Mayor’s Corner

Neighbors, As we continue our Year Unlike Any Other, we find ourselves headed MAYOR’S back indoors to avoid the increasing chill of our Iowa fall days and CORNER nights. We’re continually gaining a better understanding of COVID-19, and working to reduce the risk of virus spread. The practical measures we’re taking have allowed businesses to reopen, schools to return to instruction, city services like the Cedar Falls Library and Recreation and Wellness Center to resume operations, and neighbors to reconnect. As we continue our goal of safely restoring our economy and society, I ask that we all have an extra dose of empathy and understanding for each of those around us...a bit of compassion and thoughtfulness goes a long way. In these pages you’ll find the city’s efforts for the Fall—all planned with safety at the forefront. I hope that, like me, you’ll take advantage of these activities to stay connected with our terrific city, its many attractions, and, most of all, our neighbors.

Best regards, Mayor Rob Green

Contact the Mayor at: rob.green@cedarfalls.com or (319) 268-5118

Cedar Falls Public Library Receives Tier 3 Accreditation

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

Accreditation standards are established by In Service to Iowa: Public Library Standards Sixth Edition, the manual for the State Library of Iowa. Achieving accreditation requires a significant, ongoing local commitment to high quality library services. The Cedar Falls Public Library has been recognized for its efforts in all areas of library operations including governance and funding, staffing, library collection, services, public relations, access, and facilities.

Tier 3 accredited libraries receive more state funding than Tier 2 and Tier 1 libraries. Called Direct State Aid, this funding assists public libraries in reducing inequities among communities in the delivery of library services. CFPL has historically chosen to utilize their Direct State Aid for the Third Age program, which provides materials and services to older residents.

The accreditation is valid through June 30, 2023.

Public Safety

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 fire at Slap Tail Trail in November 2019. Their quick and decisive response at the scene resulted in the saving of the life of a profoundly handicapped individual. We thank them for their selfless service to our community and their commitment to our citizens.