Summer 2020—VOL. 3
Summer Fun in Cedar Falls COVID-19 has disrupted many traditional summertime events, but there is still a lot of fun to be had! In fact, we invite you to plan a STAYCATION right here in your own hometown! Consider reserving a room at one of our hotels and ‘get away’ for a night or two. Take the family and enjoy the pool and other amenities, or plan a romantic getaway with your significant other. Pair your getaway with some of the following events and activities. is open to the public again! The gallery features work from the permanent collection by Argentinian artist Mauricio Lasanky, who is known as one of the fathers of modern printmaking. His works are rather large making it easier to social distance while viewing the pieces. Alas, no traditional camps this year, but you can do Summer Camp in a Box! Kits are available to children ages 5–12, with five days of activities in each box. From August 3–7, children can “Be Our Guest: Design and Host a Ball for Your Family,” and from August 17–21, “Get Messy: We’ll Provide the Mess” kits will be available. Details are at www.thehearst.org or (319) 273-8641, but hurry…‘camps’ are limited to 20 children. showings are offered drive-in style on the University of Northern Iowa campus, in the north lot. Movies are free but you must have a ticket. Tickets are available approximately one week prior to each show; one ticket admits one car. Social distancing will be practiced. See page 14 or visit www.gbpac.org for more. is planning two events for the weekend of September 12–13. Both are free and in the Cedar Falls Downtown District. ARTapalooza is on Saturday, September 12, from 9 am–4 pm. This juried art show brings talented artists from throughout the region and features live entertainment and children’s activities. A Downtown Show & Shine—with beautiful classic cars and motorcycles—is on Sunday, September 13, from noon-4pm. See page 9 or www.communitymainstreet.org for more details.
Pedal Fest is back with rides offered every weekend in September. Events include an Entretourism Ride exploring businesses located along University Avenue. Other rides include the Denver Waffle Ride, Garden Ride, Pedal Fest at the Waterloo Library, House Tour Ride, Story Time Ride offered by the Cedar Falls Public Library, New Hartford Omelet Ride, and a ride to the Cedar Falls and Waterloo Farmers’ Markets. Visit www.cedarfallstourism.org/pedalfest or find Cedar Valley Pedal Fest on Facebook for details. The Hearst Center for the Arts, College Hill Partnership, and Community Main Street are partnering to bring you the Cedar Falls Passport to the Arts program. Attend a minimum of five eligible events throughout the summer, post a selfie from the events, and be entered into a drawing for a fabulous prize! Details are available at www.cedarfallstourism.org/ passporttothearts.
Aquatics 8 Community Main St. 9 Construction Updates 4–5 Events Calendar 14–15 Hearst Center 10–11 Historical Society 9 Library 12–13 Mayor’s Corner 3 Public Meetings 16 Public Safety 3 Rec Center/Parks 8 Tourism Cover Waste/Recycling 2, 6–7
End of data collection phase. For the first time in history you can fill out the Census ONLINE! To learn more visit youcount-bhc.com.
The “Live to 9” Friday after-work summer concert series is moving to River Place Plaza with shows from 6:30–10 pm. The remaining schedule includes: Dry Run Creek, July 17; Brad & Kate, July 31; Bruce Day & The Dangits, August 7; Sideshow Bob, August 14; and the Icebreakers, August 21. More details are at www.liveto9.com. The UNI Panthers kick off their first home football game at the UNI-Dome against Weber State on Saturday, September 19. They take on North Dakota State on Saturday, September 26. To see their season schedule, visit www.unipanthers.com. All of these events are offered with accommodations for social distancing. Check www.cedarvalley365.com for a full listing of events and additional details and updates. Check out www.cedarfallstourism.org/ weknowhowtoweekend for additional staycation ideas and packages.
Deck Basics As the weather starts to get nicer everyone wants to be outside. A deck is a great place to relax, grill, read, or just enjoy the fresh air! If you are thinking about building a deck, here are some basics you need to know. The best way to start is to consult with a professional who can provide the plans and specifics on project materials to get the project done. Remember, both a building permit and a land use permit (for zoning compliance) is required. The very first step is footings which need to be at least 42" deep for frost protection. Then you will install your ledger board at the connection to your home. You will need flashing on the leger board to protect against rot and decay.
Steps are required to be a minimum 36" wide, a max of 7 ¾" high, and a tread of at least 10" deep. Consistency is very important; stairs can only vary a maximum of 3/8" between the largest and smallest steps. Another thing to remember is open risers are only permitted if the opening is less than 4". Handrails apply if there are four or more steps, but only required on one side. The top of the handrail must be between 34–38" above tread. The handrail must be graspable; for example the cross section of a circular handrail must have a diameter of 1 ¼ –2". Not all handrails available at local hardware stores meet the requirements of the International Residential Code. Visit www.cedarfalls.com/deckinformation for Residential Deck Building Code Requirements and www.cedarfalls.com/deckplanning for planning requirements, or call (319) 268-5161.
As you start to frame the deck, a very important aspect to remember is the beam-to-post connection. The beam must be attached to the posts by either a notched post connection or an approved post cap method. See image. (International Building Code section R507.7.1) Most people don’t know there is a specific requirement for guardrails and handrails. Decks more than 30" above grade are required to have a guardrail a minimum of 36" high with a 4" maximum space between spindles to avoid accidents—especially involving small children.
Mid-Block Crosswalks Have you noticed the crosswalks with flashing yellow lights? This is a newer approach to promote safety when a pedestrian, mid-block crossing is appropriate. There is a painted crosswalk, signs, and an installed rapid flashing signal. This type of pedestrian crosswalk is approved by the MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices). The goal is to make pedestrian crossings that are not at an intersection more visible. When a pedestrian is ready to cross they push the button and the flashing signal starts; this helps increase motorist awareness of pedestrians. Motorists must yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk. Please watch for these flashing signals along University Avenue east of Cedar Heights Dr. and west of Boulder Dr., Center St. north of Green Ave., and Viking Rd. west of Walmart Dr.
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Seeking Businesses to Select Cedar Falls As our city grows, jobs and investment also have the opportunity to expand in our area. To help Cedar Falls continue to thrive in the future, we recently launched a powerful new economic development website: www.SelectCedarFallsIA.com. This website is different than the Cedar Falls City webpage (www.cedarfalls.com) and focuses on serving the needs of site location consultants, corporate executives, real estate professionals and others seeking to grow their business in Cedar Falls.
Dear Neighbors,
This year has upended our lives so quickly that it’s hard to write the MAYOR’S introduction to the summer edition of Currents; this won’t reach CORNER mailboxes until several weeks after I write it, and knowing 2020, the script could flip on us again. I’d considered writing this whole intro like Mad Libs, noting that we should be _______________ (emotion) that ________________ (crisis) appears to be ________________ (present tense verb). As Mayor, I take great pride in knowing that no matter how we fill in the blanks above, we’ll do so as a community—tackling the moment together. That said, as you peruse these pages you’ll find the creativity and energy of city staff and community groups, working hard to provide the best possible service and experiences for residents, despite the uncertainties and logistical challenges. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility, both in the past, and in the months to come! See you around town, Mayor Rob Green
Contact the Mayor at: rob.green@cedarfalls.com or (319) 268-5118
Public Safety Helps Area Students Celebrate Birthdays When area schools closed early to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Cedar Falls Public Safety team took the opportunity to help local students with a very special birthday celebration. The program encouraged residents to contact Public Safety Services through June 15, if they had a young child celebrating a birthday. Public safety officers would then drive by in a fire truck and police cruiser to help make the child’s day extra special. The Public Safety team received numerous requests during the program and looked forward to the drive-by birthdays as a way to continue to connect with the community during the COVID-19 emergency. “It is about providing a bright spot for students during an unprecedented time,” said Cedar Falls Public Safety Captain Tim Smith. “They are dealing with a lot of information regarding the virus and how it has disrupted the normal routine. With the importance of social distancing, things like birthday parties are not possible in the traditional sense. We wanted to make sure they still got a chance to celebrate.”
NED O P T S O P
National Night Out DATE TBD has traditionally been celebrated by the community and surrounding areas the first Tuesday in August, to help enhance the relationship between public safety personnel and citizens. However to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, this year in Cedar Falls the event has been postponed. Details regarding the new date and location, as well as the event activities, will be announced in the future! Summer 2020
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CONSTRUCTION UPDATES Downtown Streetscape & Reconstruction At the beginning of April, the city began work on the Downtown Streetscape and Reconstruction project. Full reconstruction, including utilities of W. 3rd Street from Washington Street to Main Street has been ongoing, while streetscape upgrades have been moving quickly from 1st to 3rd Streets. The project is planned to be completed before Thanksgiving this year. Due to COVID-19 and the closure of retail and restaurant businesses, brick replacement and street amenities have been progressed faster than originally anticipated. The contractor has been able to replace bricks one block at a time in lieu of multiple stages within a block. Both the 100 and 200 blocks of brick pavers were installed and opened to the public prior to businesses reopening, minus intersection work. Street lights have been installed. Decorative concrete benches are forthcoming due to the extended lead time for delivery. Much of the utility replacement on W. 3rd Street has been completed including the sanitary sewer and water main. Work along W. 3rd Street should be completed by the end of August including all street improvements and sidewalk pavers. Upon completion, the downtown area will have an updated appearance and increased functionality. With a congruent design to the updates along E. 2nd Street, State Street, and Peter Melendy Park, citizens will find the district to be more welcoming and coherent than ever before. This project was possible due to Black Hawk County Gaming Association grant funding, Community Main Street fundraising through their Details of the District campaign, and the City of Cedar Falls downtown Tax Increment Finance funds.
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Peter Melendy Park Receives an Update Beginning last fall, work on the Peter Melendy Park Renovation began. This project is located on the northeast corner of 1st and Main Streets, and involves the removal of the existing concrete sidewalk and the placement of decorative colored bricks. Further renovations include new benches, bike racks, and trash receptacles. This summer, the last few remaining plantings and signs will be placed and the park will be opened for public enjoyment. With the improvements made to the park, coupled with the previous levee floodwall system construction, the entire area from the intersection down to the river is fully open to the public to enjoy. Take a look at the newly renovated Peter Melendy Park and make sure to stop by the next time you are visiting the trails or the downtown area!
12th Street Reconstruction Project
West First Street Reconstruction
The City of Cedar Falls has awarded the 12th Street Reconstruction Project contract to Peterson Contractors Inc., of Reinbeck, Iowa. The improvements to the corridor include the reconstruction of 12th Street and Walnut Street for a total of five city blocks replacing the storm sewer, water main, and sanitary sewer. The following blocks are currently under construction as a part of the project:
The Iowa Department of Transportation has contracted with Peterson Contractors Inc. of Reinbeck, Iowa, for the reconstruction of Highway 57, known as W. 1st Street, from Hudson Road to Franklin Street. The improvements to the corridor include reconstructing the roadway to a 5-lane section and replacing storm sewer, water main, and sanitary sewer. Construction will occur over three construction seasons:
Phase 1: 12th Street— College Street to Tremont Street: April–Late July, 2020 Phase 2: Walnut Street—11th Street to 12th Street: July–September, 2020 The contractor is currently working on the relocation of the water main, water service stubs, replacement of the old storm sewer, and installed new sub-drains. Paving is expected to take place in late June and early July. Following paving on 12th Street, the contractor will place driveways, sidewalks, and finish with placement of topsoil and new sod. After completion the contractor will open 12th Street to traffic while starting Phase 2 of the project in late-July when construction of Walnut Street will begin; pavement removal will start with underground utility work such as water main, water services, storm sewer, and sub-drains. In late August and throughout September, pavement on Walnut Street will be placed, followed by completion of sidewalks and driveways. For additional information and updates sign up for “Annual Street Construction and Road Construction Updates” email notifications at www.cedarfalls.com/NotifyMe.
Phase I: Franklin Street to Walnut Street: July 8, 2019–November 2019 Phase II: Walnut Street to Ellen Street: April 2020–November 2020 Phase III: Ellen Street to Hudson Road: April 2021–October 2021 The contractor completed paving between Franklin and Walnut Streets, and will continue to work toward the west. Throughout this summer, the contractor will continue with placement of underground utilities while paving the southern half from Walnut Street to Ellen Street. After the southern half of paving is complete, work will begin on placement of driveways, sidewalks, and retaining walls. In mid-July, the contractor will switch traffic patterns to start work on the northern half of paving to finish out this construction season. Work will continue with underground utilities and paving starting at Walnut Street, working west to finish at Ellen Street. Traffic on Highway 57 (W. 1st Street) will be maintained throughout construction with at least one travel lane in each direction. Residential driveways will be maintained along with signed business accesses throughout the remainder of construction. For additional information and updates sign up for “Hwy 57/ W 1st Street Expansion” email notifications at www.cedarfalls.com/NotifyMe. This project is a partnership between the Iowa DOT and City of Cedar Falls, with road construction funded 50% by each entity. Sewer upgrades are paid for through the city’s sanitary sewer fees. Water, gas, and electric upgrades are by CFU. The City of Cedar Falls obtained a Surface Transportation Block Grant that supported a majority of the design and land acquisition expenses for the project.
Wayfinding Signage You may notice some new wayfinding signage popping up around town. This project has been in the works for several years, beginning with a committee representing various neighborhoods and organizations, which was assembled to identify points of interest and the most effective means of communicating them. The purpose of the signage is to enhance our visitors’ experience and direct them to key civic, cultural, and recreational assets. Once locations and general design was determined, the city’s Planning Division enlisted the services of a professional sign company to refine the design, fabricate, and install the signs. This project is designed to create a sense of place, be expandable, attractive, and iconic, while minimizing visual clutter and helping visitors and new residents navigate the city. Summer 2020
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Summer Yard Waste
Yard Waste Disposal
On July 1, curbside yard waste collection changes to every other week for the summer. The normal $10 fee will apply during this time. Yard waste will be collected from July–September on: July 6, 20; August 3, 17, 31; September 14, 28. Remember:
City code prohibits yard waste from being blown into the street, placed on adjacent property, or pushed onto stream banks which can damage waterways and become a safety hazard for bicyclists and pedestrians.
• place your yard waste cart at the curb by 7 am on the day of collection
Utilize a yard waste bin, blow clippings back onto your lawn, compost your leaves and grass at home, or take them to the Compost Facility. Help keep our waterways and street safe, clean, and healthy!
• place carts at least 3–4’ away from any other objects • remove your cart from the curb no later than 8 pm on the day of collection to prevent unwanted service • do not put dirt, sod, or ashes in the yard waste carts • observe the weight limit of 250 pounds The Transfer Station will accept yard waste daily during normal operations. Mondays are reserved for yard waste only. Yard Waste fees are $29.50/ton. As an alternative, residents are encouraged to utilize the Seasonal Compost Facility for their yard waste disposal needs. Transfer Station hours for April–October: Monday–Friday from 7 am–6 pm, last load taken at 5:45 pm Saturday from 8 am–3 pm, last load taken at 2:45 pm
Planting for the Future To help replace the trees lost to the Emerald Ash Borer, the Public Works Department created a tree nursery next to their building. Aided by volunteers, the project includes a rainwater irrigation system and a wide variety of tree species. The trees grow in fabric bags with air pots, making it easy to transport them when needed. The trees will be used in public parks, golf courses, and public right of ways. This new cost-effective system is an efficient way to help both city staff and our community!
Sept 19: Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Drop-off Event The Fall Household Hazardous Materials and Electronics Recycling Event is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, September 19, from 9 am–2 pm at the City of Cedar Falls Public Works Complex (2200 Technology Parkway). This event is for Black Hawk County residents only. Businesses are not permitted to participate. Fees may apply. Please note that the Black Hawk County Solid Waste Management Commission and the City of Cedar Falls are monitoring the COVID-19 public safety recommendations. Our planning team is committed to follow these guidelines for the health and well-being of our volunteers and participants. This event is anticipated to have a different process than in the past or may be canceled. Please refer to www.wastetrac.org in August for additional details. While we understand schedules and plans may be uncertain at this time, we request that residents mark this date on your calendar and check the Commission’s website (www.wastetrac.org/fall-drop-off-event) in August for event updates or to view the list of accepted items. For questions, please call the Waste Trac Education Team at (319) 266-8722 before September 16. Tips for managing many of these materials (and more) can be found at www.wastetrac.org/FAQs. Another event is tentatively being planned for the spring of 2021 in Waterloo. Visit www.wastetrac.org/spring-drop-off-event for more details as that event approaches. 6 Summer 2020
To make this event possible, approximately 60 volunteers (age 18+) are needed to assist with directing traffic, surveying participants, and unloading items. Two volunteer shifts are available: 7:45 am–2 pm or 7:45 am–12:15 pm. To volunteer, contact Tammy Turner at (319) 266-8722 or by email at tturner@co.black-hawk.ia.us. The Commission will provide all necessary safety equipment, snacks, and lunch for volunteers. More details can be found at www.wastetrac.org/volunteer.
Weeds & Grass Ordinance Change
Smart Carpet Cleaning Tips
On May 18, 2020, the City Council amended two sections of Ordinance 17-247—a nuisance ordinance related to weeds and grass. The first section changed oversight to the Community Development Department, with the Code Enforcement officer serving as the lead.
The City of Cedar Falls has an Illicit Discharge Ordinance prohibiting the discharge of carpet cleaning wastewater in the storm sewer system.
The second change was adding section (d) in regards to repeated failures to address weeds and grass in excess of 8". Property owners should take responsibility, not lean on the city. The section reads, “Once a nuisance has been abated after notice as provided in this section has been given, each subsequent violation of this section within a single calendar year shall constitute a separate, subsequent offence under section1-9.” In simpler terms, if your lawn has grass or weeds over 8" you will receive a letter from the city code enforcement officer notifying you it must be mowed within seven days. If you don’t, the city has a contractor mow it on the eighth day and the cost is charged to the property owner. If you receive a second notice—in the same calendar year—and still do not mow, the city will use a contractor to mow for you again. The cost will be charged to you, but you will also be charged with a municipal infraction. The first infraction fee is $100, increasing with each offense to a maximum of $1,000. The ordinance does not apply to native plant gardens; however if a majority of the yard is defined for native plants, a plan must be submitted to the city. This also helps record where these are located and confirm if the desired area meets our city’s ordinances. By knowing where these native plantings are we can avoid sending mowing notices to approved native plant gardens. This ordinance is not designed to create issues for those who went on vacation and their lawn grew longer than anticipated while away. In most cases, the seven day notice provides time to cover these situations. Repetitive issues are the focus of the ordinance. Section (d) is only for the second and subsequent offenses, with a “reset” each calendar year. Keep in mind, it might be more cost effective to ask a neighbor or a lawn care company to help out if you think you may not be able to maintain your lawn in compliance with the ordnance. If you have any questions regarding nuisance codes please contact Greg Rekward, Code Enforcement Officer, at (319) 268-5186 or Jamie Castle, Building Official, at (319) 268-5189.
Did You Know? Concrete and cementitious (cement, grout, stucco, plaster, mortar) washout wastewater is corrosive and caustic. The pH of concrete can be over 12, essentially the same as liquid Drano® or other household cleaners. Owners and site managers are responsible for providing an area for drivers to washout their concrete shoots and tools. Depositing this wash water onto other properties, the street, or down a storm drain is illegal and can result in ecological harm, such as clogging fish gills and increasing toxicity in our streams and rivers. If you see an illegal washout occurring, please call (319) 273-8668 or submit an online stormwater complaint form at www.cedarfalls.com/122/Storm-Water-Program. Contact your contractor or the City’s Stormwater Coordinator to discuss washout options before starting a project.
Remember: only stormwater goes in storm drains & streams!
Carpet and upholstery cleaner wastewater contains chemicals used in cleaning formulas that can cause harm to humans and aquatic life if discharged to local water bodies through the storm sewer system. Some chemicals are toxic and others act as a source of nutrients that can cause harmful algal blooms and sediment that cause turbidity.
Tips: • Before starting the cleaning process, determine where storm drains are located on the street and ensure they are protected from runoff or spills. • Vacuum before cleaning to minimize the amount of debris collected in wastewater. • Always use the recommended type and quantity of cleaning agents. Consider using more eco-friendly products like water-based, low or phosphate-free, and biodegradable cleaners. • Filter debris from the wastewater and throw the debris in the trash. • Filtered carpet cleaning wastewater, if it does not contain any hazardous chemicals, could be disposed of at a wastewater treatment plant, in the clients sink (with approval), toilet, or other drain connected to the sanitary sewer. Contact the local solid and hazardous waste agency for proper disposal of carpet cleaning washwaters containing hazardous substances. • Do not dump carpet cleaning wastewater into septic systems, on the driveway, street, down a storm drain intake or into a drainage ditch.
The Scoop....On Dog Poop While it’s not the most glamorous subject to think about, when it comes to protecting water quality of our streams and lakes, it’s worthy of discussion. So what’s the harm in a little poop left behind every once in a while? It turns out to be a bigger problem than most people think. Dog feces left on the ground or in the street washes into the nearest pond, lake, or stream when it rains adding harmful bacteria and nutrients to local waters. You can help prevent poop from entering our streams!
• Pick up after your pet—whether it is on a walk, in a park, or in your yard, and place it in the trash can or flush it down the toilet. • Carry a plastic bag or compact, refillable bag dispenser with you on every walk with your dog. • Never throw a bag of poop down a storm drain—that is considered illegal dumping and should be reported. Summer 2020
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110 E. 13TH ST. . Cedar Falls, IA 50613 . (319) 273-8636
With the ever changing status of Recreation facilities, programs and activities due to COVID-19, we encourage everyone to watch for press releases and visit
www.cedarfalls.com/recreation for up-to-date information about: • Adult Softball and Kickball Leagues • Cedar Falls Recreation Center hours and visitor requirements • Fitness Class Schedule • Indoor Pool Hours and Programs • NFL Youth Flag Football • The Falls Aquatic Center & Aquatic Programs • Tumbling • Youth Volleyball
LOCKER ROOM GETS A FACE-LIFT
The locker rooms at the Cedar Falls Recreation & Fitness Center are getting a face-lift. Plans and specifications were done in March and the project was bid shortly after; the contract was approved by City Council May 4. Construction began on May 18, and is scheduled to finish on August 14, when the majority of members typically get back into their school-year workout routine. The plan is to rotate part of the center row of lockers 90 degrees so they are on the common wall the locker rooms share with the hallway, to open up the center of the locker rooms. Benches will be replaced with stools or chairs allowing for more flexibility. Plumbing fixtures will all be replaced. All ceramic tile and carpet will be replaced with new ceramic tile. The shower area will become semi-private. A few additional hair/hand driers will be installed. New ceiling tile and grid work will be installed with new LED lights. Before the ceiling is replaced, the heat pumps located above them will be replaced.
ENJOY OUR PARKS! Descriptions: www.cedarfalls.com/parks Availability: www.cedarfalls.com/cedarfallsparks
PICNIC SHELTER RENTALS Picnic shelters in the parks may be reserved in advance at the Recreation Center by signing a contract and paying a rental fee of $25. The Overman Park shelter is only rented in conjunction with the band shell.
Enjoy the Trails Summer is here…along with biking, walking, and outdoor activities! The trails are a gem in our community. Here are some things to remember as we enjoy the trails. • Bikers, walkers, dog walkers, and skate boarders all share in the trails, roads, and sidewalks. • Ride or walk on the right, pass on the left. The same rule holds true for cyclists on the road. If there is no sidewalk, walkers should face oncoming traffic when walking on the road. • Slow down on the trails when biking, and be prepared to stop or move over. Pets and people are unpredictable; stay alert to help prevent accidents. Keep your hands on the brakes, ready to stop if necessary. Most trails are made for about 8–12 miles/hour. • Make yourself known. Call out “on your left” or use a bell when passing on a bike or skateboard. • Wearing earbuds can hinder your response and cause an accident. Consider enjoying nature’s sounds and put devices away. • Enjoy the sights. Make sure children, pets, and bikes are off the trails when you stop to enjoy the beauty. • Leave no trace. Pick up after yourself and your pets. Take a bag with you to pick up litter. The trails and parks are for everyone and generations to come. Brought to you by the Bike/Pedestrian Advisory Committee of Cedar Falls. LIKE our Facebook page: Cedar Falls Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
South of the Highway 58 overpass on South Main Street The 3-acre park is entirely fenced, where dog owners can let their dogs roam without a leash. Annual permits to utilize the park are $15 for each dog and can be purchased at City Hall (220 Clay Street). Daily passes can be purchased for $2 at the park. Prices are subject to change for upcoming seasons. Dogs in the park must have current vaccinations; other general rules are posted at the park. 8 Summer 2020
310 East 4th Street | Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613 | (319) 277-0213 | www.communitymainstreet.org
Contact us for more information! For more information on volunteer opportunities in downtown Cedar Falls, contact Community Main Street at 319-277-0213 or email: office@communitymainstreet.org.
ARTapalooza Community Main Street is excited to be hosting the 15th annual ARTapalooza on Saturday, September 12, 2020, from 9 am–4 pm in downtown Cedar Falls! This annual celebration of fine art draws many talented artists from throughout the region. In addition, there is something for everyone to enjoy as downtown is filled with artist demonstrations, live entertainment, and free children’s activities. This year’s show will be extended to 5th Street to spread vendors out and accommodate social distancing. Nearly 50 regional artists will display and sell their work at booths set up along the meandering Main Street. Artists hoping to showcase their work passed a highly competitive jurying process to be accepted into the show. A variety of artwork will be featured including ceramics, paintings, metal sculptures, fiber, jewelry, photography, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, and more. The Hearst Center for the Arts and several downtown merchants will once again host a variety of children’s activities including face painting, easel painting, WCF Symphony Zoo, and various other hands-on activities. Listen to live music on the corner of 4th and Main Streets and outside Cup of Joe. For more information, please visit www.communitymainstreet.org.
Downtown Show & Shine Mark your calendars for September 13, 2020, and join us for the 4th annual Downtown Show and Shine when we fill the Cedar Falls Downtown District with classic and beautiful metal from the old days to today. This event is typically one of the first Show and Shine’s of the season, held the first Sunday in May, but was postponed due to COVID-19. We invite you to register your car or your motorcycle and put it on display for all of downtown to see. Registration is set to open August 1, so check out our Facebook page @CFDowntown or our website for details. If you love to look at awesome cars this is the event for you! Admission is FREE— we look forward to seeing everyone in the Downtown District! For more information, please visit www.communitymainstreet.org.
(319) 266-5149 | www.cfhistory.org
VICTORIAN HOME & CARRIAGE HOUSE MUSEUM 308 W. 3rd Street; Open (Feb.–Dec.): Tuesday–Friday, 10 am–4 pm; Saturday & Sunday 1–4 pm
Before you visit or attend a program, please remember to always check our website for the most up-to-date information.
Open Saturdays &
Sundays; 1–4 pm
“The Fight for the Right: Women and the Vote” 2020 Exhibition at the Victorian Home & Carriage House Museum Advocacy for the vote for women began as early as 1866 in Iowa. Although early efforts failed to amend the state constitution, Iowa became the tenth state in the nation to ratify the 19th Amendment on July 2, 1919. Across Iowa, women voiced their desire to have an equal say in who would represent their interests. This is the story of women’s fight for the right to cast their vote and participate in their democracy.
Cabinet of Curiosities Series: Unlacing the Corset Saturday, August 8 at 2 pm; Victorian Home & Carriage House Museum; Free Learn about the restrictions of mid-1800s dress and the shocking changes precipitated by suffragists during this Cabinets of Curiosity program.
Ratification Anniversary Celebration Tuesday, August 18 from 4–6 pm; Victorian Home & Carriage House Museum; Free Join us in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment which gave women in the United States the right to vote.
Girl Scout program: The Life and Times of Laura Ingalls Wilder Saturday, September 19 from 9:30–11:30 am; $10 per girl, badge included; $2 per adult Brownies and Junior Girl Scouts are invited to discover more about Laura at our Little Red Schoolhouse, as they earn and receive the Pioneer Days (Laura Ingalls Wilder) badge.
Ice House Museum 121 Center St.
Cemetery Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse 205 W. 1st St.
Sunday, September 27 from 2–3 pm; Fairview Cemetery, 1350 W 12th St, Cedar Falls; Suggested donation $5 Gather at Fairview Cemetery to hear the stories of Cedar Falls citizens who supported rights for women. Rain or shine. Summer 2020
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SUMMER thehearst.org 304 west seerley boulevard cedar falls, iowa 50613 319.273.8641
tue & thu 10 am–9 pm wed & fri 10 am–5 pm sat & sun 1–4 pm Admission is free daily.
Hearst Center for the Arts is part of the Department of Community Development, City of Cedar Falls.
Check thehearst.org for program updates & revisions.
EVENTS ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC For more info. and event/program descriptions, visit www.thehearst.org. Your Passport to the Arts | August–September 2020 Take advantage of the Cedar Valley’s vibrant arts and cultural events this summer! Take a selfie at qualifying events and enter for a prize drawing valued over $250! Look for more information at partner websites or contact Sheri Huber-Otting at sheri. huber-otting@cedarfalls.com or 319.268.5502. Party on the Patio | Thursdays in July from 5:00–7:00 p.m. Come jam with us to local live, acoustic music on the Corning Patio. July 16: Karla & Deb • July 23: Amelia & Melina • July 30: Raldo & Pals Earth Whispers Workshop | Tuesday, July 14 from 5:30–8:30 p.m. Join us in this interactive workshop, reflecting on our current exhibitions and reconnect with your creative inner-self while focusing on planet earth. Earth Whispers’ Sue Schuerman and Felicia Cass lead participants through a series of exercises which root you in relationship with the earth and each other. Friends of the Hearst Annual Meeting | July 16 at 6:00 p.m. Join Friends of the Hearst on the Corning Patio at the Hearst for their annual gathering and celebration. Come support our amazing Friends group and hear about what’s coming up. Live music, light refreshments, good company and a beautiful setting. All are welcome! Artisans in the Garden | July 19 from 1:00–3:30 p.m. Watch and interact with local artisans while they show you the process and skills needed for their art from yesteryear. James Hearst Birthday Celebration and “Hearst to You” Visit our new “Hearst to You” tent at local venues around town for free adult and children’s art activities, displays of artwork from Hearst classes, information on upcoming events and free goodies celebrating James Hearst’s birthday during the month in August. August 1 & 15 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Cedar Falls Farmers Market (3rd & Clay St.) August 6 & 13 4:00–6:00 p.m., College Hill Farmers Market (College & 22nd St.) Red Herring Reader’s Theatre Presents: A Two Day Event Sponsored by Jones Law Firm August 4 at 7:00 p.m.: A Raisin in the Sun Written by Lorraine Hansberry in 1959 and directed by J’Kalein Madison. Chronicles the differing dreams and struggles within three generations of the Younger family. August 6 at 7:00 p.m.: Clybourne Park Written by Bruce Norris in 2010 and directed by J’Kalein Madison. The sequel of A Raisin in the Sun, will be presented with the same cast. Winner of both the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Play, Clybourne Park is a razor-sharp satire about the politics of race. Celebrating Regional Poet Amy Clampitt | August 2020 Amy Clampitt (b. 1920) was born and raised in New Providence, Iowa, and graduated from Grinnell College. Clampitt moved to New York after graduation, where she began writing poetry in the 1960s. In the 1970s and ‘80s, she was one of the most highly-regarded poets in America. To celebrate Clampitt and her work, the Hearst is displaying a pop-up exhibit exploring Clampitt’s life and work, and will host several free events. This project is supported in part by Humanities Iowa and Friends of the Hearst. August 11 at 6:00 p.m.: Reception and viewing of pop-up exhibition August 11 at 7:00 p.m.: Public lecture with Dr. Willard Spiegelman, author of Love, Amy: The Selected Letters of Amy Clampitt. August 16 at 1:00 p.m.: Garden walk, featuring discussion of the many Iowa flowers found in Clampitt’s poetry, led by a Master Gardener Kim Armstrong. 10 Summer 2020
Final Thursday Reading Series | August 27 at 7:00 p.m. Guest author: Adrianne Finlay, book release reading from Cut Off The Final Thursday Reading Series is a collaboration of Final Thursday Press, the Hearst Center, the UNI College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences, and the UNI Department of Languages and Literatures. Thank you to Sidecar Coffee Roasters and Hansen’s Dairy for beverages. Open mic starts at 7:15 p.m., featured authors begin at 8:00 p.m. FREE WORKSHOP—Legacy of the Magic Pencil | September 3 at 6:30 p.m. Reconnect with your innate creative side through this engaging presentation with author Mary Potter Kenyon. Mary delves into science and research to demonstrate how each of us is designed to create. With a reflective quiz that will have you looking back to your childhood, simple ideas for reigniting creativity, and short readings from her new book Called to Be Creative, this evening workshop will jumpstart your creative life. All attendees receive their own “magic pencil.” Concert Series With The Songbook Trio | September 10 at 7:00 p.m. Frank Sinatra Sets the Style The Songbook Trio includes Stephanie Althof vocals; Thomas Tritle, piano; Allan Jacobson, percussion. Lunchtime Concert | September 11 at 12:00 p.m. UNI Bass Studio will perform under the direction of Alex Pershounin Bring your lunch and enjoy classics performed live by the UNI Music Department students and faculty! Pedal Fest Garden Ride | September 12 2:00–4:00 p.m. The Hearst Center Sculpture Garden will be a feature this year for the Garden Ride. Participants can enjoy a tour of various local gardens in the Cedar Valley. Riders will meet at the Community Main Street Parking lot on 4th and State Streets in Cedar Falls. This ride is in collaboration with Luann Alemao and Associates, CF library, CF Lions and Unity Point. For more details contact Sheri Huber-Otting at sheri.huber-otting@cedarfalls.com or 319.268.5502. Book Discussion | September 20 at 1:30 p.m. Join Barbara Lounsberry for a presentation and discussion about her book Virginia Woolf, the Arts & Crafts Movement, and the Art of the Diary. Join us for a reception and book signing after the discussion. Local Authors Book Club | September 22 with a discussion from 6:00–7:00 p.m. and Q&A at 7:00 p.m Guest Author: Scott Cawelti, Brother’s Blood and A Heartland Cain and Abel Jerry Mark was a Peace Corps volunteer, lawyer, 4-H leader, VP of his CF senior class, and a most likely-to-succeed young man when he graduated in 1960. Sixteen years later he was convicted of four cold-blooded, executionstyle murders of his own family. Cawelti knew Jerry Mark in high school, interviewed him in prison, observed his arrest, trial, and conviction. Brother’s Blood reveals a mind consumed with anger, revenge, jealousy, and greed.
EXHIBITIONS IMAGINATIVE POETIC STORYTELLING IN SYMBOLISM BY SOO C. HOSTETLER 07 JULY–16 AUGUST 2020 Join us for a reception with the artist on Thursday, August 13 from 5:30–7:00 p.m. Childhood Fantasy presents the artist’s rediscovery of the beauty of Korean folk art. Hostetler’s conceptual theories of design are rooted in the popular themes of Minhwa art forms that were developed during the late Joseon era (1392–1897). Hostetler creates modern expressions of Minhwa-style by interpreting the traditional symbolism of the characters through her own imagination of narrative storytelling and through using digital technology.
Soo Hostetler, Wish Tree, 2018,
Graphic design digital print In her work, the written messages are drawn from the artist’s memories of Korean fairy tales and her cultural heritage. To portray an innocence of mind, visual and written messages are delivered through the eyes of a child. Using nonverbal structure enhances the perceptual capabilities of the human mind and spirit.
Soo Hostetler is Associate Professor of Graphic Design at The University of Northern Iowa. ALSO ON VIEW: A selection of two animations by Soo Hostetler are on view in the Dresser-Robinson Gallery for the duration of the exhibition.
ADULT STUDIO CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
YOUTH CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Cooking with Chef Şengün: Spanish Tapas Saturday, August 8 from 1:30–3:30 p.m. Learn to cook traditional Spanish appetizers with Chef Şengün! Fee: $45 ($40)
Messy Mornings–Great for Toddlers! (Age 3–6) Wednesdays, September 2–December 9 from 10:00 a.m.– 11:00 a.m. (No Session Nov. 25) New activities every week! A parent or caregiver must accompany the participating child. Fee: $5 All 14 sessions for $65 ($58)
Virtual Upcycled Vintage Window Sunday, September 20 from 1:30–3:30 p.m. From the comfort of your home, create a window hanging or wall décor by repurposing old windows, adding colored glass to create patterns to shine in the sun! Windows and glass are provided. Fee: $20 ($18) Fused Glass Jewelry Tuesdays, September 22–October 13 from 6:00–8:00 p.m. Learn the process of arranging glass pieces to create a focal pendant. Every piece is unique based on the firing process. Bring a friend! Fee: $48 ($43)
TAKE-HOME CAMPS IN A BOX!
We’re providing several themed art activities with everything you need to create at home! Kits are available for pick-up on Thursdays before the week of camp, outside our front entrance. Some camps have a live virtual lesson with Hearst instructors. Links and instructions available via email after registration. Ages: 5-12 years old / Fee: $48/kit ($43) / Maximum registrants: 20/camp *Scholarships available—call 319.273.8641. The Art of Science | July 13–17 Art is intertwined in all aspects of life, especially science! Observe and research special local finds in your own backyard or around town! Respond to science with art by creating projects based on physics, biology and chemistry with your kit. A local biologist is set to visit virtually on Friday afternoon! Be Our Guest: Design and Host a Ball for your Family! | Aug 3–7 Get fancy at home! Plan a special ball for your family! Design the whole event using prompts and materials from the kit—from costumes, invitations and musical creations to a special menu for the event. Campers can choose to meet virtually on Friday afternoon with fellow ball-designers and a Hearst host to show off their parties! . Get Messy: We’ll Provide the Mess! | Aug 17–21 Some of the most fun art is the MESSIEST! We took our favorite camp and packed it in a kit for you! Materials and directions for slime, papier mache, papermaking, paint balloons and much more are included. Dress for a mess!
Box Kites Saturday, September 19 from 1:30–3:30 p.m. Bring the whole family and make your own kite! All materials provided, feel free to bring your own personal materials. Fee: $20/family YOUTH SATURDAY MORNING CLASSES September 12–October 17 DoodleSplats: Print, Paint, and Sketch Explore drawing, painting and printing skills through a variety of colorful age-appropriate projects. Students creative and collaborative works of art are available to take home by the end of 6 weeks. Fee: $30 ($27) Ages 10–12 9:00–9:50 a.m. Ages 4–5 10:00–10:50 a.m. Ages 6–9 11:00–11:50 a.m. Muddy Makers: Ceramics Students grow in their understanding of ceramics tools and materials through guided play with clay. Each class has exciting projects resulting in unique three-dimensional creations. Fee: $30 ($27) + $7 clay lab fee Ages 6–9 9:00–9:50 a.m. Ages 10–12 10:00–10:50 a.m. Ages 4–5 11:00–11:50 a.m. Groove: Music, Beats and Performance Discover movement, rhythm and performance through group activities and projects explored according to age and interest. Through experimentation with instruments and choreographed steps, students recognize the many ways music influences our lives! The final class day is dedicated to performances at 9:30, 10:30, and 11:30 a.m. Fee: $30 ($27) Ages 4–5 9:00–9:50 a.m. Ages 6–9 10:00–10:50 a.m. Ages 10–12 11:00–11:50 a.m.
STONEHENGE SERIES BY KC FRANKS 07 JULY–16 AUGUST 2020 KC Franks, curious and capable artist, teacher, and craftsperson was born and raised in Iowa. Spending time in Los Angeles, California as a courier for the US Navy and as a cameraman back in Iowa at KWWL, Franks was always interested in learning. He earned a BFA from Iowa State Teachers College in 1961 and in 1965 earned an MFA from the University of Wisconsin. Franks also studied art history in Guadalajara, Mexico. Franks was beloved by students as the head of the art department at North Iowa Area Community College from 1965–1985. At his death in 1985, Franks left behind a large body of work ranging from watercolors to prints, including thousands of sketches for wood block designs. KC Franks, Six Notations +, 1977, Intaglio
All works are on loan from the collection of Franks’ daughter, Penne Franks Simon. The exhibition is made possible in part by funding from the Robert and Shirley Berg Fund at the Cedar Falls Community Foundation.
EFFIGY MOUNDS BY SCOTT ROBERT HUDSON 07 JULY–16 AUGUST 2020 Scott Robert Hudson’s work investigates the intersections of ecology, archeology, storytelling, memory and place. The vibrant, abstract paintings in this series are inspired by Iowa’s Effigy Mounds National Monument. The artist reconfigures the geometry of the prehistoric mound forms as seen from above, aerially—specifically the bear and bird mounds—to craft a new vocabulary of contemporary symbols. In doing so, the artist reveals the black characters, or negative voids, which could only exist by the rearrangement of these specific prehistoric forms. Scott Robert Hudson divides his time between Cedar Falls and Reno, Nevada. He has exhibited extensively across the United States and has works in private and public collections, including the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and the Chico Museum of Natural History. He is currently represented by the Peyton Wright Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico. For more about the artist, visit www.scottroberthudson.com.
Scott Robert Hudson, Effigy Mounds #3, 2014, Oil on canvas
MARJORIE NUHN 03 SEPTEMBER–11 OCTOBER 2020 Join us for a special reception on September 13, from 1:00–2:30 p.m. Remarks in the gallery at 1:45 p.m. Marjorie Nuhn (1898–1988) was a well-known regional artist born and raised in Cedar Falls. She graduated from Iowa State Teachers College and went on to attend the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts, the Chicago Art Institute, and most notably, Grant Wood’s Stone City Art Colony, where she studied under Adrian Dornbush. This exhibition is the first retrospective since her death in 1988, and brings together works from local and regional collections, both public and private. The exhibition includes the first public display of a recently restored Marjorie Nuhn, Atalaya Hill, Santa Fe (New Mexico), untitled watercolor from 1942, just returned from the Midwest Art Conservation Center. The conservation was 1942 Watercolor on paper, Gift from Ferner Nuhn made possible with grant funding from the Cedar Fall Community Foundation and Friends of the Hearst. Summer 2020
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PUBLIC LIBRARY PLEASE NOTE: The library and Community Center will be closed July 3 & 4 in observance of Independence Day and September 6 & 7 in observance of Labor Day.
A note to our patrons:
Although the Cedar Falls Public Library building is still closed to the public, we offer no-contact, curbside pickup of holds as part of a phased reopening plan, which is as follows: • Phase 1 (current phase): No-contact curbside pickup of holds. Available Monday–Friday, from 9 am–noon & 2–5 pm, and Saturday, from 9 am–noon & 2–4 pm. For details, visit www.cedarfallslibrary.org/curbside-service. • Phase 2: Limited capacity use of the library by appointment beginning July 6. Details available at www.cedarfallslibrary.org. • Phase 3: Increased capacity and more services resume. Date to be determined. • Phase 4: Library open for business as usual. Date to be determined. When the library can progress from one phase to another is a decision made from guidelines by county, state, and national health organizations, the City of Cedar Falls, and the availability of adequate safety and cleaning supplies for conducting business in a way that protects patrons and staff. *Before attending library events in August and September, please check the library’s webpage for announcements about whether programs will be virtual or in-person at the library.
Except where noted, all programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
FRIENDS OF THE CEDAR FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY __________________________________________ Join our Friends! The Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library cultivate a love of learning and celebrate the joy of reading by supporting library services for our community. Friends members pay annual dues starting at just $10 per year to raise funds for library materials and programs. Friends may also volunteer their time. For more information, visit www.cedarfallslibrary.org/friends-of-cedarfalls-public-library.
COMMUNITY CENTER
Beginning July 6, the Cedar Falls Community Center will be open Monday–Friday from 9 am–1 pm. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, all visitors and staff must wear a mask or face covering at all times while in the Community Center. To facilitate physical distancing, some seating will be unavailable. NEI3A senior programming will not resume until at least August 1. Updates will be shared as they are available from NEI3A. 12 Summer 2020
524 Main St. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (319) 273-8643 M–W: 10a–9p • TH–F: 9a–6p • Sat 9a–5p • Sun 1–5p
Virtual Bring-Your-Own-Book Chat
Wednesdays in July, from 7–8 pm Summer reading isn’t just for kids, especially during a global pandemic! Join library assistant, Jessica, and other adult avid readers on Zoom for a chat about whatever books we’re reading this summer. Since this event is virtual, feel free to enjoy a relaxing beverage and wear your pajamas, there are no hard and fast rules in this book club! Weekly on Wednesday evenings during the Summer Reading Program. Register on the library’s event registration page.
The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires Virtual Book Club
Sunday, July 12, from 2–4 pm Join us on Zoom for a virtual chat with Grady Hendrix, the best-selling author of The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires. If you’re into book clubs, vampires, horror, the power of female friendship, or all of the above you won’t want to miss it! You may place a copy of the book on hold online or by calling (319) 273-8643 and pick it up via our curbside pickup service. Sponsored by CFPL and the Writers of the Cedar Valley.
Community Blood Drive
Thursday, July 23, from 1–6 pm, Community Center The Cedar Falls Public Library and American Red Cross are hosting a blood drive. The need for blood is constant! Please schedule an appointment online at www.redcrossblood.org or call (800) RED-CROSS. At every blood drive and donation center Red Cross employees follow thorough safety protocols to help prevent the spread of any type of infection. We definitely understand people may be hesitant to come and donate, but we have implemented additional precautions to ensure the safety of our donors and staff, as well as the blood supply.
Writers of the Cedar Valley
Sunday, August 2 and September 13, from 1–4 pm, Meeting Room Writers of the Cedar Valley is open to writers of all genres age 12+. Attendees can expect to enjoy quiet writing time, invigorating discussion about their work, and occasional educational opportunities.
Co-Lab Open Lab
Tuesdays, August 4 and September 1, from 4–5 pm; Wednesdays, August 12 and September 9, from 6–7 pm; Thursdays, August 27 and September 24, from 10:30–11:30 am All are welcome to explore the Co-Lab! Learn about the equipment offered and how to use it, how to sign up to use the Co-Lab and make reservations, and get your questions answered! This is a drop-in event.
Device Advice
Thursdays, August 13 and September 10, from 3–4 pm, Community Center Library staff will answer phone, laptop, and tablet questions.
Sewing and Quilting Group
Mondays, August 10 & 24, September 14 & 28, from 10 am–1 pm, Co-Lab This group meets every second and fourth Monday to work on projects large and small, with community quilters on hand to offer guidance. New quilters welcome. No registration required; tools, machines, and some patterns are available. Stop by to see what’s going on or join in!
Friends Book Discussions
Morning discussion @ 10:15 am: August 25: Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck September 29: The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd Evening discussion: Schedule of book discussions coming soon Visit www.cedarfallslibrary.org for up-to-date information.
For more information about Library events visit www.cedarfallslibrary.org. Registration is available at the Library’s website or by calling 319-273-8643. Youth and teen summer library program events are sponsored by the Cedar Falls Community Foundation, Robert & Shirley Berg Fund for use by the library. All other library programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
Youth Summer Library Program
Join us for another fun summer full of performers, crafts, scavenger hunts, special programming, and—of course—reading! COVID-19 has impacted the way the library operates and how we can offer summer programs, but we will strive to provide a fun and memorable summer. The Youth Summer Library Program, for children ages birth through kids going into 6th grade, is from June 8–July 31. Register by calling or emailing the youth desk, or through Beanstack—a new way to experience our summer library program. On the Beanstack website or app, you can view available activities, log minutes read, enter books you read, write book reviews, earn badges, and more. Learn about the summer program at www.cedarfallslibrary.org/summer-libraryprogram-2020. Funding for the Youth Summer Library Program provided by the Cedar Falls Community Foundation and Robert & Shirley Berg Fund for use by the library.
Virtual storytimes in July via Facebook Live
Teen Summer Library Program
Wednesdays, July 1, 15, 22, & 29, from 1–5 pm Imagine your story at the Cedar Falls Public Library as we go online for everything this summer! Due to the impact of COVID-19, the entire Teen Summer Library Program is available online. The teen program is open to all teens ages 12–18 in grades 7–12. Register by calling the Young Adult Department at (319) 859-3283, email teens@cedarfallslibrary.org or by using our new way to experience the summer program—Beanstack! (There’s an app for it!) You can log minutes read, track programs attended virtually, enter book reviews, record the books you read, and earn badges all summer long. The more you read, the more badges you earn. There are even milestones for earning free books and more all summer. Find out more information at www.cedarfallslibrary.org/teens. Funding for the Teen Summer Library Program provided by the Cedar Falls Community Foundation and Robert & Shirley Berg Fund for use by the library.
Virtual Teen Gaming D & D
Wednesdays, July 1, 15, 22, & 29, from 1–5 pm Dungeons and Dragons via Zoom or Google Meet. Open to all teens ages 12–18 in grades 7–12. Check the teen page for virtual location details.
Mondays at 10:30 am: Babies 0–23 months Tuesdays & Saturdays at 10:30 am: Preschoolers, 3–5 years Wednesdays & Fridays at 10:30 am: Toddlers, 2–3 years There are no storytimes in August as youth staff work to prepare fall programs. Storytimes resume Tuesday, September 1; please check the library’s web page regarding the location.
Get Growing
Thursday, July 9: Heart Healthy, from 9:30–9:50 am & 10:30–10:50 am Thursday, July 23: Backyard Bugs, from 9:30–9:50 am & 10:30–10:50 am In collaboration with the Cedar Falls Public Library, Luann Alemao and Associates, Cedar Falls Lions Club, and UnityPoint, UnityPoint-Prairie Parkway will host the program “Get Growing” in their garden area. There will be stories, gardening, food prep basics, and fun! For ages 6–12. Registration is required and opens June 25. Ten spots are available. We highly encourage all participants to wear a mask.
Virtual Tween Hangout
Wednesdays, July 1 & 29, at 3 pm Do you miss seeing your friends face-to-face? We sure miss seeing all of you! Join our Zoom Hangout session! We’ll chat and maybe play some board games—see you there! For ages 9–12. Registration begins July 1 on the library’s event registration page.
Virtual Word Wizards: Fantasy Writing
Mondays, July 13, 20 & 27, from 7–8 pm This is a teen-led book club where teens bring in a recent book they have read and tell us all about it. Open to all teens ages 12–18 in grades 7–12. Check the teen page for virtual location details.
Wednesday, July 8, from 3–4 pm Do you think Humpty Dumpty ever kept a journal? What would the Big Bad Wolf write in his diary before bed? Keeping a journal is a great way to practice writing and be mindful of your feelings—it’s even more fun when you write it as a fantasy character! IN this Zoom meeting we’ll play some games, talk about journaling, and walk through a few prompts. For kids in grades K–6, Z. Registration is required.
Teen Minecraft
Virtual Fairy Tales Forever by Jester Puppets
Virtual Teen Book Club
Tuesdays, July 14 & 21, from 1–4 pm Open to all teens ages 12–18 in grades 7–12. Check the teen page for virtual location details.
Teen Graphic Novel/Anime Book Club
Tuesdays, July 14, 21, & 28, from 7–8 pm This is a teen-led graphic novel/anime book club where teens bring in a recent book they have read and tell us all about it. Open to all teens ages 12–18 in grades 7–12. We will meet via Zoom or Google Meet; check the teen page for details.
Thursday, July 16, at 10 am Join us for a virtual puppet show by Jester Puppets. For connection information, check the Youth Department’s webpage.
Virtual Magic Show with Mikayla Oz
Tuesday, July 21, at 10 am Mikayla Oz provides a high energy, interactive magic show with lots of audience participation, modern music, and hilarious comedy. You will see things appear, vanish, teleport, transform, and even float! For registration information, check the Youth Department’s webpage. Summer 2020
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515 Main Street (Farmers State Bank building—By appt.) PO Box 546, Cedar Falls, IA 319-243-9170 cf-communityfoundation.org Email: cfcf@cfu.net Facebook: CedarFallsCommunityFoundation
Matching Funds Challenge—Join us in supporting Cedar Falls Nonprofits Cedar Falls citizens have a strong sense of community, pride, and history of working together. Join us in making a difference for area nonprofits during CFCF’s Annual Campaign. This year we ask for your help in growing these important funds: Emergency Response Fund; Health & Wellness Fund; Children & Families Fund; CF Enhancement Fund; and Founder’s Club Fund. CFCF past President, Russ Curtis, and his wife, Diane, and newly elected CFCF President, John Lehman, and his wife, Kristie, are providing a special matching funds challenge toward this appeal. They will match the first $5,000 received in this year’s campaign. Donate today! www.cf-communityfoundation.org/Donate Community Builder Celebration As a result of the coronavirus and an abundance of caution and desire to protect the safety of our friends and neighbors, the Cedar Falls Community Foundation will pivot the 2020 Community Builder Celebration previously scheduled for September to a virtual celebration. The grant awards and Melendy Spirit Award will be featured and shared through the CFCF website, e-newsletter, and Facebook page, among other local media. Please LIKE us on Facebook and subscribe to our monthly CFCF e-newsletter. For more information, please contact CFCF@cfu.net. The CFCF inspires and connects individuals, families, and organizations to enhance our community, support non-profits, elevate educational opportunities, and build legacies through philanthropy.
Save the Date for Sturgis Falls in 2021!
The Pork Tornadoes, Photo by Troy Eiifert/Studio U
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Looking forward to Growing the Cedar Valley Written by Grow Cedar Valley President & CEO, Cary Darrah
These past weeks, months, and days have been a true test of how strong and resilient the Cedar Valley community is. I hope we are all starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel, perhaps we are even on the road to recovery and closing in on getting back to business as usual. If not, you can be assured that time will come. One thing that has become apparently evident through all of this—the Cedar Valley is strong. There are countless tales of bravery and selfless giving, generous support for our community neighbors, and resounding proof that we are proud of where we call home. As time presses on, I challenge everyone to remember how our community rallied to support our nonprofits, small businesses, and the local economy; and to continue that effort. These unprecedented times have also required our employers and workforce to be creative about the ways we conduct business. Many employees are working from home, using flexible schedules to balance home and life, replacing in-person meetings with online meetings, and companies are streamlining internal operations and revamping production processes. While many of these options are not new concepts, we are now seeing them through a new lens and have tested their viability. The question now becomes how can we leverage this new knowledge and use it to strengthen our businesses as we move forward. Please know that Grow Cedar Valley is here to help your business through it all—the turbulent and unknown times, periods of recovery, as well as growth and expansion. We are here to answer your questions, connect you with resources, and support you. Together we can ensure our community comes back stronger than ever! Learn more at www.GrowCedarValley.com.
TOURISM
CALENDAR OF EVENTS All events are uncertain at this time due to COVID-19. Please consult our calendar of events at CedarValley365.com for the most current up-to-date information. 11–13 UNI Volleyball Home Tournament McLeod Center 2501 Hudson Rd 273-4849 unipanthers.com
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 College Hill Farmers Market 2205 College St 4–6pm 273-7883 ceee.uni.edu 4 Mayor’s Independence Day Celebration RiverLoop Expo Plaza 225 Commercial St W’loo 291-4490 5:30–11pm waterloocenterforthearts.org 4, 11, 18, 25 Cedar Falls Farmers Market Clay & Third St 243-8981 8:30am–noon cedarfallsfarmersmarket.net
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Cedar Falls Farmers Market Clay & Third St 243-8981 8:30am–noon cedarfallsfarmersmarket.net 6, 13, 20, 27 College Hill Farmers Market 2205 College St 4–6pm 273-7883 ceee.uni.edu 7 Live to 9—Bruce Day & The Dangits River Place Plaza 200 State St 273-8636 liveto9.com 6:30–10pm
10 Live to 9—Stackhouse River Place Plaza 200 State St 6:30–10pm 273-8636 liveto9.com
7–8 Movies Under the Moon—Lego Ninjago UNI (drive-in format) 277-0213 8pm communitymainstreet.org
10–11 Movies Under the Moon – Hook UNI (drivein format) 277-0213 8pm communitymainstreet.org
14 Live to 9—Side Show Bob River Place Plaza 200 State St 6:30–10pm 273-8636 liveto9.com
17 Live to 9—Dry Run Creek River Place Plaza 200 State St 6:30–10pm 273-8636 liveto9.com
15 Booth Brothers Concert Riverview Conference Center 439 N Division St 268-0787 6pm riverviewministries.com
17–18 Sidewalk Sales Cedar Falls Downtown District 277-0213 communitymainstreet.org 17–19 Greater Cedar Valley Jaycee’s Waterloo Open Waterloo golf courses 234-9271 waterlooopen.com 18 Accel Triathlon George Wyth State Park 3659 Wyth Rd Waterloo 596-1101 8am acceltriathlon.com 21–26 Iowa State Trap Shoot Cedar Falls Gun Club 6138 W Cedar Wapsi Rd 641-231-1608 iowastateshoot.com 24–25 Movies Under the Moon—Mary Poppins UNI (drive-in format) 277-0213 8pm communitymainstreet.org 25–Aug 1 Cedar Falls Bible Conference Riverview Conference Center 439 N Division St 268-0787 riverviewministries.com 26 Sturgis Falls HalfMarathon & 5K Runs Cedar Falls Recreation Center 110 E 13th St 7am 553-2573 sites.google. com/site/sturgisfallsruns 31 Live to 9—Brad and Kate River Place Plaza 200 State St 6:30–10pm 273-8636 liveto9.com 31–Aug 2 Iowa Irish Fest Lincoln Park Mulberry & E 4th St Waterloo 234-9029 iowairishfest.com
18 Ratification Anniversary Celebration Victorian Home & Carriage House Museum 308 W 3rd St 266-5149 4–6pm cfhistory.org 20 UNI Soccer vs South Dakota 273-4849 4pm unipanthers.com
1 UNI Soccer vs St. Ambrose 273-4849 4pm unipanthers.com 1 Taste of Loo Downtown Waterloo 291-2038 5:30–9pm mainstreetwaterloo.org 3, 10, 17, 24 College Hill Farmers Market 2205 College St 4–6pm 273-7883 ceee.uni.edu 5 Bosnian Folklore Festival Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center 205 W 4th St, Waterloo 291-0155 experiencewaterloo.com 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 Cedar Valley Pedal Fest Cedar Falls & Waterloo 268-4266 cedarfallstourism.org/ things-to-do 5, 12, 19, 26 Cedar Falls Farmers Market Clay & Third St 243-8981 8:30am–noon cedarfallsfarmersmarket.net
12 Scott Sterrett Memorial 5K, 10K, Half Marathon 215 W 2nd St Cedar Falls 231-2441 7am 12 ARTapalooza Cedar Falls Downtown District 277-0213 9am–4pm communitymainstreet.org 12–13 Fall Harvest Festival Cedar Valley Arboretum 1927 E Orange Rd Waterloo 266-4966 11am-4pm cedarvalleyarboretum.org 12–13 God of Carnage Oster Regent Theatre 103 Main St Sat 7:30pm; 277-5283 Sun 2pm osterregent.org 12–15 National Cattle Congress Fair National Cattle Congress Grounds 250 Ansborough Ave Waterloo 234-7515 nationalcattlecongress.com
27 UNI Soccer vs Iowa 4pm 273-4849 unipanthers.com 28 Cedar Falls High School Football vs Dowling UNI-Dome 2401 Hudson Rd 553-2573 5pm cfschools.org 29 Cedar Valley Heart Walk Mudd Advertising Campus 915 Technology Pkwy 815-541-1945 8am cedarvalleyheartwalk.org 30 UNI Soccer vs Viterbo 273-4849 12pm unipanthers.com
19 3 Heath Brothers Riverview Conference Center 439 N Division St 268-0787 6pm riverviewministries.com
13 Stone Soul Picnic Gateway Park Lincoln & Main St 277-0213 12–5pm communitymainstreet.org
25 Cedar Falls High School Football vs Iowa City West UNI-Dome 2401 Hudson Rd 553-2573 5pm cfschools.org
13 UNI Soccer vs Western Illinois 273-4849 1pm unipanthers.com 16 Director’s Cup FUN Golf Tourney Pheasant Ridge Golf Course 3205 W 12th St 277-5283 12pm osterregent.org 16 UNI Volleyball vs Iowa State McLeod Center 2501 Hudson Rd 6:30pm 273-4849 unipanthers.com 19 UNI Panthers Football vs Weber State UNI-Dome, 2401 Hudson Rd 273-4849 unipanthers.com
26 UNI Panthers Football vs NDSU UNI-Dome, 2401 Hudson Rd 273-4849 unipanthers.com 26 UNI Soccer vs Missouri State 273-4849 12pm unipanthers.com 26–27 Funky Junk-a-Loo Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center Waterloo Sat 9am–4pm; 291-2038 Sun 10am–3pm mainstreetwaterloo.org 27 Cemetery Walk Fairview Cemetery 1350 W 12th St 266-5149 2–3pm cfhistory.org
10 The Williamsons Concert Riverview Conference Center 439 N Division St 268-0787 7pm riverviewministries.com 11 Cedar Falls High School Football vs Prairie UNIDome 2401 Hudson Rd 553-2573 5pm cfschools.org
21 Live to 9—Icebreakers River Place Plaza 200 State St 273-8636 liveto9.com 6:30–10pm 21–22 Movies Under the Moon—Goonies UNI (drive-in format) 277-0213 8pm communitymainstreet.org
13 Downtown Show & Shine Cedar Falls Downtown District 277-0213 12–4pm communitymainstreet.org
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Details AND updates related to weather, COVID-19 and other matters can be found at CedarFallsTourism.org/PedalFest.
Pedal Fest is a go! As with everything else this year, it’s going to look a little different—and that was before COVID-19! The committee will be offering a series of eight rides on all of the weekends in September. This avoids the Fourth of July holiday weekend and allows participants the ability to enjoy more of the individual events. The festival kicks off with an Entretourism Ride led by Mayor Rob Green and Mayor Quentin Hart, exploring local entrepreneurs along University Avenue. Other rides include the Denver Waffle Ride, a Garden Tour Ride, Pedal Fest at the Waterloo Library, a House Tour Ride, a Cedar Falls Library Storytime Ride, New Hartford Omelet Ride, and Farmers Market-to-Market Ride.
6510 HUDSON RD. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (319) 268-4266 • (800) 845-1955 www.cedarfallstourism.org
FOR UNI GAMES VISIT www.unipanthers.com *GBPAC: Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. *FSBCC: Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center All times and dates subject to change. Summer 2020
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City of Cedar Falls 220 Clay Street Cedar Falls, IA 50613
SEPTEMBER
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Public Meetings 6
City Council
7:00 pm
8
Community Center & Senior Services Board
1:00 pm
Utilities Board of Trustees
2:00 pm
Planning & Zoning Commission
5:30 pm
9
Health Trust Fund Board
7:30 am
Parks & Recreation Commission
4:30 pm
14 Housing Commission
5:00 pm
5:30 pm
Historic Preservation Commission
15 Civil Service Commission
8:00 am
4:00 pm
Visitors & Tourism Board
16 School Board
5:30 pm
20 City Council
7:00 pm
22 Civil Service Commission
8:00 am
Art & Culture Board
5:00 pm
Planning & Zoning Commission
5:30 pm
3
City Council
7:00 pm
4
Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
5:15 pm
5
Library Board of Trustees
4:00 pm
10 School Board
5:30 pm
11 Housing Commission
5:00 pm
5:30 pm
Historic Preservation Commission
12 Utilities Board of Trustees
2:00 pm
Planning & Zoning Commission
5:30 pm
13 Parks & Recreation Commission
4:30 pm
17 City Council
7:00 pm
19 Visitors & Tourism Board
4:00 pm
26 Art & Culture Board
5:00 pm
Planning & Zoning Commission
5:30 pm
1
Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
5:15 pm
2
Library Board of Trustees
4:00 pm
8
Housing Commission
5:00 pm
Historic Preservation Commission
5:30 pm
City Council
7:00 pm
9
Utilities Board of Trustees
2:00 pm
Planning & Zoning Commission
5:30 pm
10 Parks & Recreation Commission
4:30 pm
14 School Board
5:30 pm
7:00 pm
Human Rights Commission
16 Visitors & Tourism Board
4:00 pm
21 City Council
7:00 pm
23 Art & Culture Board
5:00 pm
Planning & Zoning Commission
28 School Board Changes and cancellations are noted at www.cedarfalls.com.
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City 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 an Aaa rating to its $3.4 million General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2020. This is the highest rating achievable by an entity; Cedar Falls joins only three additional cities in Iowa that have obtained the Aaa rating. Overall, 1.2% of all cities in the United States are Aaa rated. According to the Moody’s Investors Service report, the Cedar Falls financial profile is described as “exceptional.” The city was upgraded to Aaa because its strong financial performance has resulted in very robust operating fund balance and cash. Substantial alternate liquidity across other governmental funds further bolsters the city’s financial position. Debt is modest because city cash finances most of its cash needs as opposed to relying on selling bonds. Fixed costs are low because debt and retiree health care burdens are modest. Pension burden is more moderate from participation in two statewide pension plans. The City also benefits from the presence of UNI. Financial performance across the city’s enterprise funds (sewer, refuse, and stormwater) will remain sound, supporting the funds’ healthy liquidity. The impact of the upgraded tax bond rating benefits both the city and its citizens. “Attaining a Aaa rating helps the city receive lower interest rates when we sell bonds, which in turn reduces the property tax burden for debt service,” said Jennifer Rodenbeck, Finance and Business Director for the City of Cedar Falls. “The city is very proud of achieving this highest rating from Moody’s. Moody’s recognizes that the City has sound financial practices which include conservative budgeting, low debt outstanding, and strong cash reserves. These practices were achieved thanks to past and present staff and elected officials who have recognized the benefit of maintaining conservative financial policies.” Moody’s Investors Service also stated they expect the city’s financial position to remain strong with modest operating revenue loss from the coronavirus outbreak.