2010 guide to the cedar valley

04. 26. 10

THE COURIERPAGE 2 MONDAY, APRIL 26, 2010www.wcfcourier.comCEDAR VALLEY LIFE

Welcome to Cedar Valley Life, your guide to Black Hawk County and Waverly.

Whether you’re new to the Cedar Valley or a longtime resi-dent, we hope you’ll hold onto this guide for the next year to use as a reference tool for community ser-vices, government, education and leisure activities.

Our goal is to make it easy for you to find your way around this area as well as provide a compre-hensive guide to commonly asked questions varying from where to vote to ideas for fun activities on a Saturday afternoon.

We have updated last year’s information. While we have made

every effort to be thorough and accurate, there are bound to be omissions.

If you find an error or have a suggestion for a category we may have missed, contact us. We also welcome your ideas on how to make this product more useful and comprehensive. Contact Edi-tor Nancy Raffensperger Newhoff, 291-1426, [email protected], or Catherine Kittrell, 291-1462, [email protected].

If you are an advertiser and would like to be involved in next year’s edition, call 291-1497 or contact your Courier advertising representative.

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Stephanie Donlea gets an extra workout pushing her daughters, Delaney and Daley, in the Pink Ribbon 5K Run/Walk in Cedar Falls.

Unkempt private lots The city of Waterloo will mow

unkempt private lots within the city and assess the cost to own-ers. Black Hawk County will mow and clean up county-owned lots. For the waste management ser-vices department, call 291-4455. For county maintenance, call 833-3087.

Garbage, litter, trash The health department will

respond to complaints regarding accumulations of garbage, litter and trash on private and public property. For health enforcement, call 291-2413.

Inoperable motor vehicles Complaints regarding inoper-

able motor vehicles parked on the street are addressed by the police department, 291-2515. Inoperable motor vehicles on private prop-erty are addressed by the health department, 291-2413.

Structurally unsafe buildings For building inspections, call

291-4319.

Open dumping Complaints regarding indiscrim-

inate open dumping on empty lots,

road ditches, private and public property should be made by calling the health department, 291-2413.

Rental housing, vacant structures, fi re hazards

Waterloo Fire Rescue will address complaints regarding occupied rental housing, vacant dilapidated residential structures and specifi c fi re hazards. For the inspection division, call 291-4469.

Salvage, recycling activities For the code enforcement offi cer,

call 291-3820.

Flood plain construction Inquiries regarding construction

and fi lling within the fl ood plain should be made to planning and zoning, 291-4366.

Sidewalks Concerns about broken, uneven

or unsafe sidewalks should be referred to the engineering depart-ment, 291-4312. Concerns about snow removal on sidewalks should be made to waste management, 291-4455.

Hazardous street, alley conditions

Hazardous conditions, such as potholes, should be referred to the street department, 291-4267.

TreesConcerns about trees on public

right of way blocking vision or those with broken limbs should be referred to the forestry depart-ment, 291-4570.

Illegal burningComplaints regarding ille-

gal burning should be made to Waterloo Fire Rescue, 291-2515.

Animal neglectFor concerns involving care of

pets, animal bites and accumula-tions of pet droppings, call Cedar Bend Humane Society, 232-6887.

Residential fencingQuestions concerning fence

height, type and location should be directed to planning and zon-ing, 291-4366.

Illicit storm water dischargeConcerns regarding the dis-

charge of illicit items into the community waters or storm sewers, call waste management at 291-4553 or engineering, 291-4312.

Welcome to the Cedar Valley

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Ryan Risetter, center, gives Addison Risetter a bite of Tropical Snow at the Waterloo Jaycees Fourth of July celebration.

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Animal ControlAnimal control in Waterloo

and Cedar Falls is handled by the Cedar Bend Humane Soci-ety, 1166 W. Airline Highway, at 232-6887. It enforces Water-loo and Cedar Falls city codes regarding animal cruelty, noise issues, animals at large, etc.

Animal LicenseThe city clerk’s offi ces handle

the licenses of dogs and cats.Waterloo

Any owner of a dog or cat within the city limits is required to license their pet the fi rst of each year, or at any time a pet has come into the possession or ownership of the applicant or if a pet has reached the age of 6 months. The owner will need to provide the breed, sex, age, color, markings and name of each pet, the address of the owner and provide the most recent rabies vaccination, the type of vaccine administered and the date the dog or cat shall be revaccinat-ed. A written certifi cate from a licensed veterinarian is required to prove a dog or cat is incapable of breeding and has been vac-cinated for rabies. Fees: Jan. 1 through March 31, $5 altered/$10 unaltered; April 1 through Dec. 31, $10 altered/$20 unaltered.

Cedar Falls

City ordinance requires all dogs and cats 4 months old or older be licensed annually. Pet licenses must be renewed Janu-ary through March to avoid penalty. Proof of vaccinations and altering is required. Fees Jan. 1 through March 31, $5.50 altered/$11 unaltered. Fee amounts also can be obtained at the city clerk’s offi ce for $10 a year.

Driver’s LicenseImmediately upon establish-

ing residency, new residents must obtain an Iowa driver’s license. They must present a valid out-of-state license, not expired by more than one year, and their Social Security card and proof of Iowa residency. Apply for or renew driver’s licenses at:

Waterloo Drivers License Station, 2060 Crossroads Cen-ter Suite 103, Waterloo, 50702, 235-0902

At the Waterloo Driver’s License Station you can talk with a Department of Transportation customer service representa-tive, obtain a certifi ed copy of your driving record or accident report, fi le SR insurance, obtain a lift notice, pay civil penalties, etc.

Vehicle registrationNew Iowa residents must title

and register leased or owned vehicles or road trailers in Iowa within 30 days after establishing residency. Call the Black Hawk County Treasurer’s Offi ce, 833-3013; address, 316 E. Fifth St., Waterloo, or the Waterloo Driv-er’s License Station, 235-0902, 2060 Crossroads Center Suite 103, Waterloo.

Hunting and fi shingContact the Black Hawk

County Recorder’s Offi ce, 316 E. Fifth St., Waterloo, at 833-3012 or area retail outlets.

Property and real estate taxes

It is the county treasurer’s duty to collect all taxes, which include real estate, mobile homes, special assessments, buildings on leased land, equip-

■ ment assessed as real estate, utilities and grain handlers. Taxes are segregated in tax-ing districts, and the amounts collected are apportioned to the various funds; state, area schools, ag extension, assessor/appraiser, county, school, cor-porate entities and townships.

The following cities are located in Black Hawk County: Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Dunker-ton, Elk Run Heights, Evans-dale, Gilbertville, Hudson, La Porte City, Raymond and a por-tion of Janesville and Jesup. Unincorporated towns include Dewar, Eagle Center, Finchford, Glasgow, Washburn and Voo-rhies. The townships in Black Hawk County are Fox, Union, Mount Vernon, Washington, Bennington, Lester, Cedar Falls, East Waterloo, Poyner, Barclay, Black Hawk, Orange, Cedar, Lincoln, Eagle, Big Creek and Spring Creek.

Property tax payments: Prop-erty taxes may be paid in two installments. The fi rst half is due Sept. 1 and becomes delin-quent Oct. 1; the second half is due March 1 and becomes delin-quent April 1. Delinquent inter-est accrues at the rate of 1.5 per-cent per month, rounded to the nearest dollar with a minimum of a dollar.

Payments may be mailed to the Black Hawk County Trea-surer, 316 E. Fifth St., Water-

loo 50703. A secured drop box available for payments is locat-ed in the parking lot near the northeast corner of the court-house. It may be used during and after offi ce hours. Dis-cover credit card payments are accepted for taxes and motor vehicle transactions.

Payments for redemption from tax sale must be paid by guaran-teed funds. The rate of interest required by Iowa law to be paid in a redemption is 2 percent.

For information pertaining to all taxes, contact the Black Hawk County Treasurer’s Offi ce at 833-3013.

Post offi cesWaterloo

300 Sycamore St.274-2200Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday.Cedar Falls

221 W. Sixth St.266-4734Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.,

Monday through Friday.Dewar

5916 First St.232-5493Hours: 8:30 a.m. to noon and

1 to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Saturdays.

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Dunkerton713 S. Canfi eld Road822-4400Hours: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., 1

to 4:15 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Evansdale3568 Lafayette Road232-1510Hours: 8:30 to 11 a.m., noon to

4 p.m. Monday through Friday.Gilbertville

1320 Fifth St.296-1720Hours: 8:30 a.m. to noon, 1 to

4:15 p.m. Monday through Fri-day, 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. Saturdays

Hudson410 Jeff erson St.988-3329Hours: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 1:30

to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays.

Janesville401 Main St.987-2137Hours: 9 to 11:30 a.m., 1:30 to

4:30 p.m. Monday through Fri-day, 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays

La Porte City408 Chestnut St.342-3045Hours: 8:30 a.m. to noon, 12:30

to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

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Raymond111 Commercial St.232-6244Hours: 7:15 to 11:15 a.m., 12:30 to

4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Saturdays.

Washburn7007 La Porte Road296-2161Hours: 8 to 11 a.m. Monday

through FridayWaverly

124 Second S.E.352-4395Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-

day through Friday.

Telephone serviceQwest, installation of residence

telephone, (800) 244-1111.McLeod USA, residential ser-

vices, (800) 500-3453.Universal Communications of

Allison Inc., Dumont (includes Allison), (319) 267-2300.

La Porte City Telephone Co., 342-3369.

AT & T, (800) 222-0300.Dunkerton Telephone Coopera-

tive, (319) 822-4512.

TransportationThe Metropolitan Transit

Authority, or MET Transit, pro-vides bus service to the metro area. The information number is 234-5713, and the general number is 234-5714.

Fares are:$50 for an adult monthly pass.$45 discounted pass (senior

citizen, disabled, student-ID required).

$15 punch ticket. Buy 10 rides, get the 11th free.

$1.50 regular adult fare (age 18 and older).

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75 cents, seniors, age 60 and older (ID required).

75 cents, disabled.75 cents, Medicare card holders

(ID required).75 cents, students ages 6-17

(valid student ID required).Free, children under 6.Free, transfers.All fares must be exact change.There are 11 routes, which are

available at MET Transit’s Web site at www.mettransit.org

Waterloo Regional AirportLocated at 2790 Livingston Lane

in the Midport America Industrial Park

The airport is served by North-west Airlink. For airline informa-tion, call 233-7579 or visit nwa.com. The airport also has two rental car agencies, Hertz and Avis.

For more information on the airport’s operation, contact the administration offi ce at 291-4483.

UtilitiesWaterloo:

MidAmerican EnergyGeneral information, customer

service, billing: (888) 427-5632To report a gas leak. (800)

595-5325To report a power outage: (800)

799-4443

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Cedar Falls:Cedar Falls UtilitiesMunicipally owned utility com-

pany, off ering gas, electric, water and cable TV and Internet services to Cedar Falls residents. Contact CFU at 266-1761.

Waste removalWaterloo

Garbage pickup: Picked up once a week. The city has an automated garbage pickup service. Call 291-4455 for more information.

Bulk pickup: The Waste Man-agement department will pick up 10 items for $10 on the day of your usual garbage pick-up. Call 291-4455 for more information.

Recycling: All recyclables must be clean and free of hazardous materials. Lids need to be removed and containers rinsed, dry and empty. Do not tie together or bag recyclables.

Materials accepted at drop-off centers: corrugated cardboard (fl atten boxes), chip board (cereal boxes), brown paper bags, mixed office paper, newspapers and magazines, empty metal cans, clean foil (pie tins, foil covers), clear, empty glass containers, grades 1 through 7 empty plastic containers.

These sites do not accept gar-bage, grease, paint, lubricants,

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liquids, appliances, construction and demolition materials, carpet-ing, dead animals, sharp objects (such as hypodermic syringes), Styrofoam, motor oil and waste oil fi lters and batteries.

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

A schedule is available of when the city will pick up recyclables and when it will pick up yard waste. Containers will be collected on your regular garbage day, but by a diff erent vehicle. Carts should be placed curbside, 4 feet apart, by 6 a.m. on garbage day. No glass is allowed in the blue carts.

For information on where pro-hibited items may be properly dis-posed of, call Waste Management Services at 291-4553 or 291-4455.

A yard-waste drop-off site for citizens of Waterloo is located at 3505 Easton Ave., open from April

through November, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Cedar FallsGarbage pickup: provided once

a week.Residents have a choice of three

sizes of automated containers. The smallest is 32 gallons at a cost of $9 per month. The medium is 68 gallons at a cost of $17 per month. The largest container is 95 gallons at a cost of $26.60 per month. Residents should place carts by the curb before 7 a.m. on their scheduled garbage day.

Yard waste: Yard waste is picked up on Mondays from the first Monday in April through the last Monday in November. From Dec. 1 through March 31, yard waste is picked up on a call-in basis at 273-8629 Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. All yard waste must be in a brown waste cart for the city to pick it up on Mondays. The cost is $7 per dump during the winter. Yard waste also may be taken to the transfer station

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803 G. Ave. • Grundy Center319-825-4777

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• Furniture and Signs

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• Home and Office Decorating

• Amish Baked Goods (Thursdays)

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SERVICESFrom page 3

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BUSINESS

International Association of Administrative ProfessionalsMeets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Locations vary. Contact Beth 296-4424 or [email protected]

CIVIC/SERVICES

Black Hawk-Bremer League of Women Voters has a program on the fourth Tuesday at AEA 267, Cedar Heights Drive, Cedar Falls.Call Cindy Wells, 233-7308; Carol Cooper, 266-5421. Public is welcome.

Black Hawk Wildlife Rehabilitation ProjectMajority activities occur Spring through Fall. Meeting times variable. Therese Evans – 236-3877 - Hotline [email protected]

Cedar Bend Humane Society1166 W. Airline Hwy, Waterloo319-232-6887Hours 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 7 Days a week.Many pets up for adoption.Needing volunteers.

Cedar Falls Volunteer Emergency ClubMeets at the Cedar Falls Happy Chef for a dinner meeting on each second Sunday at 6:30 p.m. (except months of January and February). The club provides severe weather spotting. The club also provides traffic control at various local events. For more information contact President George Dunkelberg at 277-5588 or 415-0503.E-mail: [email protected]

Cedar Valley Sertoma Club.Speech and hearing issues are target focus.Provides several scholarships in the speech and hearing to UNI students. Also targeting neighborhoods with flag displays five times a year: Memorial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day and Constitution Day. Meets at Beck’s on University every 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at noon. Contact Donna Brown at 277-4519 www.uni.edu/neuhaus/sertoma

Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa & Western IllinoisGirl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Girl Scouting accomplishes this by providing girls the opportunity to develop thier potential and have fun in a safe and nurturing all-girl enviornment. Girl Scouts helps more than 20,000 girls in 38 counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois, have fun while making friends and memories, and learning values and life skills. For more information or to get involved in Girl Scouting, contact the service center at 319-232-6601 or visit our website at www.gseiwi.org

Green Scene is a nonprofit organization that is 100% volunteer powered dedicated to the reforestation and beautification of Black Hawk County. An annual Spring Gardening Symposium is held every March. The main fundraiser for Green Scene is the annual Plant Sale held every Spring in Waterloo.

Proceeds from the sale are directed to County Beautification Projects, Street Tree plantings in all communities of Black Hawk County and Free Arbor Day Trees to all Schools. Please call for volunteer opportunities and Plant Sale information. Contact person: Diane Eachus (319) 233-6656.

Hawkeye Community College FoundationIs a charitable organization which provides support for Hawkeye Community College and its students. Through the generous gifts of our donors, the Foundation provides scholarships, for student and assists in providing educational opportunities outside of the classroom, supports faculty and staff development, purchases equipment, and assists with other support services. For more information, please contact: Hawkeye Community College Foundation at 319-296-4002 or visit www.Hawkeyecollege.edu/foundation, 1501 East Orange Rd., P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, IA 50704-8015 or visit.

Northeast Iowa Food BankProviding nutritious food and grocery products to nonprofit organizations and individuals in Northeast Iowa, while offering hunger education programs to the community and those in need.To donate food, funds or to volunteer contact:Mike Lind at 319-235-0507 ext. 101 [email protected]

Quota International of WaterlooMeets 4th Tuesday of each month - 6 p.m. dinner, Elk's Club, Waterloo. Members from Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and surrounding communities; since 1926. Service projects include promoting healthy hearing, vision screening, assisting disadvantaged women and children, Cops 'N Kids Reading program, Quota Care Bears for children in local hospitals, and more. Many opportunities and benefits of membership.Marcy Hartleip, 277-8277 Chris Lorenz, 266-9013www.waterlooquota.com; www.Quota.org

CULTURAL

Cedar Harmony Chorus of Sweet Adelines, Int.Meet Monday at 7:00 p.m. at Valley Lutheran High School, 4520 Rownd St., Cedar Falls. Performing at local functions and regional competitions. Rehearsals are open. Please join us. Contact Lara (319) 277-6715.Website: http://cedarharmony.binhost.com

Metropolitan ChoraleDr. Lee Nelson, the Patricia R. Zahn Chair in Choral Conducting at Wartburg and the conductor of the Wartburg Choic and Ritterchor, directs the Metropolitan Chorale, a non-auditioned group of about 90 voices. The Chorale annually performs two concerts of major choral works, often with orchestra and soloists, in venues in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls area. Meets: Monday evenings 7:30-9:30, September through April at Peterson Town Hall, in the Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial St. Contact: Laurie Thome, 290-1085, [email protected]

EDUCATIONAmerican Association of University Women,Cedar Falls Branch.AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. AAUW offers members a wide variety of monthly programs, community action projects and study/interest groups. For additional information see www.uni.edu/aauw or contact [email protected] or Dr. Judy Beckman at [email protected]

FAMILY

Child Care Resource and Referral of Northeast IowaChildcare resource and referral services. Call 233-0804. www.neiowachildcare.org

Metro Home Educators.Meets the needs of local homeschoolers through classes for our children. Support for families. Field trips and much more.Website: metrohomeeducators.org orcontact Linda Canfield, 319-427-5922.

MOMS Club of Cedar Falls Area, IAIs a local chapter of an international support group for stay-at-home moms. Our monthly calendars are filled with activities for moms and kids, such as playgroups, tours, walks, coffee chats, book club, kitchen club, craft club and Moms Night Out. Our monthly meeting is held every second Monday at 9:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 8th and Washington, Cedar Falls. Join us anytime, email us at [email protected] or check out our website at http://momsclubcfa.tripod.com for more information. We'd love to have you as a member.

Stay At Home Mom's ClubSupport for Moms who stay at home with thier children full or part time. We offer play dates, field trips and other outings. Meet on the 2nd Friday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at St. John's Church in Cedar Falls. cedarvalleysahms.com, email: [email protected]

HEALTH

Care & Share Cancer Support GroupThe Care & Share Cancer Support Group meets monthly to provide emotional support for individuals with cancer. This group meets the first Tuesday of every month at 1:30 p.m. at Covenant Cancer Treatment Center in the conference room on the conference room on the upper level. The support group is facilitated by a social worker, and participants can share concerns and receive emotional support. There is no cost to attend. For more information call 319-272-2800, or for information about Covenant Cancer Treatment center visit: www.WheatonIowa.org and click on the Cancer Treatment Center link on the left.

CASS (Cedar AIDS Support System)Medical case management and care for persons living with HIV/AIDS and their loved ones. 319-272-2437 or 1-800-617-1972.www.cvhospice.org

Cedar Valley HospiceCedar Valley Hospice is a not-for-profit agency founded in 1979, providing end-of-life care and grief support services. Waterloo 319-272-2002; Toll free 1-800-617-1972; Grundy Center 319-824-3868; Independence 319-334-6960; Waverly 319-352-1274.www,cvhospice.org

Cedar Valley Hospice HomeTrained nurses are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at this six-bedroom facility located at 2001 Kimball Ave., Waterloo. Patients come for short-term inpatient care or respite care. Short term residential care is also available. 319-272-1771 or www.cvhospice.org

ICAN of Northeast IowaChapter of the International Cesarean Awareness Network non-profit organization whose mission is to improve maternal child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education providing support for cesarean recovery and promoting vaginal birth after cesareans. Meets 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Cedar Falls Public Library. [email protected] or http://neiowa.ican-online.org

LINK Palliative CareSupportive end-of-life care to those individuals and families not enrolled on the Hospice program. 319-272-2002 or 1-800-617-1972.www.cvhospice.org

The Salvation ArmyIn partnership with Allen Hospital/College, now offers a free clinic, 89 Franklin St., Waterloo. Call for appointments on Wednesdays and Thursdays. 235-9358

Waterloo Visiting Nursing AssociationProviding Home Health Services to residents in Black Hawk and Bremer Counties for 78 years. The Visiting Nursing Association provides services to meet the needs of our patients by enabling them to regain optimal health and independence. 2530 University Ave, Suite 3, Waterloo, Iowa 50701 (319) 235-6201. www.vnawaterloo.org

HISTORICAL

Cedar Valley Civil War RoundtableMeets 7:00 p.m. the third Thursday, September through June, at Memorial Hall. Puclic always welcome. Call 266-1185.

HOBBIES/CRAFTS

Black Hawk Button ClubMeets last Wednesday of each month, 1:00 at St. Pual United Methodist Church, 207 West Louise, Waterloo (2 blocks South of Allen Hospital). The purpose of the Black Hwak Button Club is for the education, mutual helpfulness and preservation of the history, art and beauty of buttons. We welcome anyone interested in buttons. Call with any questions. Marie at 266-0572 or Dianne at 268-0318

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Banks and Credit UnionsMidWest One Bank3110 Kimball Avenue, Waterloo 319-232-55134510 Prairie Parkway, Cedar Falls319-277-2500100 Eddystone Dr., Hudson 319-988-4090www.midwestone.com

First National Bank602 Main St., Cedar Falls319-266-20002421 Whitetail Dr., Cedar Falls319-277-3385316 E. Bremer Ave. Waverly319-352-1340921 W. Bremer Ave., Waverly319-352-3502620 1st. St., Plainfield319-277-4469

Cedar Valley Bank and TrustP.O. Box 122 - 321 Main St., LaPorte City 319-342-2850405 W. 3rd., Vinton319-472-2930Member FDICwww.cedarvalleybank.com

Veridian Credit Union236-5600 • www.veridiancu.orgWaterloo Branches:1827 Ansborough Ave.1616 Lafayette St.57 E. Tower Park Dr.Crossroads Hy-Vee, 1422 Flammang Dr.Logan Hy-Vee, 2181 Logan Ave.University Hy-Vee, 4000 University Ave.Cedar Falls Branches:3621 Cedar Heights Dr.2322 W. 1st St.College Square Hy-Vee, 6301 University Ave.Maucker Union, University of Northern Iowa

Iowa CommunityCredit Unionwww.iccu.org3301 Cedar Heights Dr., Cedar Falls319-277-3940320 W. Second St., Waterloo319-235-0381Walmart, 1334 Flammang Dr., Waterloo319-234-0381Covenant, 3421 W. Ninth St., Waterloo319-272-5020

US Bank6301 University Ave., Cedar Falls319-266-3989222 Washington St., Cedar Falls319-277-1320

3228 Cedar Heights Dr., Cedar Falls319-277-15473130 Kimball Ave., Waterloo319-235-3240425 Cedar St., Waterloo319-235-3285

at East 15th and State streets in any type of container during regu-lar hours. There is a fee of 75 cents per bag for yard waste deposited there.

Bulk items: The city provides a large item pickup on weekdays. Residents must call the Public Works Department at 273-8629 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Mon-day through Friday to obtain a res-ervation for pickup. The city has a list of no-charge items, and items for which it will charge.

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

Recycling: The recycling drop-off center next to the transfer

station in the 1500 block of State Street is open from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

Items accepted: cardboard, newsprint, magazines, tin cans, co-mingled plastic (No. 1 through 7), clear glass, offi ce paper. All containers should be clean and labels removed.

The city operates remote recy-cling sites at Panther Parkway on the University of Northern Iowa campus, the west side of Walmart Super Center, Point West, Thun-der Ridge Fareway and Wind Grace Community off south Main Street. All sites are operational 24 hours a day.

WaverlyGarbage pickup: Garbage is

picked up once a week. If you are unsure as to the day your garbage is picked up, call 352-6247. Garbage is collected from an alley if you have an alley or the curb next to your driveway. Collection begins at 7 a.m. Garbage can be placed in garbage cans or garbage bags (gar-bage tag required) of no more than

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a 33-gallon capacity and weigh-ing no more than 50 pounds each. Each can or bag needs a garbage sticker placed on it.

The city-owned garbage con-tainer does not require a garbage tag. Choice of containers include 35-gallon for $13 per month and 65-gallon for $18 per month. Any extra bags of garbage that are placed outside of the container will require a garbage tag. To rent a city-owned garbage container, call 352-6247.

Yard waste: Waverly’s yard waste site at 1301 Eighth St. S.E. is open from early spring until late fall.

The city provides a special pickup of the large items or brush and yard waste at a charge of $20 per load anytime during the year. Landfi ll fees, if required, will be additional.

Hazardous waste: Bremer Coun-ty has a regional collection center for household hazardous materi-als located at the Bremer County Landfi ll, 2049 200th St., Waverly. The site is open to Bremer County residents only (no businesses) at

no charge. Call 352-4574 for an appointment before taking items to the site.

Recycling: Waverly’s recycling center at 412 First Ave. S.E. is the drop-off site for recyclables. The city also has curbside recycling collection of clear glass, steel cans, single-layered cardboard

(cereal boxes, etc.) newspapers, slick paper (magazines, catalogs, junk mail, etc.) and all numbered plastics. These items need to be separated into bags and placed in the green recycling box provided by the city. The curbside recy-clables are picked up on your gar-bage day.

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SERVICESFrom page 4

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While the Waterloo-Cedar Falls area may have a lot to off er in the way of recreation and edu-cation, there’s still no way to avoid taxes.

Despite proposals from the governor to simplify the tax code, Iowa’s property tax laws are among the most complex in the nation and could leave hom-eowners scratching their heads each fall when tax bills arrive from the Black Hawk County Treasurer’s Offi ce.

Seven diff erent local govern-ments eventually get a share of those property tax payments, which are payable in two install-ments — one in September and the other in March. The pay-ments fi nance governments that operate on a fi scal year starting July 1.

The property tax system starts with the assessed value of a prop-erty as determined by the county assessor’s offi ce. That value can change annually either by an assessor’s review or by equaliza-tion orders, which are mandated changes in value ordered by the Iowa Department of Revenue and Finance. Property owners can appeal values they deem unfair at the Assessor’s Offi ce in the Black Hawk County Courthouse.

Anyone who owns a home they live in also is eligible to have a small portion of their value removed for taxing purposes by applying for a “homestead tax credit” at the Assessor’s Offi ce. Several other tax credits, such as one for military service, also are available.

But some property owners don’t pay taxes based on the full assessed value. The state sets diff erent “rollback” orders each year for the various classes of property.

Six of the local taxing bodies set property tax rates each win-ter or early spring when budgets are adopted. Those bodies are the city government, school district, county government, assessor’s office, Hawkeye Community College and agricultural exten-sion service. The state of Iowa has a standing small property tax rate.

Those seven tax rates are mul-tiplied by the taxable value of a property to determine annual tax bills.

Meanwhile, people purchasing goods and services — exclud-ing groceries and certain other items — pay a 7 percent sales tax in Black Hawk County. Five per-cent of the sales tax is statewide and supports state government operations.

One percent is statewide and supports school building con-struction and renovation.

The remaining 1 percent comes from a 1-cent local option sales taxes approved by voters to be used by city governments as determined by the voters. Both

Waterloo and Cedar Falls use their share of the sales tax for street reconstruction and resurfacing.

State government operates largely on a state income tax and numerous “use taxes,” which include a tax on gasoline sales. While Iowa appears to have a larger income tax rate than many other states, it is one of the few states allowing a deduction for federal income taxes paid.

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AgenciesIowa State Patrol

Post 91510 W. First St.Cedar Falls266-2677, 277-4761

Black Hawk CountySheriff ’s Offi ce291-2587225 E. Sixth St., WaterlooEmergency, 911Administration, 291-2587Dispatch, 291-2515

Bremer County Sheriff’s Offi ce

111 Fourth St. N.E.Waverly352-5400

Cedar Falls Police Department

www.ci.cedar-falls.ia.us273-8612220 Clay St.Emergency, 911Administration, 273-8612Shift supervisor, 273-8612Records, 268-5142Dispatch, 291-2515

Dunkerton Police Department200 Tower St.822-4211

Elk Run Heights

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Patrolled by the Black Hawk County Sheriff ’s Offi ce, 291-2515

Evansdale Police Department911 S. Evans Road 232-6682

Gilbertville Police Department

1321 Fifth St.296-1822, 296-9601

Hudson Police Department525 Jeff erson St. 988-3210

Jesup Police Department601 Young St. 827-1919

La Porte City Police Department

202 Main St.342-2232

RaymondPatrolled by the Black Hawk

County Sheriff ’s Offi ce, 291-2515Waterloo Police Department

715 Mulberry St.291-4340www.waterloopolice.comEmergencies, 911Nonemergencies, 291-2515Community services, 291-4353Domestic abuse response team,

291-4331Drug task force, 291-4364

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Internal aff airs, 291-4318Investigations, 291-4333Police training center,

291-4520Records section 291-4340Watch commander, 291-4349

Waverly Police Department111 Fourth St. N.E. 352-5400

Fire departmentsCedar Falls Fire Department

w w w . c i . c e d a r - f a l l s .ia.us/fi re_dept/

1718 Main St.273-8622, 273-8690Ambulance Service/Sartori

Memorial Hospital, 911Inspections/Minimum rental

housing, 273-8692Commercial, shift officers,

273-8622Dunkerton Fire &

Ambulance Department911

Elk Run HeightsFire and ambulance protection

is with the city of Waterloo, 911Evansdale Fire &

Ambulance Department911

Gilbertville Fire Department

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Ambulance service provided by Evansdale Fire Department, 911

Hudson Fire &Ambulance Department911

Jesup Fire &Ambulance Department911

La Porte City Fire & Ambu-lance Department

911Raymond Fire Department

911Waterloo Fire Department

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East Third and Franklin streets291-4459Emergency, 911Nonemergency, 291-4460Fire marshal, 291-4460Fire regional training center,

291-4285Waverly Fire Department

123 First St. S.W., 352-5521http://city.waverlyia.com/fi re.

asp

Road conditions(800) 288-1047

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Waterloo is home to the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum.


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OPTOMETRYSteven Boeke, O.D.Paul Creeden, O.D.David Neill, O.D.

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GOVERNMENTCEDAR VALLEY LIFE

FEDERAL

Elected offi cialsSen. Charles Grassley, Water-

loo offi ce, 531 Commercial St., Suite 210, 232-6657; Washing-ton, D.C., offi ce (202) 224-3744; www.grassley.senate.gov.

Sen. Tom Harkin, Cedar Rap-ids offi ce, (319) 365-4504; Wash-ington, D.C., offi ce, (202) 224-3254, www. harkin.senate.gov.

Rep. Bruce Braley, Waterloo offi ce, 501 Sycamore St., Suite 610, 287-3233; Washington, D.C., offi ce (202) 225-2911; www.braley.house.gov.

Offi cesSoil Conservation Service/

Farm Service Agency, 2950 Southland Drive, Waterloo, 296-3262

Department of Defense/DCMO Rockwell QA Offi ce, 201 Tower Park Drive, Waterloo, 232-7458

Federal Aviation Administra-tion, Waterloo airport control tower, 233-7230

Federal Bureau of Investiga-tion, 501 Sycamore St., 234-4327

Internal Revenue Service, 201 Tower Drive, Waterloo, 234-5719

Social Security Adminis-tration, 3121 Greyhound Drive, Waterloo, (888) 456-9554 (offi ce hours 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

U.S. Department of Agricul-ture, Bremer County, 352-1597

Marine Recruiting Office, 2000 E. Ridgeway Ave., Water-loo, 233-3180

Navy Recruiting Offi ce, 2000 E. Ridgeway Ave., Waterloo, 226-3553

STATE

Senators

Jeff Danielson, D-Waterloo, Senate District 10, P.O. Box 1191, Cedar Falls, 50613; phone, 236-0611; [email protected].

Bill Dotzler, D-Waterloo, Sen-ate District 11, 2837 Cedar Ter-race Drive, Waterloo, 50702; phone, 296-2947; [email protected].

Bill Heckroth, D-Waverly, Senate District 9, 1010 Ridge-

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wood Blvd. N.W., Waverly, 50677; phone, 231-9606; [email protected].

RepresentativesDeborah Berry, D-Waterloo,

House District 22, 241 Madison St., Waterloo, 50703; phone, 233-9934; [email protected].

Doris Kelley, D-Waterloo, House District 20, 1922 Mayfair, Waterloo, 50701; phone, 236-0343; [email protected].

Bob Kressig, D-Cedar Falls, House District 19, 3523 Veralta Drive, Cedar Falls, 50613; phone, 266-9021; [email protected].

Kerry Burt, D-Waterloo, House District 21, 150 Hawthorne Ave., Waterloo, 50702; phone, (515) 281-3221; [email protected].

Offi cesArmy National Guard, 3106

Airport Blvd., 233-7169Auditor’s Offi ce, (Black Hawk

County Courthouse), 316 E. Fifth St., Waterloo, 833-3002

Blind, Dept. for the, 3420 University Ave., Suite A, Water-loo, 226-3352

Black Hawk County Extension Offi ce, Waterloo, 234-6811

Bremer County Extension Offi ce, Tripoli, 319-882-4275

Business License Information Center, (800) 532-1216

Clerk of Court, Black Hawk County Courthouse, 833-3331

Correctional Services, Dept. of, 314 E. Sixth St., Waterloo, 236-9626; Residential Correc-tional Facility, 310/314 E. Sixth St., Waterloo, 291-2087

District Court, Waterloo (Black Hawk County Court-house), 316 E. Fifth St., 833-3332

Human Services, Dept. of, Waterloo area (Black Hawk County), 1407 Independence Ave., Waterloo 291-2441

Judicial Department, Clerk of District Court, Waverly, 352-5661; Juvenile Court Services, Waverly, 352-0003; Juvenile Court Servic-es, Waterloo, 291-2506

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Natural Resources, Dept. of, Manchester office, (563) 927-2640

Public Defender, adult divi-sion, 304 First National Build-ing, 607 Sycamore, Waterloo, 291-2535; juvenile division, 229 E. Park Ave., Waterloo, 291-2595

Public Safety Division, Bureau of Drug & Narcotic Enforcement, 4901 University Ave., Cedar Falls, 277-4601; Communica-

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State Patrol, Cedar Falls offi ce, 1510 W. First St., 266-2677

Transportation, Dept. of, Waterloo offi ce, 2060 Crossroads Blvd., 235-0902; Waverly offi ce, 415 E. Bremer Ave., 352-1045

Workforce Development Center, Waverly offi ce, 415 W. Bremer Ave., 352-3844

VOTER INFORMATION

You are eligible to vote if you are a U.S. citizen, will be 18 years of age by the date of the elec-

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tion, are a county resident and are registered to vote.

To register:You may register to vote at the

City Clerk’s offi ce in Cedar Falls, Dunkerton, Elk Run Heights, Evansdale, Gilbertville, Hudson, La Porte City or Raymond, or at the County Election Offi ce at the County Courthouse — or by using a voter registration form available at any of those offi ces.

Voter registration forms also are available at DOT Drivers’ License Station, at most human services agencies and in most

telephone directories.Registration closes 11 days

before most elections. Mail-in registrations must be post-marked 15 days before the elec-tion. On election day, qualifi ed voters may record, at their new polling place, a change of name, address or party. Contact the Election Offi ce at 833-3007 in advance of election day for addi-tional information.

Your registration will remain valid unless: you have changed your name or address, or you have been convicted of a felony

and have not had your rights of citizenship restored.

Absentee ballots/voting absentee:

You may vote in person at the Election Offi ce at the County Courthouse within the 40-day period preceding any federal election, or submit an offi cial absentee ballot request form to the Election Offi ce and a bal-lot will be mailed to you. Forms are available at most city clerk offi ces, libraries and the county

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website, www.co.black-hawk.ia.us. The ballot must be returned to the County Elec-tion offi ce, Black Hawk County Courthouse, Waterloo 50703, by election day. For additional information, call the County Election Offi ce, 833-3007.

CITIES

Cedar Falls

Pop. 37,583 (2007)Cedar Falls City Hall220 Clay St.273-86008 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday

through FridayMayor Jon [email protected]

Cedar Falls City CouncilCedar Falls has a mayor-

council form of government. The council consists of seven members, two at-large (rep-resenting the entire city) and one from each of the fi ve wards, elected for terms of four years. City elections are nonpartisan and take place in odd-num-bered years.

The City Council meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month in the Cedar Falls City Hall Council Cham-bers, 220 Clay St., at 7 p.m. Meetings are open to the pub-lic and also broadcast on cable channel 15.

City Council members can be reached through the mayor’s offi ce (273-8600) or by calling their home phone numbers:

Ward 1: Tom Hagarty, 809 Franklin St., 266-1321; [email protected].

Ward 2, Susan deBuhr, 1434 Starbeck Circle, 277-8974; [email protected].

Ward 3, Mayor Pro Tem: John Runchey, 920 Columbine Drive, 277-1053/415-9350; [email protected].

Ward 4: Kamyar Enshay-an, 1703 Washington St., 266-5468/273-7575; [email protected].

Ward 5: Frank Darrah, 1915 Greenhill Drive, 277-2801/290-0381; [email protected].

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At-Large: Nick Taiber, 221 W. 13th St., 610-8370; [email protected]

At-Large: David Wieland, 4201 Heritage Road, 266-4300; [email protected].

DunkertonPop. 812 (2008)Dunkerton City Hall200 Tower St.822-42478 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday

through FridayMayor Michael J. Schares

Elk Run HeightsPop. 1,079 (2008)Elk Run City Hall5042 Lafayette Road232-0020Offi ce hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4

p.m. Monday through FridayMayor William Henninger

EvansdalePop. 5,000 (2007)Evansdale City Hall123 N. Evans Road232-6683Offi ce hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30

p.m. Monday through FridayMayor Chad [email protected]

GilbertvillePop. 732 (2007)Gilbertville City Hall1321 Fifth St.296-1822Monday through Friday 8 a.m.

to 4 p.m.Mayor Harry Fischels

HudsonPop. 2,164 (2007)Hudson City Hall525 Jeff erson St.988-3600Monday through Friday 8 a.m.

to 5 p.m.Mayor Bernie Jensen

JesupPop. 2,379 (2007)Jesup City HallTemporarily located behind

the high school, off North Street, until a new city hall can be constructed

P.O. Box 592(319) 827-1522Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.

to noon; 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.Mayor Dick Quachenbush

La Porte CityPop. 2,293 (2007)La Porte City Hall202 Main St.342-3396Monday through Friday 8 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m.Mayor Rick Lubben

RaymondPop. 710 (2007)Raymond City Hall101 First St.232-6153Mayor Monte Johnson

WaterlooPop. 66, 998 (2007)Waterloo City Offi ces715 Mulberry St.291-4323Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-

day through FridayMayor Buck ClarkOffi ce of the mayor, City Hall,

715 Mulberry Street, [email protected]

City CouncilThe Council comprises a

mayor and seven council mem-bers, elected by ward and at-large. They set city policy. Meetings are open to the pub-lic and are held at 5:30 p.m. at the Council Chambers, second fl oor of City Hall, on Mondays, except the fi fth Monday.

City Council membersCity Council members can be

reached through the mayor’s offi ce or by calling their home phone numbers:

Ward 1: David Jones, 1930 Cra-bapple Lane, 233-1380; [email protected]

Ward 2: Carolyn Cole, 836 Lynkaylee Drive, 234-1021; [email protected]

Ward 3: Harold Getty, 1555 Woodmayr Drive, 232-2128; [email protected]

Ward 4: Quentin Hart, 745 Boston Ave., 235-2799; [email protected].

Ward 5: Ron Welper, 1120 W. Eighth St., 234-6013

At-large: Bob Greenwood, 3553 Muirfi eld Drive, 236-3585; [email protected]

At-large: Steven Schmitt, 1910 Kitty Hawk Drive, 232-3701, extension 201; [email protected]

City staff /departmentsAirport administrator,

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mits, 291-4319Bulk refuse pickup, 291-4455Cable coordinator, 291-4568Central garage, 291-4445City clerk/fi nance, 291-4323City engineer, 291-4312City facilities maintenance,

291-4399City Hall, 291-4311Code enforcement, 291-3820Community development,

291-4429Contract Compliance Offi ce,

291-4429Cultural Arts Commission,

291-4490Downtown development,

291-2038Economic development,

291-4366Fire rescue, 291-4460

(non-emergency)Human resources, 291-4303Human Rights Commission,

291-4441Legal Department, 291-4327Leisure Services Department,

291-4370Library, 291-4480Mayor’s Offi ce, 291-4301Neighborhood Services,

291-9145Community Development,

291-4429Police department, 291-2515

(nonemergency)S a n i t a t i o n /r e c y c l i n g ,

291-4455Sign and Traffi c Department,

291-4440Street Department, 291-4267Veterans Memorial Hall,

291-4271Water Works, 232-6280Young Arena, 291-4300

WaverlyPop. 9,269 (2007)200 First St. N.E.352-42528 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday

through FridayMayor Bob Brunkhorst413 10th St. N.E.352-0065 (home)

City CouncilThe seven-member City

Council meets the fi rst, third and fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Civic Center.

Council membersWard 1: Gene Lieb, 352-1896;

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[email protected] 3: Richard Lindell, 352-

0734; [email protected] 4: Jim Vowels, 352-

0990; [email protected]

Ward 5: Tim Kangas, 352-3745; [email protected]

At large: Gary Boorom, 352-3223; [email protected]

At large: Kathy Olson, 352-2548; [email protected]

Commissions, committees and boards

Unless noted, contact City Hall at 352-4252 for information on contacts for these boards

Airport CommissionBoard of AdjustmentsBoard of AppealsCable and Telecommunica-

tions CommissionCivil Service CommissionBoard of Electrical ExaminersElectric Utility BoardEconomic Development

CommissionGolf Course CommissionBoard of Hospital TrusteesHistoric Preservation

CommissionLeisure Services CommissionLibrary Board of TrusteesMunicipal Housing

CommissionPlanning and Zoning

CommissionBoard of Plumbing ExaminersPublic Safety BoardTrees Forever CommitteeVolunteer Fire DepartmentWartburg-Waverly Wellness

CenterCity Staff /DepartmentsCity Administrator, Richard

Crayne, 352-9211Chief of Police, Richard Pur-

sell, 352-5400Parks & Recreation, Tab Ray,

352-6263Waverly Public Library, Sarah

Meyer-Reyerson, 352-1223Public Services Superinten-

dent, Brian Sullivan, 352-6247City Engineer/Public

Works Director, Mike Cherry, 352-9065

Fire Chief, Dennis Happel, 269-3231

City Clerk, JoEllen Raap, 352-9211

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Finance Director, Jack Bach-huber, 352-4252

Public Works Division, 352-9065

Engineering, 352-9065Buildings Trades, 352-0332Streets, 352-6247Water, 352-6261Solid Waste and Recycling,

352-6247Storm and sanitary sewer line

maintenance, 352-6247Wastewater treatment facility,

352-6248Airport, 352-4703Planning and Zoning,

352-9208

COUNTY

Black Hawk County Courthouse

316 E. Fifth St.

Elected offi cialsElected offi cials are coun-

ty attorney, auditor, board of supervisors, recorder, sher-iff and treasurer. Each serves a four-year term. (All offi ces are located in the courthouse, and offi ce hours are 8 to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless otherwise noted.)

Attorney’s Offi ceTom Ferguson (D) Term expires

2010Room [email protected].

ia.usAuditor’s Offi ce

Grant Veeder (D) Term expires 2012

Room [email protected]

Board of SupervisorsSuite [email protected].

ia.usScott Jordan (R) (term expires

2012)Tom Little (D) (term expires

2012)John Miller (D) (term expires

2012)Craig White (D) (term expires

2010)Frank Magsamen (D) (term

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expires 2010)Recorder’s Offi ce

Judy McCarthy (D) (term expires 2010)

Room 208(319) [email protected].

ia.usCollects real estate transfer

tax; issues hunting and fi sh-ing licenses; registers and titles boats, snowmobiles and ATV’s; conducts federal and state tax lien searches; collects use tax for the Department of Revenue and works with the Secretary of State’s offi ce on Uniform Com-mercial Codes and corporate fi l-ings; issues marriage licenses; register births, death and mar-riage certifi cates; assist in pass-port applications.

Treasurer’s Offi ceBarbara Freet (D) (term expires

2010)Room 140 (satellite offi ce at

Crossroads Drivers’ License Station)

[email protected].

ia.usResponsible for the receipt,

management, disbursement, fi nancial reporting, bonds and investment of all money paid to the county. The duties of the treasurer are dual capacity: property tax division and motor vehicle division. Property taxes may be paid in two installments. The fi rst half is due Sept. 1 and becomes delinquent Oct. 1. The second half due March 1; delin-quent April 1.

Appointed offi cialsElected offi cials are appointed,

or hired, by the county board.Building superintendent

Louis Cutwright Jr.Room B-40833-3004b u i l d i n g m a i n t e n a n c e @

co.black-hawk.ia.usCommunity services director

Bob LincolnPinecrest Building, 2nd fl oor1407 Independence Ave.,

Waterloo 50703291-2624c o m m u n i t y s e r v i c e s @

co.black-hawk.ia.usProvides assistance to people in

need of immediate assistance or people who cannot obtain assis-

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tance from any other source.County engineer

Catherine NicholasRoom [email protected].

ia.usProvides and maintains roads,

road right-of-way, and bridges on all public roadways under the county’s jurisdiction; maintain section corner-tie information. Floodway and fl ood insurance maps for unincorporated areas are available for public viewing.

Human resources directorJune WatkinsRoom [email protected]

hawk.ia.usBlack Hawk County Country

View Care FacilityAdministrator Jack Musker1410 W. Dunkerton Road,

[email protected].

ia.usA 24-hour Medicare/Medicaid

certifi ed nonprofi t, long-term care facility.

Information Technology director

Kim VeederRoom 205833-3011

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directorAmy Landers1450 W. Dunkerton Road,

[email protected].

ia.usShort-term emergency care

for children unable to remain in their own homes.

Associate offi cialAppointed by a Conference

Board comprising members of the county board, a representa-tive of each school district and the mayor from each city in the county.

Assessor’s Offi ceTami McFarlandRoom [email protected].

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Other county offi cesConservation Board

1346 W. Airline HighwayOffi ce hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30

p.m., Monday through Friday433-7275c o n s e r va t i o n @ c o. b l a c k -

hawk.ia.uswww.co.black-hawk.ia.us/

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ter, 277-2187Hickory Hills Park, 342-3350McFarlane Park, 342-3844Sigglekov Park, 433-7275Black Hawk County Conser-

vation Board maintains 37 areas totaling approximately 7800 acres, including river accesses, wetlands, wildlife areas, camp-grounds, bike trails, geologic sites, retreat center and nature center.

Health DepartmentBruce Meisinger, director1407 Independence Ave.,

[email protected].

ia.usManagementHealth planning and develop-

ment: Ann RogersCommunity health: Eileen

DaleyChild/adolescent health:

Rhonda BottkeEnvironmental health: Mark

LindaVeteran Aff airs Commission

Pinecrest building, fi rst fl oor1407 Independence Ave.,

WaterlooBennie Spain, executive

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COURIER FILE PHOTO

McKinstry Elementary School student Jamesha Howard hugs the cow at the Grant’s Farm display at the Phelps Youth Pavilion in Waterloo.


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MAY THROUGH SEPTEMBER

Friday’loo

Lincoln Park, downtown Waterloo, 291-2038

The event showcases talent from an eclectic lineup of local, regional and touring performing

artists, and features a variety of food vendors.

MAY 29

KOKZ-Cool 105.7 Fourth Street Cruise

Downtown Waterloo, 234-2200

The event is a fl ashback to days of cruising down Fourth Street. Hundreds of classic cars cruise through downtown streets from noon to 4 p.m. with food, bever-ages and fun for all. Evening sock hop at the Electric Park will follow. Shine’Em and Show’Em Off at 5:30 p.m. May 28 on the National Cattle Congress grounds.

JUNE 3-6

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“Expo Excitement”Downtown Waterloo,

233-8431Citywide festival with fun for

all ages. Parade, musical enter-tainment, concert, races, chil-dren’s events.

JUNE 25-27

Sturgis Falls Celebration and Cedar Basin Jazz Festival

“Simply the best”Overman Park, Island Park,

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Free concerts, food vendors, parade, carnival, entertainment, activities for children, talent contest and street fair.

JULY 4-10

Jesup Farmers’ Days and Sesquicentennial

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JULY 16-17

College Hill Arts Festival

23rd and College streets, Cedar Falls, 277-4972

Juried arts festival showcasing 75 Midwest artists, presenting origi-nal works and off ering demon-strations in various media.

AUG. 1

Cedar River FestivalCedar River, Cedar FallsFestival follows annual river

clean-up project.

AUG. 11-15

Cedar Trails Festival

268-4266 or (800) 845-1955Family event featuring bike

safety courses, day/night bike rides and entertainment along the metro trails.

AUG. 6-8

Irish Cultural and Fellowship Festival

Downtown Waterloo, 234-9029Features musical and dance

acts, Irish crafts, food, book ven-dors, demonstrations of Irish sporting.

AUG. 12-14

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SEPT. 11

ARTapalooza on Main

Downtown Cedar Falls, 277-0213Local juried art show.

SEPT. 16-19

National Cattle Congress Expo

National Cattle Congress Grounds, Waterloo, 234-7515

Four-day fair with carnival rides, midway, entertainment, livestock shows, PRCA rodeo and exhibits.

NOV. 17-21

Festival of Trees, Cedar Falls

268-3584An enchanting display of deco-

rated trees, wreaths and other hol-iday exhibits.

DEC. 2

Jingle and Mingle on Main

Downtown Cedar Falls, 277-0213Holiday kick-off will get partici-

pants in the shopping mood with special discounts, refreshments and door prizes. Main Street will be sparkling with lighted trees, holiday music, Santa and carolers. Trolley rides also will be available.

EARLY WINTER

Historical Society Christmas Walk

Overman ParkCedar Falls, 266-5149Several historical buildings, all

decorated for the holidays, open their doors to the public for free tours and special activities.

DEC. 4

Downtown Lights the NightDowntown Waterloo, 291-2038Children’s activities, hayride,

Santa, crafts and entertainment, beginning at 4 p.m.

Arts and culture

HISTORICAL / MUSEUMS

Antique Acres

7610 Waverly Road, Cedar Falls, 987-2380

The history of agriculture is told through this extensive col-lection of restored and preserved antique team, saw milling and farm machinery. A modern camp-ground is available. Open every day, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., May through October. Old-time Power Show in August.

Behrens-Rapp tourism information station

First and Clay streets, Cedar Falls, 266-5149

This restored gas station also is an information center for visitors to the area. Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. May through October.

Bremer County Historical Museum

402 W. Bremer Ave., Waverly, 352-2072

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the museum occupies a roadside inn, built in 1864 from native timber and brick from a local kiln. Open May through October. Monday through Saturday, 1:30 to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m.

Dan Gable International Wrestling Institute and Museum

303 Jeff erson, Waterloo, 233-0745, www.wrestlingmuseum.org

Features Olympic, collegiate and professional wrestling history and home to Waterloo native Dan Gable, 1972 Olympic gold med-alist. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

George Wyth House & Viking Pump Museum

303 Franklin St., Cedar Falls, 277-8817

Built in 1907, the former family home of George Wyth is restored

and decorated with the infl uence of the Art Deco period of the 1920s and 1930s. The third fl oor is a small museum dedicated to the Viking Pump Co., co-founded by Wyth. Open by appointment.

Heritage Farms7731 Zaneta Road, Hudson,

988-3734Experience a step back in time

with a horse-drawn hayride during the spring, summer or fall months or a scenic sleigh ride during the winter months. Complete with a bonfi re and a stop at a cabin in the woods where an option of a cinna-mon roll and beverage or a brunch is served. A 100-year-old barn can be used for larger groups.

Ice House MuseumFirst and Franklin streets, Cedar

Falls, 266-5149Closed this season due to fl ood

damage.

Iowa Band Museum203 1/2 Main St., Cedar Falls,

266-1253The history and memorabilia of

the Cedar Falls Municipal Band, in operation since 1891, is displayed in this historic band hall. Band plays every Tuesday June through August at 7:30 p.m. in Overman Park. Open Wednesday and Sun-day, 2 to 4 p.m., June and July, or by appointment at 266-4308 or 266-4176.

Little Red Schoolhouse Museum

First and Clay streets, Cedar Falls, 266-5149

Built in 1909, the schoolhouse is equipped with blackboards, books, a potbelly stove and turn-of-the-century furnishings. Open 2 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sat-urday and Sunday, May through October. Tours by appointment.

Marshall Center One-Room School

Corner of 23rd and Indiana streets, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, 273-2188

Preschool through college level classes can experience a typical day in a 1900-1920 schoolroom. Lessons are presented by Univer-sity of Northern Iowa faculty or

former one-room school teachers. Special events are off ered to the public throughout the year. Open Friday and Saturday, 2 to 4 p.m., and by appointment.

Silos & SmokestacksMain Offi ce, P.O. Box 2845,

Waterloo, 234-4567Silos and Smokestacks National

Heritage Area, comprised of 37 counties in Northeast Iowa, was formed to support the interpre-tation of the region’s heritage to its residents and visitors. Silos and Smokestacks is dedicated to pre-serving, promoting and celebrat-ing America’s agricultural heritage. Through a network of sites, pro-grams and events, S&S interprets farm life, agribusiness, and rural communities past and present.

UNI Museum3219 Hudson Road, Cedar Falls,

273-2188Created in 1892, the museum is

one of only fi ve major natural his-tory museums within Iowa. The museum serves both the univer-sity and the community. Open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sundays and holidays.

Victorian Home and Carriage House Museum

308 W. Third St., Cedar Falls, 266-5149

The oldest Cedar Falls museum, this 1861 Civil War-era home fea-tures antique furnishings, fashions and memorabilia documenting the area’s early history. This museum also houses the famous O-scale Lenoir Train Exhibit. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sat-urday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Grout Museum District503 South St., Waterloo,

234-6357www.groutmuseumdistrict.org

Bluedorn Science Imaginarium322 Washington St., Waterloo,

233-8708Grout Museum of History and

Science503 South St., Waterloo,

234-6357Rensselaer Russell House

Museum520 W. Third St., Waterloo,

234-6357

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234-6357.Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans

Museum503 South St., Waterloo,

234-6357

MUSIC

Metro Community Concert Association

233-2204 Mary Potter, 1416 W. Fourth St.,

Waterloo 50702.Locally directed group brings

music and dance acts to the area. Season memberships available for adults, students and families.

Metropolitan Chorale277-5388 or 234-2229This group, featuring member-

ship from the Cedar Valley, pro-duces inspiring concerts of the classic choral literature each fall and spring.

UNI School of MusicUniversity of Northern Iowa,

Cedar Falls, 273-2024, www.uni.edu/music

Off ering a variety of music, including band, orchestra and choral concerts in more than 200 yearly performances by students, faculty and visiting artists.

Waterloo/Cedar Falls Symphony Orchestra

Gallagher-Bluedorn Perform-ing Arts Center, Cedar Falls, 273-3373/273-7469 (box offi ce), www.wcfsymphony.org

One of Northeast Iowa’s cultural assets, the symphony brings musi-cal performances to the metro area. Highlights include a holiday and spring pops concert, classical con-certs, chamber concerts and fam-ily concerts. Performances are at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Perform-ing Arts Center.

Wartburg Symphony Orchestra

Wartburg College, Waverly, 352-8200.

Since 1952, Waverly has been one of the smallest communities in the country to support a symphony orchestra.

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EDUCATIONCOLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

Allen College1825 Logan Ave., Waterloo226-2000www.allencollege.eduA private, multipurpose col-

lege for nursing and allied health professions off ering programs in nursing, radiography and bach-elor of health sciences.

Hawkeye Community College

1501 E. Orange Road, Waterloo296-2320 or (800) 670-4769www.hawkeyecollege.eduOffering college transfer

courses and more than 50 career and technical programs. Aca-demic programs in health, busi-ness, engineering and technol-ogy, power technology, arts and human studies and agriculture and natural resources.

Kaplan University7009 Nordic Drive, Cedar

Falls277-0220, (800) 728-1220www.kucampus.eduA private college off ering pro-

grams that integrate general education, professional skills and career-focused education.

University of Northern Iowa1222 W. 27th St., Cedar Falls

273-2311www.uni.eduColleges: Business administra-

tion, education, humanities and fi ne arts, natural sciences, social and behavioral sciences and the graduate college. Undergraduate degrees: bachelor of arts, bach-elor of fi ne arts, bachelor of lib-eral studies, bachelor of music, bachelor of science. Graduate degrees: master of accounting, master of arts, master of arts in education, master of busi-ness administration, master of music, master of public policy, master of science, master of social work, professional science master’s degree, specialist in education, doctor of education, doctor of industrial technology.

Upper Iowa University — Waterloo Center

3563 University Ave., Waterloo232-6980www.uiu.edu/waterlooA four-year liberal arts insti-

tution off ering degree programs and certifi cates in a variety of fi elds, most available for study through more than one learn-ing option (including distance learning). Certifi cate programs include: Emergency and disaster management, human resources management, marketing, orga-nizational communications and

organizational leadership.Associate degrees are available

in general business and liberal arts.

Baccalaureate degree programs include: business, education, health, liberal arts.

Graduate degree programs include: MBA, MPA and MHEA.

Wartburg College100 Wartburg Blvd., WaverlyAdmissions Offi ce, 352-8264(800) 772-2085www.wartburg.eduA four-year liberal arts col-

lege of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America off ering more than 50 majors/programs. Five largest majors (in order): business administration, biology, commu-nication arts, elementary educa-tion and music.

ELEMENTARY& SECONDARYPUBLIC SCHOOLS

Cedar Falls Public Schools

Administrative Center1002 W. First St.553-3000www.cedar-falls.k12.ia.usAdministrationSuperintendent David Stoakes,

[email protected].

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Board of Education: Regular meetings are at the Administra-tion Offi ce, 1002 W. First St., on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

Cedar Falls schools and how to contact them:

ElementariesCedar Heights2417 Rainbow Drive553-2855Hansen616 Holmes Drive553-2775Lincoln321 W. Eighth St.553-2950North Cedar2419 Fern Ave.553-2810Orchard Hill3909 Rownd St.553-2465Southdale627 Orchard Drive553-2900Junior highsHolmes505 Holmes Drive553-2650Peet525 E. Seerley Blvd.553-2710Senior highsCedar Falls High School1015 Division St.553-2500

See EDUCATION , page 23

Black Hawk Children’s Theatre

Hope Martin Theatre in the Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial St., Waterloo

235-0367, 291-4494

Waterloo Community Playhouse

Hope Martin Theatre in the Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial St., Waterloo

235-0367, 291-4494

Cedar Falls Commu-nity Theatre

Oster Regent Theatre, 103 Main St., Cedar Falls

277-5283

Lampost Theatre & Coff ee Co., 204 W. Seerley Blvd., Cedar Falls

277-8034

Sturgis Youth Theatre, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls

273-2149

Theatre UNI, Univer-sity of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls

273-6381

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Malcolm PriceLaboratory School1901 Campus St.Cedar Falls 50613-3593General information, 273-2185Elementary/secondary offi ce,

273-7666Price Lab School Director

Bridgette [email protected] School Principal Jim

[email protected] Principal J.D. [email protected] on the campus of the

University of Northern Iowa, Price Lab School off ers settings for clinical teacher education and research at the early child-hood, elementary, middle and high school levels. It is part of the department of teaching within the College of Educa-tion. Both elementary and sec-ondary divisions are accredited

by the North Central Associa-tion Commission.

Dunkerton Community Schools

509 S. Canfi eld St.Dunkerton 50626www.dunkerton.k12.ia.us822-4295Information line: (319)

822-2255AdministrationSuperintendent James

[email protected] of Education: Regular

meetings are at the school ICN room, 509 S. Canfi eld, at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month.

Evansdale (Waterloo Community School District)

Bunger Middle School (6-8)157 S. Roosevelt Road, Evans-

dale 50707433-2550http://bunger.waterloo.k12.

ia.usPoyner Elementary School,

(K-5)1138 Central Ave., Evansdale

50707433-1534poyner.waterloo.iowapages.

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Hudson CommunitySchool District

136 S. Washington St.Hudson, 50643988-3233www.hudson.k12.ia.usBoard of Education: Regu-

lar meetings are in the Cen-tral Offi ce Board Room, 136 S. Washington St., at 6 p.m. the third Monday of each month.

Hudson High School245 S. WashingtonHudson 50643988-4226Hudson Middle School (5-8)136 S. Washington, P.O. Box

240Hudson 50643988-4137

Hudson Elementary School (K-4)

136 S. Washington, P.O. Box 240

Hudson 50643988-3239

Jesup Community School District

531 Prospect St.Jesup, 50648827-1700www.jesup.k12.ia.usAdministrationSuperintendent Nathan

[email protected] High School531 Prospect St.Jesup 50648827-1700Jesup Middle School531 Prospect St.Jesup 50648827-1700Jesup Elementary School531 Prospect St.Jesup 50648827-1700

Union Community School District

District Offi ce200 Adams St.La Porte City, 50651342-2674www.union.k12.ia.usAdministrationSuperintendent Neil MullenUnion High School200 Adams St.La Porte City 50651342-2697Union Middle School505 West St.Dysart 52224476-5100La Porte City Elementary515 Fillmore St.La Porte City 50651342-3033Dysart-Geneseo Elementary

School411 Lincoln St.Dysart 52224476-7110

CEDAR VALLEY LIFE

EDUCATIONFrom page 21

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Waterloo Public SchoolsEducation Service Center1516 Washington St.Waterloo IA 50702433-1800www.waterloo.k12.ia.usAdministrationSuperintendent Gary [email protected] and Community Rela-

tions Director Sharon [email protected] of Education: Gener-

ally meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Board Room of the district’s Education Service Center, 1516 Washington St. (Board may meet only once during June and July). Meetings are open to the public.

ElementariesCunningham1224 Mobile St., 50703433-2600Edison740 Magnolia Parkway, 50701433-2180Highland Elementary812 Idaho St., 50703433-2630Irving1115 W. Fifth St., 50701433-2800Kingsley201 Sunset Road, 50701433-2210Kittrell1304 Oregon, 50702433-2910Lincoln,302 Cedar Bend St., 50703

433-1990Lou Henry312 Rachael St. 50701433-2860Lowell1628 Washington St., 50702433-1900Orange6028 Kimball Ave., 50701433-2880Poyner1138 Central Ave.,Evansdale, 50707433-1534Middle SchoolsBunger Middle157 S. Roosevelt RoadEvansdale 50707, 433-2550Central Middle1350 Katoski Drive, 50701433-2100Hoover Middle630 Hillcrest Road, 50701433-2830Logan Middle1515 Logan Ave., 50703433-2500High SchoolsEast High214 High St., 50703433-2400Expo High927 Franklin St., 50703433-1930West High425 E. Ridgeway Ave., 50702433-2700

Waverly-Shell Rock Community Schools

Administration Building1415 Fourth Ave. S.W.Waverly 50677(319) 352-3630waverly-shellrock.k12.ia.usAdministration

Superintendent Jere Vyverbergvyverbergj@waverly-shell-

rock.k12.ia.usMargaretta CareyElementary School220 9th Ave. N.W.Waverly 50677352-2855Southeast Elementary School809 Fourth Ave. S.E.Waverly 50677352-3582West Cedar Elementary

School221 15th St. N.W.Waverly 50677352-2754Shell Rock Elementary School214 N. Cherry St.Shell Rock 50670885-4311Washington IrvingElementary School195 20th St. N.W.Waverly 50677352-2658Waverly-Shell RockJunior High School215 Third St. N.W.Waverly 50677352-3632Waverly-Shell RockHigh School1405 Fourth Ave. S.W.Waverly 50677352-2087

Area EducationAgency 267

3712 Cedar Heights DriveCedar Falls, 50613273-8200www.aea267.k12.ia.usAEA 267 provides services to

children, families and educa-tors in partnership with area

public and private schools. Ser-vices include direct instruction and support for children with special needs, consulting ser-vices for educators and media resources for the classroom. Part of the AEA network estab-lished in Iowa in 1974.

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school.netActing Administrator Kerry

[email protected]

CatholicCedar ValleyCatholic SchoolsAdministration Offi ces3231 W. Ninth St.Waterloo 50702232-1422www.cvce.orgDirector of Education Cathy

[email protected].

ia.usWaterlooBlessed Sacrament600 Stephan Ave.233-7863Sacred Heart School620 W. Fifth St.234-6593St. Edward School139 E. Mitchell Ave.

233-6202Columbus High School3231 W. Ninth St.233-3358Cedar FallsSt. Patrick School615 Washington St.Cedar Falls 50613277-6781www.saintpatrickcf.orgGilbertvilleDon Bosco High School405 16th Ave.Gilbertville 50634296-1692Immaculate Conception

Center311 16th Ave.Gilbertville 50634296-1089St. Joseph Center6916 Lafayette RoadRaymond 50668233-5980www.boscosystem.net

LutheranSt. Paul’s Lutheran School212 Second St. N.W.Waverly 50677(319) [email protected] LutheranSchool (LC-MS)207 Franklin St.Waterloo [email protected] Lutheran School4520 Rownd St.Cedar Falls 50613266-4565www.valleylutheranhigh.comvlhsoffice@valleylutheran-

high.com

EDUCATIONFrom page 23

CEDAR VALLEY LIFE

LIBRARIESWaterloo/Cedar Falls public libraries

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

Founded in 1896, the Water-loo Public Library began service in two rented rooms, one on the east side and one on the west side of the Cedar River. In 1906, the library moved to its new Carn-

egie buildings, which saw exten-sive remodeling and additions over time.

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

The Waterloo Public Library

now houses a collection of more than 175,000 books, numerous magazines and an ever-growing collection of videos, DVDs, books on CD and audio CDs.

It also provides free Internet access and computer classes and has a staff of librarians ready to answer questions.

To get a library card, fi ll out a short application form and show staff members an ID containing your name and current address.

There is no fee to get your fi rst card.

The Cedar Falls Public Library is one of the oldest libraries in Iowa, incorporated in 1859 by the Cedar Valley Horticultural and Literary Association.

In 1877, W.C. Bryant moved to secure a vote of the city to make the library forever free and to be controlled by the city. Cedar Falls applied for and received a Carn-egie grant, and on Aug. 25, 1903,

the fi nished building was accept-ed by the City Council. Cedar Falls voters approved a $3.25 mil-lion bond issue October 2001 to help fi nance the construction of a larger building.

CFPL, which moved into a new home at the same location in March 2004, now houses a collec-tion of more than 120,000 books, as well as a large collection of

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magazines, books on CD, videos and CDs. There is no fee to obtain a library card; fi ll out the application and present an ID with your cur-rent address.

Area libraries, hoursCedar Falls Public Library

524 Main St., Cedar Falls 50613Phone: (319) 273-8643E-mail: cedarfallslibrary@

gmail.com; website: www.cedar-falls.lib.ia.us/

Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon-day-Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Saturday; (October through May) 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday

Denver Public Library — 100 Washington, Denver 50622Phone: 984-5140E-mail: [email protected].

ia.us; website www.denver.lib.ia.us

Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon-day; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fri-day; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

Dike Public Library 133 E. Elder St., Dike 50624Phone: 989-2608E-mail: dikepubliclibrary@

dike.lib.ia.us; website: www.dike.lib.ia.us

Hours: 9 a.m. to noon, 1 to 7 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 9 a.m. to noon, 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

Dunkerton Public Library 209 W. Main St., P.O. Box 249,

Dunkerton 50626Phone: 822-4610E-mail: dunkpublib@dunker-

ton.net; website: www.dunker-ton.lib.ia.us

Hours: 6 to 9 p.m. Monday; 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday; 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday; 9 a.m. to noon, 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday; 9 a.m. to noon Friday and Saturday.

Evansdale Public Library 123 N. Evans, Evansdale 50707Phone: 232-5367E-mail: [email protected]; Web

site: www.evansdale.lib.ia.usHours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday

and Thursday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

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Phone: 988-4217E-mail: [email protected].

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Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mon-day, Wednesday and Thursday; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

Janesville Public Library227 Main St., P.O. Box 328,

Janesville 50647Phone: 987-2925E-mail: bethann@janesville.

lib.ia.us; website: www.janes-ville.lib.ia.us

Hours: noon to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday,Thursday; 10 to 11 a.m., noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday; 1 to 5 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

Jesup Public Library 721 Sixth St., P.O. Box 585,

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La Porte City Public Library (Hawkins Memorial Library)

308 Main St., La Porte City 50651

Phone: 342-3025E-mail: lhammersley@lapor-

tecity.lib.ia.us; website: www.laportecity.lib.ia.us

Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon-day; 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday; 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday; 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

New Hartford (Elizabeth Rasmussen Martin Memorial Library)

406 Packwaukee, New Hart-ford 50660

Phone: 983-2533E-mail: valerieballhagen@

newhartford.lib.ia.us; Web site: www.newhartford.lib.ia.us

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Shell Rock Public Library (Benny Gambaiani Public Library)

104 S. Cherry St., Shell Rock 50670

Phone: 885-4345E-mail: gambaian@butler-

bremer.com; website: www.shellrocklibrary.org

Hours: noon to 5 p.m. Mon-day and Friday; noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday; 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday.

Waterloo Public Library415 Commercial St., Waterloo

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Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon-day-Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Satur-day; (October through May) 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Waverly Public Library 1500 W. Bremer Ave., Waverly

50677Phone: 352-1223E-mail: [email protected].

ia.us; website: http://city.waver-lyia.com/library.asp

Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mon-day through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Satur-day; (September through May): 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday

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CONSIGNMENT FURNISHINGS115 W. 16th St., Cedar Falls

(Just off Main)Gary Kelley print, gun cabinet with

glass doors, two large wicker and metal shelving units, wood ironing boards,

wringer, lots more!!Jim Gilgen 266-5152

ANTIQUES & STUFF216 Main St., Cedar Falls 277-7364

Lots of prints and furniture10-5 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

10-7 Thursday and Friday ~ Saturday 10-5

MICKEY’S CHAIR CANINGSpecialize in Caning and Rush

Reasonable Rates – Free EstimatesCane For Sale Over 25 Years Experience232-5934 email: [email protected]

GOOD THINGSANTIQUES & GIFTS

1419 W. 4th, W’loo 232-34053 floors of fun - if you only take time to stop

at one shop - stop herewww.goodthingsiowa.com Tues.- Sat. 10-5:00

If You Would Like To Be Included In This Feature

Please Call Sue at 291-1438

BLACK SHEEP ANTIQUES303 3rd St., Parkersburg - 983-4114

Advertising pcs., Affordable Antiques and CollectiblesHours: Sun, Mon. By chance

Tues. 10-2, Wed, Thurs, Sat. 10-5

Shoppe On The Corner209 W. 5th St., Waterloo - 319-287-5144

Antiques Gifts and Quality ConsignmentsLet us sell your quality antiques and household decor!

Mon.-Tues. 10-5, Wed-Thurs 10-7, Fri-Sat. 10-5

CLIP OUT DIRECTORY BLACK HAWK GYMNASTICS AND

CHEER950 Sheerer Ave.

Waterloo, IA 50701319-233-2533

blackhawkgymnastics.comHours: Mon.-Fri. 4 PM-8:30 PM

Sat. 9 AM-12 PM

CEDAR FALLSRECREATION CENTER

110 E. 13th St.CEDAR FALLS273-8636

NEW HOURS:Memorial Day Weekend-

Labor Day WeekendMonday-Thursday 5:30 am-9:30 pmFriday 5:30 am-8 pmSaturday 7 am-2 pmSunday 1 pm-4 pm

Labor Day Weekend-Memorial Day Weekend

Monday-Friday 5:30 am-9:30 pmSaturday 7 am-8 pmSunday 11:30 am-8 pmOffers: Raquetball courts, gym,

exercise room, machine weights, sauna, steam room, track, aerobic classes, swimming

lessons, child-care facilities and equipment rental

Membership: Pay daily, using punch cards or a membership fee. Resident and nonresident

rates are assessed.

Field of Yoga115 E. 4th Street

Cedar Falls319-830-2080

www.fieldofyoga.comClasses offered mornings, evenings and weekendsFor absolute beginner

through advanced.

RIVER PLAZA ATHLETIC CLUB

10 W. 4th St.WATERLOO

Contact: Lindie or Jenna(319) 235-7621

Mon.-Thurs. 5 AM-9 PM, Fri. 5 AM-8 PM, Sat. 7 AM-6 PM,

Sun. 9 AM-4 PM.www.RiverPlazaAthleticClub.

comServices & Amenities: Weight Room, Cardio Deck, Basketball

Court, Swimming Pool, Whirlpool, Steam Rooms,

Sauna, Racquetball Courts, Running Track, Tanning, Daycare, Group Classes,

Full Service Locker Rooms,Complimentary Towels,

Laundry Service, Shotokan Karate, and Smoothie Bar.

SNAP FITNESS1820 Main St.

CEDAR FALLS, IA277-5000

3556 Kimball Ave.WATERLOO, IA

287-900024 Hours - 365 Days A Year

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LIBRARIESFrom page 24

Black Hawk Gem and Mineral SocietyWe meet the second Tuesday of the month at the Waterloo Center for the Arts at 7:00 p.m. (Club does not meet in July or August.)President: Tom Blume, 319-882-3778Secretary: Laurie Ann CrawfordTreasurer: David Malm, 319-266-6433

Cedar Valley Stamp Club Meets at 7:00 p.m. every second and fourth Wednesday at the Community Center, 528 Main Street, Cedar Falls. Collectors of all ages may attend auctions and trading programs. Contact: Carl Wehner, 266-0689.

Cedar Valley Woodworkers AssociationA club dedicated to woodworking enthusiasts of all skill levels.Meetings are at the Center for Arts, 225 Commercial Street on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:30 Waterloo, IA.www.Cedarvalleywoodworkers.comContact: Reed Craft, President 319-234-6537Gene Knief, Vice President 319-233-8595Pat Vollbrecht, 319-404-0644Demonstrations presented during most meetings to challenge and inspire woodworkers. You are welcome to attend any meeting free to see if our group is something you might be interested in. Should you decide to join, dues are just $25 per year.

Northeast Iowa Radio Amateur Association (W0MG)Meets at 7 p.m., the second Saturday of each month except August. Normal meeting location is the basement of the Waterloo American Red Cross building, 2530 University Avenue. Anyone with an amateur (ham) radio license, anyone wishing to obtain a license, or those generally interested in electronics and communications are welcome to attend. NIRAA sponsors an open FM voice repeater at 146.940 Mhz (CTCSS tone 136.5) Contact: Chuck Angel, W0ALO - Ph. 319-234-0062Web: http://w0mg.netE-mail: [email protected]

Northeast Iowa Woodcarvers ClubCarving sessions Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.Waterloo Center for the Arts, Hurwich Room 2nd floor. Meetings, Sundays 2-4 p.m. Waterloo Center for the ArtsContacts: Roger Beane, 319-283-2688Dave Kaiser, 319-277-7808www.neia.woodcarvers.ia

Waterloo/Cedar Falls Coin ClubMeets 2nd Tuesday of Month - 7 p.m. atWaterloo Center for the Arts. Contact: Dennis Emme 232-0662 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.www.angelfire.com/crazy2/collectcoins.htm

MILITARY

Military Order of the Purple Heart- Chapter 8612nd Monday of the month (March to November) at 6:30 p.m. Veterans Memorial Hall, 655 Cedar St, Waterloo, IA. Contact: Lloyd Faulkner, 232-2640 orAnthony Tisdale, 234-5875www.purpleheart.org Open to all Purple Heart recipients.

RECREATION

Sno Hawks Snowmobile ClubCelebrating 40 years providing winter recreation opportunity in the Cedar Valley. Meetings are the 1st Tuesday of the month October through April at the Chuck Wagon Restaurant, 2627 Center Street, Cedar Falls at 5:30 p.m. For more information contact Tony French 319-266-2929 or Stanley Wolf 319-296-3604.

SENIORS

Black Hawk Retired School Personnel AssociationAffiliated with Iowa and National Retired School Personnel Association. We meet at Friendship Village Dining Room, 11:00 a.m., 600 Park Lane, Waterloo on the third Tuesday of the following months (September, October, November, February, March, April, May and June).

Hawkeye Valley Area Agency on AgingHelping people age 60 and over remain independent through services such as public information and education, congregate meals, home-delivered meals, case management services, caregiver support, caregiver respite services, consumer fraud protection information, and advocacy. Services are provided in Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Chickasaw, Grundy, Hardin, Marshall, Powesheik and Tama Counties. Central offices located at 2101 Kimball Ave., Ste. 320, Waterloo. For more information call the Senior Helpline toll free at 1-877-538-0508 - locally call 319-272-1767 or visit www.hvaaa.org.

Jesse Cosby Neighborhood Center and Senior CenterSenior citizens programming including dining and home-delivered meals. Blood pressure screening; recreation activities for adults and youths; job search assistance; utility and rent assistance. 1112 Mobile St., Waterloo; 234-1793.

Newel Post Senior Day Services and Respite7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 1108 Tiffany Place, Waterloo 50701 and 3623 Canterbury Ct., Waterloo 50702 Dawn Potter Director, 433-0584www.northstarcs.org

Salvation ArmyAn international organization with a mission to preach the gospel and meet human needs without discrimination. Free meal programs; men's and women's shelters; educational programs; family activity center, youth programs. Also holds Sunday services.89 Franklin St., Waterloo; 235-9358.

SOCIAL SERVICES

Cedar Valley United WayCedar Valley United Way is working to advance the common good by focusing on education, income and health. These are the building blocks for a good life – a quality education that leads to a stable job, enough income to support a family through retirement, and good health. Our goal is to create long-lasting change by addressing the underlying causes of a problem. By giving, advocating, and volunteering, we as a community will achieve our goal to live united.425 Cedar St., Suite 300, Waterloo, IA 50701319-235-6211www.cedarvalleyunitedway.org.Information and referral for health and human services call 2-1-1.

Eucalyptus TreeGrief support and care for children and families experiencing life-threatening illness or grieving a death. 319-272-2002 or1-800-617-1972. www.cvhospice.org

Exceptional Persons, Inc.Residential and day services for people with disabilities. For more information call 232-6671, or visit us online at www.episervice.org

Family and Children's Council500 East 4th St., Waterloo, Suite 414,Mon.-Fri. 8-4.Phone Number: 234-7600.Web Address: fccouncil.netDescription: Providing parenting classes and child abuse prevention programs.

Grief Support Services of Cedar Valley HospiceIndividual counseling, group support and community education. 319-272-2002 or1-800-617-1972.www.cvhospice.org

IowaFathers.com (Cedar Valley Chapter)Meets from 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays at Prairie Lakes Church, 1907 Viking Rd., Cedar Falls.E-mail: [email protected] Bryan Iehl, 215-7941.

North Star Community Services 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday3420 University Ave., Waterloo 50701.Providing quality services for people with disabilities since 1975.Denise Hinders - Dir. ServicesMary Wankowicz, Brain Injury Program 236-0901 or 888-879-1365www.northstarcs.org

RSVP of Black Hawk & Fayette (Oelwein) CountiesRSVP engages persons 55 and older in volunteer service to help meet community needs and to provide a quality experience that will enrich the lives of the volunteers. Volunteers are referred to various nonprofit organizations that have identified areas where volunteer skills can be utilized. RSVP also provides money management assistance, tax assistance, senior health insurance counseling (SHIIP). Through area schools provides volunteer assistance in helping students

improving their reading skills. For more information about services or to find out how you can become a volunteer, call RSVP at 272-2250. RSVP is a program of the Corporation for National Service and is sponsored locally by Covenant Medical Center. www.rsvpserves.com

The Salvation ArmyIs much more than a “Christmas Charity”. We are ready to respond to needs of struggling families 365 days of the year. Heart to God and Hand to Man. Located at 89 Franklin, Waterloo, (319) 235-9358. Comprehensive Assistance (call for appointment). Men’s Shelter, Women and Children Shelter, Men’s Transitional Housing, Noon Meal Program M-F 11:30-1:00, Thrift Store M-S 10:00-5:00 and Family Activity Center - After school program 3:00-8:00.

Seniors Friendship ClubSenior friends that enjoy many diverse activities from daytrips, weekly breakfasts, house parties, movie nights and more. For details about our organization call Lavonne at 319-404-7582.

Volunteer Center of Cedar ValleyPromotes and supports volunteer opportunities and refers interested volunteers to more than 55 non-profit agencies in the Cedar Valley. Regardless of your age, interests, or time availability, we can help you find the volunteer opportunity that’s right for you. 2101 Kimball Ave., Suite 1414; 272-2087;[email protected]; www.vccv.org.

Waterloo Noon Lions ClubMeets every Monday of the month at 12:15 p.m. at Elk’s Club downtown Waterloo. The Lions Club helps with Sight Savings on a local, national, and international level. Pat Sass, Vice President, 319-233-9800Ed Ottesen, club secretary, 319-234-1515.

YOUTH AND FAMILY

Operation ThresholdA Community Action Agency serving low-income families and individuals. Includes programs in housing and weatherization, family development, community services and outreach and nutrition program for women, infants and children (WIC). Community service programs include low-income heat energy assistance program, foreclosure prevention, crisis assistance for rent and utility payments and Key Card, which allows for free or reduced admission to cultural activities. Waterloo. 291-2065.

YWCA of Black Hawk County.Dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Programming includes: before and after school and full day summer childcare; youth and adult health and fitness programs; gender and cultural specific programming for girls and young women; teen prevention programs; parenting support and education; ESL classes; motorcoach tours and cultural appreciation events. For more information or to get involved contact the YWCA at 319-234-7589 or visit www.ywcabhc.org. Location, 425 Lafayette, Waterloo, IA 50703.

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Meet Your LocalReal Estate

Professionals!

REALTOR®, Broker Associate

Dave KruseSales Associate

(319) 240-5207 Cell(319) 277-8000 Office(319) 277-8080 Fax

E-mail:[email protected]

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4501 Prairie ParkwayCedar Falls, IA 50613

Deb Hovey319-232-5647319-610-1337

Email: [email protected]

Jennifer Lee Your Neighborhood Realtor

www.JenniferLeeHomes.com319.240.3413

Mike Taylor(319)239-3659

[email protected]

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Restaurant GuideRestaurant GuideC

Restaurant GuideVedar alley Your Map To Great Eating!

Make it a great picnic with Sub Sandwiches, Tenderloins,Crispy Fried Chicken and Smoked Ribs with all the fixins!

Baked Beans • Coleslaw • Potato Salad, etc.

Pack your basketGreat Food • Great Prices

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West 18th & CommercialWaterloo 234-4641 • 234-4642

• Daily Happy Hour 2pm-6pm And 9pm-Close 50¢ OFF All Drinks• 9pm-Close Half Price Appetizers• Watch Your Favorite Game On One Of Our TV’s!!

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Great Italian Quisine.

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