Downtown Streetscape and Reconstruction Phase II Back in 2014, the city began work with Community Main Street to help identify the character corridors and types of enhancements desired for each block of the downtown area to help set the stage for both public and private projects. Through the Details of the District campaign led by Community Main Street, the overarching city led projects for the downtown area began to take shape, from the 100 Block Alley reconstruction, Peter Melendy Park Renovation, undergrounding of the electric lines and installation of six streetscape hubs along State and Washington Streets, and of course the Downtown Streetscape and Reconstruction project. In conjunction with these projects, we have also seen private developments really help solidify this updated aesthetic, including but not limited to, the Plaza and Riverplace Mixed Use Building on 2nd and State Streets, 301 Main Street, Arabella Mixed Use Building north of City Hall, and Community Bank & Trust redevelopments. The goal of this project is to enhance the walkability and connectivity of the side streets and parking lots within the downtown area. The Downtown Streetscape and Reconstruction project has, and will continue to, take many of the outdated and deteriorating materials and update them to create a more cohesive experience. The funding for this project utilized downtown tax increment financing, private fundraising by Community Main Street, the Black Hawk County Gaming Grant, and Cedar Falls Utilities. This year’s project continues from the first phase of the Downtown Streetscape and Reconstruction project last year. We are already well into the fall season and the contractor for the Downtown Streetscape and Reconstruction project is wrapping up the remaining work planned for this second year of construction. The West 4th Street block between Washington and Main Streets is complete and is open to traffic. While the pavement on the block was getting replaced, the contractor began pavement removals and underground utility work along East 4th Street, from Main to State Street. At this point in the construction season, you will see the parkade (Main Street from 1st to 6th Streets) getting much closer to completion with the new brick pavers and streetscaping amenities. These amenities include trash receptacles, concrete and metal benches, planter beds, trees, and sidewalks. This work is on track to be substantially completed by Thanksgiving. Next construction season (2022), the contractor will resume the final phase of construction with the reconstruction and streetscaping of East 3rd Street from Main to State Streets and the asphalt restoration and streetscaping of West 5th Street from Washington to Main Streets.
FALL 2021 Aquatics 19 Community Main St. 13 Construction 8–9 Event Calendar 12 Flooding 7 Hearst Center 14–15 Historical Society 13 Housing/Codes 5 Library 16–17 Mayor’s Corner 3 Parking 20 Public Meetings 20 Public Safety 4 Rec Center 18–19 Waste/Recycling 10–11 Winter Weather 6
Resilience Plan In September 2020, the city embarked on the process for developing the Cedar Falls Resilience Plan. The goal was to collect data and develop strategies specific to Cedar Falls to create local solutions to better position the city economically, environmentally, and improve the overall quality of life in the future. The plan kicked off last September with online worksheets covering six topics: 1. Water, Weather and Urban Flooding 2. Energy, Mobility and Transportation 3. Ecology, Land and Habitat 4. Community Cohesion and Civic 5. Equity, Business and Wellness 6. Jobs, Business and Economy
Following in late October, a series of six online public workshops— correlating to the above topics—were held to gather additional information and input. The findings from these efforts were presented at a town hall meeting on November 10, 2020. As a follow up to the meeting, the public was invited to complete three online worksheets to further define the resilience topics most important to the community. The worksheets were available in December 2020, January 2021, and March 2021. The public input provided through this process was used to tailor the Resilience Plan to meet the interests and concerns of the Cedar Falls Community. The next steps include a public town hall meeting to present the final draft of the Resilience Plan this fall. The meeting will begin a two week opportunity for the public to provide feedback and comments. Then the plan will move forward to the City Council for review. To review the plan and stay updated, go to www.cfresilience.com and sign up for project email notifications.
If it wags it needs a tag! Current pet licenses expire on December 31. If your pet is four months or older they are required to be licensed annually by January 1. Please don’t be late, the fees for licensing your pet doubles effective April 1. When registering your pet, please provide proof of rabies vaccination (with rabies tag number and expiration date) and proof of spay or neuter from your veterinarian. Your veterinarian can fax a copy of the current rabies certificate and proof of alteration to 319-268-5126. If you no longer have your pet(s), would like to receive your tags by mail, or have questions please contact 319-273-8600. Visit www.cf1stop.com to license your dog or cat online. Fees: Dogs & Cats Not Altered Dog & Cats Altered Lost Tag Replacement Mailing Fee
$12 ($24 effective April 1) $6 ($12 effective April 1) $1 each tag/license $1 each tag/license
Poultry Licensing Poultry are allowed in Cedar Falls, which include female domesticated chicken, turkey, goose, duck, quail, dove, pheasant or pigeon. A license is required, as well as a land use permit for the location of the coop and run. Poultry are required to be licensed annually by January 1. Each Poultry $6 (Limit 10 female poultry only) Land Use Permit—City ordinance specifies the location for the coop and run for poultry. This is verified through obtaining a land use permit. For questions, please contact the Planning Division at 319-273-8600.
Do you have a dog who loves to run and be social, but a yard that doesn’t let them? Visit the Cedar Falls Paw Park! The park is located on South Main Street just south of the Highway 58 overpass. The 3-acre, fenced-in park bodes hilly terrain, waste bags and disposal unit, and a doggie drinking fountain (during warm weather months). It even has a picnic shelter with tables, restrooms, and a parking lot for pet owners. Annual passes are $15/dog and valid from January 1–December 31; day passes are $2/dog. Dogs residing in Cedar Falls must be registered with the city to purchase a pass. What a great way for your k-9 to get off-leash exercise and socialize with other dogs!
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Dear Neighbors, Summer has shown itself in our rear view mirror far too soon! Despite that, Cedar Falls was fortunate to see the return of the Sturgis Falls Celebration, Artapaloooza, our local farmer’s markets, Municipal Band performances, National Night Out, and concerts in our beautiful new River Place Plaza. These wonderful cultural events made for a memorable summer, didn’t they? In line with the “Year of the Neighborhood” proclamation this year, I was so pleased to see the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center provide a dozen free concerts in neighborhoods all across the Cedar Valley. Thanks to the many sponsors who made this happen! Neighbors hosted at least five other large neighborhood block parties as well, making 2021 the summer of reconnecting and relationship building!
Contact the Mayor at: City Hall 220 Clay Street Cedar Falls, IA 50613
mayor@cedarfalls.com 319-268-5118
While SO many aspects of Cedar Falls are worth celebrating, neighborliness is the most important to me. We help each other in emergencies. We look after each others’ kids and pets. We bring a meal to a neighbor with an illness. We learn and grow by appreciating diverse backgrounds, life experiences, political perspectives, and the personal challenges of our neighbors. We are meant to connect with one another, and we sure did that this summer. Keep it up! Buildings, streets, and parks make a city—but people who care about each other make a community. As Mayor, I’m honored to lead the city as we continually work to pass on the importance of community; it will be our proud, lasting legacy to future generations in Cedar Falls!
Take care, and I’ll see you around town! ~ Mayor Rob Green
Human Rights Commission The Human Rights Commission consists of nine members, each serving a three-year term. The city and the commission seeks to maintain a diverse commission with consideration to various racial, religious, economic, cultural, sex, age, disability, and social groups in the city. The mission of the Human Rights Commission is to work to promote the goal of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all through outreach, advocacy, and education.
Activate Your Neighborhood with a Walking School Bus Parents or volunteers—take turns leading a group of students living in a neighborhood to and from school. Choose to meet daily or weekly to help young students gain the confidence and knowledge to navigate their route successfully. Students who walk to and from school tend to achieve 60 minutes of recommended daily physical activity. Also, studies show their concentration levels are higher, and their social and emotional health improves from the exercise and conversations happening along the way. It’s a fun and simple way for parents to get to know each other and exercise as well. Avoiding the congested school drop-off line is another great benefit of walking school buses. Please call or email Brenda Vavroch, to start a walking school bus or participate in National Walk to School Day Oct. 6th. Brenda Vavroch, Safe Routes to School Coordinator / Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments; 229 E. Park Ave., Waterloo; 319-235-0311; Email: bvavroch@inrcog.org
Although the commission is no longer investigating discrimination complaints on a local basis, the commission will assist you in filing a non-housing discriminatory complaint, and assist you in completing the Iowa Civil Rights Commission Complaint Form. Email us at: cfhumanrights@cedarfalls.com or call us at 319-268-5112. You are also free to file a complaint directly with the Iowa Civil Rights Commission (ICRC). To file a discrimination complaint, you can download a complaint form or call 800-457-4416. Filing is the first step in the complaint process. A complaint must be filed within 300 days of the alleged discriminatory practice. If you are interested in following the complaint process, an outline of the complaint process is posted online at the ICRC website at www.icrc.iowa.gov. If you would like to file a housing complaint, you may contact Kerry Hainline, Housing Intake Officer at the ICRC at 515-242-5556 or 800-457-4416 ext. 2-5556. The commission is available to answer questions and receive comments or suggestions from the community. Find the Human Rights Commission at www.cedarfalls.com/HRC, and follow on Facebook @HumanRightsCF and Twitter @Human_Rights_CF. Fall 2021
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Fire Prevention Week 2021
Expect the Best, Prepare for the Worst
Today’s households have a great advantage
Having a family disaster plan has never been more apparent than in today’s changing
over our grandparents when it comes to fire
world. Some simple preparation can make a difference for you family and bring some peace
safety. Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide
of mind. Cedar Falls Public Safety recommends you do the following before a disaster:
alarms provide peace of mind that we will be warned about these types of problems and have time to react. With the theme of Fire Prevention Week—“Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety”—the Cedar Falls Fire Division wants your family to understand the difference between a smoke alarm and a carbon monoxide alarm. A smoke alarm senses smoke and makes a “beep, beep, beep” sound; between each set of three beeps is a slight pause. This indicates
• Have a list of emergency contacts (fire, police, ambulance, etc.) in your cell phone and near your home phone. • Agree on a family meeting place, both in your neighborhood and out of town, in case you cannot get in touch or are unable to go home, for example: City Hall, the Public Safety building, or your neighborhood school. (This is different than your meeting place during a fire.) • Program “I.C.E.” (in case of emergency) numbers into your phone and family members’ phones. If someone is injured, emergency personnel can use these numbers to notify family and friends. • Prepare a contact sheet for your family with names, addresses and phone numbers
there is either a fire or smoke in the home—get
of important contacts. Include an out-of-town contact for family members to get in
out and call 911. If you hear a single beep every
touch with when they are unable to contact other family members. Often, during
30 or 60 seconds the battery needs to
disasters, it’s easier to make long-distance calls than local calls.
be replaced. If the smoke alarm chirps after you replace the battery, it is time to replace the smoke alarm.
• Create a contact card for each member of the family. Remember if a cell phone is not working a written card can help everyone find important numbers. Keep the card in a purse, wallet or child’s backpack. Include an emergency contact name and number,
Carbon monoxide alarms notify you of an
an out-of-town contact name and number, a neighborhood meeting place, and any
invisible deadly gas. If your carbon monoxide
other important information.
alarm makes four loud beeps, it means carbon monoxide may be in your home. Go outside, call 911, and stay out of the home until assistance arrives. As with smoke alarms, if you hear a chirp every 30 or 60 seconds the battery needs to be replaced. If you hear chirping after you replace the battery, it is time to replace the carbon monoxide alarm. Make sure your family members know the different sounds these two alarms make and teach them how to react properly. Discuss your outside meeting place, along with the steps to take in response to these alarms. 4 Fall 2021
• Be sure every family member has emergency phone numbers and a cell phone. • Teach children how and when to call 911 for help. Make sure they know your home address. • Make sure everyone in your family knows how to send a text message. Texts often get around network disruptions when phone calls cannot. • Subscribe to alert services. Many communities have systems that send out text messages and emails with the latest information during a disaster. Visit our local emergency management website to sign up at www.bhciaema.com. If you have questions about disaster preparation, please call Cedar Falls Public Safety at 319-273-8612.
Housing Choice Voucher Program— Rental Assistance The Housing Choice Voucher Program is accepting applications from income-qualifying households for the waiting list. You may qualify if your household income falls at or below the federal income guidelines for your household size, which are listed on the application link below. Please apply online at www.waitlistcheck.com/IA1330, or pick up an application just inside the front door of the front lobby at City Hall (220 Clay Street) to be filled out at home and returned by mail. You may also request an application be mailed or emailed by calling the city’s housing office at 319-273-8669. The City of Cedar Falls administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV), a federal program commonly known as Section 8. This program provides rental assistance to income qualifying households in our community. Through this program the housing voucher tenant pays no more than 30% of their monthly adjusted gross income for rent and utilities. The city pays the remainder of the monthly rent to the property owner using the funds received from the federal government. When people apply to the program they are placed on a waiting list. The city notifies applicants when they reach the top of the waiting list. Once updated documentation to verify eligibility is provided, they are issued a voucher and have 120 days to find a housing unit meeting their needs. All rental property owners are encouraged to accept Housing Choice Vouchers. If you are a property owners who is unfamiliar with the program, please know it’s easy to sign up and the city’s housing staff is available to answer questions. Below are some facts for those considering renting to a household receiving a Housing Choice Voucher: • The city sends its portion of the rent directly to the owner on the 1st of every month. • All household members are screened for criminal background to help ensure they qualify for the program. • Inspections are conducted prior to move in, and then completed every other year. Inspection guidelines follow basic Housing Quality Standards, similar to what all rental properties in the city must follow. • Every year the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) determines the “fair market rents” for the Cedar Falls/Waterloo Metro Area. Fair market rents are adjusted annually, and represent the cost to rent moderately-priced dwelling units of various sizes in the local housing market. The payment standards for the program are based on these fair market rents. Payment standards reflect the maximum monthly subsidy for rent and utilities combined. Owners interested in participating in the Housing Choice Voucher Program may contact the city’s housing office at 319-273-8669 or Adrianne.andrews@cedarfalls.com.
Code Adoption Building codes have been around since ancient Rome. The earliest codes were written and defined by tragedies, such as the burning of Rome and the Chicago fires, to ensure they don’t repeat themselves. Over time codes are altered and updated to ensure buildings are safe. Code councils have also been created over the years to evaluate and create codes to ensure buildings across the world are built in a manner that is safe for occupancy. These councils update their codes on a regular schedule to account for new construction methods and to respond to current tragedies. For example, in the wake of 9/11, the codes for high-rise buildings were revised in response to egress and structural concerns. The International Code Council develops these codes. The City of Cedar Falls has adopted the International Code Council’s family of codes to be sure all buildings are safe. We rely on the knowledge of their council of professionals to create codes with our citizen’s best interest in mind. City ordinances are updated every six years to adopt the most current version of the codes. Updating this frequently helps maintain the Cedar Falls BCEGS rating (Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule) used by insurance companies for the community’s insurance rating. The City Council will be considering adoption of the 2021 family of codes which includes: • • • • • • •
2021 International Building Code 2021 International Residential Code 2021 International Mechanical Code 2021 International Fire Code 2020 National Electrical Code 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code 2021 National Fuel Gas Code
Each new version of the code has changes, but this year’s changes are much less significant than in years past. If you are interested in learning more about these updates, watch the recording of city staff’s informational presentation at the September 7, 2021, City Council Committee of the Whole meeting at www.cedarfalls.com/ccvideo. Once the codes have been adopted, copies will be available for review at City Hall and the Public Library.
Expired Permits Building permits are a very important part of any home improvement project, however, the most important part is inspections. Inspectors help prevent problems within a home by looking for code violations. Before work begins, building permits are designed to allow the city to review the plans for compliance with building codes and ordinances. Then, once the project starts, the permit allows inspectors to verify the work is done correctly. While homeowners and contractors do not intentionally build non-compliant spaces, it does happen. Sometimes the homeowner isn’t well-versed in the code, other times it’s simply an oversight. How many times have you written and reviewed an email, sent it, and then noticed an error? The same thing happens with construction. Inspectors are an extra set of eyes to “proofread” for compliance. Lately, some permits have not had an inspection at the completion of the project—these are now expired permits. Inspections are important for the safety of everyone! The city is working with contractors to address these. You may receive a call to schedule an inspection for something completed more than a year ago. This is to ensure the work completed is safe and compliant. We are also working with homeowners on expired permits. If you apply for a new permit, you may be asked to allow for additional inspections; if there are any expired permits, we want to get the inspections completed and the permits closed. If you feel you may have open permits, feel free to call 319-268-5161 and ask for a review of your address and open permits. Fall 2021
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WINTER WEATHER Cedar Falls residents know winter in Iowa is cold, often snowy, and always unpredictable. The City of Cedar Falls is capable of handling most snow events. However, there are times during and after a snowfall when drivers should consider whether it’s wise to venture out. Trips will take longer because of reduced, safe driving speeds. It’s wise for drivers to plan ahead. Try to avoid steep hills, choose routes on heavily traveled streets, and receive early treatment with deicers.
SNOW AT END OF DRIVEWAY
A snowfall will trigger snow removal operations from the city and other agencies. City, county, and state agencies each have their own areas of responsibility. Business owners and retail centers typically have contractors or in-house staff perform snow removal. From the state level to individual property owners clearing their driveways and sidewalks, cooperation is key to achieving the overall goal of making the city safe for motorists and pedestrians.
Cul-de-sacs are unique to clear because of the circular design of the street that creates maneuverability issues along with limited snow storage space. It takes considerably longer to clear snow from a cul-de-sac than from a through street. Because of the added difficulty of plowing cul-de-sacs, it is especially important to move all vehicles off the street. For the city, there is a high cost-to-benefit ratio to clear a cul-de-sac.
SNOW & ICE CONTROL PREPAREDNESS
CLEANING SIDEWALKS
Cedar Falls has a well prepared plan to respond to a winter weather event. The plan addresses a wide range of issues including priority routes, equipment, and personnel assignments. Training is held on an annual basis to educate, refresh, and enhance operator knowledge of equipment, systems, and technology.
Be a good neighbor; shovel your sidewalk to make it safe for pedestrian travel. Remember, property owners are responsible for removing the snow accumulation from sidewalks adjacent to their property. Snow should be removed from the sidewalk within 24 hours after the end of a snow event.
PLANNING FOR A SNOW EVENT
GARBAGE COLLECTION
The best decision is to avoid putting yourself in a bad situation by traveling unnecessarily. Pre-planning and checking the weather forecast will help you make a sound decision. Winter weather is relatively easy to follow in Iowa; the weather is usually a top story whenever snow and ice conditions are predicted.
Automated refuse collection can be challenging during a snow event. Plow operators are instructed to be aware of collection routes to prevent carts from being knocked over, especially on one-sided street collections where carts are placed in the street. Please place refuse carts in an open area away from obstacles and snow banks for easy collection truck accessibility.
SNOW EMERGENCY A city wide snow emergency will be declared only when conditions warrant. During a snow emergency, parking is not permitted on designated snow routes. Declaration of a snow emergency will depend on the amount, type, intensity, and duration of a weather event.
CLEARING SNOW FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY It is a violation of city ordinance to shovel, blow, or plow snow into a street. This creates a hazard for motorists driving on a plowed street and then encountering a spot with large amounts of snow. Your help to prevent this situation is greatly appreciated.
MAILBOXES Plows will clear snow along the curb as close as safely possible to curbside mailboxes. Mailboxes may become blocked by the buildup of snow as winter weather events progress. It is the responsibility of the homeowner or mail recipient to keep access to the mailbox clear.
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The primary goal of plowing is to remove snow from the street. Plows push the snow from the middle of the street to the curbside right-of way where it is stored. Unfortunately the result is snow placed at the end of driveways. The plow driver has no control over the snow coming off the plow blade and does do not place snow in driveways on purpose.
CUL-DE-SACS
ON STREET vs OFF STREET PARKING Obstructions in the street hamper plowing operations and may prevent streets from proper snow clearing. If plows are forced to go around a vehicle parked in the street, it will narrow the cleared street width, creating a hazard. Another potential hazard develops when the parked vehicle is moved, leaving a snow berm in the street. Take the time to remove your vehicle from the street following a snow event. This gives plow drivers space to clear the street to the curb, leaving you a clear place to park. In addition, it will prevent the need to dig your vehicle out after the plow has past.
FEMA Flood Maps Update The City of Cedar Falls has participated in the FEMA Flood Insurance Program since February 1, 1985. As better flood data and mapping tools become available, FEMA uses the new or revised information to create new maps which are adopted by communities. The most current FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) were effective on July 18, 2011. On March 13, 2019, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and FEMA held an open house at the city’s Public Works building to present a new set of preliminary FIRMs for the City of Cedar Falls. A second meeting was held at City Hall on May 29, 2019. After the May 2019 meeting, errors in mapping for two tributaries of Dry Run Creek were brought to the attention of IDNR, and as a result, DNR hosted online meetings with the affected property owners. FEMA published a public notice on July 21 and July 28, 2021 which began a 90-day appeal process, the first step toward the new maps becoming effective. What does this mean for the community? If no new appeals are filed for the preliminary FIRM or FIS, FEMA will issue a Final Letter of Determination on February 16, 2022, and the new FIRM maps will become effective in August 2022.
ECONOMIC DIVERSITY & INCLUSION SUMMIT Friday, October 22, 2021 8 am–2 pm @ Waterloo Convention Center 200 W 4th St. Waterloo
Event Registration Link: https://members.growcedarvalley.com/events/ details/economic-diversity-inclusion-summit-499906 This annual event is hosted by the University of Northern Iowa and Grow Cedar Valley to provide a platform to discuss diversity and inclusion in the Cedar Valley. The keynote Speaker is Sailu Timbo, Vice President for Community & Diversity Relations, HY-Vee, Inc. SHRM Credit available.
Change in CFCF Leadership In August, the CFCF Board of Director bid farewell to CFCF Executive Director, Cynthia Sweet. Cyndi served as the Executive Director from 2013–2021, leading the Foundation to national accreditation and standardization of processes and procedures. She leaves to accept full-time employment with the Iowa Museum Association, providing professional development, advocacy, and a communication network for hundreds of Iowa museums and historical societies and those who work and volunteer in them. Welcome Sally! The CFCF Board of Directors welcomes Sally Kleiss Timmer as the incoming Executive Director. Sally comes to the Foundation from the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley, where she has served as the RSVP Coordinator, recruiting, training, and matching volunteers to community needs based on their skills and interests. 2021 Melendy Spirit Award Recipients The 2021 Community Builder Celebration was held virtually in August. During the Celebration, the Melendy Spirit Award was presented to Rosemary Beach, and a posthumous Melendy Spirit Award was presented to Erasmus Adams, co-founder of Cedar Falls. Accepting on his behalf was his great-great grandson, Paul Adams. More information is available at www.cf-communityfoundation. org/Awards & Recognition/Melendy Spirit Award/Previous Award Recipients. Community Builder Celebration—Grants Awarded The Cedar Falls Community Foundation Board of Directors recently approved grants to six area nonprofits totaling $77,227. Applications were accepted April through June, 2021, to the Rownd Trust, the Diamond Arts & History Fund, and the Cedar Falls Enhancement Fund through the Community Foundation’s online application portal at www.cf-communityfoundation.org. Projects receiving funding serve the residents and community of Cedar Falls. The new Cedar Falls High School Indoor Natatorium project was awarded $32,500 from the Rownd Trust. The Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Renovation and Expansion project was awarded $32,500 from the Rownd Trust. The Cedar Falls Veterans Park project to establish a Gold Star Family Memorial monument in Veterans Park was awarded $5,000. The Cedar Falls Historical Society Ice House Museum Interactive Learning project was awarded $3,100 from the Diamond Art & History Fund. The UNI Foundation was awarded $3,307 to support the project, “Eddie Bowles’s Cedar Falls.” The Cedar Falls Historic Preservation Commission was awarded $820 to repair the Sessions gravestone monument in Fairview Cemetery. More information is available on these projects at www.cf-communityfoundation.org/About Us/News. The Community Builder Celebration is available on the Cedar Falls Community Foundation’s YouTube Channel and Facebook page. 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 Fall 2021
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CONSTRUCTION UPDATES 2021 Street Construction Project The 2021 Street Construction project is wrapping up. Stage I of McClain Drive, from Orchard Drive to Lilac Lane; Stage I and II of Brandilynn Boulevard, from the western cul-de-sac towards the east toward McDonalds; and Olive Street, from West 3rd to West 4th Streets have all been fully reconstructed. The full concrete reconstruction along Washington Street, from West 6th to West 8th Streets, was completed just in time—prior to the start of the school year resuming at St. Patrick’s Elementary. This work included modification of the on-street loading zone along Washington Street, into an updated student drop-off slip lane (see image below). Reconstruction efforts on Stage II of McClain Drive, from Lilac Lane north past the Maplewood Drive intersection, should be nearly completed at this point. In addition, the contractor has completed the restoration work on Tremont Street, Cadillac Drive, Garden Avenue, Iowa Street, 17th Street, Lilac Lane, Calumett Drive, and Pheasant Drive. The concrete patching on Millenium Drive should be nearly completed, and the asphalt restoration efforts on Kaspend Place should also be winding down.
Cedar Heights Drive Reconstruction The Cedar Heights Drive Reconstruction project is underway with crews currently replacing the existing traffic signal at the Cedar Heights Drive and East Greenhill Road intersection, with a multi-lane roundabout as part of Phase I work. As part of construction access, a temporary access
The dry spring weather was helpful in the early stages of
road extending from Chadwick Road to Greenhill Road was constructed
construction, but some progress was slowed due to rain in August.
to provide access to residents and commercial businesses located in the
The expected construction should be completed going into the winter
Chadwick Road and Cedar Hill Road area.
and seasonal halting of construction efforts. The city is excited to see these street improvements take effect; thank you for everyone’s patience during construction.
The intersection of Cedar Heights Drive and Greenhill Road will be the primary focus in 2021 and early 2022, 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. Work will include placement of new storm sewer, water main, sanitary sewer, and other underground utilities. Paving operations are scheduled for early September and again in November, depending on weather. Commercial driveways affected by the project will be incorporated with each stage and alternative access points will be provided. Residential access will be maintained, along with signed business accesses throughout the remainder of construction. Posted detour has been established by use of Viking Road, Prairie Parkway, and University Avenue.
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Starting next year the project will continue with the construction of a single lane roundabout at the Cedar Heights Drive and Huntington Road intersection. Below are the limits of construction:
Phase I: Greenhill Road Intersection to
Cedar Hill Road: July 2021–May 2022
Phase II: Cedar Hill Road to Viking Road:
May 2022–November 2022
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.
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How to Use Rain Water as a Resource If you are looking for ways to manage the runoff from your downspouts, there are several environmentally friendly options, which can help you save money and beautify your landscape. The easiest way to use rain water as a resource is by installing a rain barrel,or a set of rain barrels, by your downspouts. Rain barrels are easy to install, easy to maintain, and provide free water to use for your lawn or garden. If you do not have a garden or lawn to water, installing a rain barrel is still an economic and environmentally friendly thing to do. You can release the water after a storm to help reduce the amount of water going to a creek, lake, or river at the time of the storm. Installing rain barrels also helps reduce erosion issues caused by large amounts of fast water flowing out of your downspouts. Installing rain barrels costs between $30–50.
Waste Vegetable Oil Recycling Deep fat frying is a popular way to prepare turkey for Thanksgiving and other meals, but oils and other materials—such as grease—can be a big problem if not handled properly. Fats, oils, and grease are very problematic in the sanitary sewer system, and should not be poured down the drain.
How does oil and grease affect the sanitary sewer system? You may think if it’s flushed down it simply washes away and is gone for good—but that’s not the case. Fats, oils, and grease will build up in pipes and potentially create blockages and plug sewers, leading to problems such as: • Raw sewage backing up into your home, business, or neighboring property • Basement flooding • Exposure to disease-causing organisms • Raw sewage overflowing into parks, yards, streets, and creeks • Increasing operations and maintenance costs to clean and repair damaged sewer pipes. These are unpleasant thoughts, especially during the holiday season. Please be sure these oils are recycled or disposed of properly.
Left two images from Dry Run Creek Watershed Project
A second way to use rain water as a resource is by installing a rain garden. Rain gardens are beautiful gardens with a shallow depression where water can pond after a rainfall. They typically contain native flowers and grasses that Rain garden image from ISWP adapt to wet and dry conditions, but cultivars can be used as well. There is free technical help and some financial assistance to help with the cost of installing a rain garden. Contact the Engineering Division at 319-268-5161 to learn more. If installing rain barrels or a rain garden is not an option for you, consider installing a French drain or tiling your downspouts to release water farther from your home. If you choose this option, be sure to comply with Section 7-197 of the Code of Ordinances which says, “any surface discharge point shall be located no closer than ten feet from any property line.”
City Tree Planting Over the past several years the city has lost a significant amount of tree canopy from wind damage and blight, but most of the loss has been due to emerald ash borer infestation. As of September, most ash trees have been removed from city right of way and parks, with some remaining to be removed from flood buyout lots and the Pheasant Ridge Golf Course. The remainder of city owned ash trees are scheduled to be completely removed by the end of the year. Now the focus is to begin restoring the tree population throughout the city. This fall will be the first opportunity for Parks Division staff to plant trees grown in the new city nursery which was established in the spring of 2020. City staff will team up with the Green Iowa AmeriCorps team to plant approximately 200 trees. In the past, approx. 100 trees were planted per year and sourced from surrounding nurseries. The city owned nursery will now provide the opportunity to plant a larger number of trees each year at a lower cost. Trees will be planted throughout the community on city right of way and in city parks during October and November, weather permitting. 10 Fall 2021
What should you do with your fats, oils, and grease? • Deep fat frying oil should be cooled and placed in a container that can be taken to the Transfer Station at East 15th and State Streets. • Small volumes of liquid cooking oil can be placed into the garbage as long as it can be absorbed by the other organic materials or paper towels. • Let the grease cool and harden, then scrape it off of trays, plates, pots, pans, utensils, grills, and cooking surfaces into the garbage. To help with proper handling, the City of Cedar Falls Transfer Station offers used vegetable oil recycling. Waste Vegetable Oil (WVO) recycling includes any type of liquid vegetable oil used for cooking: canola oil, olive oil, etc. The used vegetable oil is converted into a biofuel additive for diesel fuel. Bacon grease or solid cooking grease (like Crisco) is not accepted as part of this collection; those solid types of grease should be disposed of in the regular garbage. The Transfer Station’s winter hours (November–March) are Monday– Friday from 7 am–5 pm and Saturday from 8 am–3 pm. If you have any questions upon arrival an attendant will be glad to assist. Other questions can be addressed by calling Public Works at 319-273-8629.
How to use garbage carts
Please put your cart out on the makeup day prior to 7:00 a.m.
The Public Works Department uses a fully automated garbage collection system to reduce worker injury and staffing needs. Residents should place carts out to the curb prior to 7 a.m. on their scheduled day of collection and remove carts from curbside by 8 p.m. on collection day. Carts should be placed at the curb, not behind the sidewalk. If a cart becomes damaged and is in need of repair, call the 319-273-8629 to schedule repair or replacement.
Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule
In order to help ensure collection is safe and efficient, leave 3–4 feet between garbage and yard waste carts and other objects like mailboxes, cars, utility poles, snow banks, etc. If carts are too close to obstacles it slows the collection process down and increases idle time for the trucks, and increases the chance of property being damaged during collection. If you have limited space around your driveway, you might consider leaving room by placing your carts on each side of your driveway.
Friday, December 24, 2021 . . . . . Thursday, December 23, 2021
Do not put cart on a snow bank.
Do not put cart behind snow or on the sidewalk.
Instead, try to place the cart at street level.
REGULAR DAY. . . . . . . . . . . . RESCHEDULED DAY Monday, September 6, 2021 . . . . No Yard Waste Collection Thursday, November 25, 2021. . . Tuesday, November 23, 2021 Friday, November 26, 2021 . . . . . Wednesday, November 24, 2021 Friday, December 31, 2021 . . . . . Thursday, December 30, 2021
Fall/Winter Yard Waste Disposal Options Cedar Falls Compost Facility—300 block of east Main St. The Compost Facility is open through the end of November and into the winter months, weather permitting, Monday–Friday from 7:30 am to dusk, and on weekends and holidays from 8 am to dusk. Residents are allowed to bring brush, logs, leaves, garden waste, and grass clippings to this site. Brush and twigs are processed separately from the yard and garden waste. Please be observant and deposit materials accordingly. The Compost Facility is intended for Cedar Falls residential use only. Contractors and non-residents are prohibited from using the facility. Wood mulch and compost is available to Cedar Falls residents during normal operating hours. Residents are required to “load their own” so be sure to bring containers and shovels. Garbage and demolition material is not accepted at this site.
Yard Waste Carts
These carts are too close together.
These carts are properly spaced 3–4 ft. apart.
Please do not overfill carts! The cart lid must be completely closed per city ordinance. Overfull carts can become a nuisance with animals and birds getting into the open cans creating a mess. Extra garbage can be taken to the Transfer Station at 1524 State Street or a bag tag can be purchased for additional garbage. Dumpster Service Fee Changes Jan. 1, 2022 a rate increase for 3-cubic yard dumpster service begins: Jan. 1, 2021: $53; Jan. 1, 2022: $71; Jan. 1, 2023: $89; Jan. 1, 2024: $107; Jan. 1, 2025: $125. Extra Garbage Bag One extra garbage bag is allowed per household. The bag must have an approved Cedar Falls bag tag attached (30 gallon bag max.). Place the garbage bag—with the bag tag attached so it is visible to the operator—on top of your garbage cart. Bags without an approved bag tag attached will not be picked up. Bag tags can be purchased at the following locations for $1.25 each: Transfer Station and Recycling Center— 1524 State St., Cedar Falls Fareway Grocery—214 Magnolia Dr., Cedar Falls Fareway Grocery—4500 S. Main St., Cedar Falls Hy-Vee—6301 University Ave, Cedar Falls Ace Hardware—703 E. 18th St., Cedar Falls Transfer Station and Recycling Center (1524 State Street) Winter Hours (November–March)
Yard waste carts are picked up year round on Mondays. December–March yard waste collection is performed on a call-in basis. To schedule a pick up or for additional information regarding yard waste disposal options, call the Public Works Department at 319-273-8629. Yard waste carts are charged a $5/dump fee in October and November. Yard waste carts are collected as often as possible from November 1–12. Residents must remove carts from the curb no later than 8 pm on the day of collection to prevent unwanted service. Residents are reminded not to overload their carts. Carts have a weight limit of 250 pounds. Please do not put dirt, sod, or ashes in the yard waste carts. Remember to place your yard waste cart at the curb by 7 am and maintain a distance of at least three feet away from other objects.
Mulching Residents are encouraged to mulch leaves and clippings into the lawn throughout the year. Mulching lawn clippings adds valuable organic matter back into the soil.
Transfer Station Hours for November–March: Monday–Friday: 7 am–5 pm Last load taken at 4:45 pm Saturday: 8 am–3 pm Last load taken at 2:45 pm Fall 2021
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TOURISM
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2021
9 UNI Soccer vs Indiana State UNI Soccer Field, 2401 Hudson Rd 1pm 273-4849 unipanthers.com 15 UNI Volleyball vs Evansville McLeod Center, 2501 Hudson Rd 6pm 273-4849 unipanthers.com
1 UNI Volleyball vs Drake McLeod Center, 2501 Hudson Rd 7pm 273-4849 unipanthers.com 1–2 Waverly Oktoberfest Kohlmann Park, 212 2nd St NW, Waverly waverlyoktoberfest.com 2 Pink Ribbon Run Cedar Falls Downtown District 8am 292-2225 beyondpinkteam.org 2 UNI Football vs Youngstown State UNI-Dome, 2401 Hudson Rd 4pm 273-4849 unipanthers.com 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Cedar Falls Farmers Market Clay & Third St 8:30am–noon 243-8981 cedarfallsfarmersmarket.net 3 UNI Soccer vs Illinois State UNI Soccer Field, 2401 Hudson Rd 1pm 273-4849 unipanthers.com 6–8 Waverly Midwest Horse Sale Waverly Sales Company, 2212 5th Ave, Waverly, 352-2804 waverlysales.com 7 Kazual A Capella Hawkeye Community College, 1501 E Orange Rd, Waterloo 7pm 296-4464 hawkeyecollege.edu 7, 14, 21, 28 College Hill Farmers Market 2205 College St 4–6pm 273-7883 ceee.uni.edu 8–10 The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Oster Regent Theatre, 103 Main St Fri & Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2pm 277-5283 osterregent.com 9 Bands of America Championships UNI-Dome, 2401 Hudson Rd, 317-636-2263 musicforall.org
15–17 The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Oster Regent Theatre, 103 Main St Fri & Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2pm 277-5283 osterregent.com 16 UNI Football vs South Dakota UNI-Dome, 2401 Hudson Rd 4pm 273-4849 unipanthers.com 16 UNI Volleyball vs Indiana State McLeod Center, 2501 Hudson Rd 5pm 273-4849 unipanthers.com 16 wcfsymphony concert: Serenata Notturna Brown Derby, 618 Sycamore St, Waterloo 4 & 7pm 273-3373 wcfsymphony.org 20, 21, 23 Elias String Quartet *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota Ave 7pm 273-4849 gbpac.com 22–24 The Rainbow Fish Musical Hope Martin Theatre, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo Fri 7pm; Sat & Sun 2pm 291-4494 wcpbhct.org 23 UNI Soccer vs Southern Illinois UNI Soccer Field, 2401 Hudson Rd 1pm 273-4849 unipanthers.com 24 Buddy—The Buddy Holly Story *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota Ave 3pm 273-4849 gbpac.com 29 Under the Harvest Moon Hartman Reserve, 657 Reserve Dr, 277-2187 hartmanreserve.org 29–30 The Rainbow Fish Musical Hope Martin Theatre, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo Fri 7pm; Sat 2pm 291-4494 wcpbhct.org 30 UNI Football vs Southern Illinois UNI-Dome, 2401 Hudson Rd 4pm 73-4849 unipanthers.com 30 wcfsymphony concert: Villians & Superheroes *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota Ave 7pm 273-3373 wcfsymphony.org
4 Terry Lee Goffee: The World’s Premiere Johnny Cash Experience Hawkeye Community College, 1501 E Orange Rd, Waterloo 7pm 296-4464 hawkeyecollege.edu 5 UNI Volleyball vs Southern Illinois McLeod Center, 2501 Hudson Rd 6pm 273-4849 unipanthers.com 5 The Simon & Garfunkel Story *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota Ave 7pm 273-4849 gbpac.com 6 UNI Volleyball vs Missouri State McLeod Center, 2501 Hudson Rd 5pm 273-4849 unipanthers.com 11–13 IA High School Football State Semi-Finals UNI-Dome, 2401 Hudson Rd 273-4849 iahsaa.org 13–14 Holiday Arts Festival Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo 10am–4pm 291-4490 waterloocenterforthearts.org 18–19 IA High School Football State Finals UNI-Dome, 2401 Hudson Rd 273-4849 iahsaa.org 19 UNI Volleyball vs Valparaiso McLeod Center, 2501 Hudson Rd 6pm 273-4849 unipanthers.com 20 UNI Volleyball vs Loyola McLeod Center, 2501 Hudson Rd 6pm 273-4849 unipanthers.com 20 UNI Football vs Western Illinois UNI-Dome, 2401 Hudson Rd 1pm 273-4849 unipanthers.com 26 Holiday Hoopla Kick-Off Cedar Falls Downtown District 6pm 277-0213 communitymainstreet.org 27 Winter Wonder’loo Anton’s Garden, 518 Sycamore St, Waterloo 291-2038 mainstreetwaterloo.org
3–5 Elf: The Musical Hope Martin Theatre, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo Fri & Sat 6pm; Sun 1pm 291-4494 wcpbhct.org 3–5 Plaid Tidings Oster Regent Theatre, 103 Main St Fri & Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2pm 277-5283 osterregent.com 7–8 Beautiful—The Carole King Musical *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota Ave 7pm 273-4849 gbpac.com 9 Waverly’s Christmas Greetings on Main Downtown Waverly 5–7pm 352-4526 waverlyia.com 9–12 Elf: The Musical Hope Martin Theatre, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo Thu–Sat 6pm; Sun 1pm 291-4494 wcpbhct.org 10–12 Plaid Tidings Oster Regent Theatre, 103 Main St Fri & Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2pm 277-5283 osterregent.com 15–16 Mannheim Steamroller *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota Ave 7pm 273-4849 gbpac.com 17–18 Elf: The Musical Hope Martin Theatre, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo Fri 6pm; Sat 1pm 291-4494 wcpbhct.org 18 UNI Fall Commencement McLeod Center, 2501 Hudson Rd 273-2112 uni.edu 19 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer—The Musical *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota Ave 2pm, 6pm 273-4849 gbpac.com 22 Christmas with Lorie Line Oster Regent Theatre, 103 Main St 7pm 277-5283 osterregent.com 31 wcfsymphony concert: New Year’s Eve with Maddie Poppe *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota Ave 8pm 273-3373 wcfsymphony.org
6510 HUDSON RD. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (319) 268-4266 • (800) 845-1955 www.cedarfallstourism.org 12 Fall 2021
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.
Downtown District “Decks the Falls” Each Holiday Hoopla Season Each year, Community Main Street coordinates “Deck the Falls” to prepare for Holiday Hoopla and the holiday season! During the week of November 15, elves will be busy prepping Santa’s Workshop at the River Place Plaza for his arrival on November 26. Fresh garland and twinkling lights will also be wrapped around the light poles, and holiday banners will be hung with care! It will take many cheerful elves to help decorate the Cedar Falls Downtown District for another spectacular holiday season to help put everyone in a festive mood! If you would like to help decorate, please contact the Community Main Street office at 319-277-0213 or office@communitymainstreet.org Holiday decorations are made possible through generous donations of sponsors, downtown merchants, citywide businesses, and individuals from throughout the community. If you would like to contribute, please send us an email or find us on Venmo @Communitymain-street.
Visit the Downtown District During the 13th Season of Holiday Hoopla We have so many exciting things in store for the 13th season of Holiday Hoopla. While this year will look a little different with Santa’s Workshop moving to the River Place Plaza, the magic of the season will still be seen and felt throughout downtown. How will Santa arrive this year? As always, it’s a secret until kick-off which will happen on November 26, at the plaza! The stage show begins at 6:00 p.m. with the Hoopla band as well as all of Santa’s friends including our favorite, Buddy the Elf. Experience the magic of Santa’s arrival, followed by the grand finale of fireworks over the Cedar River. The fun continues throughout December with events for all ages held every Thursday and Saturday in the Downtown District, including a merchant open house, breakfast with winter characters, family movie, ice carvings, cheer contest, ugly sweater contest, s’mores, and more. Holiday Hoopla has something for everyone! Never forget the trolley rides, letters to Santa, coloring contest, and visits to Santa at the workshop. Most events are free, thanks to amazing sponsors and volunteers! Visit www.communitymainstreet.org or social media channels @cfdowntown.
(319) 266-5149 | www.cfhistory.org
VICTORIAN HOME & CARRIAGE HOUSE MUSEUM 308 W. 3rd Street | Tuesday–Friday, 10 am–4 pm; Saturday & Sunday, 1–4 pm through December 17
“ART & HEIRLOOM: QUILTS OF THE CEDAR FALLS HISTORICAL SOCIETY”
Museums Open through October 17! Ice House Museum 121 Center St.
Open through October 17 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.
Open through October 17 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.
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.
Painted Patchwork: Barn Quilts Sunday, October 10, at 2 pm; Virtual Program on Facebook and Youtube This presentation will showcase some amazing barn quilts, and tell more about the history of this truly American art form. Maps showing the location of barn quilts in Black Hawk and nearby counties are available for “self-drive” tours.
Cabinets of Curiosity: Gurley (no, not THAT kind of girly) Candles Saturday, November 6, at 2 pm; Virtual Program on Facebook and Youtube This Cabinets of Curiosity program, presented by Chris Lorenz, will accompany a display of festive Gurley candles in the Victorian House.
Quilted Christmas Ornament Workshop Sunday, November 21, at 2 pm; Virtual Program on Facebook and Youtube Learn how to make a quilted Christmas ornament during this hands-on workshop. Kits will be available for purchase in the Historical Society gift shop starting November 2, for $5. Fall 2021
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FALL 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.
Holiday schedule: • Closed Nov 25–26, Dec 24–26, Dec 31, 2021–Jan 1, 2022
Hearst Center for the Arts is part of the Department of Community Development, City of Cedar Falls.
Check thehearst.org for program updates & revisions.
EXHIBITIONS CONSEQUENTIAL NARRATIVES: SELECTED WORKS BY DUANE SLICK 7 OCT – 21 NOV 2021 Consequential Narratives brings together work from several recent series by Meskwaki painter, printmaker, and storyteller Duane Slick, including his most recent Arias for a Coyote Opera. In the Arias, Slick creates washes as large-scale backdrops for unfolding narrative elements that allude to moments of drama or consequence found in the 1976 Robert Wilson/Philip Glass opera, Einstein on the Beach. The coyote appears frequently, often taking center stage.
THE NIGHT SOUND CONSIDERED 10 DEC 2021 – 30 JAN 2022 The Night Sound Considered features a small grouping of works from the permanent collection reprised from our winter 2020 The Night Sound exhibition, a show that embraced the winter season—its moodiness and call for introspection, as well as its darkness in both palette and subject. Visitors (in person or virtual) are encouraged to explore the themes of the original exhibition through a personal essay written by Robyn Groth, inspired by her visit in 2020, titled “A Stretch of Truth.” Robyn’s illustrated essay is available as a take-away at the Hearst, or can be found and shared online at thehearst.org/exhibitions/nightsound.
Gabor Peterdi, Arctic Night II, Etching, 1964, Hearst Permanent Collection
EVENTS & PROGRAMS All events listed are free and open to the public.
LUNCHTIME CONCERTS SECOND FRIDAYS AT 12:00 P.M. Bring your lunch and enjoy classics performed live by the UNI Music Department students. Thank you to the UNI School of Music for providing amazing musical lunchtime experiences at the Hearst! October 8: Guitar directed by Robert Dunn November 12: String Bass under the direction of Alex Pershounin December 10: Jean Hilbert, piano. This concert is a fundraiser to support needed repairs for the Hearst’s Steinway D.
About the Artist: Born in Waterloo, IA, Slick earned his BFA in painting from the University of Northern Iowa and his MFA in painting from the University of California, Davis. He began teaching painting and printmaking at the Rhode Island of Design in 1995. Slick has lectured at colleges and universities across the US and taught at the Duane Slick, Patriotic Coyote Silkscreen on Rives BFK, 14x11, 2018 Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, NM. His work has been exhibited widely—most recently at the Albert Merola Gallery in Provincetown, MA, and at RK Projects in New York City—and is included in the collections of the National Museum of the American Indian in New York City, the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis, IN, and the De Cordova Museum in Lincoln, MA, among many others. Slick is currently represented by the Albert Merola Gallery in Provincetown. DIASPORA OF MESKWAKI CREATIVITY: WORKS BY MARY YOUNG BEAR, ELLEH DRISCOLL, AND DAZEGON KAPAYOU 7 OCT – 21 NOV 2021 Works by Meskwaki artists Mary Young Bear, Elleh Slick Driscoll, Dazegon Kapayou are featured in this exhibition. For more information, visit thehearst.org. In conjunction with Consequential Narratives: Selected Works by Duane Slick and Diaspora of Meskwaki Creativity: Works by Mary Young Bear, Elleh Driscoll, and Dazegon Kapayou Special Preview with the artists: Tuesday, October 5 from 5:00–6:30 p.m. This event is sponsored by Friends of the Hearst and is free and open to the public. Become a Friend of the Hearst at the event with a donation of any amount Learn more about the benefits of being a Friend at www.thehearst.org/friends. Gallery visits are available by appointment during non-public hours on Mondays. Please request your appointment at least one week in advance by calling the front desk at 319-273-8641.
CHARLES MATSON LUME 10 DEC 2021 – 30 JAN 2022 Charles Matson Lume is a visual artist whose art engages in the pas de deux of light and materials. His installations have been exhibited at institutions including the Irish Museum of Modern Art, Dublin, Ireland; Babel Kunst, Trondheim, Norway; Hunter College, NYC; and the Weisman Art Museum, Minneapolis, MN. He has received fellowships from the Bush Foundation, Jerome Foundation, and the Minnesota State Arts Board. Charles has participated in international artist residencies in Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Ireland. Charles lives in Saint Paul, MN, and his art can be found online at the White Columns Artist Registry.
Charles Matson Lume, As if nothing... (for Bashō), installation, 2017
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THE SONGBOOK TRIO SECOND THURSDAYS OF THE MONTH AT 7:00 P.M. IN MAE LATTA HALL Stephanie Althof, vocals; Thomas Tritle, piano; and Allan Jacobson, percussion. THE GREAT VOCALISTS OF THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK October 14: Besides Frank—The Great Male Singers and Their Hits November 11: Besides Ella—The Great Female Singers and Their Hits December 9: Holidays Through the Seasons, It’s Not Just Christmas— We Take You Through the Year with America’s Iconic Seasonal Favorites
DRUMMING WITH ED FLACK TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19 AT 7:00 P.M. Ed Flack, Cedar Falls resident and drummer, talks about his book The Ancient Art of Modern Drumming and demonstrates techniques on the American snare drum, sharing the drum’s evolution from 1776 to the present.
MAN’S SEARCH FOR MEANING: A DISCUSSION WITH DR. ROD DIESER THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, FROM 6:00–7:00 P.M. IN MAE LATTA HALL 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.
FINAL THURSDAY READING SERIES OPEN MIC SIGN UP AT 7:00 P.M., OPEN MIC AT 7:15 P.M. AND FEATURED AUTHOR AT 8:00 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. This event takes place on the final Thursday of each month in Mae Latta Hall. October 28: Maribeth Boelts | Maribeth Boelts is the author of forty children’s books including Kaia and the Bees (Candlewick Press, 2020)), A Bike Like Sergio’s (Candlewick Press, 2016) and The PS Brothers (HMH Books for Young Readers,2010). November 18: Gary Kelley l Artist and author of the graphic novel Moon of the Snowblind: Spirit Lake Massacre (Ice Cube Press) will speak. *one week early due to Thanksgiving. January 27: Kamyar Enshayan l Kamyar Enshayan is the author of My Citizenship Papers and the director of the UNI Center of Energy & Environmental Education. AUTHOR’S TALK WITH WILMA ADELMUND-CONRADS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2 AT 7:00 P.M. The author and artist shares stories from her self-published book Florence, which set in Iowa during World War II and is based on a true story. RED HERRING THEATRE PRESENTS NATIVE GARDENS THURSDAY, JANUARY 13 AT 7:00 P.M. You can’t choose your neighbors. In this comedy, cultures and gardens clash, turning well-intentioned neighbors into feuding enemies. Pablo, a rising attorney, and doctoral candidate Tania, his very pregnant wife, have just purchased a home next to Frank and Virginia, a well-established D.C. couple with a prize-worthy English garden. But an impending barbeque for Pablo’s colleagues and a delicate disagreement over a long-standing fence line soon spirals into an all-out border dispute, exposing both couples’ notions of race, taste, class and privilege. Written by Karen Zacarias; Directed by Bob Filippone; Sponsored by Jones Law Firm. VIRTUAL! MUSIC THERAPY TALK THURSDAY, JANUARY 20 AT 6:00 P.M. Join us for a discussion by Dr. Alpha Woodward about how music is therapy for all. Alpha Woodward. PhD, MTA, FAMI is a certified music therapist (MTA) with over 17 years of clinical experience in hospital environments and in humanitarian fieldwork. Prior to coming to the Cedar Valley to serve as the Director of Music Therapy at Wartburg, Dr. Woodward was the Course/Program Director in Limerick, Ireland, and Marywood University in Pennsylvania. To register, visit thehearst.org.
SAVE THE DATES! LOCAL FOOD AND FILM FESTIVAL SATURDAY, MARCH 5 AT 10:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M. EARTH DAY 2021 SATURDAY, APRIL 24 AT 10:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M.
EDUCATION YOUTH SAVE THE DATES! SATURDAY MORNING CLASSES JANUARY 8 — FEBRUARY 12, 2022 ART DAY AWAY (AGES 5–12) FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15 FROM 9:00 A.M.–4:00 P.M. Join us for these fun, single-day camps held on public school professional development days. Painting, drawing, printing, and more are explored throughout this day-long event. Student art is ready to take home at the end of the day. Snacks are provided in the morning and afternoon; campers must bring their own lunch. Fee: $48 ($43), Before & After care (8:30 a.m–5:00 p.m.) available for $10 MESSY MORNINGS (AGES 3–6) WEDNESDAYS THROUGH DECEMBER 15 FROM 10:00 A.M.–11:00 A.M. Explore a wide variety of materials through creative and delightfully messy projects. A parent or caregiver must accompany the participating child. Younger siblings are welcome. Note: no Messy Mornings on November 24. Fee: $5; Ask for Many Messy Mornings, all 14 sessions, for $70 ($63)
Painting by Teen Art Club Participant, Ava Murphy
TEENS
TEEN ART CLUB FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH, OCTOBER 5–DECEMBER 7 FROM 5:00–7:00 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 environment, twice a month. This club is free and open to all teens. Some art materials provided and students are welcome to bring their own supplies. Pre-registration required. Ages: 13–18 years old | Instructor: Jiyoung Kim | Fee: FREE TEEN CERAMICS SATURDAYS, OCTOBER 30–NOVEMBER 20, FROM 1:30 P.M.–3:30 P.M. Develop both wheel throwing and hand building skills! Our Ceramic Lab Tech will guide you through different techniques while you bring your ideas to life! Instructor: Claire Timmerman | Fee: $75 ($68)
WORKSHOPS FALL TABLE CENTERPIECE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24 FROM 1:30 P.M.–3:30 P.M. Don’t buy your fall decorations at the store, craft your own! Set your table with your own centerpiece that can later transform into a wall or door hanging. Instructor: Kim Williamson | Fee: $27 ($24) FELT JOURNAL COVER SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14 FROM 1:30 P.M.–3:30 P.M. Turn your journal from average to extraordinary! Use needles to felt wool into colorful patterns that give your journal a fresh look. Instructor: Kim Williamson | Fee: $27 ($24) FAMILY HOLIDAY ORNAMENT WORKSHOP SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 FROM 1:30 P.M.–3:30 P.M. Design unique ceramic ornaments, hand-made by your whole family! Various shapes and glazes provide for a fun holiday activity. Creates great gifts, too! Participants will be able to pick up their work the following week. Fee: $30 ($27) per family
ADULTS DRAWING 101 TUESDAYS, OCTOBER 5–26 FROM 6:00 P.M.–8:00 P.M. Learn the basics of drawing. Experiment with form, shading, composition, perspective, and subject matter. This class is perfect for beginning or intermediate drawing students looking to learn new skills. Fee: $55 ($50) FRANKENSTEINS SATURDAYS, OCTOBER 9–23 FROM 1:30 P.M.–3:30 P.M. Bring to life your very own stein for Halloween (and everyday)! Learn how to hand build and experiment with sculptural facial features for your stein. In the last session, try out your new stein! Must be 21+ to sample beer. Instructor: Claire Timmerman | Fee: $32 ($28) Fall 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: Wednesday, November 24: Close at 5 p.m. CLOSED: October 1; November 25 & 26; December 24 & 25; December 31 & January 1 The locations of all youth programs are subject to change. For more information, contact the youth department at (319) 859-3282 or email youth@cedarfallslibrary.org.
Storytimes
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays; Location TBD More information to come. Please check the library’s youth department web page in mid-September for details.
Tween Time 2nd & 3rd Wednesdays (Oct. 13 & 20; Nov. 10 & 17; Dec. 8 & 15), at 3 p.m. Come hang out while we talk about cool things and have some fun. Registration required. For ages 9–12. Format/location of future meetings TBD.
3rd & 4th Grade Book Club
Fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:15 p.m. Join our book discussion! We’ll go through questions about each month’s book and do fun activities. Registration Required; register in person or by calling the youth desk. September’s meeting will be outside, in-person near the Carnegie Bench; in the event of inclement weather the meeting will be moved to Zoom. Format/location of future meetings TBD. October 26: The Witches by Roald Dahl November 30: A Nest for Celeste by Henry Cole December 14: Fortunately, The Milk by Neil Gaiman
5th/6th Grade Book Club
Fourth Monday of each month at 4:15 p.m. Join us for a discussion and activity based on the month’s book. To register and arrange a pickup for the book, email youth@cedarfallslibrary.org or call the youth desk at 319-859-3282. Registration required. October 25: I Can Make This Promise by Christine Day. November 22: Crunch by Leslie Connor December 13: Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle
Word Wizards
Last Wednesday of each month (Sept. 29, Oct. 27, Nov. 24, Dec. 29) at 3 p.m. A club for kids to get together, learn about creative writing, work on fun writing exercises, discuss what they’re writing (and reading), and be inspired to make writing a habit. Geared towards children in 2nd grade and up, but anyone who is interested in storytelling can join (it is helpful to be able to independently write in full sentences). Registration required. September’s meeting will be outside, in-person near the Carnegie Bench; in the event of inclement weather via Zoom. Format/location of future meetings TBD.
Scary Story Contest Workshop
Tuesday, October 5 from 4–5 p.m. Spend a little time talking with some friends about what scary story you could write, and get your submission ready for judging! Kids of all elementary ages (K–6) are welcome to participate in the workshop and submit their scary story to the contest. Registration required.
Scary Story Contest
Submit your scariest story for a chance to win a fabulous prize! Submissions should be 500 words or less and fit an eerie October theme. Prizes: K–3rd grade category and 4–6th grade category. Submit stories as a PDF file to aparsons@cedarfallslibrary.org by 11:59 p.m. on October 18. Contest winners announced Friday, October 29, and posted on library’s social media.
Post-It Note Art Gallery
October 4–8 during open hours Help us create a wall of Post-it Note art. All you need is a Post-It Note, art utensil, and a lot of imagination. Materials will be near the youth desk. 16 Fall 2021
Mad Scientist Lab
Tuesday, October 12 at 6 p.m. in the Co-Lab* Let your inner Mad Scientist out. Join us as we make slime and conduct other crazy experiments. Please dress for mess. Ages 8–11. Registration Required. *Location subject to change.
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
October 21–28 Painted, sculpted, bedazzled, wrapped, spooky, silly, frightening, topped with a cap. There are so many different ways to decorate a pumpkin, but which is the best? Register here to participate in our Pumpkin Decorating Contest! We’ll provide the pumpkins, you provide the creativity and the additional materials. Registration required; opens on September 27. The contest will have three age groups, each with 15 spots available. *NOTE: In order to keep the library free of pests, we will not accept carved pumpkins as submissions for the contest.*Once you register: Pumpkins to decorate can be picked up at the library on October 11. Decorated pumpkins must be dropped off by October 20. Voting runs October 21–October 28. Pick up your pumpkin between October 29–November 3. The winner is announced on Halloween via social media. If you don’t get a spot—no worries! You still have the power to vote on your favorite pumpkin!
Safe in Space
Saturday, October 23 at 1 p.m. in the Co-Lab* Cedar Falls’ very own NASA astronaut, Raja Chari, will be going to the International Space Station soon! What helps keep astronauts safe as they go into space? One thing is their spacesuits. Come explore engineering design as we learn about spacesuits and do some of our own spacesuit testing. For kids PreK–2nd grade. Registration required. *Location subject to change.
Spooky Storytime
Tuesday, October 26 at 6 p.m.; Location TBD Does your little ghost or goblin want some chilling fun? Join us for Spooky Storytime where we’ll sing creepy songs and read scary fun books. Costumes are encouraged. Registration required.
Scary Stories
Wednesday, October 27 at 6 p.m. Join us for a night of gloom and doom as Miss Chelsea reads scary stories not for the faint of heart. Ages 8–11. Registration required.
Zine Machine
DIY Workshop: November 18 at 4 p.m. & November 20 at 3 p.m. in the Co-Lab Geared towards tweens, but fun for the whole family! Join us as we explore the creative world of zine-making! Get inspired and work individually or collaboratively to make your own zines. You’ll have the opportunity to put copies of your zines in the library for others to take a look at your creative creations! Ten spots are available for each session. Registration required.
Island of Misfit Toys Warped Workshop
Monday, November 8 for Tweens (ages 9–12) from 6–6:45 p.m. and Teens (ages 13+) from 7–7:45 p.m.; Location TBD You’re invited to attend a warped workshop inspired by the Island of Misfit Toys where we will combine old toys to create new ones. You’ll have the opportunity to enter your twisted toy creations into a contest where they’ll be on display in the library during December. Prizes will be awarded to the winners of the contest in separate categories for tweens and teens. Registration required. Contact aparsons@cedarfallslibrary.org or mwelch@cedarfallslibrary.org for more information.
Except where noted, all programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.
Library Hours: Mon.–Wed. 10 am–9 pm; Thurs. & Fri. 9 am–6 pm; Sat. 9 am–5 pm; Sun. 1–5 pm
For more information about Library events visit www.cedarfallslibrary.org. Registration is available at the Library’s website or by calling 319-273-8643.
Masks may be required at some indoor, in-person programs.
Remembering Tunis Speedway Fairy Tale Engineering
Saturday, November 13 from 2–3:15 p.m. in the Co-Lab You know the story of the Three Billy Goats Gruff, but do you have what it takes to design a bridge to support the troll and the biggest goat? Each participant will get a bag of the same building materials. You will have 45 minutes to build a bridge that holds the troll and goat. At the end of the time, we will come together to see if the bridge can hold the weight, and discuss what worked and what didn’t work. For kids grades 3–6. Registration required.
Winter StoryWalk® Story: Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner Mid-November Take the whole family out to Big Woods Lake and enjoy a snowy story.
Gingerbread Decorating Workshop & Contest More info TBA
Teen Book Club
Tuesdays, October 12, November 16, December 14, from 4–5 p.m. Open to all teens ages 12–18 and in grades 7–12. We will have a common read every month as well as discuss new and upcoming releases in regards to all things related to young adult books and graphic novels. Registration will be provided on the Teen page of the library website.
Minecraft
Saturdays, October 9, November 6, December 4, from 1–4 p.m. Teen Minecraft resumes this fall with Network Nirvana meeting both online and in person at the library. Open to all teens ages 12–18 and in grades 7–12. Registration is required and available on the Teen page of the library website.
Teen Night
Thursdays, October 7, November 11, December 2, from 6–8 p.m. Teen Night is open to all teens ages 12–18 and in grades 7–12. No registration required each month unless specified. More information will be provided on the Teen page of the library website.
Teen Grab-n-Go Kits
Wednesdays, October 6, November 10, December 8 Available for pick up once a month to all teens ages 12–18 and in grades 7–12. Registration is required every month unless specified; a link will be provided on the Teen page of the library website.
COMMUNITY CENTER
Most ongoing senior programs have resumed. A printed monthly schedule of activities is available at the Community Center and on the City of Cedar Falls website at www.cedarfalls.com/1295/ Community-Center.
Tour of Hansen Dairy Farm
Wednesday, October 6 at 9:15 a.m. Meet us at Hansen Dairy Farm for a tour. Registration required in person at the Community Center, by email to cfcommunitycenter@gmail.com, or by phone 319-277-1900, ext. 1.
Movie-Watching Wednesdays
Wednesdays, October 13 & 27 at 9:30 a.m. Join us for popcorn, coffee, and a movie at the Community Center. Movie titles TBD.
October 6 at 7 p.m. at Overman Park Tunis Speedway was a well-known Iowa dirt track racing venue in Waterloo. Come view a free, 17-minute documentary featuring local historian Jim Volgarino and a collection of photographs visualizing Tunis Speedway and its 35-year history. Chasing the Checker Flag: Tunis Speedway | Waterloo, Iowa, is part of a series of historical presentations produced by Fortepan Iowa (fortepan.us), an Iowa photo archiving project of the UNI. Stick around to reminisce. What was this culture about, and what stories can you share? Have pictures? Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the memories. If it rains, the event will be in the 2nd floor meeting room of the library; masks required indoors.
Jocelyn Green: Chicago Fire / World’s Fair Author Talk Saturday, October 9 from 2–3 p.m. in the Meeting Room Join the library and the Cedar Falls Author Festival in hearing exclusive content by local author, Jocelyn Green! Jocelyn has not yet presented Veiled in Smoke (fon the great Chicago fire) and Shadows of the White City (on the World’s Fair). Just in time to honor the 150th anniversary of The Great Fire of Chicago. Books available for purchase; author will sign after the presentation.
Author Grady Hendrix
October 14 (time TBA) at the Community Center WELCOME TO THE FINAL GIRL SUPPORT GROUP Bestselling author, Grady Hendrix, (Paperbacks from Hell, My Best Friend’s Exorcism) welcomes you to a very special support group—so have a seat, coffee’s in the back, and remember there’s no cross-talk. Prepare yourself for a guided tour of the history of murder books as together we try to figure out why so much of publishing is about selling murder for fun. If COVID-19 conditions warrant this program will be held via Zoom.
The James Webb Space Telescope
October 20 from 6–6:45 p.m. via Zoom Join NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Mark Brown and the library as we celebrate the upcoming launch of the James Webb Space Telescope! Mark Brown will bring his passion and enthusiasm for astronomy for an exciting overview of the James Webb Space Telescope. This event is one of almost 500 Official NASA Webb Community Events taking place around the world in support of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. All ages. Registration required at the library’s website or call 319-268-5543.
Local Author Linda McCann
October 23 at 10 a.m. in the Meeting Room Linda McCann has written several books on the history of Iowa, including Black Hawk County. Books available for purchase; author will sign after the presentation. *Due to COVID-19, Ms. McCann’s latest book does not have a firm publishing date. If the book is printed before the presentation, it will be available for purchase and discussion.
Friends of the Library Morning Book Discussions
The Zoom link Tuesdays from 10–11:30 a.m. via Zoom will be posted October 26: The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben on the library’s November 30: November Road by Lou Berney programs calendar December 28: Doc by Mary Doria Russell the day before the discussion. For more info. call 319-268-5543.
Friends of the Library Evening Book Discussions Tuesdays from 7–8 p.m. via Zoom October 5: News of the World by Paulette Jiles November 2: Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult December 7: Eggnog Murders by Leslie Meier
Cedar Valley Community Book Read Discussion: Caste: The Origins of our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson
A four-week book discussion group for the Cedar Valley Community Book Read. Details will be announced on the library webpage and social media. Cedar Valley Community Book Read encourages citizens to form their own book groups, and will offer three open book groups. The library will purchase multiple copies of the book. Fall 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.
Fitness Classes are included in your Facility Membership with the exception of a few pre-registered classes. Please Visit Our Web Site or grab a flyer at the Rec Center for our most current and updated schedule of classes and class descriptions
www.cedarfalls.com/fitness
The City of Cedar Falls is excited to announce the implementation of new program registration software, CivicRec, which is a branch of the current city software, CivicPlus. CivicRec is used by many parks and recreation agencies across the country. The Visitors & Tourism Bureau, Hearst Center for the Arts, and Recreation Division will utilize CivicRec. The new software is necessary because our current provider is ending support in October 2021. This new software will bring forth new features including mobile registration, custom reporting, SMS communications, league management, payment plans, and enhanced marketing and communications. The number one priority is creating a helpful customer experience for community members looking to do things like register for an art class, sign up for a membership, or perhaps rent a park shelter. Implementing a new piece of technology will certainly have challenges, which is all a part of the learning curve for everyone; we know in the long term it will be a great move for our facilities, programs, services, and most importantly our community. Please be patient with us as we learn and use this new software.
OUTDOOR FITNESS AT RIVER PLACE PLAZA Thank you for helping make our first year of outdoor fitness classes at the plaza a huge success! We are grateful for community support, the beautiful outdoor space, and our awesome fitness team for the opportunity to offer fun, family-friendly, FREE fitness classes. Watch for future programs and events! 18 Fall 2021
MEMBERSHIP & FEES
YOUTH BASKETBALL
Monthly Membership
BOYS BASKETBALL: 1ST & 2ND GRADE Program Begins: January 22—6 Sessions Location: Cedar Falls Rec Center Days & Times: Saturdays 9:00am or 10:00am Fee: $34 before January 11 deadline then $39 *Sponsored by 1st National Bank
Cedar Falls Recreation & Fitness Center 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
SCHOOL YEAR HOURS Monday–Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
5:00 am–9:00 pm 5:00 am–7:00 pm 7:00 am–7:00 pm 11:00 am–5:00 pm
OUR CHILD CARE ROOM AT THE REC IS OPEN! Monday–Friday 8:45–11:00am Monday–Thursday 4–7:30pm A 20-punch card may be purchased for $35, single admission is $2.50. Available for children ages 6 months to 2nd grade.
January 2022
GIRLS BASKETBALL: 3RD & 4TH GRADE Program Begins: January 22—6 Sessions Location: Lincoln Elementary Days & Times: Saturdays 9:00–10:25am Fee: $39 before January 11 deadline then $44 *Sponsored by Cedar Falls Lions Club COED BASKETBALL: 1ST & 2ND GRADE Program Begins: January 22—6 session Location: Cedar Falls Rec Center Days & Times: Saturdays 11:00am Fee: $34 before January 11 deadline then $39 *Sponsored by 1st National Bank GIRLS BASKETBALL: 4TH-6TH GRADE Program Begins: January 22—6 session Location: Lincoln Elementary Days & Times: Saturdays 10:30–11:55am Fee: $39 before January 11 deadline then $44 *Sponsored by CF Rough Risers Kiwanis Club BOYS BASKETBALL: 5TH & 6TH GRADE Program Begins: January 10 Location: Various CF Schools (Players Divided by School) Practices: Monday & Tuesday 4–5pm or 5–6pm Games: Start late January and are played on Thursday nights between 7–9pm Fee: $44 before January 1 deadline then $49 *Sponsored by Martin Brothers Distributing
INDOOR PARK Age: Parents and preschool through Pre-K. We do not allow older siblings in the gymnasium during indoor park. Dates: October 12–April 14 Days & Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays 9am–2pm Location: Cedar Falls Rec Center gym Fees: Daily Rate $3 per child/Children aged 9 months and older will be required to pay the admission fees | Description: Drop-in program where toys and play equipment will be available to the children providing a safe controlled climate park environment during the winter months. Indoor park is open to anyone, no membership needed! *Indoor Park is not held on days CF Schools cancels due to weather and during CF School breaks.
ADULT SPORTS DODGEBALL LEAGUE Age: 18 years or older Dates: Begins October 20 Days & Times: Wednesdays 7:00–10:00pm Location: Cedar Falls Rec Center Registration Deadline: October 9 Fee: $75 | Description: 6-game season Open Division—Teams may consist of any combination of men and women. Six will play on the court at a time with unlimited substitution. Games are call your own. A site supervisor will be the designated timer.
AQUATICS TKO KICKBOXING Sessions: Sept. 7–30, Oct. 5–28, Nov. 2–30 (No class 11/25), Dec. 2–23 Days & Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6–6:45am Come join Staci for this high intensity, 45-minute kickboxing class. Participants will lift weights and engage in various cardio activities that use gloves, mitts, tai pads, and bags. You will see results as each session works different muscle groups, torch calories, and build lean muscle. Bring your own gloves! Fee: $35 for Rec members, $50 for Nonmembers Register through CivicRec or call 319-273-8636. RACQUETBALL LEAGUE Age: 16 yrs & older Location: Cedar Falls Rec Center courts Dates: Begin the Week of October 4 Fee: $35; Registration Deadline September 26 Description: Weekly matches are as scheduled between you and your opponent, master schedule provided by Rec Center. Coed A, B, and C Leagues. This league will provide competitive play with a variety of players to choose from within your registered division or level of play. The Recreation Division provides schedule/court availability. RACQUETBALL LESSONS Age: 12 & Older, Lessons are available to be scheduled October 1–April 30 Fee: $35/person-includes court costs Location: Cedar Falls Rec Center courts Description: Lessons will focus on the fundamentals of the game including: Stroke Mechanics, Court Positioning, Basic Strategies, Rules. There are five scheduled lessons with the instructor, Upon registering, staff will contact you to set up time. Sign up anytime privately or with a friend. BASKETBALL LEAGUE Age: 18 years or older Dates: November 10–Mid February Days & Times: Wednesdays, 7:00–10:00pm Location: Various CF Schools Registration Deadline: October 30 Fees: Adult Officiated League $370 4 on 4 Call your own League $120 Description: 10 game season. Open League with B & C Divisions available. Teams must wear numbered jerseys or shirts.
DAILY RATE
WINTER SWIM PASSES
Infant (2 & Under) $3 Youth 3–Adult $5 Lap Swim $5
Youth & Senior Adult Family
RATE / MEMBER RATE
NON-RESIDENT RATE
$80 / $30 $100 / $30 $135 / $55
$85 $105 $145
HOLMES POOL
PEET POOL
AUGUST 27–MAY 22
SEPTEMBER 1–MAY 22
Closed: Nov. 7, 25, 30; Dec. 7, 19
Closed: Dec. 25
505 Holmes Dr., (319) 553-3012
525 E. Seerley Blvd., (319) 553-3011
OPEN REC SWIM Tuesday/Thursday/Sunday 7–8:45pm Sunday 1–3:45 pm
OPEN REC SWIM Saturday 1–3:45pm
LAP SWIM Sunday 6–6:50pm Tuesday/Thursday 6:15–7pm; 8:55–9:50pm
RENTAL PARTY OPTIONS Christine Anderson 319-273-8636 christine.anderson@cedarfalls.com PARTY A: Fee: $150 (2 hours & 25 guests) Includes FitGym Basketball Court and Activity Game Room for your event. Activity Room includes: Ping pong table, air hockey, and ride-on games. PARTY B: Fee: $125 Fee 2 hours & 25 guests) Includes: FitGym basketball court and MultiPurpose Room (Available for food and drink) The Multi Purpose Room will be available for your food and drink meeting place. You may bring in cake, snacks and any food along with paper products you may want for your party. Rec Center Booking Times Available: Sunday 12:30–4:30pm Saturday 11:30am–6:30pm Fridays 3–6:30pm
LAP SWIM Monday/Wednesday/Friday 5:45–7:30am
POOL RENTAL Public pools are available throughout the school year on most Saturday and Sunday evenings after 4pm for private parties. Reservations are recommended two weeks in advance and are dependent on availability. Rates: $65/hr for parties up to 75 people; $80/hr for parties over 75 people. For reservations call 319-273-8636 or email chris.schoentag@cedarfalls.com.
SCUBA & SNORKELING 12–2pm on the second Sunday of each month at Peet Pool. Reservations made by calling Scuba Too at 319-268-4201.
Discover Snorkeling
$27/day + admission Introductory snorkeling class designed to teach necessary skills for a safe and enjoyable experience in the underwater world. Equipment is provided.
Scuba Sunday
$10, payable in advance to Scuba Too For anyone eight years or older wishing to use their own equipment to practice scuba skills.
Scuba Tune Up
$57, payable in advance to Scuba Too This class is designed to review and update your Scuba knowledge and skills. Must have proof of certification as a scuba diver.
Discover Scuba
$42 (includes equipment), payable in advance to Scuba Too Let our instructor introduce you to scuba diving in a safe, controlled environment. You must be at least 8 years old and complete/sign a Discover Scuba statement. Fall 2021
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PUBLIC MEETINGS
DAY
TIME
OCT.
NOV.
DEC.
City Council
Mon
7:00 pm
Oct 4 & 18
Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Tues
5:15 pm
Oct 5
Nov 2
Dec 7
Library Board of Trustees
Wed
4:00 pm
Oct 6
Nov 3
Dec 1
School Board
Mon
5:30 pm
Human Rights Commission
Mon
6:00 pm
Oct 11
Nov 8
Dec 13
Housing Commission
Tues
5:00 pm
Oct 12
Nov 9
Dec 14
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Nov 1 & 15 Dec 6 & 20
Oct 11 & 25 Nov 8 & 22
Dec 13
Postal Customer
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Parking Update During the Cedar Falls City Council meeting on August 2, 2021, City Council voted to update parking ordinances in the municipals lots located in the Downtown District. The lots will no longer
Historic Preservation Commission
Tues 5:30 pm
Oct 12
Nov 9
Dec 14
require paid parking during enforcement times (Mon-Sat, 9 am–8 pm). Municipal lots will now be FREE 4-hour parking per vehicle per day.
Community Center & Senior Services Board
Wed
1:00 pm
The FREE on-street parking choices of 2, 3 and
Oct 13
24-hours, plus 15-minute drop off spaces in the
Utilities Board of Trustees
Wed
2:00 pm
Oct 13
Nov 10
Dec 8
Downtown District remain unchanged. Monthly parking permits are also available for purchase
Planning & Zoning Commission
Wed
5:30 pm
Oct 13 & 27 Nov 10 & 24 Dec 8 & 22
through the online Permit Portal for users who need longer- term parking in the municipal lots.
Health Trust Fund Board
Thurs 7:30 am
Nov 11
Dec 9
Parks & Recreation Commission
Thurs 4:30 pm
Oct 14
Nov 11
Dec 9
Visitors & Tourism Board
Wed
4:00 pm
Oct 20
Nov 17
Dec 15
Art & Culture Board
Wed
5:00 pm
Oct 27
Nov 24
Dec 22
Changes are noted at www.cedarfalls.com
These updates impact the Downtown District only. Paid parking options remain in the College Hill area to help provide longer-term parking for the public. Parking is $0.50 cents per hour during enforcement times (Mon-Fri, 9 am–6 pm) in the College Hill municipal lots. Users can pay for parking time at the pay station located in the lot or by downloading and using the free ParkSmarter mobile app. The FREE on-street parking choices of 1 or 2-hours, plus 15-minute drop off spaces in the College Hill area also remain unchanged. Monthly parking permits are also available for purchase through the online Permit Portal for users needing longer-term parking in the 22nd Street East-South lot. The community can view informational videos on using the pay stations, download the ParkSmarter app, purchase online parking permits through the Permit Portal, and learn about the system at https://www.smartcity.ipsgroup.com/cedarfalls. To stay updated on parking news in Cedar Falls, view parking maps in the Downtown and College Hill areas, and sign up for email/text notifications, visit bit.ly/parkingCF.
To view these College Hill and Downtown District Public Parking maps visit
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