Local Info

City, County, and State Info

Healthcare

MercyOne

Regional clinic and hospital network

UnityPoint Health

Regional clinic and hospital network

Internet Providers

CenturyLink

Mediacom

Metronet (fiber)

News

Evansdale/Elk Run Heights News

Published by Creative Impact Company and released monthly. Paper copies can be picked up at Evansdale Public Library, Evansdale Fareway, and Evansdale KwikStar.

KCRG-TV9

Cedar Rapids-based news station serving northeast Iowa

KWWL News 7

Waterloo-based news station serving eastern Iowa

Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

Local newspaper online

Resources

Boys and Girls Club of the Cedar Valley

Local Boys and Girls Club website

One Cedar Valley

ONE Cedar Valley assists individuals and employers in the Cedar Valley to succeed by overcoming and barriers to meaningful employment. Our approach is unique because we know there is no single blueprint. We are changing the way companies find talent by removing barriers from the process. That means fewer missed opportunities for job seekers, employers hiring their desired workforce, and a growing and prosperous Cedar Valley.

Things to Do

✰ List of Upcoming Events (from KWWL)

A regularly-updated list of community events. 

 

Cedar Valley Arboretum

In our place of beauty & inspiration, you will find stunning displays of flowers & plants, a peaceful sanctuary to relax & renew, & a place to connect with the natural world.

Cedar Valley Nature Trail

The Cedar Valley Nature Trail (CVNT) runs from Evansdale to Hiawatha and follows the Cedar River Flood Plain on reclaimed rail grades. More than three quarters of the 63-mile CVNT is blacktop and is well-suited for road and mountain bikes, skaters, and hikers. The rest is crushed limestone/compacted gravel.

Deerwood Park and Campground

Offering camping, showerhouse, basketball court, playground equipment, river access, fishing, and an 18-hole disc golf course.

Evansdale Farmers Market

Evansdale Farmers Market offers local produce, eggs, baked goods, jellies, artisan crafts & jewelry. Wednesdays 3pm-6pm and Saturdays 9am-noon. Located in the parking lot of the strip mall on the SW corner of Lafayette Road and S Evans Road.

George Wyth State Park

Abundant in woodlands and wildlife, George Wyth State Park is an “urban sanctuary” offering diverse outdoor activities for visitors. The park was named George Wyth State Park in 1956 after a well-known Cedar Falls businessman, and its secluded environment is the perfect get-away near the cities of Waterloo and Cedar Falls.

Get Air Waterloo

Trampoline park with wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits, dodgeball, slamball, ninja obstacles and more!

Grout Museum District

The Grout Museum collects, preserves and interprets cultural and natural history of the region; the Rensselaer Russell House Museum and the Snowden House preserve and interpret elements of the Victorian age; the Bluedorn Science Imaginarium provides exhibitions and programming that inspire the study of the sciences. And the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum honors the service and sacrifice of Iowa veterans from the Civil War to present.

John Deere Tractor and Engine Museum

There’s something for everyone at the John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum. Explore the collection of Deere equipment at the site of the very first Deere tractor factory. Discover rare artifacts from their storied past. Trace the history of John Deere from a simple steel plow to today’s modern working machines. Grip the handles of a steel plow and test your strength against real horsepower. Explore the history of John Deere in their interactive exhibits.

Lost Island Water Park and Theme Park

Water Park and Theme Park just minutes away from Evansdale with water slides, adventure golf, go-karts and a mermaid.

Marcus Theatres Waterloo

The local movie theatre. Check what's playing and at what time, and purchase tickets in advance.

National Cattle Congress

Provides positive shared experiences for agricultural, artistic, educational, and leisure activities to enhance the quality of life, culturally and economically, throughout the Midwest.

Palmer's Family Fun

Fun For The Whole Family — Go Karts, Driving Range, Laser & Archery Tag, Jumping Pillow, Mini Golf, & Batting Cages.

Phelps Youth Pavilion

The Phelps Youth Pavilion is a split-level children’s museum filled with creative, hands-on experiences, from simple drawing and painting projects always available in our Arts Workshop to magical high-tech adventures and a climbable Playscape for young ones to traverse.

Young Arena: Skating & Event Center

Young Arena opened its doors in December of 1994 and operates as part of the City of Waterloo Leisure Services Department. Young Arena has hosted thousands of events and seen over 7 million visitors since its opening. They also house wrestling and hockey tournaments, as well as concerts.