What's up Waterloo

05/30/2026

Vote!

The Black Hawk County Election Office will be open TODAY - Saturday, May 30 - from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

This gives you extra time to:
✅ Vote early in person.
✅ Turn in your Absentee Ballot if you've already received one in the mail.

Whatever your election needs, come see us during our extended hours at:
📍Black Hawk County Courthouse
316 E. 5th Street, 2nd Floor, Waterloo

05/24/2026

Thank you Mr. Jones! That’s dedication right there! Best wishes to you on your retirement! 👏🏼

Join us next Friday as we help to celebrate Rudy Jones' retirement from the Community Development Office. Rudy started in 1987 and was almost here for 39 years!

05/23/2026

Friday Loo is more than just a concert , it’s a full downtown summer experience ☀️

Grab dinner from local food trucks, enjoy an ice-cold beer, and explore community vendors and local organizations helping activate the space all evening long 🍔🍦🍺

PLUS stop by Community Choice Credit Union right across the street as they celebrate their grand opening with family activities, helpful info, raffle entries, giveaways, and more 🎉🚗

Music is the soundtrack for the night, but the whole downtown experience is what makes Friday Loo such a summer favorite 💛

05/08/2026

Curious about the new Supervisor Districts? New this year- Black Hawk County is required to elect county supervisors by district, instead of the at-large system used in past elections. Read all about it on our website, and check out which district you are in. Go to:https://blackhawkcountyelections.iowa.gov/ for all your Primary Election information.

Your Vote Matters!

05/02/2026

Fly ALO!

05/01/2026

The City of Waterloo continues to lead the state in affordability for essential utility services, once again ranking among the lowest for combined water and sewer rates among Iowa’s largest cities, according to the 2025 Water and Sewer Rate Survey conducted by the City of Ames.

04/24/2026

Stay informed. Here’s a quick lesson on TIF.

Tax Increment Financing, often referred to as TIF, sits within Chapter 403 of the Iowa Code, but its impact reaches far beyond statute books. Across Iowa and throughout the country, TIF has become one of the most practical tools communities use to guide growth, strengthen local economies, and make projects possible that otherwise would not move forward.

Learn more about TIF and its impact on the Cedar Valley in our latest blog: https://www.growcedarvalley.com/blog/2026/04/22/the-importance-of-tax-increment-financing-in-iowa/

04/24/2026

Oh no! Hoping they can get it repaired quickly!

04/15/2026

Say what! Let’s go! Stay informed Waterloo!