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The current Courthouse was completed in 1964. Click here for a brief history of the Black Hawk County Courthouse.

Click here for a brief history of Black Hawk County.

Black Hawk County Planning and Zoning Vacancies

The Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors is currently accepting applications for three positions on the Black Hawk County Planning & Zoning Commission. These are five year terms expiring June 30, 2018. Applications are available at the Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors office, 316 E. 5th Street, Room 203, Waterloo, Iowa 50703.


or click here for an application form

Completed applications must be returned to the Board of Supervisors office no later than 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2013. For information or questions, please call the Board of Supervisors office at 319-833-3003.

Black Hawk County Veteran Affairs Vacancies

The Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors is currently accepting applications for two positions on the Veteran Affairs Commission. These are three year terms expiring June 30, 2016. Applications are available at the Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors office, 316 E. 5th Street, Room 203, Waterloo, Iowa 50703.


or click here for an application form

All applications must include a copy of Record of Service (DD214). Completed applications must be returned to the Board of Supervisors office no later than 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2013. For information or questions, please call the Board of Supervisors office at 319-833-3003.

Black Hawk County Government

is transforming itself with new capabilities for effective services to its citizens and greater-good decision making throughout the organization. We stay current with advances in technology and government to assure the best possible service to the public. We work in a culture of collaboration, learning from others' successes, and together, we anticipate and adapt to the rapidly changing circumstances and demographics, both globally and locally. With others throughout our county and region, we form a safe,thriving community.

Black Hawk County is committed to these six intertwined principles:

  We are effective.   We are responsible.
  We are efficient.   We are collaborative.
  We are innovative.   We are adaptable.

Our motivating values lead to our 2028 vision focus on key roles for Black Hawk County government. Over the next two decades, we will strive to

      Build Desirable Communities
      Apply Technology to Serve
      Promote Economic Vitality
      Achieve Environmental Sustainability
Work Together and Transform How We Lead.

Click here for the full report and additional information about our Future Planning.