Cedar River Recreation Project Awarded Major Grant In 2016, Cedar Falls created the Riverfront Master Plan, which identified opportunities to transform the Cedar River into a community asset and attract visitors. In May, the Black Hawk County Gaming Association awarded the City of Cedar Falls $1.5 million for the Cedar River Recreation Project. This significant award will allow the city to look forward to construction in late 2021, for improvements on both sides of the River between the Main Street Bridge and 1st Street Bridge. The project includes features helping to reconnect the community to the river. It has terraced areas down to the river’s edge, near Peter Melendy Park and in Gateway Park offering opportunities for visitors to relax and observe people and the river. The project includes a River Art Plaza on the upper bank of Gateway Park, creating recreational and educational opportunities for visitors. Improvements in the river include debris removal for safety improvements for watercraft users and “put-in” and “take-out” locations for canoes, kayaks, and other small craft. There are a series of jetties designed to create waves and pools for water recreation enthusiasts and for improved fish habitat, as well as for easier access to the river for anglers. The project is funded through a variety of sources, including private fundraising. If you would like to know more about donating to the project visit the fundraising website, The Cedar River Experience, at cedarriverexperience.com. For more information on the project visit: www.cedarfalls.com/1372/Cedar-RiverRecreational-Project.
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2021 Business & Industry Appreciation Awards Luncheon & Representative Citizen Award On Thursday, June 3, the City of Cedar Falls and Cedar Falls Utilities honored local businesses and organizations, as well as the Representative Citizen of the Year, at the Diamond Event Center. This year’s honorees included:
Zuidberg North America, Inc.—Reinvestor Award Zuidberg North America serves as the importer, distributor, and marketer of Zuidberg products which are manufactured at our global HQ in The Netherlands. Since 2014 we have established ourselves as a leader in front 3-point hitch and PTO, conversion track systems, and custom transmissions for both the aftermarket, and several Fortune 500 and Global 2000 customers in the US and Canada. We are dedicated to an outstanding employee culture, and the relentless execution of our long term strategic plan. K. Cunningham Construction Co.— Continued Investor Award Cunningham Construction has been a Cedar Falls business since 1979. Our organization is a concrete paving construction leader with the privilege in helping Cedar Falls improve and maintain its infrastructure system by constructing many of the city streets, parking lots, recreational trails, and sidewalks. We are proud of our new location on Rail Way in the North Cedar Falls Industrial Park, which we moved to in June 2020. Cedar Falls Utilities— High Tech Partner Award CFU upgraded our all-fiber network to make 10-gigabit speed readily available anywhere in the community, becoming the first 10-gigabit city in Iowa and one of the first in the country. This commitment to continually improving our Cedar Falls broadband network and providing customers a fast, reliable connection was especially helpful in a year when demand for streaming, learning and working from home was amplified. PCMag recognized CFU as the fastest internet service provider in the U.S.A.! Ashley HomeStore— Redevelopment Investor Award The new Ashley HomeStore at College Square Mall is part of the Furniture Mart USA family, which includes its regional distribution center that opened in 2017 in the Cedar Falls Industrial Park. This is the Sioux Falls-based retailer’s 31st Ashley HomeStore, its ninth in the state of Iowa. The family-owned and operated business has a strong commitment of service to its communities, already partnering with the Northeast Iowa Food Bank and House of Hope since opening earlier this year. 2 Summer 2021
Brad & Jen Leeper— Continued Investor Award Our first jobs after college brought us to Cedar Falls in the early 1990s; one of those jobs was located on Main St. We raised our family in a historic home on Washington St., and have been active supporters of the hard work and community collaboration which has spurred the revitalization of downtown. With our children headed to college, we were drawn to the vitality and community feel of Main St. as the place to spend the next phase of our lives. With the purchase of the former Cedar Falls Band building, we saw the vision to create our new home in a building rich with history, in terms of both narrative and architecture. Since its inception in 1857, the Cedar Falls Band has been a fixture in our community. We were excited to honor that history through this project. Kryton Engineered Metals, Inc.—CFU Energy Conservation Award Kryton is a mid-sized, metal fabricator specializing in metal spinning but embracing most forms of metal fabrication. This is our 40th year in business; what was once a very small start-up has grown into a worldwide supplier of metal fabricated parts, servicing the air movement to oil and gas to agriculture needs worldwide. Kryton has embraced a major culture shift allowing us to attract the best and most talented employees of the Cedar Valley, along with embracing the newest technology advances to keep up as a front runner in the manufacturing world. Vilas “Sid” Morris—Lifetime Achievement Award Sid Morris graduated from Iowa State Teachers College and then spent more than 40 years devoted to his career in education. During that time, Sid became an active volunteer in the Cedar Valley and has been a part of dozens of non-profit and community organizations since the 1980s. Sid served on the Board of Adjustment, Planning & Zoning Commission, and City Council with the City of Cedar Falls and was later on the CFU Board of Trustees. He was also instrumental in the development of Veterans Park in Cedar Falls and organized fundraising campaigns and community volunteers to build the park and construct expansions. Representative Citizen—Frank Darrah Frank Darrah is a retired Special Education Supervisor and adjunct professor of 35 years. He has devoted much of his time to the community of Cedar Falls through his service on the City Council, Parks and Recreation Commission, and Planning and Zoning Commission. Frank also finds time to volunteer as well as fundraise for local projects saying, “When you volunteer to lead and recognize the value of the average citizen’s caring input, it helps out, it helps you, and it models involvement behavior for others.”
MAYOR’S CORNER
Dear Neighbors, After nearly sixteen months of global response to the Coronavirus pandemic, Cedar Falls is re-emerging better and stronger than before. I hope that, like me, you have developed a deeper appreciation for the role of the community in shaping our personal well-being. The city is working on several important and forward-thinking projects this summer that are worth spotlighting: Comprehensive zoning law reform We’re updating zoning laws to best position our Downtown and College Hill neighborhoods for innovative and valuable infill development. In time, these concepts will be expanded to other parts of the city, too.
Contact the Mayor at: City Hall 220 Clay Street Cedar Falls, IA 50613
mayor@cedarfalls.com 319-268-5118
Cedar River Recreation Project This major project will safely and enjoyably reconnect residents and visitors to the river, with both riverbank and in-water amenities, while adding an additional draw for visitors to our Downtown area. City Hall Remodel Our local center of government will see its interior re-designed to best use the lower level (vacated by the Police Division) and provide more public meeting space for committees and community groups— as well as expanding the Council Chambers to eliminate the need for separate ‘overflow rooms’ for the public.
Cedar Falls Resiliency This comprehensive study will promote sustainable growth and a healthy, vibrant economy that compliments—not degrades—the environment we steward. It will also provide insights to help us ensure that our economy, housing, and other social aspects are more inclusive and equitable for all residents. National Night Out On Tuesday, August 3, the city will participate in neighborhood-level National Night Out activities in various parks across the city. We need your help to advocate for an event in your neighborhood this year. More details to follow soon! These projects are the direct result of a forward-thinking City Council and expert city staff, with the input of individuals and groups of residents just like you. I hope you’ll take the time this summer to learn about these and similar initiatives, and to express those opinions to the City Council (citycouncil@cedarfalls.com) and me. Civics works best when we all participate! See you around town! ~ Mayor Rob Green
Cedar Falls Public Safety announces 2021 Service Awards Cedar Falls Public Safety has announced their 2021 service awards, recognizing team members who displayed exceptional achievement within the department over the past year.
2021 Award Recipients:
To commemorate the event a small ceremony was held on May 11, at the Public Safety building—4600 South Main Street. The ceremony also honored graduates of the 2020 Iowa Law Enforcement Academy, team promotions, and longevity recognition.
Firefighter of the Year: Austin Lechtenberg 2
Police Chief Craig Berte, Fire Chief John Bostwick, Public Safety Director Jeff Olson, and City Administrator Ron Gaines were all in attendance, with Cedar Falls Mayor Rob Green providing closing remarks during the event. “This past year has seen its fair share of challenges both in Iowa and across the nation,” said Director Olson. “Our team has continued to display the dedication and commitment that exemplifies what it means to be true public servants. It is important to recognize these achievements and the work they do to protect and serve our citizens. We thank these individuals, as well as the entire Public Safety team, for their selfless leadership, dedication to the community, and daily sacrifice.”
Police Officer of the Year: Gavin Carman 1
RJ Voss Supervisor of the Year: Brooke Heuer 3
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Fire Supervisor of the Year: John Zolondek 4 Scott Sterrett Reserve Officer of the Year: Tyler Griffin 5
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Awards of Excellence: Brian Graham Officer Ryan Bellis Officer Katie Burkhardt Officer Kevin Hernandez Officer Cedric Danilson Firefighter Scott Dougan Officer Kaleb Bruggeman
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Summer Yard Waste Automated yard waste collection is offered to residents throughout the year. On July 1, curbside yard waste collection changes to every other week for the summer. Yard waste will be collected from July– September on: July 12, 26; August 9, 23; September 13, 27. (No yard waste is collected on July 5 or September 6.) The fee for yard waste collection is $10 each time the cart is emptied. During April, October, and November carts are collected for a reduced fee of $5/dump. Please be sure your yard waste cart is at the curb by 7 am and retrieved by 8 pm the same day. The Transfer Station will continue to accept yard waste exclusively on Mondays and throughout the week in small quantities for $29.50/ton or $0.75/bag of yard waste. There is a $7 minimum fee for weight under 400 lbs. Hours are Monday–Friday from 7 am–5:45 pm and Saturday from 8 am–2:45 pm. SHINGLE RECYCLING GUIDELINES The Cedar Falls Transfer Station is an authorized asphalt shingle recycler. Contaminated loads of shingles will not be accepted and must be transported to the Black Hawk County Landfill. Clean asphalt shingles can include: Non-asbestos asphalt shingles, nails and felt/tar paper Clean asphalt shingles should not include any of the following: Wood, Pallets, wood shake shingles, Metal: Flashing, gutters, plumbing stacks. Plastic or vinyl: vents, gutters, buckets, plastic packaging. Paper waste, Mastic or roofing cement, rolled roofing materials (excess felt), Other garbage, trash or dirt, nail coils. The fee for recycling is $40/ton for clean shingles. The fee for dumping unauthorized contaminated shingles is $65/ton. Plus, a $10/ton surcharge.
Ash Tree Removal on Private Property Reminder to residents who have ash trees on their property: The August 31, 2021, deadline extension is drawing near. City staff will resurvey the community throughout the summer months in an effort to update the database with those who have had ash trees removed, and those who may have been missed during the initial survey. Residents who have not removed ash trees by the deadline, or who do not have a plan submitted for removal, will be subject to removal by the city with all associated costs—including administrative fees—charged back to the property owner. City of Cedar Falls Ordinance Section 15-2 states: Nuisance defined; certain acts, conditions declared as nuisances. Whatever is injurious to the senses or an obstruction to the free use of property so as essentially to interfere with the comfortable enjoyment of life or property by the public or community shall be deemed a nuisance. Nuisances shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following: (20)Trees infected with infectious disease as identified by the city arborist or operations and maintenance division manager; or any dead, diseased or damaged trees or plant materials which may harbor serious insect or disease pests or disease injurious to other trees or plant materials, or any healthy tree in such a state of deterioration that any part of such tree is likely to fall and damage property or cause injury to persons. The stump of any tree that is removed must be cut flush with ground level, unless the stump is made into a decorative, tasteful yard element. Questions related to private ash tree removal may be directed to the Public Works Department at 319-273-8629. 4 Summer 2021
Shingle recyclers must stop at the Transfer Station to fill out the required forms and obtain authorization prior to dumping.
Ash Tree Removal on City Property The city’s arborist staff has nearly wrapped up the remaining ash trees on city right of ways, parks, and other green spaces. To date, approximately 98% of ash trees have been removed from city property. Although there are many stumps remaining, staff has been busy grinding and filling stumps in preparation of replanting new trees. The target date to have all ash stump removals completed is the spring of 2022. The city’s tree planting program will resume in the fall of 2021. The goal is to plant approximately 200 trees each year. Trees utilized for the restoration will be pulled from the city’s nurseries. Questions regarding stump removals or replanting can be directed to the Public Works Department at 319-273-8629.
Fire Safety for Citizens with Disabilities
Disaster Kit
Citizens with disabilities may experience unique challenges when faced with a fire emergency. It’s important to have a home safety plan built around the abilities of everyone in the home. Here are some helpful tips:
Disasters occur without notice; being prepared can help provide peace of mind. Building a kit could be a family project, or you could purchase a pre-made disaster kit. It is important to regularly maintain and review your kit, and ensure your family is well acquainted with the items and uses of its contents. A basic kit should include these items listed below (you might add additional items according to your family’s needs).
Install and maintain smoke alarms. • Smoke alarms with a vibrating pad or a flashing light are available for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. • Ask a friend or relative, or call the Fire Division, to help install at least one smoke alarm on each level of your home and inside every bedroom. • Test smoke alarm batteries every month and change them at least once a year. If you can’t reach the test button on your smoke alarm, ask someone to test it for you.
Live near an exit.
• Water (one gallon/person/day for several days for drinking and sanitation) • Food (at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food) • Battery-powered or hand crank radio, and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert • Flashlight • First aid kit
• You’ll be safest living on the ground floor if you live in an apartment building.
• Extra batteries
• If you live in a multistory home, arrange to sleep on the first floor.
• Dust mask (to help filter contaminated air)
• Being on the ground floor and near an exit makes it easier to escape a fire.
• Plastic sheeting and duct tape (to shelter in place)
Plan your escape.
• Whistle (to signal for help)
• Moist towelettes, garbage bags, and plastic ties (for personal sanitation)
• Plan your escape around your capabilities.
• Wrench or pliers (to turn off utilities)
• Know at least two exits from every room.
• Manual can opener (for food)
• If you use a walker or wheelchair, check all exits to be sure you can get through the doorways.
• Local maps
• Make any necessary changes, such as installing exit ramps and widening doorways, to make an emergency escape as easy as possible.
• Prescription medications
Don’t isolate yourself. • Speak to family members, your building manager, or neighbors about your fire safety plan and practice it with them. Maintain regular contact with these people. • Contact the Cedar Falls Fire Division at 319-273-8613 and explain your needs. They can suggest escape plan ideas and may perform a home fire safety inspection if you need assistance. • Ask Cedar Falls Fire Division to notify dispatch about information updates for your address. • Keep a phone near your bed and be prepared to call 911 if a fire occurs.
Rental to Single Family Owner Conversion Incentive Program Are you in the market to buy a new home? Are any of the homes you are considering currently a rental? Are you looking to make exterior improvements to the property? If you answered yes to these questions you may qualify for up to a $10,000 forgivable loan! The City of Cedar Falls has established a Rental to Single Family Owner Conversion Incentive Program with a goal of promoting a balance of owner-occupied and renter-occupied homes. The types of items covered by the program include improvements to or replacement of siding, roofing, paving, windows, entryways, garages, and similar. You would be eligible for this program if the property meets the following criteria:
• Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery • Non-prescription medications such as pain relievers, anti-diarrhea medication, antacids, or laxatives • Prescription eyeglasses and contact lens solution • Infant formula, bottles, diapers, wipes, and diaper rash cream • Pet food and extra water for your pet • Cash or traveler’s checks • Important family documents (such as copies of insurance policies, identification, and bank account records) saved electronically or in a waterproof, portable container • Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person Remember to review the contents on a regular basis and replace expired items. For more info. on preparedness call the Cedar Falls Fire Division at 319-273-8613 or visit www.redcross.com and www.ready.gov/kit.
• The property is located between Hudson Road and Main Street (east to west) and between 1st Street and Carol Court (north to south); • You are in the process of purchasing or have purchased the home within the last year; and • You are planning to live in this home for at least five years. NOTE: Funding is only available for rental property purchases and must be coordinated with lenders/realtors at time of closing or shortly after. (Lenders/realtors are encouraged to contact city staff early on in the purchase review process.)
• Preference will be given to applicants whose level of personal investment is greater than or equal to city’s investment (for instance, proposed improvement with total amount >= $20,000);
If you are unsure if a property meets the criteria or if you have other questions about the program, please feel free to contact the Cedar Falls Planning and Community Services Division at 319-273–8600 or email planning@cedarfalls.com.
• A single family home that has been a registered rental for at least the past three years;
For an application or details about the process visit: www.cedarfalls.com/rentalconversionapp. Summer 2021
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CONSTRUCTION UPDATES Cedar Heights Drive Reconstruction Cedar Heights Drive reconstruction from the East Viking Road roundabout to the East Greenhill Road intersection begins in July. This project includes the replacement of the existing traffic signal at the Cedar Heights Drive/East Greenhill Road intersection with a multi-lane roundabout, and 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: July–November 2021 Phase II: Cedar Hill Road to Viking Road: April 2022–November 2022 Starting as early as late 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.
N> The intersection of Cedar Heights Drive and Greenhill Road will be the 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’s website. For ongoing, active projects, sign up for e-mail notifications at www.cedarfalls.com/NotifyMe.
2021 Street Construction Project Work on the 2021 Street Construction Project is well underway. The contractor began the construction season by focusing on the reconstruction for Stage I of McClain Drive—from Orchard Drive to Lilac Lane—and Stage I of Brandilynn Boulevard—from the western cul-de-sac toward the east past Andrea Drive. From there, the contractor moved on to the reconstruction of Olive Street— from 3rd to 4th Streets. McClain Drive and Olive Street are both full reconstruction streets including some underground utility work and pavement removal and replacement, while Brandilynn Boulevard includes only removing and replacing the concrete surface. Additional reconstruction streets this summer include Washington Street—from 6th to 8th Streets—as well as an additional stage to the north on McClain Drive, and two stages to the east on Brandilynn Boulevard. In addition to reconstruction work, the contractor is also on track to complete the restoration work on Tremont Street (12th to 14th), Cadillac Drive (Cedar Heights to Midway), Garden Avenue (Loma to Pleasant), Iowa Street (9th to 11th), Kaspend Place, 17th Street (College to Walnut), Lilac Lane and Calumet Drive (Boulder to Carlton), Pheasant Drive (Sandahlwood Circle east 500 feet), and Millennium Drive (Huntington to Luke). All of these restoration streets are slated to receive an asphalt overlay, with the exception of Millennium Drive which will see some concrete panel replacements.
Downtown Streetscape and Reconstruction Phase II The contractor for the Phase II portion of this project is making significant progress. The reconstruction efforts on 4th Street are starting to shape up after the contractor began work on the block between Washington and Main Streets. As that portion is wrapping up the East 4th Street block will receive the same treatment, including the new concrete surface and updated brick pavers, trees, and amenities. In conjunction with that work, more of the Parkade streetscape updates are starting to show. The contractor began where they left off in Phase I and continue to move south. This updated streetscaping will continue south toward the 6th and Main Streets intersection. This work should be substantially completed by Thanksgiving this year. We are starting to see the overall appearance of the Downtown Corridor begin to really take shape and provide a congruent aesthetic for all types of users. 6 Summer 2021
2021 Sidewalk Infill Projects The 2021 Sidewalk Infill projects consists of two different city projects that focus on constructing new sidewalk in the City of Cedar Falls to work towards complete connectivity for pedestrian traffic throughout the city. The first project is the City of Cedar Falls Sidewalk Infill Project and is funded by General Obligation Bonds. The second project is the CDBG Sidewalk Infill Project and is funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) the city receives from the Federal Government. The following locations are scheduled for infill as a part of one of the mentioned projects during 2021 construction season:
Street From/To
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Hudson Road/Francis Street
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Tucson Drive
Idaho Road/Colorado Road
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Walnut Street
W. 20th Street/W. 21st Street
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Bluebell Road
Coneflower Trail/Coneflower Parkway
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Hudson Road
W. 8th Street/W. 12th Street
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Rownd Street
Hawthorne Drive/Sunnyside Drive
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The projects consist of constructing new sidewalk to create connectivity to existing sidewalk and also connections that will be made in future projects. The W. 3rd Street infill between Hudson Road and Francis Street will be constructed on the north side of the road with minor ADA ramps being installed on the southwest and southeast corners of Ellen Street and W. 3rd Street intersection, as well as the southwest corner of W. 3rd Street and Francis Street intersection. This infill of sidewalk on W. 3rd Street will complete the sidewalk connection from State Street to Hudson Road along W. 3rd Street. The second infill location for these projects is on the east side of Tucson Drive from Idaho Road to Orchard Drive. This infill of sidewalk along Tucson Drive is in accordance to the 2011 Safe Routes to School Plan,
which is a program to help provide safe routes for pedestrian traffic to schools such as Southdale Elementary School located on Orchard Drive. The third infill location is along Walnut Street from W. 20th Street to W. 21st Street and sidewalk will be placed on both sides of the road for this one-block stretch. This stretch of sidewalk—once constructed— will fill the gap on Walnut and complete the sidewalk connection from W. 1st Street to University Avenue, providing sidewalk on at least one side of Walnut the full length. The fourth infill location is on Bluebell Road and is a minor addition to complete sidewalk connectivity from the existing Coneflower Parkway Trail West to Coneflower Parkway. This addition of sidewalk will complete the connection from the Western Homes to South Main and Greenhill Road. The fifth infill location is on Hudson Road from W. 8th Street to W. 12th Street, continuing infill from W. 1st Street south along the west side of Hudson Road. This is part of the stretch that is missing along the west side of Hudson Road to complete pedestrian connectivity going south. The future goal will be to complete the infill along the east side of Hudson Road and connect with the existing sidewalk on the south side of Linden Avenue. This will allow for a complete sidewalk section from W. 1st Street to W. Viking Road on the east side of Hudson Road. The sixth and final infill location is on Rownd Street from Hawthorne Drive to Sunnyside Drive. This stretch of sidewalk infill will complete the connection from Rainbow Drive to University Avenue on at least one side of Rownd Street. The goals of the yearly sidewalk infill projects are to complete connections for pedestrian traffic throughout all of Cedar Falls. With these projects we work on infilling sidewalk where it is missing throughout the city as well as repairing deficient panels on city property and making sure city Sidewalks are complying with all Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
Update: Imagine Downtown! Imagine College Hill! The Imagine Downtown! Vision Plan was adopted by the City Council in November 2019. One of the most important steps in implementing the plan is adoption of new zoning regulations to help encourage development that is consistent with the community’s vision. A draft of the new code was released to the public and presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission on February 17, 2021. After careful consideration at multiple work sessions and public hearings, the commission forwarded their recommended draft of the code to the City Council for consideration. Public hearings will be held at the City Council meetings in July and August with adoption anticipated in September. The public is invited and encouraged to review the proposed code and new zoning map and participate in the public discussions. Visit www.OurCedarfalls.com to view or download the proposed code and new zoning map (called a regulating plan). If you have questions about the new zoning or would like more information on the review process contact Karen Howard, Planning & Community Services Manager, at Karen-Howard@Cedarfalls.com. After an extensive public input and review process, the City Council adopted the Imagine College Hill! Vision Plan in May, 2021. Residents, business owners, developers, rental property owners, UNI students, faculty, administration officials, and other interested community
members all joined in the effort to help craft a vision for the future of the College Hill Neighborhood. The plan provides a framework for future growth and development on College Hill while preserving the character of and stabilizing the surrounding neighborhoods to provide a wide variety of housing choices to meet the needs of our community. The next step in the Imagine College Hill! project will be to draft new zoning and development standards to meet the community’s vision and to ensure existing neighborhoods remain stable and attractive to a variety of households who wish to call College Hill home. Visualizing the Future of College Hill…
You can keep up to date on the Imagine Downtown! and Imagine College Hill! planning efforts and find out how to get involved by visiting the project webpage at www.OurCedarFalls.com. Summer 2021
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2021
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1, 8, 15, 22, 29 College Hill Farmers Market 2205 College St 4–6pm 273-7883 ceee.uni.edu
20–25 Iowa State Trap Shoot Cedar Falls Gun Club 641-231-1608 6138 W Cedar Wapsi Rd iowastateshoot.com
3 Mayor’s Fireworks RiverLoop Expo Plaza 225 Commercial St, Waterloo 291-2038 12pm mainstreetwaterloo.org
22 The HillBenders present Who Grass *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota Ave 7pm 273-7469 gbpac.com
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Cedar Falls Farmers Market Clay & Third St 243-8981 8:30am–2pm cedarfallsfarmersmarket.net
23 Live to 9—Bruce Day, Prone to Jones River Place Plaza, 200 E 22nd St 273-8636 6pm liveto9.com
6, 13, 20, 27 Cedar Falls Municipal Band Evening Glow Overman Park, 300 Clay St 266-1253 7:30pm cedarnet.org/cfband
23 Movies Under the Moon —The Mighty Ducks Overman Park, 300 Clay St 277-0213 CV Acoustic Guitar at 6:30pm; movie at dusk communitymainstreet.org
8–11 Black Hawk Area Swim Team—BLST Summer Sizzler The Falls Aquatic Center, 3025 S Main St 268-5526 teamunify.com 9 Live to 9—The Ice Breakers River Place Plaza, 200 E 22nd St 6pm 273-8636 liveto9.com 9 Movies Under the Moon —Trolls World Tour Overman Park, 300 Clay St 277-0213 CV Acoustic Guitar at 6:30pm; movie at dusk communitymainstreet.org 16 Live to 9—Mike Staebell Band River Place Plaza, 200 E 22nd St 6pm 273-8636 liveto9.com 16–18 Greater Cedar Valley Jaycee’s Waterloo Open Waterloo golf courses 234-9271 waterlooopen.com 16–18 The Suffragist *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota Ave 273-7469 Fri 7pm; Sat/Sun 2pm & 7pm gbpac.com
23–25 Little Miss Sunshine Hope Martin Theatre, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo Fri/Sat 7pm; 291-4490 Sun 2pm wcpbhct.org 24 Iowa Shrine Bowl All-Star Football Classic and Parade Parade at 9:30am on Main St in downtown Cedar Falls; Football game at 4pm in the UNI-Dome, 2401 Hudson Rd 493-5371 iowashrinebowl.org 29–Aug 1 Little Miss Sunshine Hope Martin Theatre, 225 Commercial St, W’loo Thu/Fri/Sat 7pm; 291-4490 Sun 2pm wcpbhct.org 30 Live to 9—Stackhouse River Place Plaza, 200 E 22nd St 6pm 273-8636 liveto9.com 31–Aug 7 Cedar Falls Bible Conference Riverview Conference Center, 439 N Division St 268-0787 riverviewministries.com
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Cedar Falls Municipal Band August Ensembles Overman Park, 300 Clay St 266-1253 7pm cedarnet.org/cfband 5, 12, 19, 26 College Hill Farmers Market 2205 College St 4–6pm 273-7883 ceee.uni.edu 6–8 Iowa Irish Fest Lincoln Park, Mulberry & E 4th St, Waterloo Fri 4–11:30pm, Sat 9am-11:30pm, Sun 234-9029 9am–5pm iowairishfest.com 7, 14, 21, 28 Cedar Falls Farmers Market Clay & Third St 243-8981 8:30am–12pm cedarfallsfarmersmarket.net 13 Movies Under the Moon —Onward Overman Park, 300 Clay St 277-0213 CV Acoustic Guitar at 6:30pm; movie at dusk communitymainstreet.org 20–22 Old Time Power Show Antique Acres, 7610 Waverly Rd 987-2380 antiqueacres.org 21 Cedar Valley Heart Walk Mudd Advertising Campus, 915 Technology Pkwy 9am–11:30am 815-541-1945 2.heart.org 27 Movies Under the Moon—Adventures in Babysitting Overman Park, 300 Clay St 277-0213 CV Acoustic Guitar at 6:30pm; movie at dusk communitymainstreet.org 27–28 Cedar Valley Pridefest Downtown Waterloo Fri 5:30p–Midnight; Sat Noon–Midnight cedarvalleypride.com 28 Booth Brothers in Concert Riverview Conference Center, 439 N Division St 268-0787 8pm riverviewministries.com
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 College Hill Farmers Market 2205 College St 4–6pm 273-7883 ceee.uni.edu 4, 11, 18, 25 Cedar Falls Farmers Market Clay & Third St 243-8981 8:30am–12pm cedarfallsfarmersmarket.net 6 Labor Day Encore Concert Overman Park, 300 Clay St 266-1253 7pm cedarnet.org/cfband 11 Scott Sterrett Memorial 5K, 10K, Half Marathon 220 Clay St 7:30am–12pm 231-2441 11 ARTapalooza Cedar Falls Downtown District 277-0213 9am–4pm communitymainstreet.org 12 Downtown Show & Shine Cedar Falls Downtown District 277-0213 12–4pm communitymainstreet.org 12 Stone Soul Picnic Gateway Park, Lincoln & Main St 277-0213 2–5pm facebook.com/neiowastonesoulpicnic 18 Shine a Light NF Walk Iowa Gateway Park, Lincoln & N Main St 646-738-8588 9am–2pm ctf.org 19 UNI Panthers Football vs St. Thomas UNI-Dome, 2401 Hudson Rd 273-4849 unipanthers.com 18–19 Funky Junk-a-Loo Waterloo Convention Center, 200 W 4th St, Waterloo Sat 10am–4pm; 291-2038 Sun 10am–3pm mainstreetwaterloo.org 22–26 National Cattle Congress Fair National Cattle Congress Grounds, 250 Ansborough Ave, Waterloo 234-7515 nationalcattlecongress.com 26 Cemetery Walk |reenwood Cemetery, 404 N College St 2–4pm 266-5149 cfhistory.org
6510 HUDSON RD. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (319) 268-4266 • (800) 845-1955 www.cedarfallstourism.org 8 Summer 2021
In March, 2021, the Cedar Falls Tourism & Visitors Bureau announced the launch of our newly designed conventions and groups landing page. Visit us at www.cedarfallstourism.org/ weknowhowtomeet. The revamped website now offers easy-to-navigate category tiles, printable venue fliers, downloadable guides, engaging videos and more user-friendly ways to connect with representatives at the Bureau. Making information about our event spaces, attractions and services easily accessible for current and prospective clients is paramount. The new site provides planners with the ability to browse information based on their event-specific needs. Planners can now virtually explore the city and receive inspiration about team building activities from the convenience of their home or office. We will update the site continuously with city upgrades, new attractions and client testimonials as we promote Cedar Falls as a quality destination.
Improved Online Calendar of Events We are excited to announce that we have a NEW AND IMPROVED online calendar of events! Go to CedarValley365.com and you will be presented with a fun and interactive listing of things to do in the Cedar Valley area. Events can be sorted by categories, filtered by date, and viewed on a map, where you can get directions, and share them on Facebook and Twitter. Many of the listings are pulled directly from partner Facebook profiles and Eventbrite. Organizers can also submit events that are open to the public directly on the website with a user-friendly submission form. Simply click the ‘SUBMIT YOUR EVENT’ button on the home page. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Bonita Cunningham at bonita.cunningham@cedarfallstourism.org or 319-268-4266. We love helping our community and the Cedar Valley promote events! FOR UNI GAMES VISIT www.unipanthers.com *GBPAC: Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. *FSBCC: Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center All times and dates subject to change.
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. Over 50 regional artists will display and sell their work at booths set up along the meandering Main Street. Artists hoping to showcase their work passed a highly competitive jurying process to be accepted into the show. A variety of artwork will be featured including ceramics, paintings, metal sculptures, fiber, jewelry, photography, drawing, printmaking, and mixed media, among others.
4th Annual Downtown Show & Shine Mark your calendars now for September 12, and join us for the 4th Annual Downtown Show & Shine where we fill the Cedar Falls Downtown District with classic and beautiful metal from the old days to today. We invite you to register your car or your motorcycle and put it on display for all of Downtown to see! Registration is set to open August 1, so check out the CFDowntown Facebook page or our website for details. If you love to look at awesome cars, admission is FREE! We look forward to seeing everyone in the District for the 4th Annual Downtown Show and Shine.
In addition, there is something for everyone to enjoy as downtown is filled with artist demonstrations, live entertainment, and free children’s activities. Live music will be held throughout the Downtown District and also at River Place Plaza. This year’s show is extended to 5th Street to spread vendors out and welcome more artists to the show. In honor of the 20th Anniversary of September 11th there will be a flag presentation and a moment of silence. Please stay tuned for more details. For more information please visit www.communitymainstreet.org or our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram @ CFDowntown.
For more information, please visit www.communitymainstreet.org or our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram @ CFDowntown.
(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” 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.
Ice House Museum 121 Center St.
May–mid-October; Saturday & Sunday, 1–4 pm; $5 per adult; Free for children 12 & under
Little Red Schoolhouse 205 W. 1st St.
May–mid-October; Saturday & Sunday, 1–4 pm; Free
Family Story Hour: A Quilt by Any Other Name
Saturday, July 10, at 10 am; Virtual Program on Facebook and Youtube Join our Education Coordinator, Diane Schupbach, for our annual Family Story Hour. Listen to tales of quilts and quilt makers, hear about the history of quilting, learn a new song, and make some fun “quilty” crafts. Please note, this is a virtual program only.
The Good Ole Games
Saturday, July 31, from 1:30–3:30 pm; Little Red Schoolhouse, 205 W. 1st Street Celebrate the end of the Cedar Falls Public Library’s summer reading program and travel back in time at the Little Red Schoolhouse. Discover how school used to be for kids “back in the day” and then head outside to the lawn to play some good ole games, such as jacks, marbles, and hopscotch.
Cabinets of Curiosity: Stick a Pin in It! Pincushions, Thimbles, & More
Saturday, August 7, at 2 pm; Virtual Program on Facebook and Youtube Sheri Lesh, local needlewoman, will talk about her own collections of pincushions and thimbles in this Cabinets of Curiosity program. Please note, this is a virtual program only.
Crazy for Crazy Quilts
Sunday, August 22, at 2 pm; Virtual Program on Facebook and Youtube This program is a two-for-one special! Local quilter, Sharon Walker, will talk about crazy quilt— especially one from her personal collection made by her husband’s grandmother. Then watch a fascinating piece called “Crazy Quilts and Mad Women” created by Sara Walcott at the International Quilt Museum to learn more about how crazy quilts were a uniquely female endeavor. Please note, this is a virtual program only.
Cemetery Walk
Sunday, September 26, at 2 pm; Greenwood Cemetery, 404 N. College Street Gather at Greenwood Cemetery to hear the stories of Cedar Falls citizens who created quilts and sold supplies to quilt makers. Rain or shine, suggested donation $5. Summer 2021
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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.
Holiday schedule changes: Closed July 3–4, 2021
EXHIBITIONS NORTH AND SOUTH: BERNICE ABBOTT’S U.S. ROUTE 1 29 JULY – 12 SEPT 2021 This exhibition of fifty images visualizes Berenice Abbott’s summer journey in 1954 along the length of U.S. Route 1. Beginning in New York City, she and two companions traveled south to Key West. From there, she turned around and drove north to the highway’s terminus in Fort Kent, Maine, arriving in September. During the trip Abbott made more than four hundred 8x10 inch photographs, and more than two thousand smaller images using her Rollieflex camera. This exhibition is organized by the Syracuse University Art Museum.
Bernice Abbott, Railroad Tracks (US 23, Route 1, Georgia), Photograph, 1954
VIRTUAL! BERENICE ABBOT’S ROUTE 1: A DISCUSSION WITH WHITNEY RICHARDSO Tuesday, August 17 at 6:00 p.m. Join us on Zoom or in Mae Latta Hall for a livestream with Whitney Richardson. Whitney Richardson is assistant curator at the Asheville Art Museum in Asheville, North Carolina. Her presentation looks at Abbott’s early career, events leading up to Abbott’s journey on Route 1, and explores some of the photographic tools and processes Abbott employed. Join us in Mae Latta Hall to participate in a Q&A or listen along on Zoom. Find the link at thehearst.org. Free. No registration required. MOON OF THE SNOW BLIND: TEXT AND PICTURES FROM GARY KELLEY 29 JULY–19 SEPTEMBER 2021 Artist Talk: Thursday, September 16 from 7:00–8:00 p.m. on the Corning Patio The Hearst is pleased to present a series of original ink drawings by Gary Kelley, created for the recently published graphic novel Moon of the Snow Blind (Ice Cube Press, 2021), written and illustrated by Gary Kelley.
ROCKIN’ DUOS-MUSIC IN OVERMAN PARK Saturday, August 21 from 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Spend a Saturday afternoon at the park and listen to live music, featuring three sets of local musical duos. Funded by Friends of the Hearst Travis & Owen: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Amelia & Melina: 12:30–1:30 p.m. Balvanz & Powers: 2:00-3:00 p.m. SONGBOOK TRIO l Second Thursdays of the month at 7:00 p.m. in Mae Latta Hall THE GREAT VOCALISTS OF THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK with musicians Stephanie Althof, vocals; Thomas Tritle, piano; and Allan Jacobson, percussion. September 9: Frank Sinatra Sets the Style October 14: Besides Frank: The Great Male Singers and Their Hits November 11: Tricks of the Trade: How We Put a Song on the Stage for You December 9: It’s Not Just Christmas! Iconic Seasonal Favorites FINAL THURSDAY READING SERIES Thursday, August 26 at 6:00 p.m. in the Hearst Sculpture Garden: Brooke Wonders, author of Self-Erasure Thursday, September 30 at 7:00 p.m. in Mae Latta Hall: Dave Hoing and Roger Hileman, co-authors of In the Blood and Hammon Falls The FTRS 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.
Brooke Wonders
CEDAR FALLS AUTHORS FESTIVAL VOLUME II 2021 EVENTS GARY KELLEY ARTIST TALK l Thursday, September 16 at 7:00 p.m. on the Corning Patio Moon of the Snow Blind: Text and Pictures by Gary Kelley The Spirit Lake massacre in March of 1857 was a dark moment in Midwestern history—incited by indigenous resistance to their loss of homeland, culture, and people. A number of white settlers in northwest Iowa’s lakes region were killed. Four female survivors were taken by lnkpaduta and his band of Dakota Sioux. Tracked by militias and military, they took their captives north into Minnesota, then west into what is now South Dakota. Come May 1857, two of the captives had lost their lives. And two survived, including young Abigail Gardner, who went on to write an autobiography of her grim experience. Eventually the two survivors were rescued by friendly Dakotas thanks to Minnesota Indian agent Charles Flandrau. lnkpaduta and his struggling people also survived, escaping westward onto the Great Plains and its more resistant indigenous culture.
Cover of Moon of the Snow Blind by Gary Kelley
AUTHOR RUTH SUCKOW GROUP DISCUSSION l Saturday, September 18 at 1:00 p.m. in Mae Latta Hall The Ruth Suckow Memorial Association hosts a group discussion of two Ruth Suckow short stories. Ken Lyftogt leads the opening 30-minute discussion of Suckow’s story Susan and the Doctor; followed by Barbara Lounsberry’s discussion of Spinster and Cat.
EVENTS & PROGRAMS
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC PARTY ON THE PATIO l Thursdays in July from 5:00–7:00 p.m. Come jam with us to live acoustic music on the Corning Patio. Thank you Second State Brewery for refreshments. Bring your own snacks and chairs! July 8: Ace Jones | July 15: Marty & Marie July 22: Karla and Deb | July 29: Zoot and Newt
PAUL SCHMIDT: TALK AND PERFORMANCE l Tuesday, September 21 at 7:00 p.m. in Mae Latta Hall Paul Schmidt (M.M., M. Div.) is an artist, teacher, author, and scholar—best known for his books about American musical instrument history. At this event, Paul discusses the art of guitar making and shares from his three books: Acquired of the Angels, Art that Sings, and The Nouveau Series Guitar. Enjoy a colorful and artfully-textured evening of stories, along with Paul’s live playing. For more about Paul, visit artofmusicschool.com.
ARTISANS IN THE GARDEN & SUMMER EXPO Sunday, July 18 from 12:00– 4:00 p.m. Celebrate art from times past with local artisans showcasing their craft. See up-close centuries old ways of weaving, dying cloth, blacksmithing and more. Don’t miss the local artist expo to view and buy artwork! 10 Summer 2021
MOVIES UNDER THE MOON l Select Fridays from June–August Movies start at dusk. We are back this summer in Overman Park for the 18th Annual Movies Under the Moon along with our partners at Community Main Street and the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts. All movies are free and open to the public. Refreshments are available for purchase. Bring your own lawn chairs or blanket. Thanks to our sponsors at CBE Companies, First Bank, Jiva Salon, Next Generation Wireless, Structure Real Estate, UNI RRTTC and 93.5 The Mix. July 9: Trolls: World Tour | July 23: The Mighty Ducks August 13: Onward | August 27: Adventures in Babysitting
COMING SOON: COMMUNITY READ—MAN’S SEARCH FOR MEANING Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning (1946) is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Man’s Search for Meaning is one of America’s ten most influential books (Library of Congress) and is listed on Amazon’s “Top 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime.” This acclaimed book recounts Frankl’s experiences as a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps during WWII and his development of Logotherapy—an existential counseling theory. The book focuses on love, hope, responsibility, inner freedom, and the beauty to be found in both nature and art as means that help one endure and overcome harrowing experiences. Books are available for purchase at the Hearst Center and checkout (including audiobook) at the Cedar Falls Public Library. We encourage you to read along with us this fall and join in a discussion and Q&A with Dr. Rod Dieser, licensed mental health counselor and professor in the Department of Health, Recreation, and Community Services at UNI. Event date TBA, check thehearst.org for updates.
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS TAKE HOME ART CAMP KITS
Ages: 5–12 l Fee: $48 ($43) Pick up will be available the Friday before camp week. MYTH AND FOLKLORE | July 12–16 Inspired by ancient myths and folklore from various cultures, projects are based on the vivid imagery of stories new and old. All around the world imagery is used to tell stories, come create your own! ART OF SCIENCE | July 26–30 Art is intertwined in all aspects of life, especially science! Campers observe and research local plants and animals and respond to science with art! Campers explore various fossils, bones, and critters, and get up close with the micro-world of cells. We also delve into the world of botany.
CAPS Program Partners with the City of Cedar Falls As each school semester progresses, students enrolled within the Center for Advanced Professional Students (CAPS) program from Cedar Falls, Jesup, Denver, Don Bosco, Wapsie Valley, and Columbus Catholic take on the role of associates. Their task is to learn more about project management and process through direct interaction with professionals and real-world assignments in order to prepare them for careers and life after graduation.
ADULT STUDIO CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Three CAPS associates—Taha Ashar, Kylie Bonorden, and Sofie Peterson in the Cedar Falls CAPS Business Solutions strand—honed their skills this past school year by working directly with the City of Cedar Falls to create a social media campaign highlighting the activities and destinations that make Cedar Falls a great place to live. The campaign, entitled “HeartCF,” ran on the city’s social media pages (including Facebook and Twitter @cifycf as well as Instagram @cedar_falls_iowa) in April and May.
FLORAL ARRANGING | Sunday, July 11 from 1:30–3:30 p.m. Join us for a morning of flower arranging in our garden! Inspired by the ancient Japanese tradition of Ikebana, or floral arranging, create your own composition using an array of provided stems. Learn to thoughtfully position each stem and petal, while exploring traditional arrangement themes inspired by stories, poems, or seasons. Limited to 10 participants. Fee: $45 ($22) l Instructor: Brad Mattocks
“The campaign really focused on shining a light on the features and people of our community,” said Cedar Falls Communications Specialist Amanda Huisman. “We wanted to invite residents to rediscover and engage with the things they love in the area, such as the trails or local businesses and districts, and maybe find something new.”
GET MESSY | August 16–20 Leave the mess for us! Experiment with the messiest of mediums including slime, papier-mâché, papermaking, ceramics and clay.
YOUTH SATURDAY MORNING CLASSES—Save the Dates! September 25–October 30 Ages: 4–12
OUTDOOR CEMENT CANDLE | Sunday, July 11 from 1:30–3:30 p.m. Get ready for summer nights! Floral arrangement by Thursday Painter/Hearst Instructor, Brad Make cement candles that can Mattocks handle the outdoors. We’ll provide a variety of scents and dyes for a personalized distinct setting. Fee: $25 ($22) l Instructor: Kimberley Williamson
LIPS, LASHES AND LOTIONS: MAKE YOUR OWN MAKEUP Sunday, August 8 from 1:30–3:30 p.m. Design custom shades of your own lip gloss, mascara, blush and try your hand at lotion. You will take home all make up made at the end of class. Fee: $30 ($27) l Instructor: Kimberley Williamson BRING A BUDDY WHEEL THROWING l Three Sessions/Times Available Session I, Tuesdays, July 6–August 3 from 6:00–8:00 p.m. Session II, Thursdays, July 8–August 5 from 6:00–8:00 p.m. Session III, Fridays, July 9–August 6 from 2:30–4:30 p.m. Develop skills on the potter’s wheel while you learn to make cups and bowls, and experiment with sculptural pieces. All levels are welcome! Our Ceramic Lab Tech works with you individually at your skill level. Students have access to the ceramic lab outside of class for the duration of the four week session. Limit 2 per session. Fee: $48 ($43) + $25 clay l Instructor: Claire Timmerman
Providing an opportunity for associates to interact with professionals has always been a top priority for the CAPS program. Throughout the spring, associates worked closely with Amanda Huisman who gave direct feedback on their professional skills as well as management of the project. “Our associates are asked to grow in four pivotal areas during their time with us,” said CAPS Instructor Chris Wood, “These points of focus are innovation, problem-solving, professional skills, and career exploration. COVID has challenged our associates similarly to the rest of the working world. We have had to learn to pivot, work in new ways, and be creative when seeking out client projects. The City of Cedar Falls provided our program a great opportunity to engage in our community and with professionals to create a project worth making an impact on.” The core mission of the Cedar Valley Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) is to prepare students for their purpose. More information on the CAPS program can be found on their website at www.cedarvalleycaps.org. To learn more about CAPS and its national network, please visit www.cfcaps.org.
TWO AT A TIME PRIVATE LESSONS | Saturdays in August from 1:30–3:30 p.m. Leave the mess for us! Bring a friend and create a handmade ceramic piece for yourself or a friend. With the help from our Ceramic Lab Tech, hand-build or try the wheel! Works can be picked up two weeks after class. Fee: $25($22)/Person l Instructor: Claire Timmerman
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PUBLIC LIBRARY
524 Main St. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (319) 273-8643 Stay up to date at www.cedarfallslibrary.org
Library Hours: Regular hours resume July 6 (Monday–Wednesday, 10 am–9 pm, Thursday & Friday 9 am–6 pm, Saturday 9 am–5 pm, and Sunday 1–5 pm). Special Hours: The library and Community Center will be closed: July 4 & 5 (for Independence Day), and closed September 5 & 6 (for Labor Day).
Virtual Storytime via Facebook Live
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 No storytime August 1–September 5 as youth staff prepares fall programs. Storytime will resume Tuesday, September 6.
Youth Summer Library Program
Through July 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
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.
Fireworks in a Jar
Worm Farmer for a Day
September You can be a worm farmer at the library’s very own worm farm! Your family household can sign up for a 30-minute block to feed the worms and learn about the worm farm. If you would like to save your own food scraps to feed you can, otherwise food will be provided. To register, email the youth desk at youth@cedarfallslibrary.org or call the Youth Department at 319-859-3282. There are two spots open per week for the month of September. For families. The worm farm has been provided by the Governor’s STEM Advisory Council and the Science Center of Iowa.
Art Step-by-Step with Miss Chelsea
September 14, at 6:30 pm, Facebook Live Join Miss Chelsea as she leads you through how to create a piece of art using paints. All ages.
Youth Book Discussion Groups
5th & 6th Grade—September 27, at 4:15 pm, via Zoom (Title TBA) 3rd & 4th Grade—September 28, at 4:15 pm, via Zoom (Title TBA)
July 8, at 2 pm, Zoom Meeting Room We will experiment with liquid densities to make our own fireworks. (Don’t worry parents, there are no explosions!) Pick up supplies at the beginning of July, then join us on Zoom and we will all make fireworks together. For 2nd–6th graders. Registration required.
Artists Color Your World
July 8 & 22, from 10:30–11:30 am, Carnegie Bench behind the library Learn about influential artists and complete an activity/art project. For ages 8+. Registration required; 10 spots available.
Storytime at the Zoo
July 11, time to be announced, Sunrise Children’s Zoo Today is the perfect day for a visit to the zoo! Join us at the Sunrise Children’s Zoo (located on the Cattle Congress grounds) for storytime!
Tween Time for ages 9–12
July 14 & 21, at 3 pm, Zoom Meeting Room Come hang out with us while we talk about cool things and have fun. Contact the Youth Department for the Zoom link.
Splatter
July 20, at 10 am, Hearst Center for the Arts Join us for a morning of fun at the Hearst Center! We’ll begin with a short storytime at 10 am where we’ll learn about painting and Jackson Pollock. Then, we’ll explore various splatter painting techniques to create collaborative works of art. Dress for mess! Registration required. Call the Youth Department for more details.
The Good Ole Games
July 31, from 1:30–3:30 pm, Little Red Schoolhouse Celebrate the end of summer reading with us and travel back in time at the Little Red Schoolhouse. Discover how school used to be for kids “back in the day” and then head outside to the lawn to play some good ole games such as jacks, marbles, and hopscotch. 12 Summer 2021
Teen Book Club
Mondays in July, from 7–8 pm, Google Meet A little of everything—Choose Your Own Adventure, what are you reading, and what do you recommend? August and September book club dates and other information will be posted on the library’s teen page.
Minecraft
Wednesdays in July, from 1–5 pm, Online Registration link available on the library’s teen page. Minecraft returns to once per month in September. Dates and information will be announced on the library’s teen page.
Teen Craft Kit Pick-up
Wednesdays in July, while supplies last Special Nailed It! craft towards the end of July; will require registration with the teen librarian. September craft kit pick-up dates will be announced on the library’s teen page.
Game Show Party for Teens
July 8, from 1–2 pm, Online A special, online event with Happy Faces Entertainment! Fabulous prizes and lots of fun!!!
Teen Dungeons & Dragons and Other Role Playing Games
July 17 & 31, from 1–4 pm We will be using the Roll20 website to run the games. August and September dates will be posted on the library’s teen page.
For more information about Library events visit www.cedarfallslibrary.org. Registration is available at the Library’s website or by calling 319-273-8643.
515 Main Street (Farmers State Bank bldg.—By appt.) PO Box 546, Cedar Falls, IA • 319-243-9170 cf-communityfoundation.org Email: cfcf@cfu.net Facebook: CedarFallsCommunityFoundation
Grant News Except where noted, all programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
Summer Library Program for Adults
Through 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.
Friends Book Discussions
Evening discussion—Tuesdays, at 7:00 pm, via Zoom: Dates and titles to be announced. Morning discussion—Tuesdays, at 10:15 am: August 31: Read a title with racism as the theme September 28: Hag-Seed by Margaret Atwood Please check the library’s program calendar for details about how to participate in a Friends book discussion.
Grants To Be Awarded The Cedar Falls Community Foundation annually accepts applications from nonprofit organizations April 15––June 30. This year the CFCF accepted applications to three funds: Rownd Trust, Diamond Arts & History Fund, and Cedar Falls Enhancement Fund. Grant recipients will be announced in August, and recipients will participate in the 2021 virtual Community Builder Celebration. Also during the Community Builder Celebration the CFCF will announce grants to support children and families. The Board has made the Children & Families Fund a priority in 2021, seeking donors who wish to make a positive impact for children and families. Already over $30,000 has been raised toward the $50,000 goal. Donations may be made online at www.cf-communityfoundation.org or by check mailed to: CFCF, PO Box 546, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
July 8, August 12, and September 9, 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.
$5,000 Eller Study Abroad Scholarships Awarded The Cedar Falls Community Foundation has awarded four scholarships to UNI students who will study abroad during the fall semester of 2021. Each student will receive a $5,000 scholarship to defray the cost of studying abroad in such diverse places as Spain, Finland, Greece, and South Korea. The scholarships are made possible through the Robert Eller Study Abroad Scholarship Fund, established with the Cedar Falls Community Foundation in 1994.
Writers of the Cedar Valley
The four outstanding students from the University of Northern Iowa include:
Virtual Zoom Practice & Tech Chats
July 11 & 25, August 8 & 22, and September 12 & 26; from 1:30–4:30 pm Join us throughout July for special Camp NaNo events! 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.
Community Blood Drive
July 15, from 1–6 pm, Community Center
COMMUNITY CENTER
The Community Center will resume normal hours and most senior programs on Tuesday, July 6. For a calendar of events or for more information, please stop by or call 319-277-1900, ext. 1. Hours: Monday 8 am–1 pm & Tuesday–Friday 8 am–4 pm.
Walking Wednesdays Walking Club Wednesdays at 10 am through September, at the Community Center
Join us for a short walk with a different route each Wednesday, weather permitting. Packets of supplies including a water bottle and pedometer, an activity calendar, and a club t-shirt will be provided while supplies last. Packet supplies provided by the Cedar Falls Community Center, Cedar Falls Recreation Center, and McDonalds. For a detailed schedule of routes or for more information, stop by the Community Center or call the office at 319-277-1900, ext. 1.
Rachel Heitz, an accounting major from Ankeny, Iowa, has a 3.811 cumulative grade point average. Rachel will study at the American College of Greece and hopes to gain insights into the business world in places outside the USA. Madison Daily is a biology major/Spanish minor from Manly, Iowa, with a 3.94 GPA. Madison will study at the University of Oviedo, in Oviedo Spain. She plans to work in the health care industry and believes fluency in Spanish will be important to her work. Brendan Vigon is a global studies major from Stuart, Iowa, planning a career in international politics. Brendan has a 3.84 GPA and plans to study at the University of Jyväskylä, in Jyväskylä, Finland from August 2021 to May 2022. While there he will study Finnish and seek to learn the political climate in Finland and the European Union. Olivia Bayens is a TESOL major from Des Moines, Iowa. Oliva has a 3.75 GPA and plans to study at Soonchunhyang University in Asan, South Korea. While studying there she will also work with a group of South Korean students learning English as practical experience. Since 2000, the Eller Study Abroad Scholarship has supported 68 students studying in 18 countries. The average scholarship over that time has been $3,000. The current scholarship per student is $5,000. Applications must be made through the UNI Study Abroad Office. What will your legacy be? The Cedar Falls Community Foundation serves individuals wishing to leave a legacy. Individuals with passion for a particular cause or organization are invited to connect with the Cedar Falls Community Foundation at CFCF@cfu.net. The CFCF is located inside Farmers State Bank, corner of 6th and Main Streets, Cedar Falls, and is available by appointment. Contact the Foundation at: 319-243-9170, email CFCF@cfu.net, visit the website at www.cf-communityfoundation.org, or find us on Facebook. Summer 2021
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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
Rec Center Get back into the swing of things; come on in and renew or purchase a new membership— monthly memberships now available! Rec Center: Monthly Membership RESIDENT↓ NON-RESIDENT↓
Youth (18 & Under) Student (19–22) Adult (19 & Older) Senior Citizen (65+) Family
$15 $30 $20 $20 $25 $50 $20 $40 $40 $65
Annual Membership RESIDENT↓ NON-RESIDENT↓
Youth (18 & Under) Student (19–22) Adult (19 & Older) Senior Citizen (65+) Family
$115 $210 $155 $155 $175 $355 $155 $290 $260 $465
Daily Admission Youth (18 & Under) Student (19–22) Adult (19 & Older) Senior Citizen (65+)
$5 $5 $10 $5
Corporate Rates Provide a letter from your employer stating your full-time employee status. A nonresident working for a business located inside the Cedar Falls city limits may purchase discounted memberships. The membership may be renewed with a new letter each year. One Adult: $235 Family: $310
Fitness classes are included with your membership! Join one today!
Chisel, Cardio Barre, Cycling, Energize Cycle, Low Impact Aerobics, Pilates/Barre, Powerhouse, Simply Stretch, and Yoga!
A FULL LISTING OF FITNESS CLASSES:
www.cedarfalls.com/fitness
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What’s New at the Rec! Challenge Court (FREE!) A workout space with a variety of equipment utilized for all kinds of different routines. Specific exercises or moves are posted. Re-purposed and Re-imagined Spaces Also new is the former Cardio Row area located on the track to appeal to different demographics within the community. New, trendy types of workout equipment allow people the freedom to try and experience something new! Outdoor Fitness Opportunities These will be all around town! Check out our Facebook page @cedarfallsrecreation for announcements and schedules.
Fitness NEW! OUTDOOR STROLLER FITNESS No daycare? No problem! Bring your kid(s) in a stroller and join Staci for a full-body workout using body weights and doing various cardio activities. This class will keep your kids entertained while you get lean and strong. 4 Week Session: July 7–28 Wednesdays, 10–10:45am at Birdsall Park $20/Rec Member / $30/Non-members cedarfalls.com/fitness
Youth Fall Programs Available for Registration July 15! NFL FLAG FOOTBALL (Grades 1–6) Practices begin late August at various schools & parks Games begin September 11 at Pfeiffer & Birdsall Parks $44 until July 31 / $49 starting Aug. 1 Register at the Recreation Center or online: cedarfalls.com/leisurelink This 6-game season of 5-on-5 games provides exciting, non-contact play with all players being in skill positions. This game emphasizes the basic football skills of passing, catching, defending, and running. Players will also learn about formations, pass patterns, and different types of defense. Participants should sign up according to their elementary school. All players receive a reversible football jersey. Register early; all programs are limited in size. Those players
signing up after the registration deadline may not have their jersey in time for their first game. Coaches will schedule practice days, times, and locations. Players will be notified with details about first practice after August 22. Parent volunteer coaches are needed. If interested contact Brock Goos at (319) 273-8636. CF INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS 1ST & 2ND GRADE DIVISION Officiated games on Saturday mornings CF INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS 3RD & 4TH GRADE DIVISION Officiated games on Monday or Thursday after 5pm CF INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS 5TH & 6TH GRADE DIVISION Officiated games on Tuesday or Thursday after 5pm TNT Tumbling (Ages 3–K) This class teaches children rolling, moving, and beginning tumbling moves. We ask parents to refrain from staying in the room as children will benefit from having no distractions. Children MUST be 3 prior to start of program, no exceptions. Children must also be out of diapers, potty trained, and follow directions. 6-week fall program begins September 11 3–5 year olds: Saturdays, 9:30–10:20am 4–Kindergarten: Saturdays, 10:30–11:20am Cedar Falls Recreation Center $30; Register at the Recreation Center or online: cedarfalls.com/leisurelink *Dates are subject to change based on TNT competition conflicts that may arise. CF Sertoma Club Volleyball (Grades 3–6) Players are taught the basic fundamentals of volleyball through team practice, fun drills, individual instruction, and games. All participants are placed on teams and receive a program t-shirt. Please register early—programs are limited in size. September 11–October 16 3rd & 4th Grades: Saturdays, 9–10:25am 5th & 6th Grades: Saturdays, 10:30–11:55am Peet Jr High $44 until Sept. 3 / $49 starting Sept. 4 Register at the Recreation Center or online: cedarfalls.com/leisurelink NEW! Touch a Truck This event is coming your way in Sept. at The Falls Aquatic Center….check out cedarfalls.com/recreation for more info.
AQUATICS Adult Fall Programs
The Falls Aquatic Center
Adult Fall 12" Softball League (Age 18+) 10-game season; Mixed & Men’s Leagues; Divisions 1 & 2 August 17–End of September at Birdsall Park Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6–10pm $315/team / $335/team for mixed league
3025 S. Main Street, 319-266-8468 Open daily through August 22: Monday–Saturday from Noon–8pm Sunday from 1–8pm (weather permitting)
($60 goes toward the complex improvement fund)
Registration deadline: August 14 Number of teams accepted is limited. Adult Kickball League (Age 16+) 6-game season. Teams may consist of any combination of men and women; ten players on the field at a time; bat (kick) as many players as you want with unlimited substitution. Mixed and Open Divisions with call-your-own and umpire one another’s games options offered. Standings are kept with awards for the top teams. Number of teams accepted is limited. Begins August 18 at Birdsall Park Wednesdays, 6–10pm $75/team; Registration deadline August 10 Adult Racquetball League (Age 16+) Weekly matches are as scheduled between you and your opponent, master schedule provided by Rec Center. Coed A, B, and C Leagues. This league provides competitive play with a variety of players to choose from within your registered division or level of play. The Rec Center will provide a schedule and court availability. Week of October 11 / Week of January 17 at the Rec Center Court $35; Registration deadlines Oct. 6 / Jan. 13 Racquetball Lessons (Age 12+) Five lessons with an instructor focusing on the fundamentals of the game including: stroke mechanics, court positioning, basic strategies, and rules. Upon registering, staff will contact you to set up time. Sign up anytime privately or with a friend. Lessons are available October 1–April 30 at the Rec Center Court $35/person (includes court costs)
The DOGGY DIP is Back! Enjoy a true dog’s day of summer August 23, from 6–8pm (weather permitting). Licensed dogs are welcome to swim. Dogs must be accompanied by an adult owner, and up to two other owners. Cost is $5/dog; additional owners are $4 each. Season swim passes will not be honored. All those entering the pool area should be prepared to get wet!
If The Falls cannot open at regular opening time due to weather staff will attempt to open at 3pm or 6pm, weather permitting. Daily admission to The Falls: Infant (2 & Under) $3 Youth 3–Adult & Lap Swim $8
Water Exercise at The Falls 3025 S. Main Street, 319-266-8468 Lap Swim (June 1–August 19) Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:15–9:15pm Lap lane is also available during open hours. Summer season pass, summer lap swim pass, or daily admission is required. Water Walking (Through August 20) Monday–Friday, 11–11:55am Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:15–9:15pm Summer season pass, summer lap swim pass, or daily admission is required. Stretching Aqua Trim (July 19–30) Monday–Friday, 8:35–9:15am; $34/session
Double Dollar Deal Nights at Holmes Pool 505 Holmes Drive, 319-553-3012 Fridays, 6:30–8:45pm $2/person or season pass Also Open daily through August 8: 1–4:30pm & 6:30–8:45pm Regular daily admission to Holmes Pool: Infant (2 & Under) $3 Youth 3–Adult & Lap Swim $5
Pool Rental Holmes Pool is available daily after open recreation swim hours for private parties. Up to 75 people: $65/hour Over 75 people: $80/hour The Falls Aquatic Center is available daily after open rec swimming hours starting at 8:45pm for a two-hour party. Rental fees vary depending on the area(s) being used during the rental period. Lifeguards are provided. Safari Falls $220 Rock Falls $345 Safari Falls & Adventure Falls $445 Rock Falls & Adventure Falls $545 Entire Facility $645 +Open Concession Stand Option $35/hr
CF Public Safety Partners with 4 Queens Dairy Cream on Bike Safety Cedar Falls Public Safety has teamed up with 4 Queens Dairy Cream to offer a sweet incentive for families who practice safe bicycle etiquette—especially when they are out enjoying the local trails. Cedar Falls is home to over 100 miles of hard-surfaced, multi-use trails, an abundance of soft trails, and emerging water trails. Cedar Falls Public Safety Bike Patrol helps monitor the areas to ensure all users have a safe experience. Officers are identified by their bright yellow shirts which are marked with the words ‘Bike Patrol’ alongside the Cedar Falls Public Safety badge. This summer, they will also be carrying coupons for free small ice cream cones from 4 Queens Dairy Cream in Cedar Falls. The coupons are part of the CF Public Safety ‘Cover Your Cones’ promotion. “Our goal is always safety so when Bike Patrol officers are out and see a child wearing their bike helmet, they may give them a coupon for a free ice cream cone,” said Cedar Falls Public Safety Officer Kendall Schwan. “It’s just an extra way to positively reinforce the importance of helmet use, which is particularly important for kids so they can continue the habit as they grow.” For ideal protection, Officer Schwan advises parents to check to ensure their child’s helmet is properly fitted. To do this, put on the helmet and rock it back and forth to make sure it does not move too much. Then if you can only fit one or two fingers through the bottom of the chin strap they are all set. In addition to helmet use, Cedar Falls Public Safety also reminds all trail users to stay safe by adhering to the following guidelines: • Stay on designated trails. • Keep dogs under control and on a leash of six feet or less (always clean up after your pets). • Help keep the trails clean and preserved. • Teach children not to run ahead of bicyclists and always be on alert. • Bicyclists must keep to the right and call out when passing. To learn more about the Cedar Falls trails visit www.cedarfallstourism.org/things-todo/outdoor-recreation/trails. Summer 2021
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PUBLIC MEETINGS
DAY
TIME
JULY
AUG.
SEPT.
City Council
Mon
7:00 pm
Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Tues
5:15 pm
July 6
Aug 3
Sept 7
Library Board of Trustees
Wed
4:00 pm
July 7
Aug 4
Sept 1
Human Rights Commission
Mon
6:00 pm
Sept 13
Housing Commission
Tues
5:00 pm
July 13
Aug 10
Sept 14
Historic Preservation Commission
Tues 5:30 pm
July 13
Aug 10
Sept 14
Community Center & Senior Services Board
Wed
1:00 pm
July 14
Utilities Board of Trustees
Wed
2:00 pm
July 14
Aug 11
Sept 8
Planning & Zoning Commission
Wed
5:30 pm
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July 6 & 19 Aug 2 & 16 Sept 7 & 20
July 14 & 28 Aug 11 & 25 Sept 8 & 22
Health Trust Fund Board
Thurs 7:30 am
July 8
Parks & Recreation Commission
Thurs 4:30 pm
July 8
Aug 12
Sept 9
Visitors & Tourism Board
Wed
4:00 pm
July 21
Aug 18
Sept 15
Art & Culture Board
Wed
5:00 pm
July 28
Aug 25
Sept 22
Changes are noted at www.cedarfalls.com
Public Service Recognition Week in Cedar Falls From Public Safety to Community Development, and Public Works to Finance & Business Operations, join us in thanking the Cedar Falls City team for everything they do to keep our community moving forward. Since 1985, Public Service Recognition Week has been celebrated the first week in May to honor the individuals who serve our nation as federal, state, county, local, and tribal government employees. This year, the city invited citizens to learn more about staff and departments by following their Facebook page @citycf and seeing why city team members are proud to serve Cedar Falls. Take a look!
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City of Cedar Falls 220 Clay Street Cedar Falls, IA 50613
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Radar Trailer ^ The Cedar Falls Police Division radar trailer may 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. It is moved around throughout Cedar Falls streets in response to citizen requests. If you would like to have the radar trailer on your street please call (319) 273-8612. Please specify which block number you believe the trailer would provide the greatest benefit to your neighborhood.
