Currents 2022 Fall - October, November, December

Welcome to Our Dream House!

Dream House is the newest sculpture to join the public art collection. It is in the historic Cedar Falls Downtown District. Situated at River Place Plaza at 2nd and State Streets, this artwork serves as a landmark where elements of nature and built environments meet. Commissioned by the Cedar Falls Public Art Committee, the eleven foot high white house and cloudshaped sculpture provides a backdrop to our community’s social events, live concerts, family gatherings, and more.

New York based artist, Sujin Lim, who designed it says the work “invites people upstairs leading to the plaza from downtown Cedar Falls. Once there, they will be pleasantly surprised to find a small bench at the back. The grass lawn symbolizes the small front yard of a house that invites people to sit and relax. The inspiration of the place reflects the warmth and exuberance that characterized Kristine Martinson’s life. I’m excited that the people of Cedar Falls can sit on the bench and enjoy looking out over the river and landscape at this site. I hope the project will be a fresh and unique artistic aspect of the visual fabric of Cedar Falls.” For more information on the artist and to view her other public art, visit www.sujinlim.net. Funding for Dream House was made possible by major contributions from the family and friends of Kristine Martinson and the Cedar Falls Public Art Committee.

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Event Calendar

Hearst Center 14–15

Historical Society 13

Library 16–17

Public Meetings

Public Safety 2–3 Rec Center 18–19

Waste/Recycling 4–5

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Since 1999, the Public Art Committee has implemented public art projects throughout Cedar Falls. Before Dream House, the most recent commissioned artwork is Fence Roadway by artist Gillian Christy in 2021. The sculpture is located at City Hall and is dedicated to the memory of Mayor Jon Crews. The collection continues to grow with the upcoming addition of three original murals. These selected designs will be installed this fall on the underpass wall of the Main Street Bridge, by the intersection of Main Street and East First Street in Cedar Falls. To learn more about the Public Art Committee and the collection, visit www.cedarfalls.com/publicart

During the summer of 2022, the UNI Public Art Incubator fabricated Lim’s design using sheets of aluminum that were welded and finished by the team. With assistance from Cedar Falls Public Works, UNI Public Art Incubator Artist Assistants installed the sculpture on August 5. Taylor Sullivan was one of the Artist Assistants, who is also a student in the BFA program majoring in Performance Art. She reflects on her experience during the installation of Dream House stating, “As a Cedar Falls native, I feel honored to have been able to fabricate this sculpture for my hometown. Seeing Dream House come to life has been more than a rewarding experience, it truly makes me emotional to see the community admire it. Having our crew of predominantly women fabricate it for her was nothing short of inspiring, especially in a male-dominated field like sculpture. Accomplishing such a large project like this in such a short amount of time has only encouraged me to continue advancing in my sculpture practice.”

Welcome Back Panthers!

As Cedar Falls welcomes students back to the community this fall, the University of Northern Iowa and Cedar Falls Public Safety continue to partner together to provide a safe and enjoyable atmosphere this year—especially in the College Hill area.

Throughout the year, the UNI Department of Public Safety will take the following steps to help protect and serve students:

• In addition to regular vehicle patrol, the UNI Police Department officers conduct bicycle and foot patrol on campus.

• The UNI Police Department offers safety escorts on campus, as well as Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) classes. (Visit publicsafety.uni.edu/programs-rape-aggression-defense for more information.)

• The UNI Police Department works collaboratively with Cedar Falls Public Safety and other local law enforcement agencies throughout the year.

Cedar Falls Public Safety will work with UNI by providing the following assistance:

• Increased officer staffing, with visible proactive foot patrol teams present in the College Hill area.

• State-of-the-art live feed surveillance cameras are located throughout the College Hill and Downtown Districts.

• Cedar Falls Public Safety continues to have a collaborative partnership with bar and restaurant owners to help ensure safe establishments for all patrons.

If you have questions regarding safety precautions in Cedar Falls, please contact Cedar Falls Public Safety at (319) 273-8612. For questions related to security at the University of Northern Iowa, please call (319) 273-2712 or visit publicsafety.uni.edu

Fire Prevention Week: October 9–15

Consider this scenario: You and your family are fast asleep at 2:00 am when you are jarred out of your bed by the smoke alarm sounding and the smell of smoke. What will your family do?

If your family doesn’t have a plan in place it could jeopardize your safety, or even prove deadly.

In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds. That’s why home escape planning is so critical in a fire situation! It ensures everyone in the household knows how to use that small window of time wisely.

Developing and practicing a home escape plan is like building muscle memory. Pre-planning is what everyone will draw from to jump into action and escape as quickly as possible in the event of a fire.

This year Fire Prevention Week is October 9–15, 2022. The theme is “Fire Won’t Wait, Plan Your Escape.” The theme is designed to better educate the public about the critical importance of developing a home escape plan and practicing it.

Campus Fire Safety

Sending someone off to college and their first experience living away from home?

We have some tips for you and your student:

• Look for fully sprinklered housing when choosing a dorm or off-campus housing.

• Make sure you can hear the building alarm system when in your dorm room.

• If you smoke, smoke outside and only where it is permitted. Use sturdy, deep, non-tip ashtrays. Don’t smoke in bed or when you have been drinking or feel drowsy.

• If you live in a dorm, make sure your sleeping room has a smoke alarm. Your dorm suite should have a smoke alarm in each living area, as well as the sleeping room. For the best protection, all smoke alarms in the dorm suite should be interconnected so when one sounds, they all sound.

• If you live in an apartment or house, make sure smoke alarms are installed in each sleeping room, outside every sleeping area, and on each level of the apartment unit or house. For the best protection, all smoke alarms in the apartment unit or house should be interconnected so when one sounds, they all sound.

• Test all smoke alarms at least monthly.

• Never remove batteries or disable the alarm.

• Learn your building’s evacuation plan. Practice all drills as if they were the real thing.

• If you live off campus, have a fire escape plan with two ways out of every room.

• When a smoke alarm or fire alarm sounds, get out of the building quickly and stay out.

• Stay in the kitchen while you are cooking. Cook only when you are alert (not sleepy or drowsy from medicine or alcohol).

• Check your school’s rules before using electrical appliances in your room.

FACTS:

Fires in dorms are more common between 5–11 pm and on weekends.

Roughly six out of seven fires in dorms are started by cooking.

In support of Fire Prevention Week, Cedar Falls Fire Rescue encourages every family to develop a plan together and practice it. A home escape plan includes working smoke alarms on every level of the home, in every bedroom, and near all sleeping areas. It also includes two ways out of every room—usually a door and a window—with a clear path to an outside meeting place a safe distance from the home— like a light pole, tree, or mailbox.

Here are some additional tips for developing and practicing a home escape plan:

• Draw a map of your home with all members of your household. Mark two exits from each room, and mark a path to the outside from each exit.

• Practice your home fire drill twice a year. Conduct one at night and one during the day with everyone in your home. Practice using different ways out.

• Teach children how to escape on their own in case you can’t help them.

• Make sure the number of your home is clearly marked and easy for the fire department to find.

• Close doors behind you as you leave— this may slow the spread of smoke, heat, and fire.

• Once you get outside, stay outside. Never go back inside a burning building.

announced Waterloo and Cedar Falls will celebrate Trick-or-Treat night Saturday, October 29, 2022, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Trick-or-Treat Night will be the culmination of a new “Halloweek,” showcasing creative activities, imagination, and community spirit from Sunday, October 23 to Saturday, October 29. Stay tuned to social media, including Cedar Falls Tourism @CedarFallsIA, for upcoming Cedar Valley activities.

Trick-or-Treat Safety Tips

Cedar Falls Public Safety encourages you to follow these important tips this trick-or-treat season:

• Wear bright and reflective costumes. Also, make sure costumes fit well to prevent tripping.

• Use Trick-or-Treat bags with the ability to reflect light. Reflective tape can help.

• Choose costumes, wigs, and accessories, that clearly indicate they are flame resistant.

• Have Trick-or-Treaters use flashlights so they are easily seen.

• Only Trick-or-Treat in areas the child is familiar with.

• Only cross streets at a crosswalk. Drivers must also be aware on Trick-or-Treat night to slow down and be prepared to stop.

• When carving pumpkins parents should be present to assist. If the child is too young, the parent or adult should do the carving.

• Consider using a flashlight or glow stick instead of a candle to light your pumpkin.

• Homeowners should remove anything from their porch or front yard that could be a tripping hazard.

• Restrain pets so they cannot jump out or bite anyone.

• An adult should always accompany young children. Teach your child to never enter a stranger’s home or car and instruct them not to eat any treats before you return home.

• Children and adults are reminded to put electronic devices away while walking, and to stay alert for drivers while crossing the street. Drivers should put electronic devices away while driving, and enter and exit driveways and alleyways carefully.

Have a safe and happy Halloween!

Iowa Waste Exchange

Did you know there is a local matchmaker for unwanted items?

Tammy Turner, Resource Specialist with the Iowa Waste Exchange (based out of INRCOG in downtown Waterloo), is just the person to find matches for your unwanted materials—or to search for items that your organization, non-profit, or school could utilize! The Iowa Waste Exchange (IWE) is provided at no cost by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Businesses, schools, and organizations can contact the IWE specialist in their area for confidential assistance in assessing waste streams, waste sorts, and identifying reuse and recycling opportunities. Since 1990, the IWE’s success in matching materials has resulted in the diversion of over 4.3 million tons of waste from Iowa landfills with associated savings of over $129 million in avoided landfill costs, avoided purchases, reduced transportation costs, and freed storage space.

The Iowa Waste Exchange maintains a database ( http://programs. iowadnr.gov/iwe/searchmaterials.aspx.) of available and wanted materials that is free to access. With over 13,000 materials listed in the IWE database, the Iowa Waste Exchange may have what you are looking for! It can be as simple as the resource specialist matching up gently used corporate desks/cubicles/chairs to a non-profit who could use that furniture, or as detailed as finding a new market for a manufacturing waste material. For an overview of the program visit: Iowa Waste Exchange (IWE) at www.iowadnr.gov.

There are five IWE regions across the state, with Turner covering Area 3 (28 counties). In addition to the state database, Turner sends out a monthly Iowa Waste Exchange Area 3 Newsletter with a listing of available/ wanted materials. To view the most recent newsletter visit https://bit.ly/3qmUpGR

Contact IWE Resource Specialist, Tammy Turner, at tturner@inrcog.org or (319) 235-0311 for more information, to list your materials in the upcoming newsletter, or to receive the monthly Area 3 IWE Newsletter!

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.

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.

City Tree Planting and Stump Removal

City Parks staff will be planting trees provided by the city nursery this fall during October. City staff will team up with the local Land and Water Stewards AmeriCorps Team to plant approximately 200 trees in the city right of way. The trees will replace some of the ash trees which were removed due to emerald ash borer. The city has the opportunity to plant a larger number of trees each year moving forward, due to cost savings the city owned nursery has provided. City staff also planted several seedling trees from a grant received by the DNR in the spring of 2022, at Rownds Park and Big Woods Lake.

City Parks staff has also been busy removing several stumps from the ash tree removals in the city right of way. The majority of removals will be complete early in 2023. Removal of stumps in parks and City lots will follow.

Tree planting will continue in the upcoming years in an effort to replace the loss of trees.

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.

Transfer Station Winter Hours

From November–March the Transfer Station is open Monday–Friday from 7 am–5 pm and Saturday from 8 am–3 pm. If you have 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

The Public Works Department uses a fully automated garbage collection system on a pay as you throw program. 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. Cart repair is normally done on the day of collection.

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. Carts should not be buried in a snowbank or on top of a snowbank. Try to place the cart at street level. Placing containers on snow banks or on high curbs creates a safety hazard for City staff as they reach to pick up and place down the heavy containers.

Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule

REGULAR DAY

RESCHEDULED DAY

Thursday, November 24, 2022 Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Friday, November 25, 2022 Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Friday, December 23, 2022 Thursday, December 22, 2022

Monday, December 26, 2022 No Yard Waste Collection

Monday, January 2, 2023 No Yard Waste Collection

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, 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. Garbage and demolition material is not accepted at this site.

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.

Yard Waste Carts

Yard waste carts are charged a reduced fee of $5/dump in October and November. Yard waste carts are collected as often as possible from October 31–November 11. Residents must remove carts from the curb no later than 8 pm on the day of collection to prevent unwanted service.

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

Hy-Vee—6301 University Ave, Cedar Falls

Transfer Station and Recycling Center (1524 State Street)

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)

December–March yard waste collection is performed on a callin basis. To schedule a pick up or for additional information regarding yard waste disposal options, call the Public Works Department at 319-273-8629.

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.

Leaf Vacuum

This service is offered for residents with large quantities of leaves in October and November. The cost is $50/ per visit, which is added to your residential utility bill. Residents must gather leaves behind the curb between the street and sidewalk for collection. Call 319-273-8629 to schedule an appointment.

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Do not put cart on a snow bank.

carts are properly spaced 3–4 ft. apart.

Do not put cart behind snow or on the sidewalk.

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City Hall Remodel

The City Hall Remodel project is continuing to progress towards its end of year completion date. As this newsletter arrives in your mailbox, Peters Construction will be putting the finishing touches on Phase 1, which includes the lower level and upper level public areas. After plumbing fixtures, cabinets, and flooring are installed, the new and reused furniture will be installed. Once the furniture install is complete, city staff will relocate to the completed area. Watch the City’s website and social media pages for upcoming details on city meetings returning to City Hall this fall. Once all staff is relocated from the upper north portion of City Hall, Peters Construction will begin the final phase of work. This phase will be much shorter than the first phase as the work is only in 25% of the building. This work is estimated to be completed in December. City staff and services that were temporarily relocated to other buildings will then return to City Hall at the beginning of 2023.

We look forward to opening up the new and improved City Hall for all our citizens’ public meeting needs, permitting, and licensing.

College Hill Partnership

Another wonderful summer on College Hill has come and gone, and the College Hill Partnership (CHP) sends a sincere thank you to all those who visited College Hill. The CHP would like to thank Mayor Rob Green for The Year of College Hill! From our first neighborhood garage sales to our Jazz in Seerley Park event, we are excited to continue the celebration of the College Hill community into 2023.

October brings the end of the College Hill Farmers Market season. Every Wednesday from 4–6 pm vendors have provided an abundance of fresh and local produce and handmade items. In August we partnered with the CHFM to welcome students back to campus with fun activities at the market. The last market for 2022 is on October 26, 2022.

Saturday in Seerley, our monthly coffee club, has continued to be a bright spot for neighbors and friends. On the second Saturday of each month we gather in Seerley Park for coffee and pastries. This event has connected old and new neighbors, inspired larger events like our jazz concert, and given us endless opportunities for inspiring and fun conversation with friends. Join us for our final Saturday in Seerley for this year at 9 am on October 8, 2022.

Speaking of Seerley Park, we are thrilled to announce our partnership with the Cedar Falls Community Foundation (CFCF). As we work to raise money for park improvements, including a new shelter and updated play equipment, our fund at the CFCF will allow donations to be easily collected and ensure a strong financial future for our organization on the whole. If you would like to donate to the Seerley Park Improvement Fund or the College Hill Partnership, you can find our page at https://bit.ly/3Q3hloC

As the holiday season approaches, please think of The Hill businesses when out shopping or dining. The College Hill Partnership sells $5 and $20 gift certificates, valid at most businesses on College Hill, at Copyworks (2227 College St.), which make for an excellent stocking stuffer. We plan to kick-off the season with a tree lighting in Seerley Park on December 3, 2022. The CHP will be serving hot coffee, cider, and sugar cookies, and a local choral group will perform Christmas carols.

In 2023, we hope to continue some of our events established in 2022, including neighborhood garage sales, Saturday in Seerley, and Jazz in Seerley Park. We also hope 2023 will bring prosperity to The Hill, strengthened relationships with UNI, and more opportunities for neighbors and friends to enjoy all that College Hill has to offer.

Annual Economic Diversity & Inclusion Summit

October 21, 2022 from 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Hilton Garden Inn, Cedar Falls

Grow Cedar Valley & The University of Northern Iowa have once again partnered up to host what has become an annual event. This year’s keynote speaker will be Katie Hightshoe, Asst. VP, Diversity Officer for QRC Holding Inc also presenting is Dr. Kyle Christiason, founder of the Inaugural Unity Point Health LGBTQ+ Clinic in Cedar Falls. Breakout sessions include Doing DEI Every Day; Mental Health Issues in the Workplace; Welcoming New Populations to our Community; and Intentional DEI: Find a Way to Say Yes.

Online registration opens Sept. 15 at www.growcedarvalley.com.

Economic Development

The Cedar Falls Economic Development Corporation (CFEDC) was incorporated in 2021 by a committed group of local visionaries who support a growing business environment for the community. This nonprofit recognizes that for the community to thrive, it would be best if local business owners, investors, and stakeholders provided leadership and support to direct strategic local development efforts in concert with local government.

We are a public-private partnership working every day to make Cedar Falls the best place to live, work, and play.

Cedar Falls is a healthy, thriving, and welcoming community that creates an environment to enhance growth and attraction of both investment capital and people-talent. The CFEDC believes even more can be done to continue this vision for future growth of our great city.

For more information, please contact the Executive Director at Jim.Brown@cedarfallsEDC.com or visit www.cedarfallsEDC.com

Your Input Needed!

The Cedar Falls Economic Development Corporation (CFEDC), a nonprofit promoting housing development in Cedar Falls, is sponsoring a Housing Needs Assessment (HNA). This document will examine the City’s current housing stock, including type, age, quality, and affordability. The HNA will identify unmet housing needs in the community, which may include more workforce housing, senior housing, accessible housing for people with disabilities, and a wider variety of housing types in general. CFEDC is partnering with the City of Cedar Falls to gather input from residents about their own observations and concerns. To complete the online survey, please go to https://tinyurl.com/CFHousing. If you would like a paper copy of the survey, please call or email Rose Phillips, Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments (INRCOG), at (319) 235-0311 or rphillips@inrcog.org.

Snow Removal Reminder

Please remember: Property owners are to clear their sidewalks and ensure there is access to intersections within a reasonable amount of time after the snow event ends.

Stormwater Rate Increases

What Does the Upcoming Winter Have In Store For Iowans?

According to the Farmer’s Almanac, Iowans will experience a “hibernation winter.” Freezing temperatures and above average snow fall is predicted. Regardless of how much precipitation we receive or frigid temperatures, the City of Cedar Falls snow fighters are prepared to keep the streets safe! Any amount of snowfall triggers snow and ice control operations. Staff make every effort to ensure streets are maintained for safe, winter driving conditions. Because it is impossible to immediately clear all streets at once, they are cleared based on priority. Arterial streets are treated promptly, followed by residential.

Please help us keep city streets safely and efficiently cleared!

• Put safety first. Drive only if necessary.

• If possible, find off-street parking until streets have been plowed.

• Reduce your speed. Snow plows travel slower than other vehicles.

• Maintain a safe distance to the rear of trucks spreading salt or sand.

• Do not stop directly behind a snowplow. Frequent backing is necessary during snow plow operations, and visibility is restricted.

• Residents and business owners are reminded when removing snow from your driveway, sidewalk or parking lot, do not place snow onto a city street, roadway, or sidewalk. This practice is prohibited by city ordinance. Doing so also causes streets to take longer to clear and creates safety issues.

If you have any questions regarding the snow removal process, please contact the Public Works Department at 319-273-8629.

The City Council voted to increase monthly stormwater charges by 7% each year, for the next five years. The increased rates became effective on your August 2022 billing.

Rate schedule for residential properties:

Monthly Fee

Current Rate 1st Year Rate 2nd Year Rate 3rd Year Rate 4th Year Rate 5th Year Rate

$3.65 $3.91 $4.18 $4.47 $4.78 $5.12

Rate schedule for commercial/industrial properties:

Current Rate 1st Year Rate 2nd Year Rate 3rd Year Rate 4th Year Rate 5th Year Rate

Base Monthly Fee $3.65 $3.91 $4.18 $4.47 $4.78 $5.12

1st 10,000 sq. ft. and each additional $6.08 $6.51 $6.97 $7.46 $7.98 $8.54 10,000 sq. ft. of impervious area

The stormwater fee was first implemented in Fiscal Year 2007. As shown the increase on a residential home will only be $0.26 per month—or $3.12 annually—in the first year. The increase is necessary to fund various projects related to improving our watershed, and protecting the water quality as listed on the City’s Capital Improvements Program. These projects may include drainage improvements, watershed assessments, bioretention cells, and permeable alleys. If you have questions regarding the stormwater increases, please feel free to contact City Hall at 319-273-8600.

UPDATES

Center Street Streetscape

The City of Cedar Falls is currently in its second of two phases on the Center Street Streetscape Project, with Owen Contracting, Inc. of Cedar Falls. The projected started in July. This project is derived from the Center Street Framework Plan that provided an outline for a phased improvement plan for the Center Street corridor. The objectives for this project included: creating a sense of place in a core area of northern Cedar Falls; integration of natural systems to include low impact green infrastructure construction methods; preserving open space with natural beauty; and critical environmental areas to strengthen surrounding neighborhoods; provide streetscaping elements including pavers, landscaping, decorative lights, signs, benches, etc.; improve pedestrian access with new sidewalk infill along the east side; improve street crossings at key intersections; and improve stormwater management along the corridor, with the focus on green infrastructure.

Project phasing plan:

Phase I: East Side of Center July–September

Phase II: West Side of Center October–November Final stabilization could carry over to May of 2023.

Construction for the west half of Center Street will mirror that of the eastern half with tie-ins to the adjacent trail, grades, and intersections. Similar streetscaping elements will be included on the western side such as pavers, landscaping, decorative lights, signs, benches, and biocells. The contractor will work on half of Center Street, while the other lane will be one-way for northbound traffic. An overall detour will be established prior to start of construction, utilizing Lone Tree Road to US 218 to HWY 57 to Franklin and Center Streets.

As construction continues, information and updates are provided on the City’s website. For ongoing active projects, sign up for e-mail notifications through “Notify Me” at www.cedarfalls.com/NotifyMe

W. 27th Street Reconstruction

The City of Cedar Falls is in its second phase of three for the reconstruction of W. 27th Street west of Hudson Road, to the west end of the new Cedar Falls High School, with Peterson Contractors Inc. of Reinbeck. The project will include improvements to the water main, storm sewer, sidewalks, trails, and other miscellaneous roadway items. Also included as part of the project, is the construction of three new roundabouts at the intersections of Greenhill Road and the two drive entrances to the school.

Limits of construction for each phase:

Phase I: W. 27th Street at Panther Parkway (2022)

Phase II: Hudson Road Improvements & Greenhill Road Roundabout (2022–2023)

Phase III: W. 27th Street School Connections with Roundabouts (2023–2024)

During the fall crews will rebuild the section adjacent to Greenhill Road and PE Center Drive in the proximity of UNI’s Tallgrass Prairie Center. Crews will be working on removing pavement, grading operations, extension and placement of storm sewer, placement of new underground utilities, and repaving the previously stopcontrolled intersection with a new single lane roundabout. The goal of Phase 2 will be to work as late into the season as possible to complete all pavement removal, grading, and underground work by end of the construction season. Paving operations maybe hindered by colder temps which may result in the intersection being closed throughout winter and paved in the early spring once conditions allow.

Additional information and updates are provided on the City’s website. For ongoing active projects, sign up for e-mail notifications through “Notify Me” at www.cedarfalls.com/NotifyMe.

Greenhill Road and South Main Street Intersection Improvements

The City of Cedar Falls is well underway with the reconstruction of the intersection of Greenhill Road and S. Main Street. The multi-lane roundabout is halfway complete. The contractor has transitioned from the north half of the intersection to the southern half. Underground utility installation is nearly complete. The contractor will begin gearing up for the paving operation on the second half.

After the mainline pavement along Greenhill Road and the southern leg of S. Main Street is complete, there will be a few minor traffic pattern changes involving single lane closures in order to complete some of the remaining curb, center island landscaping, and remaining sidewalk, trail, and retaining wall/privacy fence.

During construction, information and updates are provided on the City’s website. For ongoing design updates and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), please visit www.shive-hattery.com/microsite/ city-cedar-falls For ongoing active projects, sign up for e-mail notifications through “Notify Me” at www.cedarfalls.com/NotifyMe

University Avenue Biocells

Four new biocells are scheduled to start construction in September, 2022. These biocells will be located on University Avenue, East from Valley Park Drive and West from Waterloo Road. The biocells construction will be done by Benton’s Sand & Gravel, and landscaped by Matthias Landscaping. Funds for these biocells were obtained from a grant from the Dry Run Creek Watershed Improvement Project through the Iowa DNR and from the City’s Stormwater Fund. Biocells are landscaped depressions that capture stormwater runoff.

Above ground, biocells look like a flower garden. We have designed these biocells to include native grasses and flowers to provide habitat for native pollinators. Below ground, they have an engineered subgrade designed to filter pollutants and to slowly release the majority of the rainfall runoff events, acting as a water treatment plant for stormwater runoff.

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.

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 $12 ($24 effective April 1)

Dog & Cats Altered $6 ($12 effective April 1)

Lost Tag Replacement $1 each tag/license Mailing Fee $1 each tag/license

For more info. on pet licenses or Paw Park passes, visit City Hall (220 Clay Street) or call 319-273-8600.

Prairie Pathway Sign

The Cedar Falls Tourism & Visitors Bureau and Experience Waterloo collaborated on a new Prairie Pathway Sign for the Cedar Valley Trails, recognizing the two national trails traversing through their communities: The American Discovery Trail and The Great AmericanRail Trail. The sign was placed in June on the northernmost point of the American Discovery Trail in George Wyth Memorial State Park.

The west facing side of the sign provides information about the two trails, and a national map showcasing the trail routes across the United States. There is also a map of the Cedar Valley Trails, with over 120 miles of paved trails, connecting four Black Hawk County communities. The Cedar Valley Trails also connects with the Cedar Valley Nature Trail, a 52-mile trail connecting Evansdale (Black Hawk County) to Cedar Rapids (Linn County), also part of both national trails.

The east side of the sign utilizes collaborative artwork by two internationally renowned artists: Gary Kelley of Cedar Falls, and Paco Rosic of Waterloo. The creative result of the collaboration was a unique challenge to these two skilled painters from different generations and cultures. The artwork was commissioned for the 2012 and 2013 joint Visitor Guide covers; the originals, along with signed and unsigned prints, were sold to raise money for the sign. The artwork now stands as an impressive centerpiece of information along these two national trails!

For more information on the Cedar Valley Trails visit www.cedarvalleytrails.org.

Ribbon cutting representatives pictured below standing by east side artwork, from left to right:

Tavis Hall, Experience Waterloo, Executive Director

Deb Lewis, Cedar Falls Tourism, Trails Specialist

Rosemary Beach, Cedar Falls Volunteer Extraordinaire

Butch Niebuhr, American Discovery Trail, Iowa

Lori Eberhard, George Wyth State Park Manager

Gary Kelley, Cedar Falls Artist

Jennifer Pickar, Cedar Falls Tourism & Cultural Programs Manager

Mayor Rob Green, Cedar Falls

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. 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!

Cedar River Recreation & Safety Improvement Project

A Riverfront Master Plan was developed in 2017 for the area between Center Street and 1st Street. The Cedar River Recreation Project is the first step in the realization of the Master Plan. To date, the City has secured $3.2 million from several grants, the most recent one being $1.5 million from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) under a new program: American Rescue Plan Act Travel, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation Grant. The project should go out to bid late in the fall of 2022. The contractor would have up to a year to complete the project.

The project includes features helping to reconnect the community to the river by providing terraced areas down to the river’s edge, near Peter Melendy Park and in Gateway Park. The project includes a River Art Plaza on the upper bank of Gateway Park, creating recreational and educational opportunities for visitors. Terraced areas closer to the river offer opportunities for visitors to relax and observe people and the river.

Improvements to the river channel include debris removal for safety improvements for watercraft users, and “put-in” and “take-out” locations for canoes, kayaks, and other small crafts. There are a series of jetties designed to create waves and pools for water recreation enthusiasts, improved fish habitat, and 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 www.cedarriverexperience.com

For more information on the project visit www.cedarfalls.com/CedarRiverRecProject

New City Website & New City Mobile App

To better connect with our community, the City of Cedar Falls launched a new website on September 1. Designed to help citizens navigate city news, services, and programs with ease, you get all the information you need right at your fingertips. Check out the new www.cedarfalls.com website today!

National Preparedness Month

September was National Preparedness Month. Make sure your family is ready for any emergency at smart911.com and sign up for the Alert Iowa system at homelandsecurity.iowa.gov/alert-iowa/.

Cedar Falls Visitor Center Gift Shop

Looking for a unique gift related to the state of Iowa, Cedar Falls, or the UNI Panthers? Browse the Cedar Falls Visitor Center gift shop at 6510 Hudson Road—open Monday through Friday, from 9 am–5 pm—to discover that special gift or souvenir. The gift shop carries these items, as well as posters and artwork from local artists, books about Cedar Falls and the state of Iowa, and trail related merchandise. Maybe you are looking for a souvenir to send home with guests, or need a little something to take as a thank you gift— they have those items, too.

Unsure about what to buy someone? The Visitor Center also has Cedar Falls Downtown District, and College Hill Partnership gift certificates for purchase (cash or check only). For more information about Downtown District certificates visit www.communitymainstreet.org/ about/gift-certificates.aspx. For College Hill certificates visit www.collegehillpartnership.org

1 Pink Ribbon Run Cedar Falls Downtown District 319-292-2225 8am beyondpinkteam org

1–23 Scarecrow Stroll

Cedar Valley Arbore tum, 1927 E Orange Rd, Waterloo 319-226-4966 cedarvalleyarboretum org

1 UNI Football vs Indiana State UNI-Dome, 2401 Hudson Rd 4pm 319-273-4849 unipanthers com

1 wcfsymphony concert: La Mer and Rachmani noff *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota Ave 319-273-3373 7pm wcfsymphony org

1–2 Dracula Oster Regent Theatre 103 E Main St 319-277-5283 Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2pm osterregent com

1–2 Iowa Soccer Associa tion Fall Cup CV Soccer Complex, 3238 Dewitt Rd, Waterloo iowasoccer org

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Cedar Falls Farmers Market Clay & Third St 8:30am–noon 319-243-8981 cedarfallsfarmersmarket net

2 Elephant & Piggie’s We are in a Play Hope Martin Theatre, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo Sun 2pm 319-291-4494 wcpbhct org

5, 12, 19, 26 College Hill

Farmers Market 2205 College St 4–6pm 319-273-7883 ceee uni edu

6 Fall into Downtown Cedar Falls Downtown District 319-277-0213 5pm communitymainstreet org

6 UNI Soccer vs Drake UNI Soccer Field, 2401 Hudson Rd 3pm 319-273-4849 unipanthers com

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

5–7 Waverly Midwest Horse Sale Waverly Sales Company, 2212 5th Ave, Waverly 319-352-2804 waverlysales com

7 UNI Volleyball vs Brad ley McLeod Center, 2501 Hudson Rd 319-273-4849 unipanthers com 6pm

7–8 Waverly Oktoberfest Kohlmann Park, 212 2nd St NW, Waverly waverlyoktoberfest com

7–9 Dracula Oster Regent Theatre, 103 E Main St

Fri & Sat 7:30pm; 319-277-5283 Sun 2pm osterregent com

7–9 Elephant & Piggie’s We are in a Play Hope Martin Theatre, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo Fri 7pm; Sat 319-291-4494 & Sun 2pm wcpbhct org

8 UNI Football vs Illinois State UNI-Dome, 2401 Hudson Rd 319-273-4849 unipanthers com 4pm

8 UNI Volleyball vs Illinois State McLeod Center, 2501 Hudson Rd 319-273-4849 7pm unipanthers com

11 UNI Volleyball vs Drake McLeod Center, 2501 Hudson Rd 6pm 319-273-4849 unipanthers com

14 UNI Volleyball vs UIC McLeod Center, 2501 Hudson Rd 6pm 319-273-4849 unipanthers com

15 UNI Football vs Utah Tech UNI-Dome, 2401 Hudson Rd 4pm 319-273-4849 unipanthers com

15 UNI Volleyball vs Val paraiso McLeod Center, 2501 Hudson Rd 7pm 319-273-4849 unipanthers com

15 Anat Cohen Quartetinho *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota Ave 319-273-4849 7pm gbpac com

16 The Ice Man Cometh: A family story Ice House Museum, 121 Center St 319-266-5149 2pm cfhistory org

18 Disney’s Winnie the Pooh *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota Ave 319-273-4849 7pm gbpac com

20 UNI Soccer vs Murray State UNI Soccer Field, 2401 Hudson Rd 3pm 319-273-4849 unipanthers com

22 Beer & Bacon Cedar Falls Downtown District 319-277-0213 10am–7pm communitymainstreet org

22 UNI Football vs Missouri State UNI-Dome, 2401 Hudson Rd 4pm 319-273-4849 unipanthers com

23 UNI Soccer vs Belmont UNI Soccer Field, 2401 Hudson Rd 12pm 319-273-4849 unipanthers com

24–25 Jesus Christ Superstar *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota Ave Mon 8pm; Tue 7pm 319-273-4849 gbpac com

28 UNI Volleyball vs Murray State McLeod Center, 2501 Hudson Rd 6pm 319-273-4849 unipanthers com

28 Under the Harvest Moon Hartman Reserve, 657 Reserve Dr 319-277-2187 hartmanreserve org

29 Downtown Trick-orTreat Waterloo Downtown 319-291-2038 10am mainstreetwaterloo org

29 Strolling with the Spirits Waterloo cemeteries 319-234-6357 3:30pm groutmuseumdistrict org

29 UNI Volleyball vs Belmont McLeod Center, 2501 Hudson Rd 5pm 319-273-4849 unipanthers com

31 Trick or Treat in the District Cedar Falls Downtown District 319-277-0213 3:30–5pm communitymainstreet org

4 Hurts Donut Glow Run

Peter Melendy Park, 1st St & Main St 6pm

4 wcfsymphony concert: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota Ave 319-273-3373 wcfsymphony org 7pm

5 UNI Football vs South Dakota State UNI-Dome, 2401 Hudson Rd 1pm 319-273-4849 unipanthers com

6 Ailey ll *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota Ave 7pm 319-273-4849 gbpac com

9–12 IA High School Foot ball State Semi-Finals

UNI-Dome, 2401 Hudson Rd 319-273-4849 iahsaa org

10–12 Downtown Ingredients Cedar Falls Downtown District 319-277-0213 communitymainstreet org

11 UNI Volleyball vs Southern Illinois McLeod Center, 2501 Hudson Rd 319-273-4849 6pm unipanthers com

12 Holiday Arts Festival Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo 9am–5pm 319-291-4490 waterloo centerforthearts org

12 Green & Red Handle ware: Vintage kitchen tools Victorian House Museum, 121 Center St 319-266-5149 2pm cfhistory org

12 UNI Volleyball vs Missouri State McLeod Center, 2501 Hudson Rd 319-273-4849 5pm unipanthers com

13 Shrek The Musical

Hope Martin Theatre, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo 319-291-4494 Sun 2pm wcpbhct org

15–16 Deck the Falls

Cedar Falls Downtown District 319-277-0213 communitymainstreet org

16–20 Festival of Trees

*GBPAC, 8201 Dakota Ave 319-268-3161 mercyone org

17–18 IA High School

Football State Finals

UNI-Dome, 2401 Hudson Rd 319-273-4849 iahsaa org

19 Million Dollar Quartet: Christmas *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota Ave 319-273-4849 3pm gbpac com

19 Shrek The Musical

Hope Martin Theatre, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo Sat 7pm 319-291-4494 wcpbhct org

25 Holiday Hoopla Kick-Off

Cedar Falls Downtown District 319-277-0213 6pm communitymainstreet org

25–26 8th Annual Thanksgiving Weekend Bluegrass Festival Hilton Garden Inn, 7213 Nordic Dr

26 Small Business Saturday

Cedar Falls Downtown District 319-277-0213 communitymainstreet org

26 Winter Wonder’loo

Anton’s Garden, 518 Sycamore St, Waterloo 319-291-2038 mainstreetwaterloo org

27 Gridiron Future Stars

UNI-Dome, 2401 Hudson Rd 319-273-4849 gridironfuturestars com

3 Breakfast at the North Pole Cedar Falls Down town District 8–11am 319-277-0213 communitymainstreet org

3 Graphic Edge Bowl Game UNI-Dome, 2401 Hudson Rd 319-273-4849 thegraphicedgebowl com

3 Woodland Wonderland Hartman Reserve, 657 Reserve Dr 319-277-2187 hartmanreserve org

3–4 Shrek The Musical

Hope Martin Theatre, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo Sat & Sun 2pm 319-291-4494 wcpbhct org

4 wcfsymphony concert: Holidays at Antioch *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota Ave 319-273-3373 8pm wcfsymphony org

8 Eat, Drink & Be Merry Cedar Falls Downtown District 6–8pm 319-277-0213 communitymainstreet org

8 Waverly’s Christmas Greetings on Main Downtown Waverly 319-352-4526 6–8pm waverlyia com

9–11 Miracle on 34th Street Oster Regent Theatre, 103 E Main St Fri & Sat 319-277-5283 7:30pm; osterregent com Sun 2pm

10 Woodland Wonderland Hartman Reserve, 657 Reserve Dr 319-277-2187 hartmanreserve org

15 Baby It’s Cold Outside Cedar Falls Downtown District 6–8pm 319-277-0213 communitymainstreet org

16–17 Battle of Waterloo Wrestling Tournament Young Arena, Waterloo 319-433-2100

17 Movie Magic Cedar Falls Downtown District 10am 319-277-0213 communitymainstreet org

1 Jingle & Mingle Cedar Falls Downtown District 319-277-0213 5–8pm communitymainstreet org

2–4 Miracle on 34th Street

Oster Regent Theatre, 103 E Main St Fri & Sat 319-277-5283 7:30pm; osterregent com Sun 2pm

17 UNI Fall Commencement McLeod Center, 2501 Hudson Rd 319-273-2112 uni edu

22 Reindeer Games Cedar Falls Downtown District 319-277-0213 6–8pm communitymainstreet org

HUDSON RD.

Falls,

*GBPAC: Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.

*FSBCC: Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center

All times and dates subject to change.

For more information about Community Main Street and the Cedar Falls

Main Street

Visit the Downtown District During the 14th Season of Holiday Hoopla

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 14, elves will be busy prepping Santa’s Workshop at the River Place Plaza for his arrival on November 25. 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.

We have so many exciting things in store for the 14th season of Holiday Hoopla. Santa will return to the River Place Plaza for his second season in his new home. The magic of the season will still be seen and felt throughout the District with all the holiday cheer spreading through lights, garland, and the amazing businesses of Downtown.

How will Santa arrive this year?

As always, it’s a secret until kick-off which will happen on November 25, 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 holiday characters, family movie, ice carvings, 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.

2022 EXHIBITION & PROGRAM SERIES “Fire & Ice: Cedar Falls Ice Houses”

February 17–December 16, 2022 at the Victorian Home & Carriage House Museum In 2022, we are celebrating the 100th birthday of the Cedar Falls Ice House! But, did you know that the present ice house was not the first one built in Cedar Falls? Our 2022 exhibit focus on Cedar Falls ice houses, the importance of ice in food preservation, and how the present ice house rose from the ashes of the previous building

The Ice Man Cometh: A Family Story Sunday, October 16, 2:00 pm, Ice House Museum

Patricia Coffie, who describes herself as “interested and Iowan,” will talk about her father who was an ice man in Des Moines This presentation will wrap up our program series, and will finish up the Ice House season as well!

Little Red Schoolhouse Hours: Saturday and Sunday 1:00–4:00 pm through October 2.

Ice House Museum Hours: Saturday and Sunday 1:00–4:00 pm through October 16.

Photo by Penny Sund

FALL 2022

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: Closed November 24–25, 2022; December 24–25, 2022; December 31, 2022–January 1, 2023

EXHIBITIONS

THE NEW HUMANISTS: INTROSPECTIVE IMPRESSIONS

Organized by the Syracuse University Art Museum

OCTOBER 27, 2022–

JANUARY 8, 2023

Public reception: Thursday, November 10 from 6:00–7:30 p.m. with members of the Cedar Valley String Trio performing in the gallery. This traveling exhibition examines the swell of post-World War II visual artists making work rooted in the psychological state of humanity: through introspection, observation, and reflection. Heavily influenced by German Expressionism, Surrealism, and the Social Realism of the 1930s, these artists sought to elicit the viewer with an emotional response—to question how we see ourselves and the world around us. Included in the exhibition is the work of Leonard Baskin, Robert Marx, Mauricio Lasansky, Nancy Grossman, Jacob Landau, Don Cortese, Jack Levine, Fredrico Castellón, and José Luis Cuevas.

Nicholas Kraczyna, Callot V/XII, Color etching on wove paper, Courtesy of the Syracuse University Art Museum

RED HERRING THEATRE PRESENTS SILENT SKY

Tuesday, October 18 at 6:30 p.m.

Written by Lauren Gunderson

Directed by Kim Groninga

Red Herring Theatre is sponsored by Jones Law Firm

Join us for a readers theater production of Silent Sky ! Synopsis: The true story of 19th-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt explores a woman’s place in society during a time of immense scientific discoveries, when women’s ideas were dismissed until men claimed credit for them. Social progress, like scientific progress, can be hard to see when one is trapped among earthly complications; Henrietta Leavitt and her female peers believe in both, and their dedication changed the way we understand both the heavens and Earth.

VISITING ARTIST TWO DAY EVENT WITH IOWA’S POET LAUREATE DEBRA MARQUART

Debra Marquart is a distinguished Professor of Creative Writing at Iowa State University. Her work has been featured on NPR and the BBC. She has received numerous accolades over the span of her career including the NEA Fellowship, the PEN USA Creative Nonfiction Award, Elle Magazine’s Elle Lettres Award, the Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership Fellowship, and the Academy of American Poets Fellowship.

Thursday, October 20 at 7:00–8:30 p.m.

Join us for a live performance with Debra Marquart, Peter Manesis, and Anthony Stevens from the musical group, The Bone People. Experience the storytelling to poetry to song, drawing connections between genres and art forms.

Saturday, October 22 from 9:00–11:00 a.m.

For those looking to jumpstart their creative process, join us for a workshop with Debra Marquart. She will discuss principles and elements of creative writing and lead the group in a series of generative writing prompts.

Saturday, October 22 from 1:30–2:30 p.m.

Join us for a reading of prose and poetry from Debra Marquart’s most recent books, Gratitude with Dogs Under Stars and The Night We Landed on the Moon: Essays Between Exile & Belonging. Books will be sold by the author.

HYBRID! FINAL THURSDAY READING SERIES

LUMINIOUS PINNACLES

Works from the Permanent Collection ON VIEW THROUGH OCTOBER 9, 2022

Drawn from the Hearst permanent collection, these works were made in the era of the art center’s creation— a time of experimentation, manipulation, and individualism. Waterloo artist Susan DeLoff’s lively yet tender paintings are featured alongside many other works. Experience Howard McConeghey’s Carousel from a new perspective and spend time with the labyrinthine surfaces by Jimmy Murray and Mary Snyder Behrens, and experimental photographs of Irving Herman.

EVENTS & PROGRAMS

All events listed are free and open to the public.

MIDDAY MELODIES

Second Fridays at 12:00 p.m.

Bring your sack lunch and enjoy classics performed by the UNI School of Music Department students and faculty.

October 14: Stephanie Ycaza directs UNI Tuba Students

November 11: Alex Pershounin directs UNI Bass Students

Open mic starts at 7:00 p.m. & featured author talk begins at 7:30 p.m. Visit finalthursdaypress.com for links to attend virtually.

Join us for a community open mic followed by a discussion with a featured author. 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 27: Gary Eller | Gary Eller is the author of the novel, True North, which is set in the Turtle Mountains of North Dakota. He’s also the author of the short story collection, Thin Ice and Other Risks. His writing has appeared in many publications, and he is the winner of the River City Award in Fiction, the Fowler Prize, and the Minnesota Voices Award, among others.

November 17: Anesa Kajtazovic | Anesa Kajtazovic is the author of the children’s book, War Changes Everything: My Life Leaving Bosnia, a firsthand account of her experience as a child during the Bosnian War. She is also a former member of the Iowa House of Representatives.

HOLIDAY CONCERT WITH BEL CANTO CEDAR VALLEY

Sunday, December 11 at 2:00 p.m. Join us in Mae Latta Hall for our annual holiday concert. Bel Canto Cedar Valley (BCCV) is a premiere community chamber choir serving Cedar Falls, Waterloo, Waverly, and surrounding communities. Bel Canto Cedar Valley contributes to the cultural enrichment of the community by promoting quality choral music, exploring vast and varied choral repertoire, and encouraging music as a life-long passion.

Susan DeLoff, Detail of Untitled, Acrylic on illustration board, 1994, Gift of the artist, 1995.01.03

MESSY MORNINGS (Ages 3–6)

Wednesdays through November 16 from 10:00–11:00 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. Fee: $7

ART DAY AWAY (Ages 5–12)

Friday, October 14 from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Join us for this fun, single-day camp held on public school professional development days. Painting, drawing, printing, and more are explored. 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

TEENS

TEEN ART CLUB

(Ages 13–18)

Pre-registration required

First and third Tuesday of the month, September 6–December 6 from 4:00–6:00 p.m.

Teens work on personal projects with peer feedback and instructor guidance (available but not required). This club is open to all teens. Some art materials provided and students are welcome to bring their own supplies. Fee: 7 sessions $35 Instructor: Jiyoung Kim

ADULTS

PAINTING THROUGH NATURE: IOWA ARTISTS WORKSHOP

Saturday, October 9 from 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Featuring local artist, Caylin Jayde, this workshop explores environmental concerns, human and nature relationships, and the balance of her local ecosystem. She has worked with biologists, naturalists, and enthusiasts to gain a better understanding of the species that inhabit her surroundings. Through the visual language of painting and illustration, Caylin portrays the beauty of species that are less common, misunderstood, threatened, and endangered. Caylin received her BFA in painting from the University of Northern Iowa, She works from her home studio in Cedar Falls, IA. Any media welcome! Explore nature’s beauty this fall through capturing our local flora and fauna on paper or canvas! Learn techniques of drawing/painting animals, insects, and flowers. Fee: $25 to the general public, free to Iowa

Artists

FAMILIES

HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL

Tuesday, October 25 from 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Join us for an evening of spooky fun, pumpkin painting, raffle drawing and more. More information available soon via thehearst.org/family.

HOLIDAY ORNAMENT WORKSHOP

Sunday, December 4 from 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Design unique ceramic ornaments, handmade 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: $37 ($33) per family up to 4 guests, additional guests are $5/person

Members

MIXED MEDIA COLLAGE

Thursdays, October 27–November 17 from 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Jumpstart your creativity! Experiment with transparency, texture, and layering when applied to different surfaces and collage elements. Express movement and thought through paint, charcoal, pastels, and varying papers. This class is great for both beginners and experienced painters. Fee: $57 ($51)

Instructor: Annette Stoehr Stevenson

ZINE 101

Tuesdays, November 1–15 from 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Publish your own Zine! Incorporate multimedia original artwork into a booklet that can tell a story using images and text. All materials are supplied and zines will be published in-house. Fee: $38 ($34)

Instructor: Brad Mattocks

WHEEL THROWING

Session III: Saturdays, October 22–November 19 from 1:30–3:30 p.m. Develop skills on the potter’s wheel while you learn to make a variety of vessels and sculptural pieces. This class is great for beginner and intermediate level students. Students will have access to the ceramic lab outside of class for the duration the class is held. Fee: $75 ($68)

Drawing by TAC participant, Jordan Winland

PUBLIC LIBRARY

Special Hours: Closing at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23 / CLOSED: November 24 & 25, December 24–26, and January 1 & 2

Get Creative in Our Co-Lab!

Throughout the fall we will offer a variety of programs utilizing our special space on the 2nd floor Check our calendar for dates, times, and registration information These programs are intended for adults and will be one and a half to two hours long

Coming Soon: Charlie Cart!

This specialized cart is a mobile kitchen designed for food education  programs and preparation Our cart is due to arrive sometime this fall We will offer food-related programming in the near future The Charlie Cart was purchased with funds provided by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library

It’s a great time to join the Friends of the Cedar Falls Library as we celebrate our 40th year of supporting the library. Several of the programs listed here, as well as many others, are sponsored by this group. Printed forms are located in the Book Nook, or use the online form at: https://cedarfallslibrary.org/friends-of-cedar-falls-public-library/ friends-online-form/

Friends of the Library Evening Book Discussions

Tuesdays, Oct. 4, Nov. 1, and Dec. 6 from 7–8 p.m. via Zoom Oct. 4: Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate Nov. 1: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens Dec. 6: The Land Remains: A Midwestern Perspective on Our Past and Future by Neil D Hamilton

Sewing and Quilting Group

Mondays, Oct. 10 & 24, Nov. 14 & 28, Dec. 12 from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. in the Co-Lab

This group meets every second and fourth Monday of the month Large projects and small, with community quilters on hand to offer guidance New quilters are welcome Tools, machines, and some patterns are available

No registration required Stop by to see what’s going on or to join in!

Fall Wreath Seminar

Monday, Oct. 10 from 6:30–8:00 p.m. in the Co-Lab Fall is here! Welcome your home into the season by creating a wreath for your front door Shelly Roth from Roth Crafts will provide expert tips on creating wreaths You’ll get hands-on experience by creating your own fall wreath decoration Registration is required For adults 18+

Friends of the Library Morning Book Discussions

Tuesdays, Oct. 25, Nov. 29, and Dec. 20 from 10–11:30 a.m. in the conference room

Oct. 25: North of the Tension Line by J F Riordan

Nov. 29: Bruno’s Challenge: And Other Stories of the French Countryside by Martin Walker

Dec. 20: The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles

Friends of the Library 40th Anniversary Book Discussion

In celebration of 40 years, the books featured in this series were published in 1982, and promise to offer opportunities for great discussions, learning, and a chance to consider how time can affect how literature is viewed Copies of the book will be at the Reference Desk one month before the discussion Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 7–8:30 p.m.: The Color Purple by Alice Walker The discussion host is Diane Flaherty

PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH

Scary Story Contest

September 26–October 24, 2022

Submit your scariest story to our contest for a chance to win a fabulous prize! Submissions should be 500 words or less and fit an eerie October theme Prizes are provided in the K–3rd grade category, and 4th–6th grade category

Please submit stories as a PDF to youth@cedarfallslibrary org by 11:59 p m on October 24, to be considered for the contest Contest winners will be announced Monday, October 31, and posted on the Library’s social media

Storytimes

10:30 a.m. in the Youth Department

Mondays: Sprout Storytime for babies 0–23 months

Tuesdays and Saturdays: Sapling Storytime for 3-year-olds Wednesdays: Seedling Storytime for toddlers 2–3 years old Fridays: Music & Movement Storytime: Geared toward toddlers & preschoolers

Word Wizards

Wednesdays, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7 at 3 p.m.

Word Wizards is a club where kids can 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 The club meets once a month and is geared towards children 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

Spooky Puppet Show

Thursday, Oct. 6 from 4:30–5:30 p.m. in the Youth Department

For families

Tween Time

Wednesdays, Oct. 12 & 19, Nov. 9 & 16, Dec. 21 from 3–4 p.m. in the Youth Department Come hang out while we talk about cool things and have some fun Tweens are invited to join on the 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of each month

For ages 9–12 Registration required

Interactive Movie: Hocus Pocus

Tuesday, Oct. 18 from 6:30–7:30 p.m. in the meeting room

Experience the movie Hocus Pocus like never before! Everyone gets an interactive script and a bag filled with props and snacks Before you start the movie, practice the bonus actions as a group warm-up This is a fun multigenerational program  Registration is required for the bag filled with props and snacks; otherwise everyone is welcome to watch the film

Youth Book Discussion Groups

To register and arrange a pickup for the book, please email the Youth Desk at youth@cedarfallslibrary org or call 319-859-3282 Registration required 5th and 6th graders: Mondays, Oct. 24, Nov. 28, Dec. 12 3rd and 4th graders: Tuesdays, Oct. 25, Nov. 22, Dec. 13

Spooky Storytime

Thursday, Oct. 27 from 4:30–5:00 p.m.

Does your little ghost or goblin want some chilling fun? Then join us for Spooky Storytime where we’ll sing creepy songs and read scary fun books Costumes are encouraged Ages 3–6

Library Hours: Mon –Wed 10 am–9 pm;

& Fri 9 am–6

9 am–5

Except where noted, all programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

STEAM: When Pumpkins Melt

Thursday, Nov. 3 from 4:30–5:30 p.m.

What happens to the pumpkins after fall is over? They sort of look like they are melting It’s called decomposition At this program you will learn about decomposition, meet our composting worms, and put our own pumpkin in a jar to get ready to decompose Throughout the fall and winter, stop back in the Youth Department to watch our pumpkin go through the decomposition process! For 2nd-6th graders Registration required

STEAM: Sensory Stations for Little Learners

Thursday, Nov. 10 from 10:30–11:30 a.m. Join us for some hands-on learning Children and their caregivers will navigate sensory stations and discover new ways to learn and play Ages 0–5

Winter Puppet Show

Thursday, Dec. 15 from 4:30–5:50 p.m. in the Youth Department Join us in the Youth Department for a puppet show! For families

Paper Snow Flakes

Tuesday, Dec. 20 from 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Are you ready for snow, winter, and the holidays? Join Miss Chelsea at the library where she’ll show you how to create paper snowflakes and other fun paper holiday crafts For 1st–5th graders

2022 Melendy Spirit Award Recipients

Mary Taylor and Eddie Bowles are the 2022 Melendy Spirit Award Recipients! The Melendy Spirit Award is presented to individuals, families, groups, or organizations, both living and deceased, who have made outstanding contributions to Cedar Falls, positively affecting our overall quality of life through philanthropic or other means. More information is available at www.cf-communityfoundation.org.

2022 Grants Awarded

The Cedar Falls Community Foundation Board of Directors then approved seven grants to area non-profits totaling $44,300. These grants were funded by the Rownd Trust, the Diamond Arts and History Fund, and the CFCF Children and Families Fund.

The Rownd Trust funded three different grants totaling $25,000. The MercyOne Cedar Falls Foundation received $5,000 to support Bluebell Road Health Plaza OB/GYN. $10,000 will be awarded to Southdale IMPACT for the Cooper Lins Memorial Project. Funding will be used to help construct a playground in honor of Cooper Lins, a 7-year-old boy who attended Southdale Elementary until his passing in February 2022. The Cedar Falls Woman’s Club will receive $10,000 for new kitchen flooring in their Victorian style home.

PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG ADULTS

Zine Machine: A DIY Workshop

Sat., Oct. 1 from 2:30–4:00 p.m. in the teen room

Explore the creative world of zine-making! We’ll get inspired and work individually or collaboratively to make our very own zines You’ll get the opportunity to have copies of your creations in the library! For teens (13+) Registration is recommended but not required

Afternoon Anime

Friday, Oct. 7 at 4:00 p.m. in the teen room

Whether you watch a lot of anime or are just getting started, join us for Afternoon Anime  We’ll watch anime, eat snacks, and talk about all things anime and manga! For teens in 7th–12 grades

7th–9th Grade Book Club

Wednesday, Oct. 26, Nov. 23, and Dec. 14 from 4:15–5:3 p.m. in the teen room

Registration required Contact the Youth Desk for more information by emailing youth@cedarfallslibrary org or by calling 319-268-3282

The Diamond Arts and History Fund awarded $12,000 to two local organizations. The University of Northern Iowa Foundation will receive $3,000 to support the Suzuki Orchestra Tour. The Northern Iowa Junior Orchestra and the Northern Iowa Youth Orchestra will each be going on a one-day tour. This will provide concerts to arts-underserved populations that do not usually have access to orchestra concerts. The Cedar Falls Historical Society will receive $9,000 to renovate a new building for the Historical Society to improve on the current services they offer.

The CFCF Children and Familied Fund awarded two grant to local childcare facilities totaling $7,300. The Cedar Valley Preschool and Childcare will receive $2,300 to purchase replacement chairs and tables for children. The Learn and Play Preschool and Daycare LLC will receive $5,000 to repair sidewalks and fix drainage issues.

All these grants will make an impact on Cedar Falls by increasing safety, education, and community engagement through local non-profits and childcare institutions. We are so happy to have helped these organizations gain access to funding and meet their goals! More information on the grant awardees is available on the Cedar Falls Community Foundation YouTube channel and Facebook page.

Community Center

A printed monthly schedule of activities is available at the Community Center and at: https://www.cedarfalls.com/1295/Community-Center.

515 Main Street (Farmers State Bank bldg —By appointment) PO Box 546, Cedar Falls, IA • 319-243-9170 cf-communityfoundation org Email: director@cf-communityfoundation org Facebook: CedarFallsCommunityFoundation

Enjoy classes & programming!

GYM RENTALS

Must be 18 years or older to rent the Gym

FITGYM

$40/hr for the entire gym $25/hr for half the gym

Hosting a kids party? How about this option?

Gymnasium, Multi-purpose Room Combo $125 for a 2 hour private party

Reserve the FitGym Basketball Court for your event! Package includes exclusive use of the FitGym basketball court and Multi-Purpose Room for 2 hours Package accommodates 25 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

CF Recreation & Fitness Center SCHOOL YEAR HOURS

Monday–Thursday 5:00am–9:00pm

Friday 5:00am–7:00pm

Saturday 7:00am–7:00pm

Sunday 11:00am–5:00pm

MEMBERSHIP & FEES

Cedar Falls Recreation & Fitness Center

Monthly Membership

RESIDENT

OUTDOOR FITNESS AT RIVER PLACE PLAZA

Thank you for helping make our second year of outdoor fitness classes at the River Place Plaza a huge success! We are so grateful for the community support, the beautiful outdoor space, and our awesome Rec fitness team for allowing the opportunities to offer these fun, familyfriendly, FREE fitness classes Keep an eye out for future outdoor programs and events!

FITNESS

NEW CLASSES INCLUDED W/ MEMBERSHIP:

NEW FORMAT!

D2G SOCAFIT DANCE FITNESS

Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm

Experience the Soul of Calypso with D2G SocaFit! Groove to the sounds of authentic Soca music, globally fused with Caribbean, Indian, African, and Latino influences, filled with heart-thumping cardio, toning flag wurk, feelgood wines, and unique carnival, as we Dance 2-Gather and celebrate self-love and community!

NEW!

SUNRISE YOGA CLASSES!

Mondays & Wednesdays at 5:30am

Join us bright and early for this all-levels yoga class! Yoga focuses on creating a sense of inner calm, relaxation, and overall well-being by offering a combination of movements, breathing techniques, and meditation to help create strength and flexibility on and off the mat

PRE-REGISTERED CLASSES (additional cost):

CIRCUIT WEIGHT TRAINING

All fitness levels welcome!

NON-RESIDENT

Youth (18 & Under) $15 $30

Student (19–22) $20 $20

Adult (19 & Older) $25 $50

Senior Citizen (65+) $20 $40 Family $40 $65

Annual Membership

RESIDENT

NON-RESIDENT

Youth (18 & Under) $115 $210

Student (19–22) $155 $155

Adult (19 & Older) $175 $355

Senior Citizen (65+) $155 $290

Family $260 $465

Daily Admission

Youth (18 & Under) $5

Student (19–23) $5

Adult (19 & Older) $10

Senior Citizen (65+) $5

Corporate Rates

Provide a letter from your employer stating your full-time employee status A nonresident working for a business inside the Cedar Falls city limits may purchase discounted memberships Memberships may be renewed by providing a letter each year Individual Adult Fee: $235 / Family Fee: $310

Check out all classes & schedules at: cedarfalls com/fitness

Tuesday/Thursday at 10am (Instructor: Nikki) Tuesday/Thursday at 4:30pm (Instructor: Sophia)

Build muscle strength, definition, and endurance on strength training equipment This is the perfect class for those looking to improve and maintain bone density $14/month—Rec Members

$28/month—Non-Members

NEW KIDS GENERATION POUND SESSION

6-week session / Ages 6–12

Classes are held each Saturday from Sept 17–Oct 22 from 9–9:45am

Need a fun way to get your kids off the couch and moving? Pound is a MOVEMENT that aims to change the concept of health and fitness for today’s youth Get ready to make fitness about self-expression, empowerment, self-love, and FUN! How? By introducing alternative ways to MOVE, ROCK, PLAY, and MAKE NOISE!

Instructor: Angie Webb | $30 per child

DO YOU LOVE FITNESS AND ENJOY HELPING OTHERS ON THEIR HEALTH JOURNEY?

We are looking to add to our Personal Training team!

If you are a professional, self-motivated individual who currently holds a NCCA Accredited Personal Training certification, fill out an application at www cedarfalls com/Applications

ADULT SPORTS

DODGEBALL LEAGUE

Age: 18 years or older

Dates: Begins October 19 Days: Wednesdays

Times: 7:00–10:00pm

Location: Cedar Falls Rec Center

Registration Deadline: October 11 Fee: 75 00

Description: 6-game season Open Division-Teams may consist of any combination of men and women Six will play on the field at a time with unlimited substitution Games are call your own A site supervisor will be designated timer and will settle rule information

RACQUETBALL LEAGUE

Age: 16 yrs & older

Location: Cedar Falls Recreation and Fitness Center courts

Begins: Week of October 11

Registration Deadline: October 10-space is limited Fee: $35 00

Description: Weekly matches are as scheduled between you and your opponent, master schedule provided by Rec Center This league is coed and will provide competitive play with a variety of players to choose from within your registered division or level of play The Recreation Division will provide a schedule and court availability

BASKETBALL LEAGUE

Age: 18 years or older

Dates: November 9 - Mid February Days: Wednesdays Times: 7:00–10:00pm

Location: Various CF Schools

Registration Deadline: October 30 Fees: Call your own League $120 00  Description: 10 game season Open League with B & C Divisions available Teams must wear numbered jerseys or shirts

INDOOR PARK

Indoor Park is a drop-in program at the Recreation Center Gym Parents of preschool age children can bring their children to the Rec Center where toys and play equipment will be available to the children providing a safe controlled climate park environment during the winter months We do not allow older siblings in the gymnasium during indoor park Children 9 months and older will be required to pay the admission fees

Dates: Begins October 11–April This Program meets only when CF Public Schools are in session In the event of a school holiday, scheduled day off, or weather related cancellation the Indoor Park will not be held If you have questions, please call the Rec Center at 319-273-8636

Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays

Times: 9am–2pm

Fee: Daily Rate $3 per child

AQUATICS

For pool closings refer to: www cedarfalls com/aquatics

DAILY RATE

Infant (2 & Under) $3

Youth 3–Adult $5

Lap Swim $5

PEET POOL

WINTER SWIM PASSES

RATE NON-RESIDENT RATE

Youth (0–17) & Senior (65+) $80 $85

Adult $100 $105

Family $135 $145

525 E Seerley Blvd , (319) 553-3011

OPEN REC SWIM

Saturday 1–3:45pm

LAP SWIM Monday/Wednesday/Friday 5:45–7:30am

YOUTH BASKETBALL

Registration available until program is filled

KINDERGARTEN COED BASKETBALL Sponsored by CF Amvets Post #49 Begins October 29 9:00am & 10:00am Saturday mornings

1ST & 2ND GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL Sponsored by 1st national Bank Begins October 29 11:00am Saturday mornings

1ST & 2ND GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL Sponsored by 1st National Bank Begins January 21 9:00am & 10:00am Saturday mornings

1ST & 2ND GRADE COED BASKETBALL Sponsored by 1st National Bank Begins January 21 11:00am Saturday mornings

3RD & 4TH GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL Sponsored by CF Lions Club Begins October 29 9:00am, 10:00am & 11:00am Saturday mornings

3RD & 4TH GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL Sponsored by CF Lions Club Begins January 21 9:00am Saturday mornings

4TH & 5TH GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL Sponsored by Kiwanis Rough Risers Begins January 21 10:00am Saturday mornings

5TH & 6TH GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL Sponsored by Kiwanis Rough Risers Begins January 21 11:00am Saturday mornings

5TH & 6TH GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL Sponsored by Martin Brothers Begins January 9 Practices Mondays and/or Tuesdays after school; Games Thursday evenings

HOLMES POOL

505 Holmes Dr , (319) 553-3012

OPEN REC SWIM

Tuesday/Thursday/Sunday 7–8:45pm Sunday 1–3:45 pm

LAP SWIM Sunday 6–6:50pm

Tuesday/Thursday 6:15–7pm; 8:55–9:50pm

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

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