTHOUSE AWARD

BLACKHAWK MOTOR LODGE

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"We love having you here" 2034 LaPorte Road, Waterloo, IA

(319) 233-2044 For reservations

1-800-HAMPTON or hamptoninn.com

• Indoor pool/Whirlpool irirlp l oo ol • Fitness Center • FREE Hot Breakfast • Complimentary Wireless & High-Speed Internet • Refrigerator/Microwave in EVERY room • 100% SMOKE FREE • Meeting Facility • Business Center • Hair dryer/Coffee pot in every room

• Whirlpool W irirll Wh Suites • FREE USA Today • Crossroads Mall within walking distance • Guest Laundry Facilities • Voice mail and Fax Service • Kids stay FREE • 100% Guarantee If you are not satisfied we don't expect you to pay • 37 inch Flat Screen TV’s

122 Washington St., Cedar Falls (319) 277-1161, (800) 488-4295 Adjacent to the historic BlackHawk Hotel this property offers a “Mod” setting with mid-century style furnishings including sleek platform beds with retro-look carpet and bedding. 15 rooms.

Travel on your Own Terms at Clarion University Plaza!

Enjoy the service, amenities and look of an upscale hotel at an affordable price when you stay with Clarion®.

• Guest Rooms feature Premium Bedding & Pillow Selection

• Complimentary High-Speed Internet

• Whirlpool Suites Available

• Full Service Banquet & Meeting Space for up to 275 guests

• Indoor & Outdoor Pools, Fitness Center & Game Room

• Onsite River City Beefstro Bar & Grille

A Pleasant Surprise . . . Clarion by Choice Located near UNI, Waterloo Municipal Airport, College Square Shopping Center, John Deere, Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center & Downtown Cedar Falls!

UNIVERSITY PLAZA 5826 University Plaza Cedar Falls, Iowa | www.clarionhotel.com |

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Five Sullivan Brothers CANDLEWOOD SUITES Convention Center

2056 La Porte Rd.,Waterloo (319) 235-7000, (888)226-3539 The full kitchen amenities here will allow you to feel right at home if you are staying in. Heading out? The hotel is near shopping, eateries and attractions. 74 rooms.

Enjoy the finest full service accommodations i n t h e C e d a r Va l l e y. . .

We have it all! . Heated indoor swimming pool, hot tub and game room . Featuring the Red River Restaurant and Lounge

Clarion Inn University Plaza

. Whirlpool rooms and two-room suites Group rates available . Complimentary parking, Fitness Room and Guest Laundry on site

5826 University Ave., Cedar Falls (319) 277-2230, (800) 4-CHOICE www.choicehotels.com Located across from College Square Mall and close to the UNI Campus and historic downtown, this full-service hotel with banquet space is great for conferences. 112 rooms.

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. Hotel and Convention Center connected . Over 40,000 square feet of banquet space . High-Speed Wireless Internet throughout Hotel and Convention Center

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COMFORT INN 1945 La Porte Rd., Waterloo (319) 234-7411, (800) 228-5150 The Comfort Inn’s whirlpool will help you de-stress after a long day of work or fun. The warm, bright sleeping rooms will keep you comfortable. 56 rooms.

3052 Marnie Avenue Waterloo, IA 50701 p 319.232.7467 • f 319.232.0403 hojowaterloo@gmail.com Continental Breakfast • Wifi Indoor Heated Pool Pets Allowed • All Rooms Include Freeze/Microwave and More

COMFORT suites

Updated 2011 with a New Look

7402 Nordic Dr. Cedar Falls (319) 273-9999, (800) 424-6423 www.comfortsuites.com At Comfort Suites you can relax and enjoy our oversized, all suite rooms as well as our family friendly zero-depth entrance pool and free HOT breakfast buffet. 81 rooms.

COUNTRY INN & SUITES CEDAR FALLS 2910 S. Main St., Cedar Falls (319) 268-1800, (800) 456-4000 www.countryinns.com/cedarfallsia As the closest hotel to UNI facilities, Country Inn & Suites is the perfect home away from home with charming décor, convenient amenities, and great service. 64 rooms.

COUNTRY INN & SUITES WATERLOO 4025 Hammond Ave.,Waterloo (319) 233-2336, (800) 456-4000 www.countryinns.com/waterlooia With its charming décor, convenient amenities, delicious breakfast and great service, the Country Inn & Suites is a perfect stop for vacation or business trips. 64 rooms.

(319) 236-3238 The Waterloo Motel 6 is located just 5 min from these area attractions & restaurants

AT MOTEL 6 YOU ENJOY MANY OF THE AMENITIES AT A LOWER RATE

DAYS INN

• 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 • Pets Stay FREE • Honeymoon Suites Available

5826 University Ave., Cedar Falls (319) 266-1222, (800) 329-7466 Located across from College Square Mall and next to the Clarion Inn, guests can enjoy shopping, dining, and the full privileges of Clarion Inn amenities. 67 rooms.

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DAYS INN & SUITES 1809 La Porte Rd., Waterloo (319) 235-4461, (800) 329-7466 www.daysinn.com/hotel/31346 2011 Cedar Valley Hotel of the Year. Free hot breakfast, Wi-Fi, pool, fitness center, refrigerator and microwave in every room.

Located on La Porte Rd. and San Marnan Dr. 112 rooms.

ECONO LODGE 3350 University Ave., Waterloo (319) 235-2165, (800) 714-4932 Their convenient location, complimentary movies, microwaves and refrigerators are standard, making this an ideal hideaway for a weekend or business traveler. 99 rooms.

FAIRFIELD INN 2011 La Porte Rd., Waterloo (319) 234-5452, (800) 228-2800 www.fairfieldinn.com/waterloo Whether staying for one night or an extended stay, they have all of the amenities and comforts of home as well as attractions and restaurants nearby. 57 rooms.

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HAMPTON INN & SUITES 2034 La Porte Rd., Waterloo (319) 233-2044, (800) HAMPTON www.hamptoninn.com Enjoy the Cedar Valley’s award winning Hilton property, consistently voted in the top 100 Hamptons in the country. Proud to be 100% non-smoking. Next to shopping mall (& restaurants). 101 rooms.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS 2127 La Porte Rd., Waterloo (319) 274-7000, (800) HOLIDAY (465-4329) www.holidayinnexpress.com Brand New hotel, 100% Smoke Free, Hot Breakfast served everyday, indoor pool, free WiFi and hardwired internet, close to shopping and movie theater. 79 rooms. www.cedarfallstourism.org

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HOWARD JOHNSON 3052 Marnie Ave., Waterloo (319) 232-7467, (800) 446-4656 www.hojo.com The central location makes the Howard Johnson an easy commute to Waterloo or Cedar Falls. Relax in the heated pool yearround and enjoy free continental breakfast.

54 rooms.

ISLE CASINO HOTEL WATERLOO 777 Isle of Capris Blvd., Waterloo (319) 833–ISLE (833-4753), 877- ISLE WIN (475-3946) www.theislewaterloo.com Home to hot gaming action with video poker, slots, table games and a poker room. Offering giveaways, live music, and three restaurants: Otis & Henry’s® Bar and Grill, The Buffet® and Tradewinds Marketplace. 195 rooms.

JLL EXTENDED STAY

QUALITY INN & SUITES

4410 University Ave., Cedar Falls (319) 277-1550, (800) 728-9819 www.jllextendedstay.com Located in the middle of the metro area amenities include complimentary newspaper, cable TV with HBO, on-site washer/dryer, and furnished efficiency apartments. 96 rooms.

226 West 5th St., Waterloo (319) 235-0301 (800) 480-6422, The downtown location is close to convention center, restaurants, shopping & attractions.

Rooms feature refrigerators & microwaves; whirlpool suites and business rooms. All rooms with free wi-fi. Free "Hot" continental breakfast. 67 rooms.

MOTEL 6

RAMADA HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER

2343 Logan Ave., Waterloo (319) 236-3238, (800) 466-8356 www.motel6.com Motel 6 provides easy access to the Waterloo Municipal Airport and local businesses.

There is plenty of space for large vehicles and the indoor pool is an oasis. 48 rooms.

205 W. 4th St., Waterloo (319) 233-7560 (800), 2RA-MADA (272-6232) www.ramada.com/waterloo Located downtown, the Ramada offers fullservice amenities. Nearby attractions include museums, sporting events, outstanding restaurant options and night life. 228 rooms.

2011 Cedar Valley Hotel of the Year

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lodging | SUBURBAN EXTENDED STAY 300 Viking Rd., Cedar Falls (319)268-2222, (877) 424-6423 www.choicehotels.com In Cedar Falls Industrial Park and near the UNI Campus, this new extended stay hotel features full kitchenettes and is perfect for business travelers. 77 rooms.

SUPER 8 7515 Nordic Dr., Cedar Falls (319) 266-6988, (800) 800-8000 www.super8.com Opened in 2010, this new hotel is conveniently located in Cedar Falls Industrial Park just off Highway 20 and 58 and near the UNI Campus. 57 rooms.

SUPER 8 1825 La Porte Rd., Waterloo (319) 233-1800, (800) 800-8000 Get free high-speed internet access at this Super 8. This hotel is conveniently located near Crossroads Shopping Center and features free Superstart Breakfast. 62 rooms.

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UNIVERSITY INN

CARRIAGE HOUSE

4711 University Ave., Cedar Falls (319) 277-1412, (800) 962-7784 www.universityinncf.com Near UNI, continental breakfast, whirlpool suites, micro, fridge, coffeemaker, guest laundry, & affordable. Close to shopping with monthly & weekly rates! 51 rooms.

3030 Grand Blvd., Cedar Falls (319) 277-6724 Not your typical B+B. Located near Cedar Valley Trails and Hartman Reserve. Our two Victorian Suites offer you fireplaces, whirlpools, and full breakfast served to your suite.

WELLINGTON BED & BREAKFAST

WINGATE BY WYNDHAM 1614 Technology Pkwy., Cedar Falls (319) 277-2400, (800)228-1000 www.wingatehotels.com Hot Breakfast, Wi-Fi, Business Center, Fitness Center, refrigerator and microwave in all guest rooms and great customer service.

Near UNI campus and Cedar Falls Industrial Park. 66 rooms.

800 W. 4th St., Waterloo (319) 433-1205 Historic Home in the Heart of the Cedar Valley. Spacious suites with antique furnishings, private sitting rooms, and breakfast served in suite.

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froM loCally-owned shops To naTional Chains, the Cedar Valley offers a variety of shopping options. Stroll down our historic Main Streets or visit one of the large, regional shopping centers to find just what you’ve been looking for. Souvenirs from the Cedar Valley, representing Iowa and showcasing the unique experiences of this area, can also be found throughout the community.

Photo: Chris Boettger of Barn Happy, offers shoppers one-of-a-kind Iowa gift baskets, locally-made crafts, homemade food items and more.

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Antiques ANTIQUES & STUFF 216 Main St., Cedar Falls, (319) 277-7364 Glassware, furniture, pictures, lamps, linens, one-of-a-kind items, a nice selection of 50’s stuff. bARGAIN HEAvEN 617 Birmingham Ave., Waterloo, (319) 291-3012.

CALICO HEN HOUSE 1022 Alabar Ave., Alabar Plaza, across from Hardees on University, Waterloo, (319) 234-1266.

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COUNTRy COTTAGE ANTIQUES 433 E. Airline Highway, Waterloo, (319) 235-6680.

THE GATHERING 1910 Forest Ave., Waterloo, (319) 236-3352.

GILGEN’S 115 W. 16th St., Cedar Falls, (319) 266-5152.

GOOD THINGS 1419 W. 4th St., Waterloo, (319) 232-3405. jACKSON AUCTION COMPANy 2229 Lincoln St., Cedar Falls, (319) 277-2256, fax 277-1252 SHOPPE ON THE CORNER 209 W. 5th St., Waterloo (319) 287-5144 shoppeonthecorner10@yahoo.com

Malls COLLEGE SQUARE MALL 6301 University Ave., Cedar Falls (319) 277-3636, www.collegesquare.com College Square Mall is home to over 50 shops and services housed inside an inviting, attractive setting with waterfall and seating areas.

CROSSROADS CENTER 2060 Crossroads Blvd., 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.

Shopping Areas COLLEGE HILL Recently revitalized with brick pavers, decorative lampposts and inviting gathering areas, this unique retail neighborhood, located near the UNI campus and in the vicinity of www.cedarfallstourism.org

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College & 23rd Streets in Cedar Falls offers a variety of retail, services, eateries and night life.

CROSSROADS AREA San Marnan Dr., 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.

Downtown CEDAR FALLS Main St. Cedar Falls, (319) 277-0213, www.cedarfallsdowntown.com Downtown Cedar Falls, currently considered one of a Dozen Distinctive Destinations across the United States, is a vibrant arts and entertainment district, featuring an enjoyable blend of restaurants, live music venues, specialty shops, recreational trails, historic attractions, and spa services along a gorgeous winding parkade.

Visitors to the area can’t miss downtown Cedar Falls, it’s “Where Good Friends Meet!”

DOWNTOWN WATERLOO 4th St. 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, night life 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 Cultural Districts offers shopping, museums and begins to add new attractions.

THUNDER RIDGE Located on Highway 57 near the western edge of Cedar Falls, this shopping area provides patrons with retail, pharmacy, dining, groceries and more.

INDUSTRIAL PARK SHOPPING AREA Located at East Viking Rd. & Highway 58 in Cedar Falls, this vibrant retail area offers a number of services, groceries and big box retail.

KIMBALL RIDGE Located at the corner of Kimball Ave. & Ridgeway Ave. in west central Waterloo, Kimball Ridge provides area residents a variety of stores, pharmacies, restaurants and other service providers. This shopping area gives surrounding residents a closer place to shop, to take care of weekly errands, and provides a hub for those residents to meet with their neighbors.

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Specialty Shops bASKET OF DAISIES 208 Main St., Cedar Falls, (319) 277-3286, www.basketofdaisies.com. Located in historic downtown Cedar Falls, Basket of Daisies offers a stunning selection of home décor, accessories, fabrics and florals. jENNIFER’S ON MAIN 303 Main St., Cedar Falls, (319) 277-4880 www.jennifersonmain.com. Jennifer’s offers an assortment of unique brands—from the tried and true to the new future favorites.

KITCHEN ESSENTIALS 128 Main St., Cedar Falls, (319) 277-7933 www.kitchenessentialsandgifts.com This charming shop features unique treasures for your home including quality cookware, gourmet specialty foods, hard-to-find spices and exotic sauces.

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MOHAIR PEAR 2209 College St., Cedar Falls (319) 266-6077 www.mohairpear.com Unique shopping with modern and vintage/retro clothing and tons of stuff.

SEALED WITH A KISS 218 Main St., Cedar Falls (319) 266-1816 www.swakpaper.com A fine gift and stationary store, with invitations and cards for all occasions.

PLAID PEACOCK 316 W. 3rd St., Ste. 1, Waterloo, (319) 234-0609, www.plaidpeacock.com Hours are Monday through Saturday 10am6pm, closed Sunday. Located in the historic Kistner building in downtown Waterloo, the Plaid Peacock is a consignment art and gift shop that sells art and products made by Iowa artists and producers.

vINTAGE IRON 104 Main St., Cedar Falls, (319) 268-1484 Vintage Iron offers unique, fun, and stylish products including original designs from Shimek Custom Blacksmithing.

SCRATCH CUPCAKERy 350 Main St., Cedar Falls, (319) 277-7855 www.scratchbakery.com Scratch Cupcakery offers 12–16 flavors of cupcakes every day, as well as amazing gelato and fruit smoothies!

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WORLD’S WINDOW 214 Main St., Cedar Falls, (319) 268-1584 www.worldswindowcf.org Products come from around the world from poverty stricken areas to organizations trying to help troubled people get back on their feet.

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nearby while The Cedar Valley offers an abundance of events and attractions, we also have neighbors who offer additional activities that can enhance your stay here. All are within a short drive, so you can stay in Waterloo and Cedar Falls and get out and explore Northeast Iowa without spending too much time in the car. Area activities include outdoor recreation, great shopping, agricultural heritage, unique architecture, and wineries. The Cedar Falls Tourism and Visitors Bureau and Waterloo Convention and Visitors Bureau are always pleased to assist you by sharing additional ideas and itineraries for nearby excursions.

Photo: Craig Johnson of Heartland Acres Agribition Center teaches visitors about the past, present and future of agriculture through interactive exhibits, historical displays and live farm animals.

nearby | AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE Northeast Iowa offers a wide and wonderful variety of attractions showcasing the agricultural heritage of our area. Travel south of the metropolitan area on highway 218 to La Porte City, where you will find the FFA Historical and Agricultural Museum. Heartland Acres Agribition Center is located to the east on Highway 20 in Independence. The small community of Hazelton is north of Independence and offers shopping opportunities and a glimpse of life in an Amish community. A short drive to the south, in Hudson, you’ll find Heritage Farm, where large Percheron horses pull wagons to a cabin in the woods for a special time with Santa during the holidays.

Tours of Hansen’s Dairy Farm await you in Hudson as well, where you can milk a cow, make butter and see wallabies while learning about this family operated commercial farm operation.

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT Fans of Frank Lloyd Write have two great opportunities to experience his work by traveling just a short distance from the Cedar Valley. Cedar Rock State Park is located just off highway 20 to the east.

The Walter House is an example of one of Wright’s most complete designs. Nearly everything in the house bears his imprint.

The Stockman House is located in Mason City, less than 90 minutes to the north on highway 218, and is the first Iowa building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.

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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 Field of Dreams was filmed just an hour to the east of the Cedar Valley in the small community of Dyersville. The movie site still exists surrounded by family farms and rolling hills of Northeast Iowa. Visitors can bring their bats and gloves and have a game of catch, just as Kevin Coster 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 in the United States.

FOX RIDGE WINERY 1465 L Ave., Traer, (319) 478-8080, www.FoxRidgeWinery.com Wineries are popping up all over the state of Iowa and located just 25 minutes south of Waterloo/Cedar Falls, Fox Ridge Winery features gifts, a tasting room and tranquil scenery.

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in The Cedar Valley, meetings, conferences and conventions are much more than professional development, team building or networking; they are a working vacation!

With full-service conference hotels and an array of museums and unique attractions, the Cedar Valley will help you plan your work meeting into a professional retreat. Unique convention and meeting facilities provide the specific ambiance and necessary amenities to accommodate every planner’s style and to meet every event’s needs. Contact the tourism offices today to learn how we can help your conference or meeting find the perfect home in the Cedar Valley.

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meetings, conventions & event spaces | Large Exhibition Spaces FIVE SULLIVAN BROTHERS CONVENTION CENTER & RAMADA HOTEL 205 W. 4th St., Waterloo, (319) 233-7560, www.ramadawaterloo.com This 40,000 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 228-room full service hotel that also offers four additional meeting rooms.

NATIONAL CATTLE CONGRESS 257 Ansborough Ave., Waterloo, (319) 234-7515, www.nationalcattlecongress.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.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA CAMPUS, CEDAR FALLS 27th St. & Hudson Rd. (319) 273-7050.

UNI’s campus offers a wide range of options for meetings and conferences for up to 20,000 people. From auditoriums to lecture halls, classrooms to performing arts centers, you will find a space perfect for your needs.

Residence halls and sports facilities offer additional options for conference planners.

Spaces include the UNI-Dome, McLeod Center, Wellness and Human Performance Center, Maucker Union Expansion and Latham Hall.

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 with brick paving stones, special event banners, and great sightlines, making it an excellent space for exhibits, festivals, concerts, and other events.

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YOUNG ARENA 125 Commercial St., (319) 291-4335, www.waterlooleisureservices.org/ya Young Arena is a multi-purpose facility with 3,000 fixed seats surrounding an Olympicsized 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 of the facility as well as many other sporting competitions, wrestling tournament, concerts, graduations and other events.

Conference Centers & Hotels HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1501 E. Orange Rd., Waterloo, (319) 296-2320, www.hawkeyecollege.edu.

Tama Hall is a multi-purpose facility, with 8 meeting rooms, an auditorium for 400 people, and a reception area. The facility is fully accessible and offers a full range of audio visual equipment. There is plenty of parking available for attendees with well lighted parking lots.

Clarion Inn University Plaza 5826 University Ave., Cedar Falls, (319) 277-2230, 1-877-424-6423, www.clarionhotel.com/hotel-cedar_fallsiowaIA88, Join us on facebook!

The Clarion Inn offers a full service hotel featuring 6,400 square feet of banquet and meeting space for 10 to 300 guests as well as 112 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites. Access to audiovisual equipment and complimentary high speed internet will help make your event a success. Whether you are hosting a board meeting, annual conference, elegant banquet, or training conference, this meeting space provides the professional atmosphere that will meet your needs. After your meeting, enjoy a relaxing and fun time in the River City Beefstro Bar and Grille.

Hilton Garden Inn Nordic Drive, Cedar Falls With 112 guest rooms/suites, restaurant, lounge, and conference center, this exciting new venue will open in late 2012.

ISLE CASINO HOTEL WATERLOO 777 Isle of Capri Blvd., Waterloo, (319) 833-2266, 800-THE-ISLE, www.theislewaterloo.com The Isle Casino Hotel 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 an event of up to

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TOP 5 meetings, conventions & event centers ➔ Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center ➔ Park Place Event Centre ➔ UNI Campus ➔ Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo ➔ Clarion Inn University Plaza 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 full-service hotel, three onsite restaurants, valet parking, and 35,000 square feet of gaming space for meeting and event groups.

PARK PLACE EVENT CENTRE AT PIPAC CENTRE ON THE LAKE 1521 Technology Pkwy. Ste. B, Cedar Falls, (319) 277-1255, www.barmuda.com/park_place Park Place is an elegantly appointed facility that hosts corporate meetings and social events of many sizes. Versatile meeting space includes a grand ballroom capable of seating 500, an open-air terrace and covered veranda overlooking Prairie Lake, and a hightech executive boardroom. Pairing world class event planning, food, beverages, and service with state-of-the-art audio/visual capabilities, Park Place is the perfect location for your reception or business gathering. Ferrari’s Ristorante is an on-site Italian restaurant and the Wingate Hotel is located directly across the street.

RIVERVIEW CONFERENCE CENTER 439 N. Division St., Cedar Falls, (319) 268-0787, www.riverviewconferencecenter.com Twenty-six beautiful wooded acres minutes from downtown Cedar Falls. Our meeting facilities include the Tabernacle, which can seat 1,300; Missionary Hall, with space for 300 people; and Pioneer Hall complete with fireplace and kitchen, is a retreat center which can accommodate 45–50 people. We also have full service RV sites available.

Riverview Conference Center is a family friendly, non-alcoholic Christian facility.

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WATERLOO CENTER FOR THE ARTS 225 Commercial St., (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.

WATERLOO ELKS LODGE 407 E. Park Ave., Waterloo, (319) 234-7568 The Elks Lodge was recently updated with a sophisticated elegance to match any event.

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Meeting & Banquet Spaces Airline Community Room 1346 West Airline Highway, Waterloo, 319-433-7275, www.mycountyparks.com The Airline Community Room features a large, year-round multi-purpose room for group gatherings with an indoor seating capacity of 200 people. It is ideal for receptions, reunions, retreats, business meetings, and other large group events. The building is fully accessible for persons with dis-

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GROUT MUSEUM DISTRICT 503 South St., Waterloo, (319) 234-6357, www.groutmuseumdistrict.org The Grout Museum’s classrooms offer space for up to 230 people. The new Sullivan 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 275 people as well as a theater for 50 people.

ROTARY RESERVE 5932 N. Union Drive, Cedar Falls, (319) 433-7275. Rotary Reserve is a 3,600 sq. ft. lodge in a beautiful wooded setting featuring a kitchen, deck, gazebo and fireplace and changing rooms with a 300 person capacity.

JOHN DEERE SUPERVISOR’S CLUB 3265 Dewitt Rd. Waterloo, (319) 233-4202 This private club is open to the public for banquet and event rentals and seats up to 400 people. The Supervisor’s Club also features a beautiful outdoor patio area, on-site catering and a full bar for added convenience. The John Deere Supervisors Club is conveniently located between Waterloo & Cedar Falls.

WATERLOO BOAT HOUSE 707 Park Rd. (319) 291-4370 www.waterlooleisureservices.org The Waterloo Boat House features a beautiful multi-purpose room and outdoor patio overlooking the Cedar River. The new Boat House was built after the previous 45-year old boat house had to be demolished because it received extensive damage when the Cedar River hit record levels in June 2008. The Boat House can accommodate up to 126 guests with ample parking available.

A variety of additional smaller meeting spaces and unique event facilities exist in the Cedar Valley area. Please see the Sports section on page 15 for sporting event facilities as well as Parks & Recreation on page 18 for outdoor shelters and areas. We invite you to contact either bureau office for recommendations and planning assistance.

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The Cedar Valley offers the activities, events and attractions of a much larger city all just a short distance apart. Getting here is quite simple, whether you’re in your car, on a plane, or taking a bus. Once you’re here, getting around is quite simple as well.

If you want to do the driving we can accommodate your needs. If you’d like to leave the driving to us, we have taxi service, limousines, buses, or horse drawn carriages/sleighs to get you where you need to go.

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Bike Rental

DAN DEERY MOTOR COMPANY 7404 University Ave., Cedar Falls, (319) 277-4500, www.dandeerymotors.com

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ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR 1326 LaPorte Rd, Waterloo, (319) 235-1400 (800) 736-8222, www.enterprise.com 4728 University Ave., Cedar Falls, (319) 266-8600

BIKE TECH 122 Main St, Cedar Falls (319) 266-5979,

EXCEPTIONAL PERSONS TROLLEY 2424 Falls Ave., Waterloo, (319) 291-6967 Greyhound & Jefferson Bus Lines University Book & Supply 1009 W. 23rd St., Cedar Falls, (319) 266-7581 or (319) 266-6518

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WATERLOO REGIONAL AIRPORT 2790 Livingston Ln., Waterloo, (319) 291-4483 or (800) 221-1212, www.flyalo.com The Cedar Valley’s regional airport provides daily jet service to Minneapolis–St. Paul on Delta Airlines.

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

TRAILWAYS BUS SYSTEM 416 Sycamore St., Waterloo, (319) 234-2833 www.burlingtontrailsways.com METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY (MET) Depot 416 Sycamore St., Waterloo, Office 1515 Black Hawk St., (319) 234-5714 www.mettransit.org

Car Rental AVIS RENT A CAR Waterloo Regional Airport, (319) 233-0569 www.avis.com

HERTZ RENT A CAR Waterloo Regional Airport, (319) 287-5189 www.hertz.com 4807 University Ave., Cedar Falls, (319) 277-3552

Taxi Service CEDAR VALLEY CAB & COURIER (319) 233-0090 CITY CAB Waterloo, (319) 234-2587, (319) 540-5561 Dolly’s Taxi Cedar Falls Cedar Falls (319) 242-2011, www.dollystaxi.com FIRST CALL TAXI & COURIER SERVICE Waterloo, (319) 233-8294 RED’S LIMO Waterloo (319) 235-7023

Limousine Service NORTHLAND TRANSPORT SERVICE 905 Cedar Bend Suite 200, Waterloo (319) 610-7067 RED’S LIMO SERVICE 326 W. 17th St., Waterloo, (319) 235-7023

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Horse Drawn Carriage/Sleigh Rides COUNTRY GENTLEMAN’S HORSE & CARRIAGE SERVICE INC. Morris & Linda Dolph, Waterloo, (319) 234-2946, Trolley and Sleigh Rides.

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The Cedar Valley is not just a great place to visit, but an amazing place to live!

Organizations like the Cedar Valley Board of Realtors will help make it a smooth and successful transition. Whether you are moving yourself, your family or your business, they can assist you in finding the right place and location for your next home or business.

Waterloo and Cedar Falls boast top-notch schools, endless recreational opportunities, along with restaurants and shopping that will rival any larger city. The Cedar Valley community has been recognized for its volunteerism, cultural events and diversity, all of which make the Cedar Valley a unique and rewarding home.

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phone NUMBERS ➔ Emergency Only — 911 ➔ Black Hawk County Sheriff (319) 291-2515 ➔ Cedar Falls Fire Department (319) 273-8622 ➔ Iowa State Patrol (319) 277-4761 ➔ Police Department (both cities) (319) 291-2515 ➔ Road Conditions — 511 ➔ Waterloo Fire Department (319) 291-4460

Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber 10 W 4th St, (319) 232-1156 Greater Cedar Valley Chamber of Commerce Waterloo 10 W 4th St, Waterloo (319) 232-1156 Greater Cedar Valley Chamber of Commerce Cedar Falls 10 Main St., Cedar Falls (319) 266-3593

Waterloo

(www.ci.waterloo.ia.us) Population: 68,747 City Hall 715 Mulberry St, (319) 291-4311 Black Hawk County Courthouse 316 E 5th St, (319) 833-3000 Public Library www.waterloo.lib.ia.us 415 Commercial St., (319) 291-4480 Main Street Waterloo www.mainstreetwaterloo.org 329 E. 4th St., (319) 291-2038

Cedar Falls

(www.cedarfalls.com) Population: 36,145 City Hall 220 Clay St., (319) 273-8600 Public Library www.cedar-falls.lib.ia.us 524 Main St., (319) 273-8643 www.cedarfallstourism.org

edar Falls Community Main Street C www.communitymainstreet.org 206 Main St. Ste. B, (319) 277-0213

edar Valley Landline Phone C CenturyLink (800) 457-7526, www.centurylink.com

Evansdale

Waterloo Gas & Electric MidAmerican Energy (888) 427-5632 www.midamericanenergy.com

(evansdale.govoffice.com) Population: 4,526 City Hall (319) 232-6683 Evansdale Chamber of Commerce (319) 231-8463 Post Office (319) 232-1510 Public Library (319) 232-5367

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Animal License All cats and dogs over the age of six months must be licensed. A license may be attained at the City Clerks office, 220 Clay St., Cedar Falls, (319) 273-8600. City Clerk, 715 Mulberry St., Waterloo, (319) 291-4311.

Driver’s License I mmediately upon establishing residency all driving residents are required to obtain an Iowa drivers license. New residents must present a valid out-of-state license, not expired by more than one year, and their social security card. The Iowa Drivers License Station is located at the Crossroads Shopping Center, (319) 235-0902.

Hunting and Fishing I nformation regarding hunting and fishing licenses may be obtained by contacting the Black Hawk County Recorder’s Office, 316 E. 5th St., Waterloo, (319) 833-3012.

Internet Service Providers edar Falls Utilities C (319) 266-1761, www.cfu.net

Mediacom (319) 232-8800, www.mediacomcc.com Century Link (319) 291-9517, www.centurylink.com Property and Real Estate Tax or information pertaining to all taxes, F contact the Black Hawk County Treasurer’s Office, 316 E. 5th St., Waterloo, (319) 833-3013, www.co.black-hawk.ia.us Utilities edar Falls C You can connect to utilities including gas, water, electric, trash and internet service at Cedar Falls Utilities (319) 266-1761, www.cfu.net visitors guide 2012

Waterloo Water Works, Water, sewer and garbage. (319) 232-6280 www.wplwloo.lib.ia.us/waterloo/waterworks Voter Registration ny person eligible to vote may register at the A City of Cedar Falls or Black Hawk County Courthouse. Call (319) 833-3007 for more information.

Daycare Centers In-Home Child Care

Child Care Resource and Referral University Ave., Waterloo (319) 233-0804 or 1-800-475-0804. www.neiowachildcare.org

Education (K-12) CEDAR FALLS SCHOOLS Cedar Falls Community Schools (319) 553-3000, www.cedar-falls.k12.ia.us Price Laboratory School/Northern University High (319) 273-2138, www.pls.uni.edu St. Patrick School (319) 277-6781, www.saintpatrickcf.org Valley Lutheran Middle & High School (319) 266-4565, www.valleylutheranhigh.com WATERLOO SCHOOLS Cedar Valley Catholic Schools (319) 232-1422, www.cvce.org Immanuel Lutheran School (319) 233-3967, immanuelwaterloo.ctsmemberconnect.net Waterloo Christian School (319) 235-9309, www.waterloochristianschool.net Waterloo Community Schools (319) 433-1800, www.waterloo.k12.ia.us

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

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA 1227 W. 27th St., Cedar Falls, (319)273-2311, www.uni.edu The University of Northern Iowa prides itself on putting students first, and has a reputawww.travelwaterloo.com

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tion for providing exceptional undergraduate education, as well as programs at the master’s, specialist and doctoral levels. Building on its historic excellence in teacher education, the university also has outstanding programs in business, natural sciences, humanities and fine arts, and social and behavioral sciences.

The university’s size, 13,200 students, allows it to offer faculty, facilities and academic choices of a large university, while retaining a friendly, small-college atmosphere on a parklike campus. With more than 40 buildings on 940 acres, the campus can still be crossed in an easy walk.

Experiential learning opportunities such as undergraduate research, internships, student teaching, international study programs, community volunteering and cooperative education encourage a classroom connection to real-world experience. A rigorous liberal-arts core curriculum equips students with a broad understanding and knowledge of how to apply and acquire new information throughout life.

Activities are plentiful for both students and the community. The university offers a full calendar of performances, lectures and exhibits, many of which take place in the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.

The GBPAC also hosts numerous national touring acts. UNI sponsors 18 varsity intercollegiate sports, many in the UNI-Dome and McLeod Center.

College’s Library. Additional events include the Scarecrow Scamper cross-country race, youth summer camps and the annual Relay for Life.

Allen College 1990 Heath St., Waterloo, (319) 226-2000 www.allencollege.edu As the Cedar Valley’s most well-known health sciences school, Allen College offers bachelor degree programs in radiology, nursing, and health sciences, as well as a masters in nursing. The fundamental commitment of Allen College to professional excellence, personal growth and awareness of the joy of caring has remained steadfast. Always, there is a commitment to the student as an individual with unique ability and potential and a continual commitment to caring and educational excellence.

The basic philosophy of fulfillment of responsibility to society remains unchanged Kaplan University 7009 Nordic Dr., Cedar Falls, (319) 277-0220, www.ku-cedarfalls.com Kaplan University offers 16 programs ranging from diplomas to masters degrees, all with the focus of skill development and professional advancement in areas that reflect the business community of the Cedar Valley. The academic schedules are built to accommodate all types of students, from full-time to the working professional.

Upper Iowa University 3563 University Ave., Waterloo, (319) 232-6980, www.waterloo.uiu.edu UIU opened the Waterloo campus in 1985 and currently serves over 500 students. They offer certificate, associate, undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a variety of academic areas with a focus on real-world preparation.

Housing Black Hawk Landlords www.blackhawklandlords.org PRO RESOURCE REALTY Rachel Cheeney Broker/Owner 1030 Ansborough Ave., Waterloo www.house-hunting.com When you're curious about Cedar Valley homes for sale or need comprehensive solutions to your real estate needs contact Pro Resource Realty.

Rentals Property Management Companies & Apartment/Rental Complexes The Courier Classifieds, www.wcfcourier.com TRAPP REALTY 3321 Cedar Heights Drive, Cedar Falls, (319) 277-2121, www.trapprealtors.com

Campus map located on page 74. For more information, see www.uni.edu.

HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Hawse Auditorium, Tama Hall, 1501 E. Orange Rd., Waterloo, (319) 296-2320, or (319) 296-4464, www.hawkeyecollege.edu Hawkeye Community College has seven area locations that house over 52 credit and continuing education programs, with the main campus being on the southern edge of Waterloo. The diverse curriculum offers specialized training geared toward business and industry. With over 6,200 students enrolled, HCC is one of the state’s leaders in higher education.

Additional community and continuing education classes encourage individuals to maintain life-long academic growth. This begins while students are still in high school as HCC offers classes for high school juniors and seniors to attain college credits early.

Hawkeye also hosts special events throughout the year for residents and visitors alike, including the HCC Artist Series which presents Hawkeye Celebrates the Arts! This Artist Series features outstanding music and theatrical performances in Tama Hall as well as artwork by regional artists in the www.cedarfallstourism.org

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CEDAR VALLEY MEDICAL SPECIALISTS 4150 Kimball Ave., Waterloo, (319) 235-5390 www.cedarvalleymedical.com

Allen Memorial Hospital 1825 Logan Ave., Waterloo. www.allenhospital.org (319) 235-3941, Emergency (319) 235-3697

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www.familypracticecenter.org Specializing in medical needs for the whole family. New patients welcome.

WHEATON FRANCISCAN HOSPITALS Covenant Medical Center, 3421 W 9th St., Waterloo, (319) 272-8000 Sartori Memorial Hospital, 515 College St., Cedar Falls, (319) 268-3000 Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare operates Covenant Clinic offices within the metro area of Waterloo/Cedar Falls, as well as in 12 outlying rural communities.

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Cedar Valley Catholic Schools Preschool Openings Limited Availability

Blessed Sacrament School 600 Stephan Avenue 233-7863 St. Edward School 139 East Mitchell Avenue 233-6202 Sacred Heart School 620 West 5th Street 234-6593 Certified Teachers Spanish, Music and Physical Education

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Community United Child Care Centers . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Country Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Crossroads Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Cup of Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Days Inn Evansdale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Days Inn & Suites Waterloo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Doughy Joey’s Peetza Joynt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Fairfield Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Faith Lutheran Church Missouri Synod . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Famous Dave’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 First Evangelical Free Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Foxridge Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Galleria de Paco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 GBPAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Grout Museum District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Hampton Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Hartman Reserve Nature Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Hawkeye Community College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Hearst Center for the Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Heartland Acres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Hickory House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Holiday Inn Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Immanuel Lutheran School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Jameson’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Jennifer’s on Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

John Deere Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 John Deere–The Deere Crossing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 John Deere Waterloo Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Kitchen Essentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Kool Kids Child Care, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Lampost Theatre & Coffee Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Las Margaritas Family Mexican Restaurant . . . . . . . 42 LJ’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Lost Island Water Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Maid Rite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Mama Nick’s Pizzeria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Maple Lanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Masjid Al-Noor Islamic Community Center . . . . . . . . 76 Mohair Pear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Montage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Moo Roo Ice Cream & Dairy Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Motel 6/Howard Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Mulligan’s Brick Oven Grill & Pub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 myVerona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Northeast Iowa Family Practice Center . . . . . . . . . . 32 Oster Regent Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Pizza Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Plaid Peacock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Prairie Lakes Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Pro Resource Realty–Rachel Cheeney . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Pump Haus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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of worship The places of worship 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.

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church

St. John’s Lutheran Church

Bethlehem Lutheran Church [ELCA]

First Evangelical Free Church

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

715 College Street Cedar Falls, IA 50613 319-268-0165 www.stjohncf.org

4000 Hudson Road Cedar Falls, IA 50613 319-266-3541 www.bethlehemcf.org

1015 Main Street Cedar Falls, IA 50613 319-266-9108 www.firstevanfreechurch.org

Services: Sunday 8am & 10:30am Education hour 9:15am all ages.

Wheelchair accessible. Check website or call for summer worship.

Services: Sundays 8am (Traditional), 9:30am (Contemporary), 11am (New Tradition) Handicap accessible.

Visit our website for our Adult, Youth, Children and Family opportunities.

Sunday Morning Schedule 8:30 Traditional Service 9:45 Education Hour 11:00 Contemporary Service One mile south of the UNI-Dome.

Sunday School for all ages: 9:00am Fellowship Time: 10:00am Morning Worship: 10:30am Wednesday: Kids Club for children preschool through Middle School, 6:30– 8:00pm Adult Bible Study: 6:30–8:00pm (We also have Adult Growth Groups available throughout the week in homes)

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Walnut Ridge Baptist Church 1307 West Ridgeway Ave. Waterloo, IA 50701 319-233-3545 www.wrbc.net Services: Sunday 9am Worship Service; 10:30am Sunday School & Adult Bible Fellowship; Sunday Evening: 6pm; Wednesday Evening: Family Growth Night 6:40pm; Including AWANA, Small Group Bible Studies & Prayer Meeting.

College Hill Lutheran Church & Brammer Student Center 2322 Olive St. Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613 319-266-1274 www.college-hill.org Services: Sunday worship fall-spring 10am; educational hour 9am; Summer worship 9am. Missouri Synod.

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church 207 W. Louise Street Waterloo, IA 50703 319-232-4790 www.stpaulsumcwaterloo.com Services: Sunday worship 9am; 1st Wednesdays 5:30 meal/6:30 casual worship; Sunday school, midweek prayer, service, study and fun groups for all ages.

The BEST All You Can Eat fundraiser suppers, several times a year. Community Center space for small and large non-profit groups--VERY affordable, accessible.

Faith Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Cedar Heights Community Presbyterian Church

Cedar Valley Community Church

1555 W Ridgeway Waterloo, Iowa 50701 319-236-1771 www.faithupontherock.com

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

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

Services: Sunday 8:00 & 10:30am Bible Study & Sunday School: 9:15am Youth Group: 2nd and 4th Sundays at 6:00pm.

Wednesday: Adult study at 10:30am Bible School: p-K to 8th grade at 5:45 pm during the school year.

Handicap accessible.

Join us for worship and education on Sunday mornings. Our traditional service begins at 9:00am followed by an educational hour for all ages. Our contemporary service begins at 11:00am.

We value worship, mission, education and pastoral care to all ages. Nursery available, handicap accessible. Welcome!

Services: Sunday 8:30 and 10:00 am Monday 8:00pm Young Adults; Tuesday 6:45am Men’s Group and 9:30am Women’s Group; Wednesday Classes 6:30pm. Come…experience the Life!

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Masjid Al Noor Islamic Community Center 2100 Sager Ave. Waterloo, IA 50701 319-233-6640 www.wcfmasjid.org

Friday prayer: 12:40pm Daily prayer: check web site Sunday school: Sunday 10am–2pm Other lectures and activites: check web site.

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cultural places wonderful spaces in Cedar Falls University of Northern Iowa Museums 3219 Hudson Road 319-273-2188 Visit the University Museum and explore our extraordinary exhibits of nature and culture! Open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Discover Marshall Center One-Room School, a schoolhouse museum on the UNI campus.

Open Saturdays 2-4 p.m., or by appointment.

Admission is FREE at both museums. Phone: 319-273-2188.

Website: www.uni.edu/museum.

A to 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

www.gbpac.org

www.unitix.uni.edu 319-273-4TIX

HARTMAN RESERVE Adventure Programs

All Ages!

Park Open Everyday Dawn to Dusk sports lectures I am entertaining you! art music exhibits www.uni.edu Interpretive Center

RENEWAL: EMERGING BEYOND STRUGGLES GUERNICA

DYING CITY

BY CODY DAIGLE OCTOBER 6-16, 2011

BY CHRISTOPHER SHINN FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 4, 2012

MAD FOREST

BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL

BY CARYL CHURCHILL OCTOBER 20-30, 2011

STORY AND BOOK BY KEYTHE FARLEY AND BRIAN FLEMMING MUSIC AND LYRICS BY LAURENCE O’KEEFE APRIL 5-15, 2012

STUDENT TICKETS ARE UCARD FREE BOX OFFICE: 319-273-6381 WWW.UNI.EDU/THEATRE/SWT WWW.UNITIX.UNI.EDU

2011-2012 Season

Nature Center

Mon.~Fri. 8-4:30 Sun. 1-5

319-277-2187

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HartmanReserve.org BlackHawkCountryParks.com

Marjorie Nuhn Sunset Maui Watercolor, 1966 Gift from Ferner Nuhn 1989.02.13

Lampost Theatre & Coffee Co. 204 W. Seerley Blvd., Cedar Falls 319-277-8034 www.lampost.com

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Complimenting original theater, comedy, and music with an artistic blend of lattes and coffee, Lampost is an atmosphere to savor and enjoy. Coffee shop open Mon.-Thurs.

9-5 pm; Fri. and Sat. 9-9pm and for special events in the evenings. Schedules and show tickets available online. www.lampost.com

Oster Regent Theatre 103 Main Street 319-277-5283 (319-APP-LAUD) Cedar Falls Community Theatre celebrates over 100 years producing a wide variety of plays, concerts, and comedy in the historic landmark of the Oster Regent Theatre. Evening and matinee performances. www.osterregent.org

Lost Island’s Wailua Kupua has already hosted over 400,000 riders! Come visit Iowa’s Largest Waterpark and see what everyone is smiling about!

2225 E. Shaulis Road Waterloo, IA 50704 • 319-233-8414 Open June through August www.thelostisland.com

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www.gbpac.org

www.unitix.uni.edu 319-273-4TIX

sports lectures I am entertaining you! art music exhibits www.uni.edu RENEWAL: EMERGING BEYOND STRUGGLES GUERNICA

DYING CITY

BY CODY DAIGLE OCTOBER 6-16, 2011

BY CHRISTOPHER SHINN FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 4, 2012

MAD FOREST

BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL

BY CARYL CHURCHILL OCTOBER 20-30, 2011

STORY AND BOOK BY KEYTHE FARLEY AND BRIAN FLEMMING MUSIC AND LYRICS BY LAURENCE O’KEEFE APRIL 5-15, 2012

2011-2012 Season

STUDENT TICKETS ARE UCARD FREE BOX OFFICE: 319-273-6381 WWW.UNI.EDU/THEATRE/SWT WWW.UNITIX.UNI.EDU