Posted on: June 5, 2023
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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Posted on: June 2, 2023
Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments (INRCOG) will be hosting public meeting opportunities in June. Participants will be able to review and comment on projects scheduled to receive federal transportation funding in Black Hawk, Chickasaw, Butler,...
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Our City News
Posted on: June 2, 2023
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
The Cedar Falls City Council will be considering John Zolondek for appointment to Fire Chief during the Council meeting on June 5, 2023.
Zolondek has been part of the Cedar Falls Public Safety Department since 2007 serving as a POC Firefighter, Public Safe...
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Our City News
Posted on: May 31, 2023
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
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
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
Beginning May 30, 2023, the contractor will begin the reconstruction of Madison Street from Belle Avenue to Virgil Street. In order for the contractor to begin pavement removal, a full road closure will be required. The road closure will be in effect for ...
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Our City News
Posted on: May 24, 2023
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 18, 2023
In recognition of the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, the below Cedar Falls City facilities will observe the following hours:
City Hall: Closed May 29
Hearst Center for the Arts: Closed May 29 (please note, the Hearst Center is always closed on Mondays)
Cedar...
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Our City News
Posted on: May 17, 2023
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
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 9, 2023
Cedar Falls will celebrate May as National Bike Month with opportunities for all ages to begin or expand biking to work for recreation, errands, health, and just for fun.
"This nationwide celebration of the freedom that bicycling provides f...
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Our City News
Posted on: May 3, 2023
Two candidates have been announced as finalists for the position of Cedar Falls Fire Chief. The Fire Chief hiring process began in early March 2023. The City received 11 total applications for the position. Following a Civil Service review period, Chris L...
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Our City News
Posted on: May 1, 2023
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
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
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
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
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
Location: Main Street (...
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Our City News
Posted on: April 14, 2023
Pool passes for the 2023 summer season at The Falls Aquatic Center are now on sale. Passes can be purchased at the Recreation and Fitness Center (110 E 13th Street) during business hours or online at bit.ly/CFRecRegister. An express lane will be...
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Our City News
Posted on: April 6, 2023
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
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: April 3, 2023
Cedar Falls Public Safety is partnering with Riverview Center and UnityPoint Health – Allen Child Protection Center (ACPC) to increase education and encourage public discussion during Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and Child Abuse Prevent...
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Our City News
Posted on: March 28, 2023
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
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
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
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: March 13, 2023
The City of Cedar Falls is excited to announce Cedar Falls Earth Week, April 16-22, 2023! Organizations, businesses, and citizens are all invited to make a difference through clean-up events and education as we work together to keep our community beautifu...
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Our City News
Posted on: March 10, 2023
Public Safety Director Craig Berte has appointed Captain John Zolondek as the Acting Fire Chief for the Cedar Falls Fire Division in accordance with City Ordinance 2-979 while the search for a permanent replacement is conducted.
Zolond...
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Our City News
Posted on: February 15, 2023
Connect with Cedar Falls Public Safety during Coffee With a Cop!
The community is invited to swing by and chat with Cedar Falls officers and enjoy a free cup of coffee provided by Soifer Family McDonald's. All events will take place at t...
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Our City News
Posted on: January 20, 2023
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
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
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
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: November 9, 2022
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...
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Our City News
Posted on: October 26, 2022
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
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
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
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: August 18, 2022
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...
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Our City News
Posted on: July 6, 2022
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
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
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: June 8, 2022
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...
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Our City News
Posted on: May 26, 2022
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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Our City News
Posted on: March 26, 2021
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...
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Our City News
Posted on: March 25, 2021
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...
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