Black Hawk County

10/13/2026

Want to stay informed about what’s happening in Black Hawk County? Join the Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors for their weekly meeting - Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m.
Attend in person at:
Black Hawk County Courthouse
316 E 5th Street, Room 201
Waterloo, IA 50703
Or join virtually: https://trst.in/7TgdDu

We look forward to your participation in local government.

10/12/2026

Community Presentation Wednesday!
Black Hawk County Conservation is hosting a community presentation by Dan Cohen, “Securing the Promise: Iowa’s Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund.”
• Wednesday, October 14
• Rotary Reserve Lodge, 5932 N. Union Road, Cedar Falls
• Doors open: 9:30 a.m. | Presentation: 10:00 a.m.

Learn more about the history of Iowa’s Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund, also known as IWiLL, how the fund is structured, and what its potential funding could mean for communities, landowners, and outdoor recreation across Iowa.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Black Hawk County Conservation at (319) 433-7275.

10/09/2026

Heads up, Black Hawk County!

LAFAYETTE STREET CLOSURE BETWEEN E. 5TH STREET AND E. 6TH STREET

On Monday, October 12, Lafayette Street between E. 5th Street and E. 6th Street will be closed to thru traffic to allow for walkway repairs. Local traffic only. This closure is expected to be in place for approximately two weeks. Signed detours will be posted

10/08/2026

Outdoors is made for adventure! But make sure your recreational vehicle is ready!

If you have an ATV/OHV, snowmobile, or other off-road vehicle, keep an eye out for an email from the Black Hawk County Recorder’s Office reminding you to renew your registration.

All registrations expire December 31. Renew for the new season, and your registration will be valid through December 31, 2027. For renewal fees, payment options, and more information, visit the Black Hawk County Recorder’s Office webpage. https://blackhawkcounty.iowa.gov/244/ATVs-Snowmobiles

10/06/2026

If you live in Black Hawk County and your property was impacted by recent flash flooding, please fill out the Damage Assessment Form and email it to [email protected].

10/06/2026

See the post below regarding the correct non-emergency numbers to use beginning at 10 a.m. today, 10/6. 911 lines are not impacted.

On Tuesday, October 6th, 2026, at approximately 10:00am, the non-emergency lines for the Black Hawk Consolidated Communications Center will be down. The duration is expected to last approximately 3 hours. During that time if you need non-emergency assistance from law enforcement, fire, or emergency medical services, please use the following numbers:
• Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office - Waterloo, Iowa: 319-291-2587 & follow the prompts to Intake
• Cedar Falls Public Safety: 319-273-8625 or you can report a non-emergency online using the following link: https://www.cedarfalls.com/1533/Report-a-Crime
• Dunkerton Police/Fire/EMS: 319-464-7882
• Evansdale Fire Department & Evansdale Police Department: 319-232-6682 ext. 1
• Gilbertville Police/Fire/EMS: Contact the Sheriff’s Office 319-291-2587 & follow the prompts to Intake
• Hudson Police Department & Hudson, IA Volunteer Fire & Rescue 319-988-3210
• La Porte City, Iowa Police Department & La Porte City Iowa Fire Rescue : 319-342-2232
• Raymond Police/Fire/EMS: 319-291-2587 & follow the prompts to Intake
• Waterloo Police Department: 319-291-4340 ext. 5001 or follow the prompts to Records or you can report a non-emergency online using the following link: https://www.waterloopolice.com/forms/submit-a-police-report
• Waterloo Fire Rescue: 319-291-4460
• Mercy One Ambulance: 319-272-7141

**Please note that all 911 calls will be answered during this time, there will be no impact to 911 phone lines** If you have an emergency, call 911.

10/06/2026

Want to stay informed about what’s happening in Black Hawk County? Join the Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors for their weekly meeting - Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m.
Attend in person at:
Black Hawk County Courthouse
316 E 5th Street, Room 201
Waterloo, IA 50703
Or join virtually: https://trst.in/lgm7WO

We look forward to your participation in local government.

10/03/2026

Due to state legislation passed in 2025, Black Hawk County must now elect county supervisors by district rather than at-large, as in past elections.

All five Board of Supervisors seats are on the ballot this November. Candidates for office include:
District 1: Will Overstreet and Jeff Frost
District 2: Bill Dotzler and Steve Simon
District 3: Kamyar Enshayan
District 4: Tavis Hall and Corey Vincent Mosley
District 5: Casey Schotter and Justin Brandt

Earlier this week, candidates running for the open seats participated in a candidate forum.

Watch the conversation here:

Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors Candidate Forum - September...

10/02/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Black Hawk County Conservation is hosting a community presentation by Dan Cohen, “Securing the Promise: Iowa’s Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund.”
• Wednesday, October 14
• Rotary Reserve Lodge, 5932 N. Union Road, Cedar Falls
• Doors open: 9:30 a.m. | Presentation: 10:00 a.m.

Cohen will discuss the history of Iowa’s Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund, also known as IWiLL, how the fund is structured, and what its potential funding could mean for communities, landowners, and outdoor recreation across Iowa.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Black Hawk County Conservation at (319) 433-7275.

09/30/2026

Heading out to hunt? Remember, your Iowa hunting license is valid statewide.

Have friends or family coming from out of state to hunt with you? They’ll need a nonresident hunting license.

Resident and nonresident hunting licenses are available through the Black Hawk County Recorder’s Office. Find information about hunting and trapping licenses: https://blackhawkcounty.iowa.gov/376/Hunting-Trapping-Licenses

Questions? Call the Recorder’s Office at (319) 833-3012.