Cedar Falls/Waterloo Iowa Family History Center

Center Information
"The Cedar Falls/Waterloo Family History Center is located in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints building in Cedar Falls, IA and serves the local &amp; surrounding communities in their quests to locate their ancestors. We have friendly staff members and many utilities waiting to help you with your search. Please feel free to visit us during our hours listed below."

Map and Location



 * The Family History Library of Cedar Falls / Waterloo is located at 3006 Pleasant Drive, Cedar Falls, IA
 * 3008 Pleasant Dr  Cedar Falls, IA 50613 United States (mail not accepted at this address)
 * For easiest access to the Family History Center, park in the north parking lot of the LDS Church, which is accessed from Garden Ave.
 * Enter at the northeast door and proceed to the end of the hallway.Don't be shy, just come on in. All vistors are always welcome!

Phone: 1 319-266-6374  E-mail: IA_CedarFallsWaterloo@ldsmail.net FHC Director: William Ray Sharpe - Phone: 1 319-961-4779

Center Hours of Operation
Open Hours:


 * Tuesday:   10am.- 2pm.
 * Wednesday: 10am - 2pm   6pm. - 9pm.

Closed on Holidays


 * Exception: If local public schools close due to weather conditions on a day the center is to be open, then the center will be closed too.

Contact Information

 * Phone: 319-266-6374

Collections

 * Family History Library Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.


 * Cedar Falls/Waterloo FHC Microfilm List (Under construction).


 * This center also has many books and a large collection of microfiches that may be useful.

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 7 Windows computers, 2 laser printers, 1 Microfilm/fisch Printer/imager, 3 Microfilm readers, 2 Microfisch readers.

Staff Research Specialists

 * French - Jeanne St. Christian - Wednesday Evenings

Useful Links
Blackhawk County Genealogical Web IaGenWeb

Blackhawk County GenWeb Obituary Collection 

The Northeast Iowa Genealogical Society 

Cedar Falls, Iowa Historical Society 

Blackhawk Historical Tour www.cedarnet.org  

Iowa Historical Society 

'''The remainder of this page is UNDER CONSTRUCTION. Please be patient with us as we continue to remodel.'''

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 Volunteer at the Center Looking for more time to spend on your own family history as well as the opportunity to share what you know in assisting others?&#160; Join our volunteer staff!&#160; We have 3 shifts each week.&#160; They are: ''Tuesdays from 10AM -2PM.&#160; Wednesdays from 10AM; 2PM, and 6-9 PM. &#160; Email the center&#160;if you are interested.''