Cedar Falls Tour of Lights

The Cedar Falls Visitor Center is inviting the community to help spread holiday cheer during the Cedar Falls Tour of Lights!  If you have a special or spectacular light display that you'd like to share for consideration, email your photo...

Planning and Zoning Videoconference Information for November 24

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the Cedar Falls Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting will take place on November 24, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, this will be held via videoconference.

 The public may access/partic...

Weekly Construction Updates: November 20, 2020

Stay updated on ongoing street construction projects! Scroll down to receive the latest news and learn what you can expect in the coming week. You can also sign up to receive construction updates (including weekly notices) straight to your email by visiti...

Scheduling Building Inspections in Cedar Falls

As we work through the COVID-19 pandemic together, Cedar Falls City staff is committed to continuing to serve our community. If you need to schedule a building inspection, our Inspection Services team is here to help and currently operates as follows:

• Perm...

Thanksgiving Refuse Collection Schedule

City offices will be closed on Thursday, November 26, 2020, and Friday, November 27, 2020, in observation of the Thanksgiving holiday. There will be no garbage collection on these days. Residents having Thursday as their collection day should put their ga...

City of Cedar Falls Thanksgiving Hours

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

City Hall – Closed November 26 and November 27.

Hearst Center for the Arts  – Closed November 26 an...

Iowa Governor Issues Updated Public Health Proclamation

On November 16, 2020, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds issued a new public health proclamation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. This is effective from 12:01 a.m. on November 17 until 11:59 p.m. on December 10, 2020, and includes the following:

Masks: All people ...

Weekly Construction Updates: November 15, 2020

Stay updated on ongoing street construction projects! Scroll down to receive the latest news and learn what you can expect in the coming week. You can also sign up to receive construction updates (including weekly notices) straight to your email by visiti...

Iowa Governor Issues New Public Health Proclamation

On November 10, 2020, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds issued a new public health proclamation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Per this proclamation, the following guidelines will be in effect in Cedar Falls effective November 11, 2020, at 12:01 a.m. until Nov...

Weekly Construction Updates: October 23, 2020

Stay updated on ongoing street construction projects! Scroll down to receive the latest news and learn what you can expect in the coming week. You can also sign up to receive construction updates (including weekly notices) straight to your email by visiti...

Leversee Road Closure

Beginning Monday, October 26^th, the City of Waterloo Water Works and their contractor will be closing Leversee Road at the railroad crossings between Rail Way and Lincoln St. (W Airline Highway) for watermain related work. In order for the contractor to b...

Cedar Falls Weekly Construction Updates: October 16

Stay updated on ongoing street construction projects! Scroll down to receive the latest news and learn what you can expect in the coming week. You can also sign up to receive construction updates (including weekly notices) straight to your email by visiti...

Cedar Falls Weekly Construction Updates: October 9, 2020

Stay updated on ongoing street construction projects! Scroll down to receive the latest news and learn what you can expect in the coming week. You can also sign up to receive construction updates (including weekly notices) straight to your email by visiti...

Cedar Falls Weekly Construction Updates: October 2, 2020

Stay updated on ongoing street construction projects! Scroll down to receive the latest news and learn what you can expect in the coming week. You can also sign up to receive construction updates (including weekly notices) straight to your email by visiti...

Cedar Falls Public Safety Department Partners with the ‘Pink Patch Project’

The Cedar Falls Public Safety Department is proud to once again join ‘The Pink Patch Project’ this October to support breast cancer awareness. The Pink Patch Project (PPP) is a collaborative effort between the Los Angeles County Police...

Cedar Falls Weekly Construction Updates: September 25, 2020

Stay updated on ongoing street construction projects! Scroll down to receive the latest news and learn what you can expect in the coming week. You can also sign up to receive construction updates (including weekly notices) straight to your email by visiti...

Hudson Road Lane Closure

Beginning September 24, 2020, the Iowa DOT’s contractor, PCI, will be continuing with W. 1st Street/HWY 57 construction by starting work on the Hudson Road median for traffic signal related work. In order for the contractor to begin, inside lane...

Cedar Falls to Offer Paid Parking Options Starting October 1

To allow for more efficient and flexible long term parking in the city, paid parking options will be available in both the Downtown district and the College Hill area effective October 1, 2020. Free parking will remain in both areas as well.

The update fol...

Cedar Falls Resilience Plan Invites Community Participation

The City of Cedar Falls is inviting citizens to share their feedback on the Cedar Falls Resilience Plan through a series of online workshops beginning October 20, 2020.

These workshops are part of an overall process to develop local and creative solutions ...

National Night Out Event Cancelled

The National Night Out event originally scheduled in Cedar Falls for October 6, 2020, has been cancelled. This event is traditionally held the first Tuesday in August, however, it was postponed due to COVID-19 precautions.

“The COVID spread rate ...

Cedar Falls Public Library Earns Tier 3 State Accreditation

The State Library of Iowa has announced that the Cedar Falls Public Library has met the conditions for Tier 3 state accreditation. This is the highest level achievable by a public library.

Tier 3 accredited libraries receive more state funding than Tier 2 ...

Cedar Falls Weekly Construction Updates: September 11, 2020

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Mask Up Cedar Falls

Whether it is for your family, neighbors, students, or friends, we thank you for protecting our community by masking up when you are in public. 

Mask Use Guidelines From the CDC

• A mask should fit comfortably so you can speak and breathe freely&...

Imagine College Hill Online Design Charrette Week

The City of Cedar Falls will be hosting an online Design Charrette Week for the Imagine College Hill! visioning project beginning October 3, 2020.

The project invites the public to help plan for the future of the College Hill area by offering their suggest...

Cedar Falls City Council Passes Mask Mandate Resolution

On September 8, 2020, the Cedar Falls City Council passed a mask mandate resolution, which will be in effect until October 21, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. This mandate requires anyone within city limits to wear a face covering (whether disposable, cloth or face sh...

Cedar Falls Weekly Construction Updates: September 4, 2020

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Cedar Falls Public Safety Lieutenant John Zolendek and Officer Chris Copp Named Heroes Among Us

Cedar Falls Public Safety Lieutenant John Zolendek and Public Safety Officer Chris Copp, as well as Black Hawk County Deputies Joe Schmidt and Nick Smith, were honored at the MercyOne Heroes Among Us ceremony for their courageous actions during the house ...

University Avenue Waterloo Update

Beginning September 1, 2020, University Avenue from Progress Avenue to Greenhill Road will be shifted to the westbound lanes (north side) and University Avenue from west of Midway Drive to the west will no longer be head-to-head. During this time...

Cedar Falls Weekly Construction Updates: August 28, 2020

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Cedar Falls Opens Waiting List for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program

The Section 8 Housing Program in Cedar Falls will be accepting new applications for the waitlist starting August 31, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. It will remain open for the foreseeable future.

Applications can be submitted online at www.cedarfalls.com/1063/Section-8...

Iowa Governor Issues New Public Health Proclamation August 27

On August 27, 2020, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds issued a new public health proclamation for the counties of Black Hawk, Dallas, Johnson, Linn, Polk, and Story. This proclamation is in effect beginning at 5:00 p.m. on August 27, 2020, until 11:59 p.m. on Se...

W. 26th St. Road Closure

Beginning Monday, August 31, 2020, the contractor will begin the rehabilitation work on W 26^th St by closing W 26^th St from Iowa St east to 423 W 26^th St. This work requires a full road closure at the intersection of Tremont and W. 26^th St due to storm se...

Cedar Falls Weekly Construction Updates: August 21, 2020

Stay updated on ongoing street construction projects! Scroll down to receive the latest news and learn what you can expect in the coming week. You can also sign up to receive construction updates (including weekly notices) straight to your email by visiti...

Craig Berte Named Cedar Falls Police Chief

During the Cedar Falls City Council meeting on August 17, 2020, the Council named Craig Berte the new Cedar Falls Police Chief. Berte had been serving as Acting Police Chief since January 2020.

The vote came following a recommendation from Cedar Falls Mayo...

Cedar Falls Public Works Assist In Cedar Rapids Derecho Recovery

As Iowan communities continue to work to repair damage from the derecho that hit the area on August 10, 2020, Public Works crews in Cedar Falls have traveled to Cedar Rapids to help the city with their recovery efforts.

Two Cedar Falls Public Works crews a...

2020 Cedar Falls Business and Industry Awards

The 2020 Cedar Falls Business and Industry Awards, presented by the City of Cedar Falls and Cedar Falls Utilities (CFU), will be held virtually on Cedar Falls Channel 15 starting August 20 at 7:00 p.m. with replays to follow.

The annual awards recognize th...

Cedar Falls Weekly Construction Updates: August 14, 2020

Stay updated on ongoing street construction projects! Scroll down to receive the latest news and learn what you can expect in the coming week. 

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W. 1st Street/HWY 57 Reconstruction - Construction Update

Beginning Monday, August 17th, 2020, the Iowa DOT’s contractor, PCI, will be continuing with W. 1 Street/HWY 57 construction by closing the northern lanes for pavement removal and underground utility related work. In order for the contractor to ...

Cedar Falls Weekly Construction Updates: August 7, 2020

To help our community stay updated on current ongoing street construction projects in the area, the City of Cedar Falls releases weekly updates. This includes a brief notice on the current status of the project and what residents can expect in the upcomin...

Road Closure Notice - Walnut Street

Beginning Tuesday, August 11, 2020, the contractor will begin Stage 2 reconstruction of W 12^th Street and Walnut Street by closing Walnut Street from 11th Street to 12th Street and by also closing Walnut Street south of the 12th and Walnut intersection. I...

West 1st St./HWY 57 Reconstruction Update

Beginning Wednesday, August 5^th, 2020, the Iowa DOT’s contractor, PCI, will be continuing with construction by closing the northern half of W. 1^st Street/HWY 57 from Walnut Street to N. College Street for underground utility related work. In ord...

Cedar Falls Weekly Construction Updates: July 31, 2020

To help our community stay updated on current ongoing street construction projects in the area, the City of Cedar Falls is launching weekly updates. This includes a brief notice on the current status of the project and what residents can expect in the upc...

West 2nd Street Closure

Beginning Monday, August 3rd, Cunningham Construction will close the remainder of West 2^nd St from Main St to Washington St. This street will be closed for approximately 12 weeks to complete all of the required work including sidewalks, weather pending. S...

Cedar Falls Weekly Construction Updates: July 24, 2020

To help our community stay updated on current ongoing street construction projects in the area, the City of Cedar Falls is launching weekly updates. This includes a brief notice on the current status of the project and what residents can expect in the upc...

N Union Road Construction Information

Beginning Thursday, July 23, 2020, construction will begin on N Union Road between W 1^st St and the north city limits. Below is an expected sequence of events:

Storm Sewer Rehabilitation

The roadway will remain open during this process but may be limited to...

West 2nd Street Closure

Downtown Streetscape Update: Beginning July 21, the Cunningham Construction crew will close West 2nd Street from Main Street west to the east edge of the alley. At this time, the street will remain open to Washington Street to allow access to the alley an...

Cedar Falls Weekly Construction Update: July 17, 2020

To help our community stay updated on current ongoing street construction projects in the area, the City of Cedar Falls is launching weekly updates. This includes a brief notice on the current status of the project and what residents can expect in the upc...

Cedar Falls Downtown Streetscape Update

As part of the Cedar Falls 2020 Downtown Streetscape project, East 3^rd Street will be paved and reopened to traffic the week of July 13, 2020. West 3^rd Street will have mainline paving scheduled to commence on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 with adjacent paving...

Cedar Falls Launches New Community E-Newsletter

The City of Cedar Falls is kicking off a new community e-newsletter! Currents Monthly will feature information on construction projects, garbage collection notices, city events, and more.

To sign up for Currents Monthly, send your email address to currents...

Cedar Falls Public Library Opening By Appointment July 6

The Cedar Falls Public Library will be open for browsing by appointment only beginning Monday, July 6. No-contact curbside service will continue for those who cannot or choose not to wear a mask and for those who wish to limit their interactions with othe...

Intersection Closure Notice - East 3rd Street and Main Street

Streetscape Update: Beginning Wednesday, June 24^th, the contractor will resume the utility crossing at the intersection of East 3^rd Street and Main Street. In order for the contractor to perform this work a full intersection closure will be in effect for ...

West 11th Street Closure

Beginning Monday, June 22^nd, 2020, the contractor will begin Phase 2 of the rehabilitation work on W 11^th St by closing W 11^th St from Division St to the west property line of 1019 W 11^th St. This work requires a full road closure due to curb and gutter r...

City of Cedar Falls Receives Upgraded Tax Bonds Rating

Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded the City of Cedar Falls general obligation unlimited tax (GOULT) bonds to Aaa and assigns a Aaa rating to its $3.4 million General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2020. This is the highest rating achi...

Cedar Falls 2020 Census Update

As the 2020 Census continues, the City of Cedar Falls would like to remind the community of the importance of a complete count in Black Hawk County.

The Census takes place every 10 years and is a count of each person in the United States by the United Stat...

Cedar Falls Parking Enforcement to Resume June 15

As COVID-19 restrictions start to lift in Iowa and businesses reopen, the City of Cedar Falls will resume parking enforcement in the Downtown and College Hill areas starting June 15, 2020.

In the Downtown district, enforcement hours are Monday – ...

City Hall Closed June 12, 2020

A Cedar Falls City Hall employee has tested positive for COVID-19. In accordance with the COVID-19 protocol that the City has established and per the CDC recommendations, City Hall will be closed on June 12, 2020, for cleaning.

Read on...

Statement on George Floyd From Mayor Rob Green

To our Cedar Falls community, please see the below message from Mayor Rob Green regarding a silent vigil to be held on June 6 in recognition of George Floyd:

Neighbors,

Last week, I provided an official City statement on social media expressing my horror at...

Cedar Falls Farmers Market Starts June 6

The Cedar Falls Farmers Market will begin Saturday, June 6, in the area around Cedar Falls City Hall and Overman Park. The Farmers Market will continue on Saturdays from 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM through late October/early November.

The Cedar Falls Poli...

Madison Street Closure

Beginning Monday, June 8, Peterson Contractors Inc (PCI) will begin Phase I reconstruction on Madison St from Valley Park Dr to the center line of White Way Dr. This is the first of two phases. The work on Madison St requires a full road closure. The clos...

City Facilities Now Accepting Cash Payments

The City of Cedar Falls facilities, including the Transfer Station, will now be accepting cash as payment at all locations.

The City does continue to encourage the use of debit/credit cards at their locations when possible to help prevent the spread of COV...

Cedar Falls Public Park Facilities to Reopen June 1

As the state of Iowa lifts certain restrictions in accordance with Governor Kim Reynolds public health proclamation issued on May 26, 2020, public park facilities will be able to reopen in Cedar Falls beginning June 1, 2020. This includes the use of playg...

Hearst Center for the Arts to Reopen to the Public on June 9

The Hearst Center for the Arts will be reopening to the public June 9, 2020. They will be operating under normal hours.

“We are excited to welcome back the community, however, we want to ensure that we reopen as safely as possible with new COVID-...

Recreation and Fitness Center Starting Adult Lap Swimming

The Cedar Falls Recreation and Fitness Center will be opening for adult lap swim beginning June 1, 2020, through August 9, 2020. Hours for lap swimming are 5:45 AM to 7:30 AM on Monday/ Wednesday/Friday and Tuesday/Thursday/Sunday 4:30-6:30 PM all at Holm...

Swim Lessons Canceled at the Recreation and Fitness Center

To prevent contagious opportunities of COVID-19 and protect both patrons and staff, the Cedar Falls Recreation and Fitness Center will be canceling all swimming lessons this summer.

For patrons that have already registered, a credit will be placed on each ...

Cedar Falls Public Safety Extending Birthday Program

Cedar Falls Public Safety will be extending their community birthday celebration program until June 15, 2020.

The program invites local families with young children under the age of 12 to contact Public Safety if their child is celebrating a birthday. Publ...

1st Street/HWY 57 Reconstruction Project Continues

Beginning, Monday, June 1^st, 2020, the Iowa DOT’s contractor, PCI, will be continuing with construction to the West by closing the southern half of the Francis Street intersection and the Ellen Street intersection for underground utili...

State COVID-19 Guidelines Reminder

As we continue to work together to help keep Cedar Falls safe, stay updated on the current COVID-19 state guidelines -

In accordance with the public health proclamation issued by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds on May 13, 2020, the following orders are in effec...

Cedar Falls Hosting Meet & Greet Broadcast for Police Chief Candidates

To help the community learn more about the Cedar Falls Police Chief candidates and still protect residents from the spread of COVID-19, the City of Cedar Falls will be hosting a Meet and Greet broadcast with the candidates which will air on Cedar Falls Ch...

Cedar Falls Downtown Streetscape Update: Week of May 18

Cedar Falls Downtown Streetscape Update: Week of May 18

Beginning Monday, May 18^th, multiple closures will be placed in the area around 3^rd and Main Street as we work to improve the area:

• The contractor will begin reconstructing the sidewalk on the south si...

Cedar Falls City Facilities Hours Update

Per the May 13th state proclamation regarding COVID-19, learn how this impacts the reopening or continual closures of City facilities including City Hall, Public Library, the Hearst Center, Recreation and Fitness Center, and Visitors and Tourism Center:

Ci...

Black Hawk County Police Memorial Event Canceled

To protect the community from the spread of COVID-19, the Black Hawk County Police Memorial Event will be canceled this year. The decision came from police chiefs around the county in the interest of public health.

The event has annually occurred during Na...

City of Waterloo University Avenue Update: Week of May 11, 2020

The City of Waterloo and their contractor are continuing work on the reconstruction of the University Avenue Reconstruction Project Phases 1 and 2 from Midway Drive to Ansborough Avenue and Phase 3 from Ansborough Avenue to Hwy 63. Below is how this will ...

Road Rehabilitation Updates

Beginning approximately on May 12, the contractor PCI will begin rehabilitation work at the following locations:

• Carlton Drive from Maplewood Dr to Lilac Lane: 2 - 3 week duration
• Holmes Drive south of W 4^th St: 2 - 3 week duration
• E Seerley Blvd from Valley...

East 2nd St. Sidewalk Notice

Beginning Wednesday, May 6^th, K. Cunningham Construction will begin working on the sidewalk on the north side of East 2^nd Street. To complete this work, the sidewalk will be closed for two (2) to three (3) weeks. This construction will include the removal...

Cedar Falls Transfer Station Remains Open

City Update: The Cedar Falls Transfer Station will remain open and continue to operate regular hours.

The City would also like to remind the community that currently only debit /credit cards are accepted at the Transfer Station (no cash/check) and to conti...

W. 11th Street Closure

The City of Cedar Falls has awarded the 2020 Streets Project to Peterson Contractors, Inc (PCI) of Reinbeck, Iowa. This project has three full street reconstructions and eight overlay rehabilitations with curb/gutter, etc. The project will be funded by Lo...

City of Waterloo Continues University Avenue Work

The City of Waterloo and their contractor are continuing work on the reconstruction of the University Avenue Reconstruction Project Phases 1 and 2 from Midway Drive to Ansborough Avenue and Phase 3 from Ansborough Avenue to Hwy 63. Below is how this will ...

Lilac Lane Closure

The City of Cedar Falls has awarded the 2020 Streets Project to Peterson Contractors, Inc (PCI) of Reinbeck, Iowa. This project has three full street reconstructions and eight overlay rehabilitations with curb/gutter, etc. The project will be funded by Lo...

Cedar Falls COVID-19 Update: April 16, 2020

In accordance with the proclamation announced on April 16, 2020, by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, the City of Cedar Falls will be enforcing the following orders to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. These guidelines will be in effect starting at 11:59 PM ...

2020 Street Construction Project

The City of Cedar Falls has awarded the 2020 Streets Project to Peterson Contractors, Inc of Reinbeck, Iowa. This project has three full street reconstructions and eight overlay rehabilitations with curb/gutter, etc. The project will be funded by Local Op...

Streetscape Construction Updated Schedule

As the 2020 Downtown Streetscape project continues amid the COVID-19 emergency, the Cedar Falls Engineering team is taking the opportunity to better accommodate local Main Street businesses. With decreased foot traffic, the Streetscape Parkade constructio...

Downtown Streetscape Construction Update

Streetscape Schedule Update: Beginning Monday, April 6, 2020, K. Cunningham Construction will begin working on the 8’ walk directly in front of the business along the 200 block of Main Street. This effort is being done due to the extension of th...

Cedar Falls Yard Waste Collection Resumes April 6

Curbside yard waste collection in Cedar Falls will resume Monday, April 6. Collection takes place on Mondays from April – November. From July through September, carts will be up picked up every other Monday. From April 6 – April 30, re...

Cedar Falls Prepares for COVID-19

The City of Cedar Falls has been working with state and county agencies to prepare for the likely arrival of COVID-19 to our area. While no city services have been impacted at this time, the Cedar Falls Public Safety Services Department is monitoring the ...

2020 Construction Phase 1 Begins

Beginning, Monday, March 16th, 2020, the Iowa DOT’s contractor will be starting the first phase of 2020 construction by closing down N College Street at the intersection of W 1st Street/HWY 57. In order for the contractor to begin, a full closur...

Cedar Falls Special Election Date Set

During the Cedar Falls City Council meeting on January 6, 2020, the council voted to appoint an individual to the vacant At-Large position. The appointment nomination took place during the council meeting on January 20, 2020, at which time the council vot...

Cedar Falls to Hold Special Election

The Cedar Falls City Clerk’s Office received a “Petition requesting Special Election to fill a vacancy in the office of Council Member At Large for the City of Cedar Falls Iowa” on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.

The petition was...

Cedar Falls Crime Drops 1.63% in 2019

In 2019, crimes in Cedar Falls dropped 1.63% with 2,115 reportable crimes. There were 18,620 total calls for service, an increase of 2.56% over the previous year. Arrests decreased by 3.18% with 944 total arrests.

Overall, crime in Cedar Falls has decrease...

Cedar Falls Kicks Off Imagine College Hill! Community Design Charrette

The City of Cedar Falls is inviting the community to attend the public kick-off workshop for Our Cedar Falls: Imagine College Hill! on January 29, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, at UNI CEEE (located at 8106 Jennings Drive, on the south side of the UNI cam...

Hazardous Trees on Private Property

In late August and early September 2019, Cedar Falls city staff conducted a windshield survey of private property in Cedar Falls and established a database identifying hazardous trees to notify property owners of requirements for removal. In early January...

Hazardous Trees on Private Property

This year you may have noticed a decline in the health of ash trees or other trees on your private property.  City staff continues to remove public trees on the street right of way (the area between the sidewalk and curb) that are or will soon be...

University Avenue Wins International Award

The City of Cedar Falls is excited to announce that the University Avenue reconstruction project has been named the winner in the Roads and Highways category of Bentley Systems, Incorporated Year in Infrastructure 2019 Awards program.

“This is a ...

Found Property Items

Numerous found property items from around the city are dropped off at the police department each year. Cedar Falls police are attempting to reunite these lost items with their owners. Click here to view the lists of found property to see if any of these i...