Cedar Falls Police Partner with Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division on I-PLEDGE

The Cedar Falls Police has taken a pledge to keep tobacco, alternative nicotine, and vapor products out of the hands of underage persons.

Known as I-PLEDGE, the program is a partnership with the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD) to educate local reta...

48-Hour Parking Ordinance Reminder

Cedar Falls Police would like to remind residents of the 48-hour parking ordinance. With the recent snowfall in the metro area, snow plows and salt trucks need to be able to remove snow in all public right-of-ways to help ensure safe travel throughout tow...

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Contractor Training Workshop

The City of Cedar Falls and the City of Waterloo will be presenting Stormwater Pollution Prevention Contractor Training on February 23, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Cedar Falls Public Library (524 Main Street in Cedar Falls). Any contractor w...

Cedar Falls Public Safety to Offer Monthly CPR/AED Training

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...

Cedar Falls Tourism Activities and Economic Development Services Application

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...

48-Hour Parking Ordinance Reminder

The Cedar Falls Police Department would like to remind residents of the 48-hour parking ordinance. With the recent snowfall in the metro area, snowplows and salt trucks need to be able to remove snow in all public right-of-ways to help ensure safe travel ...

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...

Cedar Falls Construction Updates

View the latest updates on area construction projects in Cedar Falls for the week of January 9, 2023.

Olive Street Box Culvert (Olive Street between 20th and 21st Street): For the week of January 9, the contractor will continue with the clearing a...

Cedar Falls Police to Enforce 48-Hour Parking Ordinance

The Cedar Falls Police Department would like to remind residents of the 48-hour parking ordinance. With the recent snowfall in the metro area, snow plows and salt trucks need to be able to remove snow in all public right-of-ways to help ensure safe travel...

Christmas Tree Disposal Information

As the holidays wrap up, Cedar Falls Public Works offers these helpful guidelines for your seasonal clean-up:

Christmas Tree Disposal

CLEAN TREES (trees free of decorations):  These are considered yard waste. They are accepted at the Cedar Falls Tr...

American Red Cross Presents Lifesaving Awards to Cedar Falls Public Safety

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...

Cedar Falls Construction Updates

View the latest updates on area road construction projects in Cedar Falls for the week of December 12, 2022.

Center Street Corridor Streetscape Project: The contractor has finished the work for the streetlights, and Cedar Falls Utilities will be turning th...

Public Information Meeting: Oak Park Blvd Sewer Replacement Project

West Viking Road Industrial Park Recognized as an Iowa Certified Site

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...

Cedar Falls Public Safety Announces Promotions

The Cedar Falls Police Department held a small ceremony on November 21, 2022, to recognize the promotions of Lieutenant Brooke Heuer to Captain and Officer Carson Barron to Lieutenant. These positions became available following the announcement of Captain...

Cold Weather Fire Safety Reminders

As winter arrives, Cedar Falls Fire Rescue reminds the community of the importance of following fire safety guidelines regarding smoke detectors and portable heaters. According to the State Fire Marshal, seven fire deaths were reported across Northeast Io...

Mark Howard Named Cedar Falls Police Chief

During the Cedar Falls City Council meeting on November 7, 2022, the Council named Mark Howard the new Cedar Falls Police Chief. Howard had been serving as Acting Police Chief since March 2022 following the appointment of former Chief Craig Berte to Publi...

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...

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...

27th Street Reconstruction Phase II

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...

Stay Updated with the New Cedar Falls Mobile App

University of Northern Iowa and Cedar Falls Public Safety Welcome Back Students

As Cedar Falls welcomes students back to the community this fall, the University of Northern Iowa and Cedar Falls Public Safety will be continuing to partner together to provide a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for all, especially in the College H...

City of Cedar Falls Maintains Aaa Tax Rating

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...

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 ...

Cedar River Recreational Project Receives Grant Approval

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...

Transfer Station to Stop Accepting Shingles for Recycling July 1

Beginning July 1, 2022, the City of Cedar Falls Transfer Station located at 1524 State Street will no longer accept clean shingles for recycling. Shingles may be accepted for dumping at the Transfer Station if the load is less than 500 pounds.

Anything ove...

Cedar Falls City Council Updates Fireworks Ordinance

During the Cedar Falls City Council meeting on June 6, 2022, the Council voted to update the fireworks ordinance in Cedar Falls. Consumer fireworks are permitted within the city limits on July 3, 4, and 5 of each year between the hours of noon an...

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...

Target Cooperation Awards Grant to Cedar Falls Public Safety

To help promote classroom literacy, Target Corporation has once again awarded Cedar Falls Public Safety a grant to sustain an annual reading program with area elementary schools. The grant money is used to purchase a book for every kindergarten student in...

Cedar Falls Business and Industry Appreciation Awards and Representative Citizen Award

The 2022 Cedar Falls Business and Industry Appreciation Awards Luncheon and Representative Citizen Award will take place May 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn (7213 Nordic Drive in Cedar Falls). The event recognizes individuals, grou...

Cedar Falls Downtown Streetscape Project to Begin Phase 2

The Cedar Falls Downtown Streetscape and Reconstruction project will be starting Phase 2 of construction on April 5, 2021. 

The City of Cedar Falls partnered with Community Main Street to develop a Downtown streetscape plan in 2015. The goal was t...

Trail Safety Reminder from the City of Cedar Falls

As spring arrives, the City of Cedar Falls is reminding users to practice safe etiquette when out enjoying the local trails. 

"We are excited that people are anxious to get outside and spend time on the great Cedar Falls trails," said Am...

The Falls Aquatic Center is Hiring

Spring and Summer Registration

We have started some Spring and Summer registration and beginning March 1 will add more programs for you to sign up for!  Check our website for all we have to offer-

Overnight Locker Storage now at The Rec

• Beginning January 2023 the option to rent a locker monthly or annually. Free daily use will continue to be available. 
• Overnight Storage for your convenience.
• Large and Small Lockers will be made available for Rental.
• Stop at the Front Desk and get ...

Dancing with the Ostbys

February 2-23 Waltz With us!

$50/couple-open to everyone

Indoor Park @ The Rec

Indoor Park Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am-2pm @TheRec
Program will NOT be held: Dec 27, Dec 29, Jan 3

Days Program will NOT be held: Dec 27, Dec 29, Jan 3, Mar 14, Mar 16*Indoor Park is not held on days that Cedar Falls Schools cancel due to weather.Days:  Tuesdays and ThursdaysTimes:  9:00am–2:00pm Location: Cedar Fal...