SPRING 2021
Healthy Aging
Aging cover, 14 Aquatics cover, 19 Community Main St. 15 Construction 7–9 Flooding 6 Hearst Center 12–13 Historical Society 15 Library 16–17 Mayor’s Corner 3 Ordinances 6 Parking 5 Public Meetings 20 Public Safety 10 Rec Center 18 Parking 20 Waste/Recycling 2, 5
Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads our nation’s observance of Older Americans Month. The theme for 2021 is “Communities of Strength.” Older adults have built resilience and strength over their lives through successes, failures, joys, and difficulties. Their stories and contributions help to support and inspire others. This OAM, we will celebrate the strength of older adults, with special emphasis on the power of connection and engagement in building strong communities.
The Falls Aquatic Center
The Arts and Healthy Aging
This year we plan to have deck chairs, floating animals, and basketball hoops back for enjoyment. The concession stand will open as well.
Getting older can be both a joy and a challenge. It’s a new time of celebration, freedom (for many) from daily work, the opportunity to learn new skills, explore new places, and enjoy life. It can also be a time of periods of loneliness, declining health, and the grappling with the end of life. The arts are there for all of it. Many of the safety measures in place over the last year had a tremendous negative affect on our older adult friends and neighbors. As we move into a brighter and healthier 2021, the Hearst Center is turning its focus toward a series of programs exploring the importance of arts engagement in healthy aging. Now more than ever, we look to the arts as a release from the last year of isolation, uncertainty, and hardship.
Article continues on page 14, along with more info. for older adults.
April might be early to start thinking about visiting The Falls Aquatic Center for a day of enjoyment and to safely soak up the sun, but it will be open before we know it! The Falls is slated to open Friday, May 29, at noon, weather permitting.
As you enter the facility for the first time this season, take a look around at the changes and improvements. The play structure in the zero depth pool has been refurbished, including new paint. All three slides were repaired, resurfaced, and painted. In addition, all three pools look brand new with a fresh coat of paint.
Pool passes will be on sale from Monday, May 3–Friday, May 7, at The Falls; after May 7, passes will be sold at the Recreation Center. Daily admission for The Falls is $3 for infants (2 & under) and $8 for ages 3 & older. Hours of operation will be announced as summer gets closer. Check regularly for COVID-19 announcements at www.cedarfalls.com/ aquatics, Facebook @thefallsaquaticcenter, or Twitter @cfrec.
April 24: Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Drop-off Event The Black Hawk County Solid Waste Management Commission is collaborating with the City of Waterloo and the City of Cedar Falls to provide the Spring Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Recycling Drop-off Event. This drop-off for Black Hawk County residents is scheduled for Saturday, April 24, from 9 am–2 pm at the City of Cedar Falls Public Works Complex (2200 Technology Parkway). Although spring events are typically held in Waterloo, the 2021 event will be held in Cedar Falls due to construction at the Waterloo site. Businesses are not permitted to participate. Some fees may apply. The planning team is committed to following Covid-19 public safety guidelines for the health of our volunteers and participants. Masks are required on-site. Masks must be worn by all drop-off participants, volunteers, and staff. More details and a list of accepted items can be found at www.wastetrac.org/spring-dropoff-event. Call the Waste Trac Education Team with questions at 319-266-8722 before April 21. Tips for managing a variety of items can be found at www.wastetrac.org/FAQs. Another event is being planned this fall in Cedar Falls. Visit www.wastetrac.org/fall-drop-off-event for more details as that event approaches.
Spring Yard Waste Disposal Options Yard Waste Drop-Off & Compost Facility Located on the 300 block of East Main Street This facility is for use by Cedar Falls residents only. Usage may be monitored to ensure compliance so residents are asked to please bring proof of residency—such as a driver’s license or vehicle registration. The facility is open daily (weather permitting) from dawn to dusk. Permissible disposal includes brush, logs, leaves, garden waste, and grass clippings. Please, no dimensional lumber, landscape timbers, demolition material, garbage, or plastic containers. Quality wood mulch and compost is available to residents free of charge during normal operating hours. Residents are required to “load their own” so be sure to bring shovels. Remember, according to city and county ordinance, all loads must be covered or secured.
Please do your part to help keep our city clean!
Curbside Yard Waste Collection Yard waste carts will be emptied in April on Mondays at a reduced cost of $5/dump. Yard waste collection will not occur on May 31, 2020 due to city offices being closed. Do not overload carts; the weight limit is 250 pounds. Please do not deposit dirt, sod, or ashes in the yard waste carts. Remember to place your yard waste cart at the curb by 7 am and remove the cart from the curb no later than 8 pm the day of collection to avoid unwanted service. Please place carts at least three feet away from objects.
Transfer Station The Transfer Station accepts yard waste daily during normal operations ($29.50/ton). Mondays are reserved for yard waste only. As an alternative, residents are encouraged to utilize the Seasonal Compost Facility for yard waste disposal needs. Summer Hours (April–October): Monday–Friday 7 am–6 pm (Last load taken at 5:45 pm) Saturday 8 am–3 pm (Last load taken at 2:45 pm) For additional information regarding yard waste disposal options or to request service, please contact the Public Works Department at 319-273-8629.
Solid Waste Transfer Station Fees Changes: Effective January 1, 2021 Household/Commercial/Demolition Solid Waste Materials: $65/ton Solid Waste: < 260 lbs. $7 minimum fee Yard Waste: < 400 lbs. $7 minimum fee Volunteers (age 18+) are needed to assist with directing traffic, surveying participants and unloading items for this event. 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@blackhawkcounty.iowa.gov. More details can be found at www.wastetrac.org/volunteer.
Single bagged solid waste/yard waste: $0.75/bag Appliances: $10/item T.V./Computer: $7.50/item Recyclable roofing shingles: $40/ton
Curbside Bulk Collection Fee Increase: Effective January 1, 2021 $10 for 10 items Over ten items is $20 Maximum allowed per collection is 20 items.
Street Sweeping Street sweeping a Public Works operation affecting everything from public travel to streams and waterways. As an important part of the city’s Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, removal of road debris greatly reduces roadway pollutants from entering waterways through the storm sewer system. After the winter months, the city utilizes two sweeping units to remove sand, road debris, and leafy vegetation from city streets. The sweepers travel at a low rate of speed with brooms pulling material from the gutter line; they either vacuum or mechanically elevate the material to the storage hopper of the unit. Sweepers are also equipped with a watering system to help reduce airborne particles. The goal is to clean all 264 miles of city streets four times per year. Typically, it requires 45 working days to make a complete round. Sweepers begin operations as soon as weather permits in the spring, and complete operations in the fall when freezing temperatures return. If you have questions regarding street sweeping operations please call the Public Works Department at 319-273-8629.
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MAYOR’S CORNER
Dear Neighbors, As I’m writing this at the start of March, the heavy winter snow is quickly receding and I’ve spotted the first of the spring birds venturing out (is that a warbler?). For me, spring really marks the start of the ‘new year’—new life, new growth, and new activity. That’s not just true for nature, but also for the city! I’m excited for this year’s construction projects and new development, particularly the reconstructed West First Street, the new Plaza downtown, the streetscaping downtown, and some great new infill projects along our revitalized University Avenue corridor. These are projects which improve our economic vitality as well as our quality of life.
Contact the Mayor at: City Hall 220 Clay Street Cedar Falls, IA 50613
rob.green@cedarfalls.com 319-268-5118
Like you, I’m looking forward to reconnecting with family, friends and co-workers. With the roll-out of effective COVID-19 vaccines, I’m confident the vast majority of us will be able to continue on with our lives, with our tentative steps this spring. Perhaps it won’t be exactly the same as before, but maybe that’s a good thing. Without much travel last year, we’ve come to appreciate our local amenities (especially the trails!) in 2020, and I hope that continues. And as we march forward in this “Year of the Neighborhood,” I hope to see more residents deliberately connecting with neighbors to build real and lasting bonds of friendship and mutual support. My biggest takeaway from 2020 was that we’re neighbors first—all other labels and identities are far less important. I hope you agree, and I’m looking forward to being neighbors with you in 2021!
Take care, and I’ll see you around town! ~ Mayor Rob Green
2021 Business & Industry Appreciation Awards Luncheon & Representative Citizen Award
The City of Cedar Falls has been working with state and county agencies to protect and inform our community regarding COVID-19. Visit www.cedarfalls.com/prepare
Thursday, June 3, 2021, from 11:30 am–1 pm
to stay up to date locally and find resources regarding COVID-19.
The City of Cedar Falls and Cedar Falls Utilities will honor local businesses and organizations, as well as the Representative Citizen of the Year, at the Diamond Event Center. To RSVP, please contact Joanne Goodrich by calling 319-268-5157 or email joanne.goodrich@cedarfalls.com by May 21, 2021. The cost is $20 per person.
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Grass and Prairie Plantings
A Practical Backyard Tour
It’s time once again to remind our citizens of necessary care regarding grass and other plantings within your yard and public right-of-way adjacent to your property.
Saturday, June 19, 2021
City Ordinance Section 17-246 states grass, weeds, and volunteer growth must be kept at a height of 8" or less. However, there are a few exceptions to the 8" rule. Prairie plantings are allowed as long as they are planted per our ordinances and do not create a nuisance. If you are interested in having prairie grass, a rain garden, or butterfly garden please be sure to follow these guidelines: 1. Prairie Grass species must be recognized and identified by a governmental agency. If you are interested in planting prairie grass you will need to submit your seed list, location of the plantings, and a maintenance plan to the Public Works Department. This is not required for plantings within a smaller designated bed on your property.
The Healthy Cedar Valley Coalition and community partners will present “A Practical Backyard Tour” of Cedar Falls and Waterloo on Saturday, June 19, from 10 am–1 pm. Organizations and homeowners will open up their green spaces to share various sustainable and earth-friendly practices. Visit creative, sustainable backyards and green spaces at your own pace and in any order. Tour locations will highlight topics such as: rain gardens, swift towers, pesticide-free lawns, solar panels, backyard composting, vegetable production, edible garden weeds, seed and tool library, rain barrels, and much more! This public educational event is FREE ($3 freewill donation is greatly appreciated) and will take place rain or shine! Mark your calendar! As the event gets closer, details (tour addresses, map of locations, site descriptions, COVID precautions, list of door prizes) will be located at www.healthycedarvalleycoalition.org or www.facebook.com/HealthyCedarValleyCoalition. For questions or more information, please contact the Waste Trac Education Team at 319-266-8722.
2. Plantings other than turf grass must be kept 18" from any adjacent street, curb, public sidewalk, or alleyway. They also must not obstruct visibility for pedestrians or vehicles. 3. Any plantings in the public right-of-way cannot exceed a height of 24" from the top of curbs. 4. There may be other considerations at the city’s discretion. 5. The prairie plantings must be properly maintained. We hope these guidelines help you understand the ordinances for grass and prairie plantings. If you need additional information, please call Code Enforcement (319-268-5186) or the Public Works Department (319-273-8629).
Cedar Falls Monarch Zones The Cedar Valley Monarch Zone Project is partnering with the City of Cedar Falls and local civic organizations to establish and improve natural habits for pollinators in Black Hawk County. The goal is to transform small plots of land throughout the city into beautiful, thriving pollinator native prairies. While this organization is relatively new to Black Hawk County, these efforts are the result of growing national awareness about the importance pollinator-friendly habitats play in a healthy ecosystem. Over the past few years, the Monarch Research Project in Cedar Rapids has established a framework for working with government entities, community groups, and private landowners to create pollinator zones throughout Linn County. Their efforts have been nothing short of amazing, with noticeable results and wonderful engagement within the community. Part of the reason their efforts have been so successful is because increasing pollinator habitat is relatively easy and surprisingly inexpensive. Cedar Valley Monarch Zones is working to replicate that success in Black Hawk County. 4 Spring 2021
The City of Cedar Falls is excited to continue working with The Cedar Valley Monarch Zones. During the fall of 2020, the Public Works Department purchased a native grass drill to plant the pollinator areas. Planting took place during the month of November on approximately 10 acres in several locations throughout the city. These areas consist of flood buyout lots and low traffic areas in city parks. The city plans to add an additional two to five acres in the coming years. During this establishment period, city staff will mow the tract of land several times to encourage root development and may perform additional over-seeding to ensure a healthy variety of plant species. We are confident the end result will provide a zone for pollinators that will be beneficial to the environment and beautiful to the neighborhood. If you would like additional details regarding the pollinator zones, please contact the Cedar Falls Public Works Department at 319-273-8629. For locations visit www.cedarfalls.com/PollinatorZones.
Rain Gardens Install a rain garden to help water quality, add pollinator habitat and beautify your yard! When it rained in the prairie, most water was infiltrated in the soil, and a small amount would result in runoff. With the conversion of prairies to agriculture, the infiltration gets smaller and the runoff increases, and with the change from agricultural fields to urban areas, most of the rain water becomes runoff and a little gets infiltrated. To put the large amount of runoff generated into perspective, on average 1000 square feet of impervious area generates over 19,000 gallons of runoff annually. This creates large problems like local flooding, stream erosion, water pollution, and habitat degradation. Fortunately this is a problem we can all help reverse at our homes with the installation of rain gardens, permeable paving systems, and soil quality restoration, among other practices. To learn about these practices, please contact the Stormwater Specialist with the City of Cedar Falls at 319-268-5511, or visit the Iowa Stormwater Education Partnership website at www.iowastormwater.org. Rain gardens are depressed gardens (typically 6–9" deep for runoff storage) designed to take the runoff from your roof, driveway, and other impervious areas and slowly infiltrate it into the soil. They are designed to drain within 24 hours to avoid issues like mosquito breeding. They usually have native plants, which provide an additional benefit of creating a habitat for birds, bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. One added benefit of installing a rain garden at your home is they beautify your yard, as you can see in the pictures. A rain garden is usually between 5–20% the area of the impervious area it will treat. They can be inexpensive to install, ranging from $4–35 per square foot depending on factors like doing the work yourself or hiring a landscaper, needing to bring amended soils, the need to add an underdrain or a retaining wall, among others. There are cost-share opportunities available to help you pay for up to 75% of the installation costs if you live within the Dry Run Creek Watershed area, or up to 50% if you are in Black Hawk County. To learn more about these cost-share programs contact the Black Hawk Soil and Water Conservation District at (319) 296-3262 x 3. An excellent resource to learn more about rain gardens and to find stepby-step instructions on how to design and install rain gardens is the recently updated Iowa Rain Garden Manual, which can be downloaded for free at www.iowastormwater.org/rainscaping/rain-gardens. This guide has fillable forms to help you determine the size of your garden, the amounts of materials needed, and even planting layouts so you just have to follow the guide to design a rain garden that fits your needs.
Portable Recycling Equipment Available for Festivals, Weddings, Race Events! Consider borrowing recycling frames for your next festival or event! The Waste Trac Education Team has 105 recycling frames available to encourage the collection of recyclable materials such as 5¢ deposit containers, plastic water bottles/sports drink bottles, and office paper. Equipment is loaned free of charge, and plastic bags for the recycling frames are provided. It’s as easy as sending in an application/deposit and scheduling a date for pick-up/return!
Who Can Use the Event Recycling Equipment? Special Event Recycling containers are available free of charge for events in all of the counties which are serviced by the Black Hawk County Landfill. Any group within the following counties (and a few additional cities) are welcome to borrow the recycling equipment: Black Hawk County, Bremer County, Buchanan County, Fayette County, as well as Dike, Grundy Center, Morrison, Reinbeck, and Stout. Extra frames have been purchased to accommodate large festivals, convention centers, campus events, etc. You may have seen the frames in action at events such as Live to 9, Sturgis Falls, or the Iowa Irish Fest. Equipment includes 50 green recycling frames for the collection of 5¢ deposit cans/bottles, 50 blue recycling frames for the collection of water bottles, and 5 frames for the collection of office paper (indoor workshops/events). The recycling equipment is loaned out for free on a first-come, first served basis.
Borrow Portable Recycling Equipment for your next: 5K Race/walk City Celebration Festival Wedding Graduation Party Block Party Tournament Bicycle/Trails Event
Advanced reservations are required (application forms can be downloaded from the Waste Trac Education Team at https:// afb.467.myftpupload. com/wp-content/ uploads/2020/10/ Med-res-EventRecycling-Application-updated-10-26-2020.pdf). Delivery of equipment is not available, all equipment must be picked up at the Waste Trac office (1500 Bluff Street, Cedar Falls) on an appointment basis during regular business hours. Check the brochure https://afb.467.myftpupload.com/wp-content/ uploads/2019/07/Med-res-Event-RecyclingBrochure-Waste-Trac-Updated-7-17-19.pdf or www.wastetrac.org/event-recycling for details about deposits, loan agreements, and cleaning requirements. Help the Cedar Valley go Green this summer!
Images credit: Dry Run Creek Watershed Improvement Project Spring 2021
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Bike Plan Update At the request of the City Council, city staff is working with the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee on an update to the map of the Cedar Falls Bicycle Plan—originally published in 2009. In addition to maintaining and updating our world-class recreational trail network, the intention of this update is to increase the practical, day-to-day utility of our bike network to accommodate regular daily trips by bicycle (to work, to school, errands, etc.). This planning process involves a thoughtful approach to increase the accessibility, safety, and comfort of active transportation options in all areas of the city, while taking into account the thoughts and sentiments of Cedar Falls residents. Along many routes this may include trails, shared lanes, or bike lanes where they do not currently exist. Public input is a very important part of this planning process and insight from people like YOU will be invaluable when the preliminary proposals are available for public input. Please be on the lookout for the opportunity to evaluate the proposals and have your voice heard. The schedule for the kick-off event and online survey will be published in the coming weeks via social media, Channel 15, and the city’s website. May is Bike Month and the theme is “Bike There Month.” Bike to School Day is Wednesday, May 5; Bike to Work Week is May 17–23; and Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 21. The National Ride of Silence will be observed Wednesday, May 19. Watch for future announcements on Bike Month activities.
Memorial Day Reminders— Gravestone Decorations The City of Cedar Falls welcomes families and friends to help honor this important holiday by decorating gravestones. However, the area must be preserved to help accommodate all visitors who use the facility. In order to keep the cemeteries maintained, the city’s ordinance mandates those who wish to decorate gravestones to abide by these guidelines: • Visitors may place temporary placements at the gravesites. A temporary placement is one that is not in an urn or attached to the monument foundation—such as a flower bouquet. However, they must be removed in a timely fashion after the holiday weekend so staff can properly maintain grass growth throughout the cemetery. The city rules state residents have three days after the holiday to remove any temporary items. • Shepard hooks are allowed at gravesites, but they must be drilled into the monument base if they are intended as a permanent fixture. This ensures city staff does not damage any decorative item placed in the grass while mowing. • For safety reasons, no glass bottles shall be allowed upon a gravesite. • No artificial flowers, wire structures, or other urns shall be placed directly into the ground at a gravesite.
Safe Passage For Pedestrians & Bicyclists With the improvement in the weather, pedestrians and bicyclists will become more prevalent on the streets, intersections, trails, and sidewalks. Bicyclists need to follow the same rules of the road motorists follow, including signaling turns and stopping or yielding at intersections. Motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians need to be observant of all users. This is especially true of students on their way to or from school. Looking both ways and being alert are essential before crossing the path of motor vehicles. Motorists must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. Yielding means coming to a complete stop until the pedestrian is completely clear of the street. Safe passage is the responsibility of all— motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
Be Prepared for a Flood As another winter melts away and our community welcomes spring, some areas are at risk for flooding. The following information is a reminder of what to do if we experience a flood event this year. Become familiar with some important terms which will help identify the threat and hazards associated to flooding. FLOOD WATCH: Flooding is possible. Tune in to NOAA Weather Radio, commercial radio, or television for information. FLASH FLOOD WATCH: Flash flooding is possible. Be prepared to move to higher ground; listen to NOAA Weather Radio, commercial radio, or television for information. FLOOD WARNING: Flooding is occurring or will occur soon; if advised to evacuate, do so immediately. FLASH FLOOD WARNING: A flash flood is occurring; seek higher ground on foot immediately. The City of Cedar Falls Planning and Community Services Division has information about flood hazards, flood insurance, and floodplain functions. Copies of flood maps in paper and digital format are available for public viewing. At www.cedarfalls.com/flood you can find the current floodplain map, Cedar Falls flood brochure, and access to the National Weather Service hydrograph for information on the Cedar River in Cedar Falls. The floodplain map gives some information regarding areas prone to flooding. Additionally, this website has a hyperlink to the Iowa Flood Center with up-to-date articles about flooding and predictions for the entire state. If you live in a flood prone area, please stay aware of changes in flooding throughout the community. Remember, if you see flood water, “Turn Around, Don’t Drown.” It is not advised to travel through water covered roads. Information on flood insurance can be found on the FEMA website at www.floodsmart.gov. Contact your insurance agent for more information on rates and coverage. The Cedar Falls website is a great source of information for our community all year long. Sign up for “Flood Announcements” notifications at www.cedarfalls.com/notifyme.
The overall goal of cemetery staff is to provide a well-maintained, final resting place for families, and to avoid damaging any personal items.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) provides real time data for the river gauge in Cedar Falls. Anyone can sign up for automated updates to this gauge via email or text. For more information on USGS WaterAlert, visit www.cedarfalls.com/flood and click on the green “Cedar River gauge notification” link.
If you have questions regarding gravestone decorations please contact the Public Works Department at 319-273-8629.
For more information please contact the Cedar Falls Planning and Community Services Division at 319-273-8600.
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Why do so many different people have to come to look at my remodel project? While every remodel project is different, most typically, remodels require a minimum of nine inspections. The Inspections Division must look at all phases of construction to make sure work meets the requirements and intent of the building code. This includes work done within the walls prior to the sheetrock installation to ensure wiring, plumbing, ductwork, and framing meet all the requirements. The code sets the minimum standards of construction to ensure life safety, so we take these inspections very seriously. So much work happens behind the finished sheetrock, it is imperative we inspect prior to the work being covered indefinitely. Each inspection requires an educated, certified inspector in each type of work, which results in four separate inspections. Some of our inspectors are dual-certified and crosstrained to do more than one type of inspection; when possible we double up on inspections to limit the foot traffic through your home. After the sheetrock is hung, another inspection is required to verify proper installation and screw patterns of the sheetrock. The code requires very specific installation of the sheetrock, which is why we must inspect it prior to the screw pattern being covered. After all the work is done a final inspection is completed for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work, and the overall project. This is to verify code compliance in areas such as clearances, approved smoke detectors, egress, water temperature, and more. In addition to inspections by the Inspections Division there may be necessary inspections by Cedar Falls Utilities. If you are adding or replacing gas-fired appliances, CFU must inspect the connection prior to the gas being turned on. All inspections are done with your safety in mind!
Thank you Cedar Falls Snowfighters Keeping our city streets cleared during the winter is an important and difficult job, so we want to thank our Cedar Falls Snowfighters for everything they do! The hard work and dedication of our Public Works road crews are a key component to keeping our community moving. Learn more about their job and how they work tirelessly to keep us safe! How many lane miles does the road crew team plow? There are approximately 500 lane miles plowed throughout the city. How are streets prioritized for order of plowing? Arterial roads are 1st priority. Collector streets that direct traffic to the main arterials are 2nd priority. Residential streets are plowed once all priority 1 and 2 streets are complete. Residential streets are typically plowed upon receiving 3" of accumulation, and depending on current weather conditions and forecast. How many routes do they have? There are 15 areas and one auxiliary route. Some routes have two assigned trucks. How many snowplow operators and snowplow trucks does the city operate? 22 truck plows, two motor graders, and four end loaders with plow and wing attachments. How long does it take to plow the entire city? A typical, full plow event can be completed in 8–10 hours, depending on conditions. If you see snowplows on the street, make sure to give them space so they can work. If you have any questions about snow removal or would like more information, please contact Public Works at 319-273-8629.
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Stage 2, Snyder & Associates
West 1st Street Reconstruction 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 is continuing into its last season of construction: Phase III: Ellen Street to Hudson Road: April–October 2021
Stage 3B, Snyder & Associates
Starting in April of 2021, the contractor will continue working on underground utilities and paving between Ellen Street and to the west of the Hudson Road intersection. The intersection of W. 1st Street/Highway 57 and Hudson Road, will be maintained throughout construction by use of a temporary cross over constructed at the end of the 2020 construction season. Construction will start with closures of the southern lanes as the west side, and then afterwards the east side are reconstructed. Following in late summer, the northern half of the intersection will be rebuilt. Traffic on W. 1st Street/Highway 57 will be maintained throughout construction with at least one travel lane in each direction. Width and turning restrictions for larger trucks will be ongoing during construction at the Hudson Road Intersection. Residential driveways will be maintained along with signed business accesses throughout the remainder of construction.
Stage 4, Snyder & Associates
For additional information and updates visit www.cedarfalls.com/Hwy57andW1stSt. Sign up for e-mail notifications for “Hwy 57/ W 1st Street Expansion” at www.cedarfalls.com/NotifyMe. Spring 2021
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CONSTRUCTION UPDATES 2021 Alley Project The 2021 Alley project consists of two city alleys being reconstructed into permeable alleys, and one city alley is being reconstructed with new concrete surface. This project is funded by the Storm Water Bonds and Street Construction Fund. The following alleys are scheduled for construction during 2021 (shown in Maps A, B & C):
Anticipated Between From/To Closure Walnut St. & Iowa St.
W. 26th St. to Seerley Blvd.
65 Days
Washington St. & Main St. W. 12th St. to W. 13th St.
20 Days
Main St. & State St.
45 Days
E. 9th St. to E. 10th St.
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The third and final alley on the list is being reconstructed as a concrete alley due to its current poor condition and the maintenance needed to upkeep with the alley. Due to the location of the alley and the existing factor needed to be a candidate for the permeable alley system listed above, this alley is not capable of being reconstructed using as a permeable alley. The anticipated closure lengths of the three alleys for the 2021 Permeable Alley Project are shown above. Maps A, B & C show the locations of the three alleys that will be under construction. < Map B: W. 12th St. to W. 13th St.
This project will affect those with access to their driveways from the three alleys listed above. While the alley is being reconstructed, citizens with alley driveways must park in the street until the alley is finished. The alleys for this project are prioritized based off of slope, drainage area, and proximity to existing storm sewer infrastructure. Studying these factors allows the city to see which alleys are capable of being reconstructed into a permeable alley. The project consists of reconstructing the first two alleys listed above with a perforated pipe below the alley that ties into the city’s storm sewer. Laid on top of the perforated pipe will be two layers of different size, clean rock for the storm water to filter through before reaching the subdrain. On the surface, two concrete collars sloped towards the center of the alley will be constructed, with permeable brick pavers between the collars for storm water to flow through. This system allows for the capture of storm water on the alleys surface, and gives the water a direct path to the city’s storm sewer system. Since 2014 various alleys throughout Cedar Falls have been reconstructed to permeable alleys to help with the city’s stormwater management.
Map C: > E. 9th St. to E. 10th St. alley
< Map A: W. 26th St. to Seerley Blvd. alley
Downtown Streetscape and Reconstruction Phase II Picking up where Phase I of the Downtown Streetscape and Reconstruction project left off last year, the remaining three block of the parkade will receive the updated brick pavers and amenities, including the same precast concrete twig benches and planter beds seen on the 100 and 200 blocks of Main Street. In addition to this work, four side
streets will also go through extensive overhauls. Within this upcoming 2021 construction season the two blocks of 4th Street—between Washington Street and State Street—will be getting new water main, storm sewer, pavement, sidewalk brick, trees, and street lights. This work is planned to be completed before Thanksgiving. Planned for the 2022 construction season, E. 3rd Street will receive the same improvements, while W. 5th Street—from Washington Street to Main Street—will receive a new asphalt surface, concrete curb and gutter, and streetscaping elements. Upon completion, the planned public work in the Downtown area will be completed. This updated appearance will be noticed from 6th Street all the way up to Peter Melendy Park on the north side of 1st Street, while also including all immediately adjacent side streets for local businesses in the same physical and cohesive appearance. The city is happy to report a grant of $574,800 was awarded by the Black Hawk Gaming Association in January 2021.
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2021 Street Construction Project During the 2021 construction season, fourteen city streets are planned for reconstruction or restoration. Reconstruction involves a total removal and replacement of the roadway, and underground utilities are replaced if needed. Often it requires closing sections of the road for two to three months. The restoration projects are typically comprised of an asphalt overlay, but also include curb repairs and other smaller issues. Road closures for restoration are often shorter or only partial closures. This work is funded by the Local Option Sales Tax. The following streets are scheduled for construction during 2021:
Street From
To
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Brandilynn Blvd. McClain Dr. Olive St. Washington St. Tremont St. Cadillac Dr. Garden Ave. Iowa St. Kaspend Pl. W. 17th St. Lilac Ln. Calumett Dr. Pheasant Dr. Millenium Dr.
East 700' Maplewood Dr. W. 3rd St. W. 6th St. W. 12th St. Midway Dr. Pleasant Dr. W. 9th St. Pheasant Dr. Walnut St. Carlton St. Lilac Ln. 1000' East Luke St.
Reconstruction Reconstruction Reconstruction Reconstruction Restoration Restoration Restoration Restoration Restoration Restoration Restoration Restoration Restoration Restoration
West Cul-de-sac Orchard Dr. W. 4th St W. 8th St. W. 14th St. Cedar Heights Dr. Loma St. W. 11th St. South Cul-de-sac College St. Boulder Dr. Boulder Dr. W. Sandahlwood Cir. Huntington Rd.
The streets with significant traffic impacts are Brandilynn Boulevard, McClain Drive, and Washington Street. Brandilynn Boulevard will be split into three stages, starting from the western cul-de-sac and continuing through the Andrea Drive intersection. This section will require closure at the intersection of Andrea Drive and Brandilynn Blvd. It is anticipated that Brandilynn Blvd. will be under construction from mid April 2020 through July 2021, depending on weather. See Map A. McClain Drive was split into two stages, as seen in Map B. Stage 1 runs from Orchard Drive north past the intersection of Lilac Lane, and Stage 2 will completed the northern half of the reconstruction area. With significant underground utility replacement, it is still anticipated that McClain Drive will take the approximately four months to complete. Washington Street reconstruction will include both blocks—from 6th to 8th Streets—in a single stage. The planned construction activity will take approximately two months and is to be completed during the summer session between academic calendar years. Along a number of these roadways, seeding or sodding of the replaced topsoil will be performed by the contractor. Care for this new grass will become the responsibility of the property owners beginning 30 days after replacement.
Map B: McClain Drive from Orchard Drive to Maplewood Drive Approximate Construction Dates(weather dependant) Stage 1: April–May 2021 | Stage 2: June–July 2021 Map A: Brandilynn Boulevard from West Cul-de-sac East 700' Approximate Construction Dates (weather dependant) Stage 1: April–May 2021 | Stage 2: June 2021 | Stage 3: July 2021
Cedar Heights Drive Reconstruction The City of Cedar Falls is in the final planning stages of the Cedar Heights Drive Reconstruction project. Cedar Heights Drive will be reconstructed from the E. Viking Road roundabout to E. Greenhill Road intersection. This project will include the replacement of the existing traffic signal at the Cedar Heights Drive/E. Greenhill Road intersection with a multi-lane roundabout. This project will also include the construction of a single lane roundabout at the Cedar Heights Drive/ Huntington Road intersection. Construction will start mid-summer and continue over the next two construction seasons. Below are the limits of construction for each year. Phase I: Greenhill Road Intersection to Cedar Hill Road: June–November 2021 Phase II: Cedar Hill Road to Viking Road: April 2022–November 2022 A public letting will occur in May where a contractor will be selected and scheduled for the reconstruction work. Starting as early as June, the contractor will install temporary access roads to provide access to residents and commercial businesses located on Chadwick Road, Cedar Hill Road, and Greenhill Road.
The intersection of Cedar Heights Drive and Greenhill Road will be primary focus in 2021, with traffic on Greenhill Road maintained throughout construction with at least one travel lane in each direction. The roundabout at Greenhill Road will be constructed in halves starting with the northern section in the beginning of the construction season, and the southern half along with Cedar Heights Drive down to Cedar Hill Road later in the construction season of 2021. Residential access will be maintained along with signed business accesses throughout the remainder of construction. During construction, additional information and updates for the Cedar Heights Drive Reconstruction project will be provided on the city website. For ongoing, active projects, sign up for e-mail notifications at www.cedarfalls.com/NotifyMe. Spring 2021
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Be Prepared for a Power Outage As we move into spring and look forward to flowers, we know with those flowers come the showers. Some spring and summer showers can be severe and cause power outages. Here are some quick tips on what you could do to prepare, and some activities in the event of a power outage. • Keep a light plugged in and turned on so you know when the power comes back on. • Stock up on water for both cleaning and drinking. • Do not use candles because they could be a fire hazard. Instead use battery candles or flashlights. • Use surge protectors, or unplug electronics, in case of a surge when the power turns back on. • Don’t put a generator in your garage or house; the carbon monoxide and other gases could be deadly. • Keep away from all downed power lines. The lines may or may not be charged, but it is difficult to tell and the safest to stay away.
COVID-19 Vaccinations Members of the Cedar Falls Public Safety team received the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in February. Thank you to area health care workers and our public safety personnel for their continued work to keep our community protected.
• Play the game “So There I Was.” Family members write down a life event on a piece of paper. The papers mixed up in a hat or a bowl and passed around for each family members to draw one paper. Family members take turns telling stories about those life events. For example, “So there I was on the day you were born…” What a great way to share and remember stories and family events! • Play card games or do a puzzle with the family to pass the time. • Write letters to family and friends. Older family and friends especially love to receive a handwritten letter; special feelings in the written word are still treasured memories. • Eat the ice cream and popsicles before they melt so delicious treats don’t go to waste!
Radar Trailer The Cedar Falls Police Division radar trailer can be requested for your neighborhood to help reduce the amount of motorists exceeding the speed limit on your street. The goal of the radar trailer is to increase speed awareness and traffic safety. The radar trailer is moved around throughout Cedar Falls in response to citizen requests. If you would like the radar trailer on your street please call 319-273-8612. Please specify what block number you believe the trailer would provide the greatest benefit to your neighborhood.
Going Green with Public Safety Cedar Falls Public Safety is proud to announce the purchase of their first Hybrid SUV, a Ford Interceptor SUV, which looks similar to the current police SUVs. This fully marked police vehicle should be operational in April. The Hybrid SUV costs $3,500 more, but will save money in fuel costs over the life of the vehicle through increased fuel mileage and wearable items. On average a Hybrid police SUV saves 343 gallons of fuel per year. The Hybrid SUV is equipped with start/ stop technology which allows the gas engine to turn off when not needed, allowing the vehicle to operate on electrical power only. Hybrid vehicles also use a regenerative braking system which transfers the energy to stop the vehicle into electric power. This increases the life of the brake pads and reduces the fuel consumption of the vehicle. The city will consider future purchases of Hybrid vehicles for the Public Safety Department after a thorough test period. 10 Spring 2021
FY22 BUDGET On February 15, the City Council held the public hearing on the FY22 budget. Fiscal year 2022 goes from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022. At the hearing, the City Council approved a tax rate of $11.38 which is a decrease from the $11.43 tax rate in FY21. The amount a property is taxed (rollback) is set by the State of Iowa. The residential rollback increased from 55.07% to 56.41% for FY22. This increase in rollback, along with the new tax rate, will have an effect on a residential home of 1.98% increase. The rollback on commercial and industrial properties remained the same at 90%, so those classes of property will see a 0.44% decrease. The rollback on multi-residential properties decreased from 71.25% in FY21 to 67.50% in FY22, so that effect will be a 5.68% decrease. If you are interested in viewing the full budget document, contact the Department of Finance & Business Operations at 319-273-8600 or visit www.cedarfalls.com under Finance and Business Operations.
Our Cedar Falls It’s not too late to provide feedback on the Imagine College Hill! Vision Plan. The Plan is online at www.ourcedarfalls.com. It has been reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission. City Council review is anticipated in April. This plan will be used to inform future policy discussions and to refine zoning regulations to better fit the needs of the area. Please visit www.ourcedarfalls.com for updates or to subscribe to email updates. The public review draft of the new Cedar Falls Downtown Zoning Code was released in February and is available online at www.ourcedarfalls.com or a hard copy can be read at City Hall or the Cedar Falls Public Library. The introductory presentation on the code may be found at www.ourcedarfalls.com. Citizens are encouraged to review the proposed code update and submit feedback to Planning@cedarfalls.com. The Planning and Zoning Commission is anticipated to provide their recommendation to City Council by the end of April. The updated zoning regulations include the downtown and surrounding neighborhoods. The map shows the boundary of the area that will be affected by the zoning changes. These changes are an important step in implementing the Imagine Downtown! Vision Plan, which was adopted by the City Council in November 2019. The plan was the result of public workshops that took place in 2019. The adoption of new zoning regulations will encourage development that is consistent with the community’s vision for downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods. Following the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation, the zoning code and map amendments will come forward for discussion and consideration by City Council, tentatively in May–July 2021. Please visit www.ourcedarfalls.com for updates.
Stay Updated on the Resilience Plan Thank you to all our citizens that participated in the online worksheets this past December, January, and March as part of the Cedar Falls Resilience Plan! A draft of the Resilience Plan is tentatively scheduled for public review and comment later this spring. This draft will include the feedback and information gathered from these worksheets as well as the community workshops and public survey which took place in 2020. To stay updated on the progress of the drafted Resilience Plan, visit www.cfresilience.com to sign up for email/text notifications and to learn more.
About the Cedar Falls Resilience Plan The Resilience Plan invites citizens to develop local and creative solutions to better position the community economically and environmentally, while continuing to provide a high quality of life for all. The goal is to make Cedar Falls more resilient for the future and in the face of unexpected events.
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YOUTH EDUCATION TODDLER KITS! MONTHLY MESSY MORNINGS (Ages: 2–6)
SPRING 2021 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.
Holiday schedule changes: • Closed April 2–4, 2021
EXHIBITIONS
SATURDAY MORNING CLASSES April 10–May 15 DoodleSplats: Print, Paint, and Sketch
Explore drawing, painting and printing skills through a variety of wildly colorful age-appropriate projects. Student’s creative and collaborative works of art are available to take home by the end of 6 weeks. Limit: 8 students / 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
VIRTUAL! CEDAR FALLS STUDENT ART SHOW 16 APR–1 JUNE 2021
This exhibition features works by students from elementary and secondary schools in Cedar Falls. The emerging talent of young artists provides an impressive and diverse display of work in all media including ceramics, photography, printmaking and painting. View Maya Hansen, Untitled, Paper Quilling, the online show at thehearst.org/virtual. 6th grade, Teacher: Natalie Hamil, Cedar Heights Elementary
KATE BRENNAN HALL 16 APR–16 MAY 2021
Kate Brennan hall (Clockwise): Walter, Gouache, 2019; Flower Bouquet, Gouache, 2019; They Were Dancing, Gouache, 2021; Spring Flowers I, Mixed media and gouache over screen print, 2021
Order a kit with one month of “Messy Morning” activities! Activities explore cognitive, sensory and creatively messy projects with parental guidance. Unique kits are available in April and May. Pick up your kit the first Friday of each month. Fee: $20 ($18)
Kate Brennan Hall is an illustrator and printmaker who, across her career, has delighted in discovering new ways to celebrate the beauty she finds in her everyday life by capturing the brightness, noticing patterns and playing with their rhythms. Each day holds the promise of new discoveries by looking, listening, and being open to the practice of playful investigations. Kate Brennan Hall is a graduate of the Minneapolis College of Art + Design where she focused on illustration + printmaking. She has worked with clients such as Target, Mastercard, Blue Cross Blue Shield, American Airlines, and Doubleday; she has exhibited her work in Europe and the United States.
SKY BERGMAN: PORTRAITS 16 APR–16 MAY 2021
The Hearst presents a selection of portraits by Sky Bergman. Bergman is an accomplished, award-winning photographer and filmmaker. Lives Well Lived, Sky’s directorial debut, celebrates the incredible wit and wisdom of adults 75 to 100 years old who are living their lives to the fullest. Portraits on display are of several of her subjects Filmmaker Sky Bergman and her grandmother from the documentary. See the events section for more information on upcoming programs connected to Lives Well Lived, including a film screening and Q&A with Sky, and a panel discussion on creativity and longevity. Don’t miss Lives Well Lived on Iowa PBS this spring! The exhibition and connected programs are made possible in part by funding from the Iowa Arts Council.
Students gain and grow in their understanding of ceramics tools and materials through guided play in clay. Each class works through exciting projects resulting in unique three-dimensional creations. Limit: 8 students / 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 in Mae Latta Hall at 9:30, 10:30, and 11:30 a.m. RSVP required due to limit seating. Limit: 8 students / 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. SUMMER CAMP SNEAK PEEK! (Ages 5–12) Monday–Friday from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Our summer camps are back in-person! We will also have art kits available for every theme. Pick up will be available the Friday before camp week. Registration begins April 15 at 10:00 a.m. Fee: $160 ($144)/week Before-and-after care available 8:30 a.m. and/or until 5:00 p.m. (additional $8/day) / $48 ($43)/kit. Illusion in Art: June 7–11; Public Art: June 21–25; Myth & Folklore: July 12–16; Art of Science: July 26–30; Get Messy: August 16–20
ADULTS GARDEN STAKES Sundays, April 11, 18 & 25 from 1:30–3:30 p.m. Create flowers, animals or sculptural pieces that will then be attached to a stake that you can plant in the ground! Instructor: Claire Timmerman Fee: $40 ($36) + $25 Clay fee
SCREEN PRINT GARDEN FLAG Sunday, April 18 from 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Learn the process of using a screen to transfer an image onto fabric, while you make your own design for a garden flag. Instructor: Kim Williamson Fee: $20 ($18)
WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP: WORKING THE EDGE—DESCRIPTIVE OR LOST Sunday, May 2 from 1:00–4:00 p.m. Observe and practice several watercolor techniques to help you paint not just what you see, but how you want to feel. Explore ideas that work on a single subject or a total composition. Students also receive a sprinkle of the philosophy of American artist, Robert Henri. Beginning and advanced painters will enjoy and benefit from this workshop. Limit 12 students. Supply list available after reg. Instructor: David Prehm / Fee: $45 ($41)
TEEN ART CLUB
TERRACOTTA BIRD HOUSE Sunday, May 9 from 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Teens work on personal projects with peer feedback and instructor guidance (available but not required). Club members decide what to work on in a no-pressure Alyna Villa, Teen Art Club environment. Free and open to all teens. Some Participant, 2021 materials provided; students are welcome to bring their own supplies. Pre-registration required. For your safety, club sessions are limited to 8 and masks are required. Instructor: Jiyoung Kim / Fee: FREE
BRING A BUDDY WHEEL THROWING Session III, Tuesdays, April 27–May 18 from 6:00–8:00 p.m.
First and Third Tuesday of the month from 5:00–7:00 p.m. Ages: 13–18
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Assemble and paint clay pots into a unique birdhouse to hang for your fluttery friends. Instructor: Kim Williamson / Fee: $20 ($18)
Learn the basics! Develop skills on the potter’s wheel while you learn to make cups and bowls, and experiment with sculptural pieces. Students have access to the ceramic lab outside of class for the duration of the four week session. Limit 2 per session. Instructor: Claire Timmerman / Fee: $60 ($54) + $25 clay fee
EVENTS & PROGRAMS All events listed are free and open to the public. Indoor events require re-registration to accommodate socially-distancing. Masks are required.
FINAL THURS. READING SERIES
Open mic 7:00 p.m. | Featured author 7:30 p.m. 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. Find the link to the live program and information regarding guest authors at thehearst.org or our Facebook Page.
DOUG SHAW & THOMAS HOCKEY
April 29 in the Hearst Sculpture Garden This event brings out the literary sides of, respectively, a UNI scientist and a UNI mathematician. Thomas Hockey is a professor of Astronomy and the co-author of Jupiter, a nonfiction book on planetary studies with a distinctively creative twist. Doug Shaw is a professor of Mathematics who has won many awards for his teaching. He is the author of Social Nonsense— Creative Diversions for Two or More Players— Anytime, Anywhere.
VIRTUAL! BOOK READING WITH ETHEL BARKER
Thursday, April 8 at 6:00 p.m. Find the link to the live program at thehearst.org or our Facebook page. In The Andersens of Eden (2017), author Ethel Barker paints a picture of a resilient Midwestern family before, during, and after WWII. Her work is described as “a touching, coming-of-age story of faith, friendship, and bravery in impossible times.” (Kali VanBaale) Barker, daughter of a Danish Lutheran pastor, spent a happy childhood in Dwight, Illinois; rural Iowa (between Cedar Falls and Dike); Salinas, California; and Des Moines, Iowa. Ethel lives in Iowa City and continues to write.
LUNCHTIME CONCERTS ON THE PATIO
Fridays at 12:00 p.m. Join the Hearst Center on the Corning Patio for live concerts on second Fridays of the month. April 9: UNI Bass Studio, under the direction of Dr. Alexander Pershounin May 14: Classical Guitar Ensemble with Bob Dunn
VIRTUAL! BOOK READING WITH CHERIE DARGAN
Tuesday, April 20 at 6:00 p.m. Find the link to the live program at thehearst.org or our Facebook page. Join us for a celebration of the recent publication of The Sower and the Seer: Perspectives on the Intellectual History of the American Midwest (2021), a collection of twenty-two essays. The compilation is a product of recent revivals of interest in both Midwestern history and intellectual history. Dargan’s essay, “Mind & Soil: An Iowa Town That Grows Writers” explores Cedar Falls’ early history, examines several community organizations that fostered reading and discussing ideas, and explains how the community has honored its five best-selling authors.
EARTH DAY 2021
Saturday, April 24 from 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. This year’s Earth Day Celebration theme is Restore Our Earth. Join us for an Earth Whispers retreat, earth-themed art-making, screenings of the film Leaning into the Wind: Andy Goldsworthy (2017), a presentation by Prairie Rapids Audubon Society’s Candace Havely, and opportunities to take action for our earth online. Stay all day or pick the activities that interest you. For more information and a schedule of activities, visit thehearst.org.
VIRTUAL! INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION ON LONGEVITY AND CREATIVITY
Tuesday, April 27 at 6:00 p.m. Join Melinda Heinz, Associate Professor of Psychology and Laura Gleissner, Assistant Professor of Art from Upper Iowa University as they moderate a discussion on longevity, creativity, and the community project “Documenting Purpose and Meaning.” Panelists include Dr. Elaine Eshbaugh, a professor of Gerontology at UNI and Cynthia Hellyer-Heinz, an artist and educator at Northern Illinois University specializing in drawing. To register, visit thehearst.org. This program is held in conjunction with the Lives Well Lived series of programs and special exhibition, funded in part by the Iowa Arts Council and the Cedar Falls Art and Culture Board Community Sponsorship Fund.
SUNDAYS IN MAY IN THE HEARST SCULPTURE GARDEN
Drop in the first four Sundays in May from 1:00–4:00 p.m. Bring the family and join us outside in the sculpture garden to celebrate the beautiful month of May. Yard games and hands-on activities for the whole family are provided. Artists of all skill levels are invited draw or paint en plein air in the garden. May 2: May Day Basket-making! May 9: Celebrate “Earth Mother’s Day” by decorating a small flowerpot and re-potting a flower to celebrate all mothers. All materials provided. May 16: Love A Tree Day! Come hug a tree in the garden, learn about Iowa native trees and make some tree-themed art. May 23: Join us for a Flower and Plant Treasure Hunt in honor of Love a Garden Month! Grab a map and find some of the many flowers and plants in the garden while learning a little backyard botany. Help us chalk the garden paths with drawings of May flowers and plants.
PATIO CONCERT—THE BLUE 2 BAND
Thursday, May 6 at 6:00 p.m. Jeff Petersen (guitar/vocals) and Bob Dorr (drums/harmonica/vocals) are twice inducted into the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and individually inducted into the Iowa Blues Hall of Fame. The Blue 2’s song list comes from 38 years of playing music together. Join us for Blues, Rockabilly, Americana, even a country song and maybe an old Blue Band song or three.
BOOK READING WITH AUTHOR JAMES KENYON
Thursday, May 13 at 6:00 p.m. on the Hearst Corning Patio Discussion and readings from Echoes in the Hallways: History and Recollections of 102 Closed Iowa Schools (2021) In this new release, readers find collected stories from student alumni of closed Iowa high schools, documenting 102 institutions. Kenyon consulted county historical records as well as interviewing former students and teachers, culminating in unique school profiles that include information ranging from the origin and growth of education in each county to sporting records, programs, and school traditions. Kenyon is a retired veterinarian in a mixed animal practice in Iowa and a seven-time veterinarian for the Alaska Iditarod Dog Sled Race. He also served for twenty-four years on his local school board.
BACKYARD CONCERT— AVEY GROUWS BAND
Thursday, May 27 from 6:00–8:00 p.m. in the Hearst Sculpture Garden Avey Grouws Band put their Quad Cities sound into the world with the release of their debut album The Devil May Care in 2020. The album hit #10 on the Billboard Blues Album Chart and #24 for the entire year of 2020 on the Roots Music Report Top Contemporary Blues Album Chart. “Come and Get This Love” won top honors in the Unsigned Only Songwriting Competition, and the band was nominated for the 2020 BBMAs for Debut Album New Artist. Avey Grouws Band is Jeni Grouws, Chris Avey, Bryan West and Randy Leasman, with the occasional addition of Nick Vasquez on keys. Find more at aveygrouwsband.com or keep up with their high energy, and often hilarious, twice weekly live streams on Facebook.
BACKYARD CONCERT—KEVIN BURT Thursday, June 3 at 6:00 p.m. in the Hearst Sculpture Garden For nearly three decades, Kevin Burt, Iowa Blues Hall of Fame member, has been mesmerizing audiences with his powerfully smooth and soulful vocals. Paired with his unique harmonica and guitar presentation along with his quick wit, Burt engages with his audience touching their souls while tickling their funny bones. Burt (born and raised in Waterloo, IA) dispelled the myth that there was no such thing as Iowa Blues by becoming the first artist in the 35-year history of the International Blues Challenge (2018) to sweep the awards by claiming top prizes in three categories: Solo/Duo, Solo/Duo Guitar and Harmonica. While Burt spends a lot more time on the road these days, he keeps to his Iowa roots by continuing with his Blues in the Schools program and supporting community events. Find more at kevinburtmusic.com. Spring 2021
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VIRTUAL! FILM SCREENING + FILMMAKER Q&A WITH SKY BERGMAN
Lives Well Lived
Wednesday, April 21 at 6:00 p.m. Free! Registration required. Sign up at thehearst.org to watch the film before the live Q&A. Lives Well Lived is a feature documentary film by Sky Bergman that celebrates the incredible wit and wisdom of adults 75 to 100 years old who are living their lives to the fullest. Listen in as forty people share their secrets and insights to living a meaningful life. Their intimate memories and inspiring personal histories will make you laugh, perhaps cry, but mostly inspire you. For more, visit lives-well-lived.com.
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This April, join the Hearst Center for a film screening of Lives Well Lived, a documentary featuring the stories of forty individuals over 65 who share their insights into living a meaningful life. After the screening, the Hearst will host a live Q&A with the filmmaker, Sky Bergman. Sky is an accomplished, award-winning photographer, whose portraits of her film subjects will be on display at the Hearst Center April 16–May 16. If you miss it, you can catch the premier of Lives Well Lived in May on IowaPBS. Find out more here!
Friends and Neighbors Don’t miss special zoom conversations with moderated by community member, Luann Alemao, who has been sitting down to chat with older adults in our community about what makes “a life well lived.” Recorded interviews are available on the Hearst’s Facebook page or at www.thehearst.org.
Get Involved The Hearst is helping spread the word about a new, local documentary project, titled “Documenting Purpose and Meaning: Photos and Narratives from Older Adults.” Read all about this project below!
“Lives Well Lived: Celebrating the Secrets, Wit and Wisdom of Old Age”
Sky Bergman is an accomplished, awardwinning photographer and filmmaker. Bergman is Professor of Photography and Video at Cal Poly State University. She is also working on two new short films which encourage intergenerational connections and a feature length film which celebrates love.
Sky Bergman, Lives Well Lived: Celebrating the Secrets, Wit and Wisdom of Age
This program is offered in conjunction with an exhibition of Bergman’s portraits on display at the Hearst April 16 through May 16. We are excited to offer two additional opportunities to dive into this subject: Join us for a special panel discussion on longevity, creativity and healthy aging and don’t miss an opportunity to participate in “Documenting Purpose and Meaning: Photos and Narratives from Older Adults. Both programs are made possible through our partners at Upper Iowa University, Professors Melinda Heinz and Laura Gleissner, as well as special support from the Cedar Falls Art and Culture Board Community Sponsorship Fund and the Iowa Arts Council.
DOCUMENTING PURPOSE AND MEANING: PHOTOS & NARRATIVES FROM OLDER ADULTS Participants Needed! Laura Gleissner, Assistant Professor of Art and Melinda Heinz, Associate Professor of Psychology at Upper Iowa University invite you to participate in a documentation experience reflecting on aspects that give your life meaning and purpose and positively contribute to your well-being. Twenty participants aged 65 years old and older will be invited to participate in the project. Each day participants will take a photograph of something that gives their lives meaning and purpose and write a corresponding journal entry explaining how and why it contributes to meaning and purpose. The program will run between April 15th and April 30th. Photograph and Journal Entry, Participants are free to use their own digital camera, otherwise Participant Work Example one can be borrowed. All participants will receive an SD card and journal. Materials will be turned in at the conclusion of the project. Gleissner and Heinz will select several photos and corresponding journal entries to display in the Cedar Falls and Waterloo communities. Photographs and journal entries will also appear on a website to share with the community and encourage broader discussion about meaning and purpose in older adulthood. An exhibition of participant work is also scheduled to be shown at the Upper Iowa University Bing-Davis Memorial Gallery in the fall of 2021. To sign-up for this experience, please visit: purposeandmeaning.weebly.com. For those that RSVP, packets may be picked up the Hearst Center for the Arts April 6 through April 9. Alternatively, you can call the Hearst Center at (319) Painting by Cynthia Hellyer-Heinz 273-8641 to have a packet mailed to you. This program is made possible in part with funding from the Cedar Falls Art and Culture Board Community Sponsorship Fund. 14 Spring 2021
Summer Museums Opening for the Season on May 1! Ice House Museum 121 Center St.
May–mid-October; Saturday & Sunday, 1–4 pm; $5 per adult; Free for children 12 & under Visit the only museum in the U.S. telling the story of ice harvesting in an original ice house! This 1921 round structure contains tools used to cut ice from the Cedar River right nearby.
Little Red Schoolhouse 205 W. 1st St.
May–mid-October; Saturday & Sunday, 1–4 pm; Free From the slate blackboard to the potbellied stove, this 1909 schoolhouse recalls a time when siblings and neighboring children gathered together to learn.
310 East 4th Street | Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613 | (319) 277-0213 | www.communitymainstreet.org
For more information about Community Main Street and the Cedar Falls Downtown District contact: Kim Bear, Community Main Street at 319-277-0213 or email: director@communitymainstreet.org.
Calling All Artists for the 15th Annual ARTapalooza event! Community Main Street is excited to be hosting the 15th annual ARTapalooza on Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 9 am–4 pm in the Cedar Falls Downtown District! 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. Our committee is working hard to provide a safe and beautiful show. After taking last year off due to the pandemic, we are all eager to gather safely in the Downtown District in celebration of 15 years of this spectacular event. Are you an artist who is eager to display your work? ARTapalooza features nearly 50 regional artists who display and sell their work in booths along the meandering Main Street. This is a juried art show; applications are due by May 15—applicants are notified of their status by June 15. We are looking for artists who work in the mediums including but not limited to: ceramics, paintings, metal sculptures, fiber, jewelry, photography, drawing, printmaking, upcycling, and mixed media, among others. For application information, please visit www.communitymainstreet.org.
Do you love flowers and gardening? Did you know all the flower gardens, sidewalk planters, and hanging baskets in the Cedar Falls Downtown District are planted and maintained by volunteers? How can you help? Community Main Street needs new members to join our downtown Flower Brigade! Here’s how: JOIN OUR WATERING CREW: Use the gator and water plants throughout the Downtown District; choose one of several scheduling options such as once a week, once every other week, etc. ADOPT A GARDEN: Care for a specific garden plot along Main Street in the District. Plant annuals, weed, and do routine gardening maintenance throughout the season. DONATE: Financial contributions help us to continue decorating with beautiful, blooming hanging baskets, sidewalk planters, and mini garden beds. We appreciate donations of any amount! Click the “donate” button at www.communitymainstreet.org or mail a check to: Community Main Street, 310 East 4th Street. For more information contact Community Main Street, 277-0213 or office@communitymainstreet.org
(319) 266-5149 | www.cfhistory.org
VICTORIAN HOME & CARRIAGE HOUSE MUSEUM 308 W. 3rd Street | Open Tuesday–Friday, 10 am–4 pm; Saturday & Sunday, 1–4 pm
“ART & HEIRLOOM: QUILTS OF THE CEDAR FALLS HISTORICAL SOCIETY” Summer at the Schoolhouse
We are excited to announce that we are planning to hold our Summer at the Schoolhouse program this year, with a few important changes due to the ongoing pandemic. We will offer 3 sessions with smaller class sizes—a maximum of 12 students. Masks are required. And because we had to cancel our program last year, in addition to students finishing 1st–6th grade, we are also opening up to students finishing 7th grade (for 2021 ONLY). This year’s theme is “Crazy to Quilt” to go with our 2021 exhibit at the Victorian House Museum. We will explore the history of quilts, design our own quilts, contribute squares to a class quilt, and practice basic sewing skills. We will also practice writing with ink pens, use slates, and play games! Sessions will be held June 21–25, July 12-16, & July 26–30. Registration opens March 22.
2021 Exhibition at the Victorian Home & Carriage House Museum Quilting is an ancient art that has been used to create both utilitarian and decorative pieces. The 2021 exhibit at the Cedar Falls Historical Society features quilts from our collection and from private individuals. Crazy quilts, children’s quilts, and whole cloth quilts are just some of the examples that will illustrate the endless possibilities of fabric and thread.
Cabinet of Curiosities Series: Rolling Pins and Baking Things
Sunday, April 18, at 2 pm; Virtual Program on Facebook and Youtube In this program, local Quester, Marcy Hartleip, will discuss her collection of cookie cutters and rolling pins. Also, stop by the Victorian House to see a display of these items in our Spring Cabinets of Curiosity exhibit.
What Do I Do with Grandma’s Quilt?
Saturday, April 24, at 2 pm; Virtual Program on Facebook and Youtube Join local quilter, Karan Flanscha, for a helpful talk about how to care for, display, store, repair, and restore antique quilts. Learn about light damage, and how folding quilts correctly can extend the life of a treasured heirloom.
Finding Fabulous Fabric
Sunday, May 16, at 2 pm; Virtual Program on Facebook and Youtube In this presentation, local quilter, Janet O’Neil, will explain how to select a color palette and appropriate fabric for a visually stunning quilt.
Looking at Log Cabin Quilts: A Bed-turning Presentation
Saturday, June 12, at 2 pm; Virtual Program on Facebook and Youtube Local quilters, Aleta Anderson and Chris Lorenz, will present a “bed-turning” program featuring a lovely selection of Log Cabin quilts. Learn about the history of this familiar pattern, and see how different fabrics and colors create a variety of quilts from the same pattern. Spring 2021
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PUBLIC LIBRARY
524 Main St. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (319) 273-8643 Stay up to date at www.cedarfallslibrary.org
Special Hours: CLOSED May 30 & 31 in observance of Memorial Day; OPEN Saturday, June 27, from 1–5 pm during Sturgis Falls
Virtual Storytime via Facebook Live
A Hobbit’s Getaway: Searching the Shire
Local Food & Film Series Kid Activity Kits
Youth Summer Library Program
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 will be no storytimes May 2–31, so youth staff can prepare your summer library program. Storytime will resume Tuesday, June 1.
As part of the Local Food & Film Series, Green Iowa will be offering kids activity kits to go along with the films. Kits will be available to be picked up the Friday before the film showing. Kits can be picked up from the Cedar Falls Public Library or The Hearst Center for the Arts. Email Greeniowaed@gmail.com to reserve yours! Please include how many you would like and which pick-up location.
Reading Colors Your World Bookmark Contest
April 1–30 What does reading mean to you? How does reading color your world? We challenge you to create a bookmark answering those questions. Submit your design by April 30; the winning design will be chosen in early May. Winner will receive a certificate, and their design will be featured on bookmarks for our Summer Library Program.
Youth Grab ‘n Go Kits
Through April 30 Come pick up everything you need to create some awesome crafts! Registration not required. Claim materials inside the library’s atrium. Please observe social distancing guidelines when getting materials. New kits will be put out every two weeks. Call the Youth Desk for more information at 319-859-3282.
Grow your own Mystery Flower Take some seeds and watch them grow! Reveal the mysterious identity of your flower! Come to the library and take a mystery flower bag. Each bag will include seeds, an egg carton and growing instructions. There are six mystery seeds to choose from. You can pick up bags starting April 5. No registration required. Bags are limited.
Pint Size Science: The Science of Composting
Tuesday, May 4, at 4 pm, via Zoom Join Miss Katie to learn how you can take trash and turn it into fertilizer for your garden! For kids in 1st-6th grades. Pre-registration required. More fun STEAM programming is coming in May! Watch our Facebook page and our website for more information to be announced. Program materials are provided by Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council and the Science Center of Iowa.
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Saturday, June 5, from 10–11:30 am, at the Cedar Valley Arboretum “I’m going on an adventure!” Families, join us for a morning of fun as we explore the arboretum, sneak into a hobbit’s hole, create maps, solve riddles, and listen to a story. Storytime begins at 10:30 am. Pre-registration required.
June 7–31 Let reading color your world this summer! Read every day to earn free books! There will be weekly Grab ‘n Go crafts, virtual programs, and virtual performers.
Storytime at Overman Park
June 10, & July 1, 15, 29, at 10:30 am, Overman Park Join us for family storytime! We’ll read, sing, dance, and play together while enjoying the fresh air. Storytime is geared for ages 0–5, but it’ll be fun for the whole family! If it’s raining storytime will be canceled.
Zoom Drawing Class with Will Stuck
Thursday, June 17, from 10–11 am Learn how to draw cartoon animals with Will Stuck! For ages 8–12. Pre-registration required; 30 spots are available.
Virtual Magic Show with Mikayla Oz
Thursday, June 24, from 3–4 pm Mikayla Oz is back this year for an encore performance! Mikayla has been astonishing audiences across the Midwest for more than 10 years. Performing for the smallest crowds to the biggest stages. Mikayla Oz doesn’t do your grandfathers old tricks, instead she is pushing boundaries and redefining what it means to be a magician.
Virtual Tween Time for ages 9–12
Wednesdays, at 3 pm, via Zoom, Registration required April 14 & 21, June 9, June 16
Virtual Book Clubs for Kids
3rd & 4th Grade—Tuesdays, April 27 & May 25; at 4:15 pm 5th & 6th Grade— Mondays, April 26 & May 24; at 4:15 pm Registration required.
For more information about Library events visit www.cedarfallslibrary.org. Registration is available at the Library’s website or by calling 319-273-8643.
Except where noted, all programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
Teen Book Club
Mondays at 7 pm Open to all teens ages 12–18 in grades 7–12. A registration link will be available on the library “teens” page. April 5: Choose Your Own Adventure, book 4 Apr. 19: We will be discussing a graphic novel. May 3: Choose Your Own Adventure, book 5 May 24: We will discuss new books coming out, popular books that do not stay on the shelf, and as well as audiobooks, graphic novels, new non-fiction and more.
Virtual Teen Time
Mondays. April 12 & May 10, at 7 pm We may play games; talk about movies, books, binge-worthy TV shows, the latest trends on social media; or we might play games for prizes! It is entirely up to teens. Open to all teens ages 12–18 in grades 7–12.
Virtual Teen Minecraft
Saturday, April 24, from 1–4 pm Open to all teens ages 12–18 in grades 7–12.
Teen Summer Library Program
June 7–July 31 Details and updates will be posted on the “teens” page of the library’s website.
COMMUNITY CENTER
The Community Center building is being used as a temporary COVID-19 vaccination site for a limited time by a local healthcare provider during Phase 1B. The healthcare provider is making appointments by invitation only to their patients—there are no walk-ins. On days when there is no clinic, the pool rooms and limited seating areas are available for small groups (10 or less) for informal pool games, card games, free Wi-Fi access, or just to visit. Regular, in-person senior programming will not resume until further notice to prevent the spread of COVID-19. To find out which days each week the Community Center is available for pool games, etc., please call 319-277-1900, ext. 1.
Grab ’n Go Kits for Seniors
The Community Center is offering Grab ’n Go activity kits for seniors. For more information or to reserve a kit, call the Community Center at 319-277-1900, ext. 1. April kit—Rock painting; May kit—Crafting objects with popsicle sticks; June kit—Chalk art or scratch art
Adult Take-and-Make Kits
Come pick up everything you need to create some awesome crafts! A new craft is available each month. Watch Facebook for more details or call the Reference Department at 319-268-5543.
Weather Ambassadors—Storm Spotting 2021
April 6 (BASIC) & April 19 (ADVANCED), from 7–8:15 pm Pre-registration required. Join your Cedar Falls Public Library Weather Ambassadors for Storm Spotting 2021! The National Weather Service (NWS) and local county emergency managers host spotter training classes across Iowa every spring. The 60–75 minute, virtual multimedia presentation will cover information about identifying/reporting severe weather, spotter safety, severe weather climatology in Iowa, thunderstorm structure, and more. The classes will be taught by NWS Meteorologists. Come with your questions! The ADVANCED virtual spotter class builds upon what is taught in the BASIC class. It is intended for those who desire a deeper understanding of mesoscale and storm-scale meteorology as it relates to storm spotting. Spotters interested in attending this class should have attended the BASIC class either this year or in previous years.
Friends Book Discussions
Evening discussion—Tuesdays, at 7:00 pm, via Zoom: April 6: The Only Woman in the Room by Heather Terrell May 4: We will be selecting titles for Fall ’21–Spring ’22 Morning discussion—Tuesdays, at 10:15 am: April 27: This month the Friends Morning Book Discussion will be selecting titles for Fall ’21–Spring ’22 Please check the library’s program calendar for details about how to participate in a Friends book discussion.
Virtual Zoom Practice & Tech Chats
Thursdays, April 8, May 13, June 10, from 3:30–4:30 pm Join us for this virtual event to practice your Zooming skills and get your tech questions answered! Registration and event information will be available on the library website and Facebook page.
Writers of the Cedar Valley
Sundays, April 11 & 25, May 9 & 23, June 13 & 27; from 1:30–4:30 pm, via Zoom Open to writers of all genres ages 12+. Attendees can expect to enjoy invigorating discussion about their work and occasional educational opportunities. Email wcv@cedarfallslibrary.org for attendance info.
Summer Library Program for Adults
June 7–July 31 Whether you want to log some light reading or tackle a mountain of books, we invite you to participate in our Adult Summer Library Program. Details to be announced.
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110 E. 13TH ST. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 319-273-8636
www.cedarfalls.com/recreation @cedarfallsrecreation @cfrec twitter.com/cfrec @cfrec instagram.com/cfrec
How to sign up for a Cedar Falls Recreation and Fitness Center program: • Go to the CF Rec Center at 110 E. 13th St. • Call (319) 273-8636. • Visit www.cedarfalls.com/leisurelink.
MEMBERSHIP & FEES
The Cedar Falls Recreation & Fitness Center is now offering monthly memberships! We are excited about this new option, as it will create more flexibility for a lot of our users. The idea primarily came about when thinking through challenges during the pandemic, and seeing the difficulty for some to pay for an entire year’s membership— especially during a year of uncertainty. Additionally, the Recreation Team feels a monthly membership opportunity will be more appealing for snowbirds in the community, as well as university students who don’t live in Cedar Falls year-round. The university student demographic presents an opportunity for a new University Student Pass, designed for students ages 19–22 with a valid student ID. One other minor tweak to the membership system is the change in criteria for Youth Memberships; formerly for 12th grade & under, this pass is now changing to be for those 18 years & under. So, don’t wait another minute! If you want to renew your annual membership or come and try us out for the first time, we have flexible options for everyone. We’ll see you real soon! RATES AS OF MARCH 1, 2021: Monthly Membership RESIDENT↓ NON-RESIDENT↓
Youth (18 & Under) Student (19–22) Adult (19 & Older) Senior Citizen (65+) Family
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T-BALL, BASEBALL & SOFTBALL 2021 While the fundamentals such as throwing, fielding, batting, and catching are taught, the main emphasis is on introducing the sport in a fun, organized, and noncompetitive atmosphere. COED T- BALL CAMP Age: 5 year olds by start date Dates: Session 1: June 8 (for 7 sessions) Session 2: July 6 (for 7 sessions) Day/time: Tues. & Thurs. from 9–9:55am Location: Pfeiffer Park Fee: $40 *Rough Risers Kiwanis BOYS T-BALL CAMP Age: Just completing Kindergarten Dates: June 8 (for 7 sessions) Day/time: Tues. & Thurs. from 10–10:55am Location: Pfeiffer Park Fee: $40 *Sponsored by CF Amvets Post 49 GIRLS T-BALL CAMP Age: Just completing Kind. or 1st Grade Dates: July 6 (for 7 sessions) Day/time: Tues. & Thurs. from 10–10:55am Location: Pfeiffer Park Fee: $40 *Sponsored by CF Amvets Post 49
2ND & 3RD GRADE SOFTBALL CAMP Age: Just completing 2nd or 3rd Grade Dates: June 7 (for 12 sessions) Day/time: Mon. & Wed. from 10–10:55am Location: Pfeiffer Park Fee: $45 *Sponsored by Lifetouch Photography
TENNIS
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Daily Admission Youth (18 & Under) Student (19–22) Adult (19 & Older) Senior Citizen (65+) 18 Spring 2021
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CF POLICE ASSOC. COACH PITCH LEAGUE Volunteer coaches pitch to their own players during this minimum of six game season. Players are divided into teams based upon the school they attend. Teams are scheduled a minimum number of practice sessions through mid-season on fields reserved by the Recreation Division. Coaches have the option to schedule additional practices or scrimmages. All players supply their own equipment and receive a team shirt. Parent volunteer coaches are needed—contact Brock Goos at 319-273-8636. Age: Just completing 1st or 2nd Grade Dates: Practice begins the week of May 3 as weather permits. League games are played on weeknights from mid-May through the end of June. Days: Baseball predominately Mon./Wed. Softball predominately Tues./Thurs. Time: Scheduled games & practices after 5pm Location: Various CF Ball Diamonds Fee: $35 by April 20 ($40 after deadline)
1ST & 2ND GRADE BASEBALL CAMP Age: Just completing 1st or 2nd Grade Dates: June 7 (for 12 sessions) Day/time: Mon. & Wed. from 9–9:55am Location: Pfeiffer Park Fee: $45 *Sponsored by CF Police Association
Annual Membership Youth (18 & Under) Student (19–22) Adult (19 & Older) Senior Citizen (65+) Family
SHORTSTOPS COACH PITCH LEAGUE
TRACK Ages: Just completing 3rd–6th Grade Dates: June 7 (for 12 sessions) Day/time: Mon. & Wed. from10–11:30am Location: CF High School Track Fee: $50 Register at Rec Center or online. All participants receive a program shirt. *Sponsored by American Legion #237
Ages: 7 years and older Dates: June 7–July 17 Day/time: Mon. & Wed @ UNI Courts: 9–9:55am (beginner) 10–10:55am (beginner) 11am–11:55pm (interm/adv) Tues. & Thurs. @ UNI Courts: 9–9:55am (beginner) 10–10:55am (beginner) 11am–11:55pm (interm/adv) Fee: $48 /All participants receive a t-shirt.
Group 8 Captains
Group 9 Admirals
Beginning Diving
Intermediate Diving
Stretching Aqua Trim
This six-week outdoor program is designed to introduce you to the basics of obstacle course racing (OCR) and outdoor exercise. We will meet at Prairie Lakes Park to take advantage of the open fields, fitness stations, and trails for a total-body, cardio and strength workout. We will focus on learning the different types of obstacles in OCR, including technique obstacles (rope climb, spear throw, etc), crawling, heavy carries, grip (monkey bars), and climbing on structures. Ages: 13 years and older Dates: April 10–May 15 Day/time: Saturdays, 10–11:30 am Location: Prairie Lakes Park Fee: $60 | Register through Leisure Link at www.cedarfalls.com/ leisurelink or call 319-273-8636.
Group 7 Skippers
SPRING WARRIOR OCR
SWIM LESSONS
Infant (2 & Under) $3 Youth 3–Adult $5 Lap Swim $5 THE FALLS Infant (2 & Under) $3 Youth 3–Adult $8 Lap Swim $8
Group 6 1st Mate
Ages: 18 years and older Dates: Begins the week of May 3 Day/time: Mon.–Thurs. from 6–9pm As scheduled Monday: Church & Men’s League Tuesday: Mixed League Night Wednesday: Men’s League & NEW Call Your Own League Thursday: Men’s League Location: Birdsall Park Fee: Men’s League: $425 Mixed League: $450 Call Your Own: $275 Registration begins March 1 & ends April 15.
RESIDENTS NON-RESIDENTS
Youth (17&under)/Senior $125 $155 Adult $130 $160 Family $210 $260 Lap Swim—Indoor only $85 $95 Child Care Provider Pass $70 $70 Find Season Pass Requirement details at cedarfalls.com/aquatics Group 5 Deck Hands
SUMMER ADULT LEAGUES
Group 4 Swabbies
www.cedarfalls.com/fitness
SUMMER SEASON PASS SALES BEGIN APRIL 15* DAILY HOLMES
Group 3 Preschool
A FULL LISTING OF FITNESS CLASSES:
AQUATICS Group 2 Toddlers
Chisel, Cardio Barre, Cycling, Energize Cycle, Low Impact Aerobics, Pilates / Barre, Powerhouse, Simply Stretch, and Yoga!
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City Council
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Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
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5:15 pm
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Library Board of Trustees
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School Board
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Human Rights Commission
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Housing Commission
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Historic Preservation Commission
Tues 5:30 pm
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Community Center & Senior Services Board
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Utilities Board of Trustees
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Planning & Zoning Commission
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Health Trust Fund Board
Thurs 7:30 am
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Parks & Recreation Commission
Thurs 4:30 pm
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Visitors & Tourism Board
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Art & Culture Board
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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.
Apr 14 & 28 May 12 & 26 June 9 & 23 6510 HUDSON RD. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 319-268-4266 • (800) 845-1955 www.cedarfallstourism.org
Changes are noted at www.cedarfalls.com
New Code—Coming Soon Every six years the City of Cedar Falls adopts the newly updated International Code Council family of codes. Our current 2015 family of codes will soon be replaced by the newest code. We will adopt the 2021 International Building Code, 2021 International Residential Code, 2021 International Mechanical Code, 2021 Fuel Gas Code, 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code, and the 2020 National Electrical Code. The Public Safety Services Department will also adopt the 2021 International Fire Code. The anticipated adoption date for the code and ordinance amendments is July 6, 2021. As part of the adoption process we will hold informational meetings to introduce the code and ordinance changes to contractors, developers, designers, and other interested citizens in May and June. Watch for announcements at www.cedarfalls.com and the city’s Facebook page for more information regarding meeting dates. 20 Spring 2021
Cedar Falls Extends Temporary Suspension of Paid Parking Fees in Municipal Lots The temporary suspension of paid parking fees in the Cedar Falls municipal lots located in the Downtown and College Hill areas is extended until August 1, 2021. The Cedar Falls City Council voted to suspend the municipal lot fees on February 15, 2021, during the Committee of the Whole meeting to help ease the financial burden businesses may be experiencing due to COVID-19. On March 1, 2021, during the City Council meeting, the Council took the formal action required for this extension to take place. The community can stay updated on parking in Cedar Falls by subscribing to email notifications at www.cedarfalls.com/NotifyMe.