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Posted on: November 22, 2023

Cedar Falls Main Street to Reopen from 6th to 12th Street

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Main Street in Cedar Falls will reopen to traffic from 6th to 12th Street starting at approximately 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.

The street will remain open indefinitely with some minor miscellaneous construction items expected to take place ...

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Our City News
Posted on: November 21, 2023

Lane Closures - Underground Utility Work: Waterloo Road and East 18th Street

Starting on Monday, November 27, 2023, Lumen, a telecommunication company, and their subcontractor will be working on fixing two existing manhole castings at the intersection of Waterloo Road and East 18th Street. 

In order for the contractor to s...

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Our City News
Posted on: November 20, 2023

Cedar Falls and Waterloo Beginning Community Development Plans

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The Cities of Waterloo and Cedar Falls are beginning work on five-year plans that will guide investments in community development, affordable housing, and homelessness assistance programs across the two cities during the 2024-2028 planning period. Also un...

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Our City News
Posted on: November 13, 2023

Cedar Falls Police Division’s K9 Boona To Get Donation of Body Armor

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Cedar Falls Police Division's K9 Boona will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Boona's vest will be embroidered with the sentiment "...

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Our City News
Posted on: November 10, 2023

City of Cedar Falls Thanksgiving Hours and Refuse Schedule

Thanksgiving Hours

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the below Cedar Falls City facilities will be operating the following hours:

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Our City News
Posted on: November 1, 2023

Cedar Falls Tourism Activities and Economic Development Services Application

CF Press Release

The City of Cedar Falls is requesting proposals from non-profit or governmental agencies that contribute to increasing tourism activities or economic development services as part of the City's annual Tourism Activities and Economic Development Se...

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Our City News
Posted on: October 25, 2023

Ashworth Drive Roadway Extension Project - Traffic Switch Notice

Beginning Monday, October 30, 2023, the City's contractor, Dave Schmitt, will continue with the Hudson Road median work required for the Ashworth Drive Roadway Extension project. In order for the contractor to begin pavement removal, an inside la...

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Our City News
Posted on: October 23, 2023

Amanda Huisman and Simon Harding Selected for 20 Under 40

Amanda Huisman and Simon Harding

This award recognizes outstanding young leaders in the Cedar Valley who are making the area a better place through endeavors in their work and personal lives. Watch for more in the November issue of the Cedar Valley Business Monthly published October 27, ...

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Our City News
Posted on: October 2, 2023

Cedar Falls Construction Updates: Week of October 2, 2023

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View the latest updates on Cedar Falls road construction projects for the week of October 2, 2023. To sign up for text/email notifications on specific projects, please visit bit.ly/cfnotify.

Main Street Reconstruction Project

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Our City News
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Iowa 27 and US 218 Ramp Project - Stage 3 Traffic Shift

Starting Monday, September 18, 2023, the Iowa DOT's contractor, Owen Contracting, will be continuing with construction by starting the third stage of the IA 27 and US 218 ramp reconstruction project. Stage 3 work will include rebuilding the insid...

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Our City News
Posted on: September 14, 2023

Request for Proposals from Non-profits Offering/providing Services funded under CDBG

The City is an Entitlement Recipient of CDBG funding and it intends to award grants to several agencies that are capable of providing eligible services to Low-To-Moderate Income Limited Clientele residents of the City.  Services may include, but ...

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Our City News
Posted on: September 10, 2023

Trail Closure Notice - Start of Cedar River Recreation Project

Starting on Monday, September 11, the City's contractor, PCI, will be starting the Cedar River Recreational Project by closing the recreational trail located in Gateway Park. An overall trail detour will be signed and established utilizing Greele...

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Our City News
Posted on: September 8, 2023

Road Closure Notice: Riders Road - IA 27/58 and Ridgeway Avenue Project

On Wednesday, September 13, 2023, the Iowa DOT's contractor, PCI, will be continuing with the IA 27/58 at Ridgeway Avenue reconstruction project by closing Butterfield Road in the city of Hudson south of Riders Road. Access to Riders Road in the ...

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Our City News
Posted on: September 5, 2023

Cedar Falls Construction Updates: Week of September 4, 2023

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View the latest updates on Cedar Falls road construction projects for the week of September 4, 2023. To sign up for text/email notifications on specific projects, please visit bit.ly/cfnotify.

Main Street Reconstruction Project

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Our City News
Posted on: August 30, 2023

Island Park Welcome New Disc Golf Course

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Island Park in Cedar Falls is now home to the city's newest disc golf course.  The 9-hole course is located on Center Street and joins existing courses at Tourist Park and Big Woods Lake to give players a wider variety of options for the...

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Our City News
Posted on: August 29, 2023

Cedar Falls Construction Updates: Week of August 28, 2023

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Main Street Reconstruction Project

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Our City News
Posted on: August 29, 2023

Panthers on Parade

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The Cedar Falls Tourism and Visitors Bureau is bringing Panthers on Parade, a community pride project featuring the University of Northern Iowa's TC mascot, to the Cedar Valley. Approximately 25 six-foot-tall fiberglass mascots will be embellishe...

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Our City News
Posted on: August 14, 2023

Cedar Falls Construction Updates: Week of August 14, 2023

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View the latest updates on Cedar Falls road construction projects for the week of August 14, 2023. To sign up for text/email notifications on specific projects, please visit bit.ly/cfnotify.

Main Street Reconstruction Project

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Our City News
Posted on: August 10, 2023

Alley Closure Notice

Beginning the week of August 14, 2023, the contractor will begin reconstruction of the alley from West 12th Street to West 13th Street between Walnut Street and Iowa Street. In order for the contractor to begin, an alley and road closure will be ...

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Our City News
Posted on: August 9, 2023

Oak Park Blvd Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project Start of Construction

Starting Tuesday, August 15, 2023, the City's contractor, PCI, will start the Oak Park Blvd Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project. In order for the contractor to begin, a full-width street closure located between 2821 and 2913 Minnetonka Drive will ...

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Our City News
Posted on: August 7, 2023

Cedar Falls Construction Updates: Week of August 7, 2023

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View the latest updates on Cedar Falls road construction projects for the week of August 7, 2023. To sign up for text/email notifications on specific projects, please visit bit.ly/cfnotify.

Main Street Reconstruction Project

Location: Main Street (...

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Our City News
Posted on: August 2, 2023

Cedar Falls Hosts Youth Fire Academy

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Cedar Falls Public Safety congratulates the graduates of its Youth Fire Academy which took place from July 20 through July 21. Cedar Falls students, ages 8-12, were invited to attend this free course which offered both hands-on training and education on f...

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Our City News
Posted on: July 31, 2023

Cedar Falls Construction Updates: Week of July 31, 2023

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View the latest updates on Cedar Falls road construction projects for the week of July 31, 2023. To sign up for text/email notifications on specific projects, please visit bit.ly/cfnotify.

Main Street Reconstruction Project

Location: Main Street (6...

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Our City News
Posted on: July 31, 2023

Ramp Closure Notice: IA 27/58 and Ridgeway Avenue

On Monday, August 7, 2023, the Iowa DOT's contractor, PCI, will be continuing with the IA 27/58 at Ridgeway Avenue reconstruction project by starting the second phase of work. Crews will be opening the westerly ramps of US 20 and closing the east...

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Our City News
Posted on: July 26, 2023

Road Closure Notice: West 18th Street

Beginning Monday, July 31, 2023, the contractor will begin the reconstruction of West 18th Street from 1522 West 18th Street to 1315 West 18th Street. This stage will connect the two new segments of reconstruction that have just been completed. In order f...

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Our City News
Posted on: July 17, 2023

Traffic Pattern Change: West 27th Street (Update)

Starting Monday, July 17, the City's contractor, PCI, will be continuing with the third phase of construction on West 27th Street with the removal of pavement and removal of the westerly high school construction entrance. In order for the contrac...

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Our City News
Posted on: July 13, 2023

Cedar Falls Earns Bicycle Friendly Community Bronze Status

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The League of American Bicyclists honored the efforts of Cedar Falls to build better places for people to bike with the renewal of the city's bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) status. The award recognizes Cedar Falls for its commitmen...

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Our City News
Posted on: July 11, 2023

City of Cedar Falls Earns Excellence in Financial Reporting Award

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The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Cedar Falls.

The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognitio...

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Our City News
Posted on: July 7, 2023

Road Closure Notice: North Cedar Heights Area Reconstruction

Beginning Monday, July 17, 2023, the contractor will start work on the North Cedar Heights Area Reconstruction project on West Ridgewood Avenue. In order for the contractor to begin pavement removal, a full road closure at the intersection will be require...

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Our City News
Posted on: July 5, 2023

Traffic Pattern Change: West 27th Street

Starting Monday, July 17, the City's contractor, PCI, will be continuing with the third phase of construction on West 27 Street with removals of pavement and removal of the westerly high school construction entrance. In order for the contractor t...

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Our City News
Posted on: June 28, 2023

City of Cedar Falls Receives RAISE Grant for Main Street Reconstruction Project

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The Department of Transportation has announced the City of Cedar Falls will receive a Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant for the Main Street Reconstruction Project in the amount of $10,000,000.

"This grant ...

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Our City News
Posted on: June 26, 2023

Cedar Falls Construction Updates: June 26, 2023

CF Construction updates

View the latest updates on Cedar Falls road construction projects for the week of June 26, 2023. To sign up for text/email notifications on specific projects, please visit bit.ly/cfnotify.

Main Street Reconstruction Project

Location: Main Street (6...

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Our City News
Posted on: June 26, 2023

Alley Closure Notice

Beginning Wednesday, June 28, 2023, the contractor will begin reconstruction of the alley from 2nd Street to 3rd Street between Main Street and State Street. In order for the contractor to begin, an alley closure will be required. For Ph...

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Our City News
Posted on: June 23, 2023

Road Closure: Main Street 9th to 10th Street

Beginning Monday, June 26, 2023, the contractor will begin the reconstruction of Main Street from the current construction limits at 9th Street to the north side of the intersection of 10th Street. In order for the contractor to begin pavement removal, a ...

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Our City News
Posted on: June 21, 2023

Ashworth Drive Roadway Extension: Road Closure Notice

Starting on Monday, June 26, 2023, the contractor will begin work for the Ashworth Drive Roadway Extension project on the east side of Hudson Road. In order for the contractor to begin pavement removal, a full road closure at the intersection will be requ...

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Our City News
Posted on: June 15, 2023

Road Closure Notice: Main Street from 21st to 22nd

Beginning Monday, June 19, 2023, the contractor will begin the reconstruction of Main Street from the current construction limits at 21st Street to the north side of the intersection of 22nd Street. In order for the contractor to begin pavement removal, a...

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Our City News
Posted on: June 9, 2023

West 6th Street Lane Closure

Beginning on June 12, 2023, a privately hired contractor will be demolishing the existing structure at 309 West 6th Street. In order for the private contractor to start the demolition, the sidewalk and the westbound vehicular lane will be closed to perfor...

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Our City News
Posted on: June 6, 2023

John Zolondek Named Cedar Falls Fire Chief

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During the Cedar Falls City Council meeting on June 5, 2023, the Council named John Zolondek the new Cedar Falls Fire Chief.

The vote came after a recommendation from Mayor Rob Green, City Administrator Ron Gaines, and Public Safety Director Craig Berte to...

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Our City News
Posted on: June 5, 2023

City of Cedar Falls Earns Special Projects Grand Prize Engineering Excellence Award

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The City of Cedar Falls is excited to announce that the Downtown Streetscape Project has been named the Special Projects Grand Prize Engineering Excellence Award winner by the American Council of Engineering Companies, Iowa Chapter.

The Downtown Streetscap...

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Our City News
Posted on: June 2, 2023

Cedar Falls Fireworks Ordinance

Fireworks allowed from 9 AM to 10 AM on July 3 and From 9 AM to 11 AM on July 4 (text)

As summer approaches, the City of Cedar Falls reminds the community of the local fireworks ordinance. Consumer fireworks are permitted within the city limits between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. on July 4 annually. During the Cedar Falls City Cou...

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Our City News
Posted on: May 31, 2023

Iowa 27 and US 218 Ramp Project: Ramp Closure and Stage 2 Notice

Starting June 12, 2023, the Iowa DOT's contractor, Owen Contracting, will be continuing lane reconstruction by starting the second stage of the IA 27 and US 218 ramp reconstruction project. During this second stage, the IA 27/58 southbound exit r...

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Our City News
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Weekly Cedar Falls Construction Updates: May 29, 2023

CF Construction updates

View the latest updates on Cedar Falls road construction projects for the week of May 29, 2023. To sign up for text/email notifications on specific projects, please visit bit.ly/cfnotify.

Main Street Reconstruction Project

Location: Main Street (6t...

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Our City News
Posted on: May 26, 2023

West 27th and Hudson Road - Lane Closures

Beginning Wednesday, May 31, the City's contractor, PCI, will start new traffic signal-related work at the West 27th Street and Hudson Road intersection. In order for the contractor to begin, lane closures on Hudson Road and West 27th Street will...

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Our City News
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Memorial Day Reminder over Gravestone Decorations

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With Memorial Day weekend approaching, the City of Cedar Falls would like to issue a reminder to the public on decorating ordinances for our area cemeteries. 

The City welcomes families and friends to help honor holidays by decorating gravestones;...

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Our City News
Posted on: May 17, 2023

2023 Cedar Falls Business and Industry Appreciation Awards and Representative Citizen

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The City of Cedar Falls and Cedar Falls Utilities honored the 2023 recipients of the Cedar Falls Business and Industry Appreciation Awards and Representative Citizen during a celebratory luncheon on May 11, 2023, at the Hilton Garden Inn. The event recogn...

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Our City News
Posted on: May 12, 2023

Center Street Corridor Streetscape Project Update

Starting May 15, 2023, the City's contractor, Owen Contractors, Inc. will be starting work again on the Center Street Corridor Streetscape Project (weather permitting). This will involve single-lane closures a block at a time with alternating tra...

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Our City News
Posted on: May 1, 2023

Weekly Cedar Falls Construction Updates: May 1, 2023

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View the latest updates on Cedar Falls road construction projects for the week of May 1, 2023. To sign up for text/email notifications on specific projects, please visit bit.ly/cfnotify.

Main Street Reconstruction Project

Location: Main Street (6th...

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Our City News
Posted on: April 24, 2023

Weekly Cedar Falls Construction Updates: April 24, 2023

CF Construction updates

View the latest updates on Cedar Falls road construction projects for the week of April 24, 2023. To sign up for text/email notifications on specific projects, please visit bit.ly/cfnotify.

Main Street Reconstruction Project

Location: Main Street (...

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Our City News
Posted on: April 21, 2023

Road Closure Notice: Intersection of Seerley Boulevard and Main Street

Beginning April 27, 2023, the contractor will begin removals at the intersection of Seerley Boulevard and Main Street as part of the Main Street Reconstruction project. In order to remove the pavement and associated box culvert, the contractor will requir...

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Our City News
Posted on: April 20, 2023

Lane Closures - US 20 & IA 58 (Hudson Road) Resurfacing Project

Beginning April 24, 2023, the Iowa DOT's contractor, Aspro, Inc., will be starting the first stage of the US 20 and IA 58 Resurfacing project. The overall project spans from the City of Hudson to the City of Cedar Falls along IA 58 (known as Huds...

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Our City News
Posted on: April 17, 2023

Weekly Cedar Falls Construction Updates: April 17, 2023

CF Construction updates

View the latest updates on Cedar Falls road construction projects for the week of April 17, 2023. To sign up for text/email notifications on specific projects, please visit bit.ly/cfnotify.

Main Street Reconstruction Project

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Our City News
Posted on: April 6, 2023

Cedar Falls Public Safety Announces 2022 Service Awards

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Cedar Falls Public Safety has announced its 2022 service awards, recognizing team members who displayed exceptional achievement within the department over the past year. A ceremony was held at the Public Safety Center, located at 4600 South Main Street, o...

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Our City News
Posted on: April 5, 2023

Construction Notice: West 18th Street

Beginning April 12, 2023, the contractor will begin the reconstruction of West 18th Street in two locations: 1A) From 1316 West 18th Street to 1224 West 18th Street and 1B) Hudson Road to 1523 West 18th Street. For reference, Stage 1A will be a pickup fro...

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Our City News
Posted on: March 28, 2023

Iowa 27 and US 218 Ramp Project: Start of Construction Notice

Beginning April 3, 2023, the Iowa DOT's contractor, Owen Contracting, will be starting the first stage of the IA 27 and US 218 ramp reconstruction project. The first stage will include reconstructing the outside westbound lanes of 218 before the ...

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Our City News
Posted on: March 28, 2023

Road Closure Notice: Main Street (6th-9th and 18th-21st)

Beginning April 3, the contractor will start working on the Main Street Reconstruction project. In order for the contractor to begin the work, a full road closure will be required. The work will begin in two locations: Main Street from 6th Street to 9th S...
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Our City News
Posted on: March 27, 2023

Iowa 27/58 at Ridgeway Ave & US 20 Reconstruction Project: Start of Construction Notice

Beginning April 3, 2023, the Iowa DOT's contractor, PCI, will be starting the first stage of the IA 27/58 at Ridgeway Avenue and US 20 reconstruction project. Work will be split into two overall stages for the IA 27/58 and US 20 interchange. The ...

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Our City News
Posted on: March 27, 2023

Public Information Meeting: Main Street Reconstruction Project

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A public meeting over the Main Street Reconstruction Project will be held on March 30, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at City Hall (220 Clay Street) in the City Council Foyer. The meeting will include a formal presentation at the onset. Following the p...

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Our City News
Posted on: January 20, 2023

Cedar Falls Public Safety to Offer Monthly CPR/AED Training

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Cedar Falls Public Safety will be offering an American Heart Association-Supported CPR/AED Training and Curriculum class on the first Sunday of every month at the Public Safety Building located at 4600 South Main Street. The training session is open to al...

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Our City News
Posted on: January 19, 2023

Request for Proposal: Cedar Falls and Waterloo Public Library

Cedar Falls and Waterloo Public Libraries are seeking proposals from vendors for the purpose of obtaining information and firm bids for one vendor of Library Management Systems/Integrated Library Systems and related installation and migration services.&am...

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Our City News
Posted on: December 12, 2022

American Red Cross Presents Lifesaving Awards to Cedar Falls Public Safety

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The American Red Cross has announced members of Cedar Falls Public Safety as the recipients of Lifesaving Awards through the Red Cross Lifesaving Awards Program.

The Lifesaving Awards celebrate the actions of Red Cross-trained Professional Responders and H...

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Our City News
Posted on: December 6, 2022

West Viking Road Industrial Park Recognized as an Iowa Certified Site

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Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and Iowa Finance Authority Executive Director Debi Durham joined officials from the City of Cedar Falls to celebrate the site certification of the West Viking Road Industrial Park during a ribbon-cutting event on...

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Our City News
Posted on: October 26, 2022

Visit the Cedar Falls Art Mural

Enjoy the fall weather by visiting the new art panels now up under the Main Street bridge in Cedar Falls!

Funded by the Cedar Falls Public Art Committee, the project's mission was to introduce murals into the community and energize high-pedestrian...

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Our City News
Posted on: September 29, 2022

Center Street Corridor Streetscape Project

Starting October 3, 2022, the City's contractor, Owen Contractors, Inc. will be starting Phase 2 of the Center Street Corridor Streetscape Project. This will involve switching the construction zone to the west side of Center Street. The traffic f...

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Our City News
Posted on: September 15, 2022

27th Street Reconstruction Phase II

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Beginning September 19, 2022, the City's contractor, PCI, will be starting Phase II of the West 27th Reconstruction Project. This project is anticipated to be a two (2) year project with three significant stages. Below is a brief description of t...

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Our City News
Posted on: August 23, 2022

Stay Updated with the New Cedar Falls Mobile App

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Take Cedar Falls with you. Download the FREE City of Cedar Falls mobile app and stay updated on community events and city news plus sign up for garbage pick-up reminders, construction notices, and more! 
Available now from Google Play and the Appl...
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Our City News
Posted on: July 6, 2022

City of Cedar Falls Maintains Aaa Tax Rating

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Moody's Investors Service has announced that the City of Cedar Falls has maintained the general obligation unlimited tax (GOULT) Aaa rating on its $3.9 million General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2022. This is the highest rating achievable by an...

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Our City News
Posted on: June 30, 2022

Start of Construction: Center Street Streetscape Project

Starting the week of July 4, 2022, the City's contractor, Owen Contractors, Inc. will be starting the Center Street Corridor Streetscape Project. The overall project limits are from the Cedar River Bridge to Lone Tree Road. The main focus of the ...

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Our City News
Posted on: June 16, 2022

Cedar River Recreational Project Receives Grant Approval

CF Press Release

The City of Cedar Falls is excited to announce that the Cedar River Recreational Project has been selected for a U.S Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant of up to $1,500,000.

The grant was highly competitive with the EDA receiving application su...

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Our City News
Posted on: May 26, 2022

Start of Construction: West 27th Street Reconstruction

Beginning Tuesday, May 31, 2022, the City's contractor, PCI, will be starting Phase I of the West 27th Street Reconstruction Project. This project is anticipated to be a two-year project with three significant stages. Below is a brief description...

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News Flash

Posted on: October 16, 2023

Indoor Park

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Come in from the cold.......for Indoor Park

Dates: October 17, 2023  - April 18, 2024*Indoor Park is not held on days that Cedar Falls Schools cancel due to weather.Days:  Tuesdays and ThursdaysTimes:  9:00am–2:00pm Days Program will NOT be held: Nov 23, Dec 26, ...

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