Black Hawk County

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].

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.

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.

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 29, 2026 Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors Candidate Forum - September...

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.

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.

Unfortunately, the Black Hawk County Public Health Mobile Health Clinic event scheduled for tonight (9/30) in the BHC Courthouse parking lot, has been cancelled due to weather.

If you'd like more information about the testing options available through the BHCPH clinic, see the links in their post below.

Update: Because of the weather forecast, we are canceling our event tonight, September 30.

Come see us at our upcoming mobile health clinic event for free and confidential HIV, STI, and Hepatitis C* testing!

When you finish a test, you can get a $10 gift card (while supplies last).

We’ll also be offering free naloxone kits. Naloxone is available to everyone (no testing required) after completing a brief training with public health staff.

The Cedar Falls Hustling Clovers 4-H club will also be offering free radon test kits at the event.

Where:
Outside the Black Hawk County Courthouse – 316 E. 5th Street, Waterloo, IA 50703

Upcoming Event:
• Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

All services are walk‑in, first‑come, first‑served, and weather permitting.

*Visit our website to learn about Hepatitis C testing eligibility and to get more information about our mobile health clinic.

https://www.bhcpublichealth.org/services/mobile-health-clinic
https://www.bhcpublichealth.org/services/sti-hiv-testing

Property taxes are due TOMORROW , that makes it a very busy time at the BHC Treasurer’s office.

Save time by scheduling an appointment before you come in. Visit the Treasurer’s page on the Black Hawk County website to schedule a time that works for you. When you arrive, check in at the kiosk using your email, phone number, confirmation number or the QR code included with your appointment confirmation.

The website link and other payment options are listed in the comments below.

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/iG39sP

We look forward to your participation in local government.

The deadline is approaching!
The first installment of real estate and mobile home taxes is due September 30.
You can pay online, by mail, in person, or at the courthouse drop box — whatever works best for you.

PLEASE NOTE! If you plan to mail your payment, mail it early OR go to the post office and ask for a manual postmark to avoid late fees! Payments must be postmarked by September 30.

Find payment options here: https://blackhawkcounty.iowa.gov/649/Payment-Options-for-Property-Taxes