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Black Hawk County, Iowa and particularly the Waterloo-Cedar Falls area provides a diverse selection of places to eat, entertainment and recreational opportunities to residents. The Crossroads and College Square malls and shopping areas provide goods of all kinds, and the Cedar Valley Trails, numerous gyms and playing fields provide plenty of recreational opportunities. The University of Northern Iowa, Hawkeye Community College, Allen College and Kaplan University all have campuses in the area as well.

But first new residents must get their essential services in place! 

UTILITIES - Electric, gas and water & sewer:

Cedar Falls Utilities - https://www.cfu.net - The city of Cedar Falls provides all services to residetns through Cedar Falls Utilities of CFU. Contact CFU on their website https://www.cfu.net or by phone at 319-268-5280.

MidAmerican Energy https://www.midamericanenergy.com - Serves Waterloo and the surrounding area for electric and gas. Contact MidAmerican Energy at https://www.midamericanenergy.com/ or by phone at 1-888-427-5632. 

Waterloo Water Works https://billpay.waterloowater.org/ - The city of waterloo provides water, sewer and trash pick up through city services. Contact Waterloo Water Works at https://billpay.waterloowater.org/ or by phone at 319-232-6280. 

Most rental units that require the Tenant to maintain utility services will require hook up prior to moving in or at the very least within three days of taking possession so it is best to arrange utility service in the Tenant's name before moving to avoid an unexpected disconnect during the move! 

Tenant that are low income may appy for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program in the fall each year. The program is one of many services Operation Threshold provides for "education and services to help people meet their basic needs and become self-sufficient" including rent assistance, weatherization, WIC and family development. http://www.operationthreshold.org

 

 

Local TV. KWWL TV is the local TV station. KWWL will post weather related school closings during bad weather. 

Newspaper. The local newspaper is the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier http://wcfcourier.com/

Local recreational services are provided by Waterloo Leisure Services. Waterloo has two public pools, many public golf courses. Public Ice Skating and a variety of youth sports programs. 


  • CVPS, LLC
  • EPM
  • Pregler Properties
  • CALIBER_GROUP
  • Chris Fischels
  • ECCENTRIC ELECTRIC
  • Jordan Real Estate, Inc.
  • Platinum Pest Control
  • Sommerfelt
  • WILSON-H&C