Currents 2023 Spring - April, May, June

Main Street Reconstruction

Throughout Cedar Falls’ history, the Main Street corridor has served as the primary north-south artery connecting the City to its downtown core; as such, it has shaped the way people have traveled through the community. From its early days as a milling and industrial center, to its later growth alongside the university, to the vibrant city it is currently, Main Street has reflected the growth of Cedar Falls. It evolved from an unpaved thoroughfare to a brick-paved street, it was home to the city’s first trolley route, and it eventually became the current four-lane facility it is today. Main Street used to be a section of US 218/IA 58 and was heavily utilized by through traffic. In 1993, the new IA 58 was constructed, which runs parallel to Main Street. This new route has removed some through traffic from the corridor. The Main Street Corridor Traffic Study was completed in 2017 and showed that changes in traffic patterns and types, typical users, and needs of the corridor over time have presented Cedar Falls an opportunity to modernize the corridor to better serve the community’s needs and address infrastructure deficiencies.

The full project includes reconstructing Main Street from 6th Street to University Avenue from a 4-lane roadway to a 3-lane roadway with on-street bike lanes. New roundabouts will be constructed at Seerley Blvd., 12th Street, and 18th Street intersections. The project will also include improvements to the water main, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, sidewalks, and other miscellaneous roadway items.

There are two construction phases that will begin in Spring 2023:

1. Seerley Blvd to 18th Street: This will include all construction activities south of the 18th Street intersection. This phase will start with a full road closure to north/south traffic just south of the Seerley Blvd. intersection where a large box culvert will be constructed. This phase will also include the Seerley Blvd. roundabout.

2. 6th Street to 10th Street: This is the north end of the project. Work on this phase will include new traffic signals at the 6th Street intersection and a gateway feature just north of the 7th Street intersection.

Main Street Reconstruction Phasing Plan

Conceptual rendering of proposed gateway feature north of 7th St. intersection

The rest of the construction will be completed in the following two years, with scheduled completion being in August 2025. Additional information and updates will be provided on the City’s webpage. For ongoing, active projects sign up for e-mail notifications through “Notify Me” at www.cedarfalls.com/NotifyMe

Cedar Falls Career Fair

Looking for a new opportunity? Don’t miss the City of Cedar Falls Career Fair on Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 10 am–2 pm at the Public Works Complex (2200 Technology Parkway)!

The event will feature current part-time, full-time, and seasonal job openings at the City in the Recreational Division, which includes the Rec Center and The Falls Aquatics Center, as well as positions in Public Works, Public Safety, and at the Hearst Center for the Arts. This event is free and open to all job-seekers. Refreshments of chips, hot dogs, and water will be provided as well.

Applications will be available to complete on-site and City staff will be there to answer any questions about the hiring process. Employment opportunities will include:

• Cedar Falls Public Works Department—Seasonal Laborers, Maintenance Workers (both permanent part-time and full-time positions), full-time Wastewater Operator 1, full-time Traffic Technician, and full-time Assistant Mechanic

• Cedar Falls Recreation Division (all positions are primarily parttime)—Youth Camp/Sports Coaches, Umpires, Camp Counselors for summer programming; seasonal Ballfield Maintenance; Lifeguards; Swimming Instructors; Fitness Instructors; Personal Trainers; Front Desk Staff; Child Daycare Worker

• Cedar Falls Public Safety—Public Safety Officer

• Hearst Center for the Arts—Youth Instructor (part-time)

For those unable to attend or for anyone who would like to learn more about job openings at the City of Cedar Falls and apply online, please visit www.cedarfalls.com/jobs

2023 Business & Industry Appreciation Awards Luncheon & Representative Citizen Award

Thursday, May 11, 2023, from 11:30 am–1:00 p.m.

The City of Cedar Falls and Cedar Falls Utilities will honor local businesses and organizations, as well as the Representative Citizen of the Year, at the Hilton Garden Inn. To RSVP, please contact Joanne Goodrich at 319-268-5157 or joanne.goodrich@cedarfalls.com by April 28, 2023. The cost is $20.

2023 Cedar Falls/Waterloo Visitor Guide and Cedar Falls Pocket Guides Available

Stop by the Cedar Falls Visitor Center at 6500 Hudson Road to pick up a copy of this year’s visitor guide and pocket guide. The visitor guide is an excellent piece to share with friends and family to inspire a visit to the area. The pocket guide is small and compact featuring area attractions, restaurants, nightlife and hotel listings. The pocket guide is the perfect piece for visitors to use as they navigate around Cedar Falls!

Volunteer With Us!

Tourism Volunteers

As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, April 16-22, the Cedar Falls Tourism & Visitors Bureau thanks everyone that volunteers in our community including our board members and volunteers. Our volunteers are an important part of our organization.

Potential volunteer opportunities include selling programs during Iowa High School Football Semi-Finals and Finals at the UNI-Dome; welcoming potential students and parents during UNI Visit Days; and staffing information booths at events such as the Eastern Iowa Sport Show and the Hawkeye Farm Show. Tasks involving walking, standing, and lifting are typical in this role.

If you enjoy promoting your community, meeting interesting people and just generally being welcoming, we’d love to add you to our ranks. To learn more, please contact us at 319-268-4266 or stop in any time.

Hearst Center for the Arts Volunteers

Volunteer opportunities can depend on our events and programs. We have several opportunities including:

For the Social Butterfly— Be A Hearst Ambassador!

• Event Support for Concerts, Receptions, and Off-Site Festivals; for up to 4-hour shifts, volunteers can help our Programs Coordinator with event set-up and tear-down, serving refreshments for guests, assisting, and informing the public about The Hearst. Tasks involving walking, standing, bending, and lifting are typical in this role.

• Front Desk Support; 2-hour volunteer shifts are available Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:00 to 3:00pm and 3:00 to 5:00pm.  This opportunity is low-key and not task heavy but allows for friendly interaction with the public.  Those serving in this role should be willing to learn about all Hearst operations and programming to inform visitors, take messages from the public for staff, and monitor the galleries to ensure security of artwork on display.  Sight, hearing, speaking, and writing abilities are required.

• Summer Camp Support; assist our educators behind-the-scenes with art activity prep and clean up.  Tasks may be indoors or outdoors and involve walking, standing, bending, and lifting.

For a Bit More Solitude—Serve As A Hearst Project Volunteer!

• Gardening; this seasonal opportunity is a chance to commune with nature, monitor and weed/prune the Hearst Sculpture Garden.  This role involves reaching, bending, and lifting.

• Disaster Planning; this temporary project involves assisting staff with preparing and monitoring disaster mitigation kits and enclosures.  Tasks for this project require reaching, bending, and lifting.

For more information, email your inquiry to the.hearst@cedarfalls.com

Ward 2 Council Member 319-240-1202

susan.debuhr@cedarfalls.com Term ends 1/2/2024

Daryl Kruse

Ward 3 Council Member 319-277-1100

daryl.kruse@cedarfalls.com Term ends 1/2/2026

View City Council Meetings live on CFU Channel 15, or online at www.cedarfalls.com/meetingvideo. Other public meetings are also available online.

Mayor's Revision

Simon Harding

Ward 4 Council Member 319-346-6695

simon.harding@cedarfalls.com

Term ends 1/2/2024

Dustin Ganfield

Ward 5 Council Member 319-553-6899

dustin.ganfield@cedarfalls.com

Term ends 1/2/2026

Kelly Dunn

At-Large Council Member 319-215-6891

kelly.dunn@cedarfalls.com

Term ends 1/2/2026

Dave Sires

At-Large Council Member 319-231-1569

dave.sires@cedarfalls.com

Term ends 1/2/2024

Easily e-mail every council member and the mayor at citycouncil@cedarfalls.com.

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CALLING ALL ARTISTS!

The First Fifty exhibition is back at the Hearst Center this summer for its tenth year with a new theme—PATTERNS! Patterns can be literal or representative of characteristics and traits between people, objects, adventures, etc. expressed in everyday life. Artists are encouraged to embrace the theme in creating a work of art to submit.

No medium is off limits—paintings, ceramics, mixed media, textiles, photography, mosaics, and more have been featured over this event’s history. The work submitted must be your own and ready to hang. This requires a suitable hanging system attached to the work, such as D-rings with wires between.

What to do to prepare: Come early, bring a chair to sit in for the lineup and wear weather ready attire—mother nature is full of surprises. Participants are not allowed to enter the Hearst Center for any reason on drop off day before the doors open.

How to participate: The first fifty works of art to arrive on Thursday, May 25 at 9:00 a.m. are included. All are welcome to participate in this beloved and community supported experience. For questions and additional rules, contact Curator/Registrar Emily Drennan at emily.drennan@cedarfalls.com.

Cedar Falls Earth Week

The City of Cedar Falls is excited to announce Cedar Falls Earth Week, April 16–22! Organizations, businesses, and citizens are all invited to make a difference through clean-up events and education as we work together to keep our community beautiful.

“As a recognized Bird-Friendly Community and member of Tree City, USA, Cedar Falls is home to a wide variety of natural resources and there is so much local pride in helping those resources flourish,” said Amanda Huisman, Communications Specialist for the City of Cedar Falls. “During the past two City-Wide Clean-Up events, we have seen many area organizations make a major impact by conducting a cleanup activity and we are looking forward to that number growing even greater this year!”

Cedar Falls Earth Week encourages all businesses, individuals, and organizations to participate by conducting an organized clean-up activity and picking up litter in their areas. Participants can get clean-up gear including free blue 30-gallon collection bags at the Public Works Complex (2200 Technology Pkwy) and Transfer Station (1524 State St.) during normal business hours. Once filled, the blue bags can be brought to the Transfer Station or placed near the shelter areas at Overman Park, Holmes Park, Clay Street Park, Seerley Park, Neighbors Park, and Pfeiffer Park for pick-up. For other areas please contact Public Works at (319) 273-8629 to arrange a special pickup.

Participants are reminded trash must be bagged and secured before placing it for collection. Please do not overfill trash bags and always ensure they are tied tightly at the top. The City will be highlighting participating businesses on social media throughout Earth Week. Send photos of your organization’s efforts to amanda.huisman@cedarfalls.com.

During Earth Week citizens can also follow Cedar Falls on Facebook and Twitter @CityCF to hear from the City Arborist and Horticulturist for eco facts and tips, including steps the public can take to benefit the local pollinator population. The City will also be broadcasting tree plantings throughout the area which can be viewed via Facebook Live. Follow @CityCF on Facebook for information on dates and locations.

Citizens can participate in the tree planting effort as well by taking advantage of the on-going Plant A Tree program from Cedar Falls Utilities which provides a 40 percent discount for eligible trees purchased from participating retailers (up to a maximum of $100 per family, per year). Visit www.cfu.net/save-energy/shade-tree-discounts for full information.

The community can learn more about Earth Week in Cedar Falls at bit.ly/CFEarthWeek

Grow Cedar Valley offers a variety of professional development and leadership opportunities to support a strong, local workforce. One of those opportunities is The Cedar Valley Leadership Institute (CVLI), an annual class designed to give leaders a broader view of civic leadership responsibilities and opportunities here in the Cedar Valley. Additionally, Grow Cedar Valley hosts Leadercast Cedar Valley, a rebroadcast of world-renowned speakers that takes place on May 18, at the Diamond Event Center in Cedar Falls.

For more details about Grow Cedar Valley’s workforce and professional development strategies, visit growcedarvalley.com or contact Cary Darrah at cary@growcedarvalley.com.

Earth Day Trail Clean Up

Celebrate our trails during the Cedar Valley system-wide Earth Day Trail Clean Up on April 22! All are invited to lend a hand and collect litter on our area trails. This is a great opportunity for individuals, families, friends, and co-workers to come together and spend time enjoying the outdoors, while making the trails more attractive and inviting for everyone. For full participation details email volunteer@cedarvalleytrails.org.

Seerley Park Renovation Project

The City started work on major renovations to Seerley Park. Located in the College Hill district, the park is a quintessential neighborhood park, with a playground, shelter, and lots of open space. It’s a great place to enjoy the sunshine, read a book, or catch up with neighbors and friends.

Seerley Park is one of the oldest parks in Cedar Falls, acquired in 1893. It is named for Homer Seerley, President from 1886 to 1928 of Iowa State Teachers College, now the University of Northern Iowa.

In 2022, funding was approved by City Council and planning with a local landscape design firm, Ritland+Kuiper, began. This project features several proposed improvements, including a new shelter and an accessible, inclusive playground. The City, along with the College Hill Partnership and the Cedar Falls Community Foundation, have collaborated to bring College Hill the best possible neighborhood park.

Currently an outdated metal shelter sits on the east side of the park, which will be removed during renovations. The entire southeast corner of the park has a steep slope which makes mowing difficult for City staff, and is not accessibility friendly. To accommodate the new shelter, this corner will be graded with a small berm and new trees will be planted. This will make for the perfect screening background to the new shelter.

The inspiration for the shelter design comes from the surrounding homes which were mostly built in the early 1900s. The gazebo-style shelter will have both lighting and accessible electricity to accommodate both private and public events.

Currently the City’s Capital Improvements Plan, or CIP, has budgeted this renovation to begin in fiscal year 2025, with construction tentatively beginning in July 2024. As a major partner in the renovation, the College Hill Partnership will be funding 25% of the renovation costs. If you are interested in contributing to the fundraising effort to help make this project a reality, please contact Cedar Falls Community Foundation or the College Hill Partnership.

Seerley Park has always been a center of activity for the College Hill Neighborhood, serving families, university students, and visitors alike. Today the park includes a playground and a shelter, as well as the diagonal sidewalk spanning the length of the park, which has been there since the opening of the park in 1883. The College Hill Partnership is thrilled to be partnering with the City on a new renovation over seven years in making, with College Hill neighbors brainstorming ideas as early as 2016.

In addition to an updated shelter, a new playground will replace the existing structure. The Cedar Falls Community Foundation has fundraised to support accessible playgrounds at our city parks, and we are fortunate to collaborate with them on this project. With input from their Board President, John Lehman, and the landscape architects, Ritland+Kuiper’s expertise, the park’s new playground will be fully ADA accessible. It will have everything from swings to slides, and a surrounding fence to give parents some additional ease of mind. This project has been one of the top priorities of the College Hill Partnership. We look forward to hosting our existing events like Saturday in Seerley and Jazz in Seerley Park under the new shelter, and we can’t wait to start planning for new events.

There are several ways you can support the College Hill Partnership as we fundraise for Seerley Park; become a member of the Partnership, attend or volunteer at our upcoming events, follow us on social media, and please consider donating to our fund at the Cedar Falls Community Foundation.

Spring has sprung in the College Hill Neighborhood! We hope you will join us at one or more of our upcoming activities:

4/8, 5/13, 6/10: Saturday in Seerley, 9–11 am in Seerley Park Join neighbors and friends for hot cup of Sidecar coffee and homemade baked good or two.

4/29: College Hill Neighborhood Garage Sales from 8 am–1 pm Throughout College Hill.

5/20: Ephemeral Art in Seerley Park, 11 am–3 pm in Seerley Park In collaboration with The Hearst Center. Bring your family and friends to create ephemeral art! La Calle, Latin American Cuisine food truck will be there as well.

Seerley Boulevard Tree Plantings

As a gateway to the Cedar Falls College Hill area, Seerley Boulevard is known for the crabapple trees that line the street. After many years, these trees have reached the end of their lives. To help revitalize the street, the College Hill neighborhood and friends of Hugh Pettersen raised funds to purchase new royal raindrop crabapple trees. This past October, City Parks crews planted the new trees along the boulevard.

We are looking forward to how these new trees will help enhance the entrance to the College Hill area. Special thanks to the community members who made this possible. Stop by this spring to see the blooms!

Be Prepared for a Flood

With the arrival of spring, it is important to be prepared for the possibility of flooding, particularly along the Cedar River. The following information is a reminder of what to do if we experience a flood event this year. Become familiar with some important terms which will help identify the threat and hazards associated to flooding.

FLOOD WATCH: Flooding is possible. Tune in to NOAA Weather Radio or local radio and television for information.

FLOOD WARNING: Flooding is occurring or will occur soon; if advised to evacuate, do so immediately.

FLASH FLOOD WATCH: Flash flooding is possible. Be prepared to move to higher ground. Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or local radio and television for information.

FLASH FLOOD WARNING: A flash flood is occurring; seek higher ground on foot immediately.

The City of Cedar Falls Planning and Community Services Division has information about flood hazards, flood insurance, and floodplain development regulations. The division keeps copies of the flood maps in paper and digital format for public viewing. The Cedar Falls website is a great source of flood information for our community. This webpage also has a Cedar Falls flood brochure, and link to the Iowa Flood Center with up-to-date articles about flooding and predictions for the entire state.

In addition, there is a link to the National Weather Service Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service where real time data for the Cedar River gauge located at Cedar Falls is provided by the U. S. Geological Survey. For the website link click on the Cedar River Information–Hydrograph on the upper left menu of the Flood Information page www.cedarfalls.com/flood. Anyone can sign up for automated updates to this gauge via email or text. For more information on USGS WaterAlert visit accounts.waterdata.usgs.gov/wateralert

The City of Cedar Falls participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and the Community Rating System Program (CRS). The CRS is a voluntary incentive program that encourages communities to go beyond the minimum flood insurance program requirements to reduce flood risks in their communities. The goals of the CRS program are to reduce or avoid flood damage to flood insured properties, strengthen and support the insurance aspects of the NFIP, and foster comprehensive floodplain management. By participating in the CRS program, flood insurance premiums are discounted based upon a scale of 1 to 10—the lower the rating, the higher the discount. Nationwide 1744 communities participate in the CRS. Cedar Falls is one of 13 CRS communities in Iowa and one of only 201 communities in the nation ranked as Class 5 or higher. The Class 5 rating provides a 25% discount to insured properties in the one percent annual (100-year) flood zone.

Find the current floodplain web map at www.cedarfalls.com/flood

For more information on flooding risk for a particular property visit msc.fema.gov/portal/home and enter the address. Contact your insurance agent for more information on rates and coverage. If you have other questions about flooding, contact the Cedar Falls Planning and Community Services Division at 319-273-8600.

Virtual Training

If you have questions about online permitting, licensing, and nuisance reporting, please attend our Zoom training session on May 15, 2023 at 11:30 am. This training is open to anyone who is interested. The link will be at CF1Stop.com the day of the training. Hope to see you there!

Cedar River Safety Reminders from the Public Safety Department

The Cedar River is a source of beauty and recreation, but can also be a challenge for our community. Each year—especially during the spring months—the river has the potential to flood because of ice jams or heavy rain events. During elevated water levels, the river can be very dangerous, especially around the Cedar River dam. River recreation should not be conducted near the dam regardless of water levels. High water may also deteriorate the river’s edges, causing areas to be unstable. Watch for posted signs indicating danger and heed the warning. Do not chance driving through flooded roadways because your vehicle could become disabled or swept away. The overall message is that caution should always be exercised when around fast-moving water. The Public Safety Department understands river dangers and trains regularly, utilizing the best practices for responding to all types of water rescue including high-water emergency events in and around the Cedar River.

TURN AROUND—DON’T DROWN

Radar Trailer

The Cedar Falls Police Division radar trailer can be requested for your neighborhood to help reduce the amount of motorists exceeding the speed limit on your street. The goal of the radar trailer is to increase speed awareness and traffic safety. The radar trailer is moved around throughout Cedar Falls in response to citizen requests. If you would like the radar trailer on your street please call 319-273-8612. Please specify what block number you believe the trailer would provide the greatest benefit to your neighborhood.

Coffee with a Cop

April 26 & June 28

8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. at the First Street McDonald’s Swing by and connect with Cedar Falls Public Safety. Plus, enjoy a free cup of coffee provided by Soifer Family McDonald’s!

Landscaping for Clean Water

Traditional landscapes are designed to move water away from a property to the streets and from there to the storm sewer system and to our streams, lakes, or rivers. Along the way, water picks up pollutants that degrade ecosystems and make our ponds and lakes fill up with sediment and algae. Also, as we increase paved areas, the amount and speed of water making it to the streams increases, creating erosion issues on our streams, and filling our ponds and lakes with sediment. The good news is there are many ways to improve your landscape, while helping water quality and reducing erosion.

If you are adding or replacing a paved surface, including driveways and patios, you should consider using permeable pavers, or permeable asphalt or concrete. These systems have spaces where water can get into the system and have a rock storage layer where water can get filtered and stored.

If you have the space for a native garden or a rain garden, this can beautify your landscape, while improving water quality and habitat for pollinators and other creatures. Back drainage swales are a great place to add native plants. Be sure to consult with the City (319-268-5511) before you convert large areas of your yard to a native garden, to ensure the species you select are approved in the areas you are planning.

Using native grasses in well drained and sunny sites—instead of regular turf—is an excellent option to have a turf-like area that does not need irrigation or fertilizers. A blend of blue grama, buffalo grass, and sideoats grama is recommended.

If you have compacted soils (many new developments have this issue), you will benefit from doing Soil Quality Restoration. This consists of applying compost, deep aerating the lawn, and adding seed to your existing lawn. Installing a rain barrel or a series of barrels, can provide you with water for your garden or lawn, and decrease the runoff making it to the streams. The easiest and free way to help water quality in your yard, is to redirect downspouts to drain away from foundations and to a vegetated area.

If you are building a new home, you can install any of these practices at a lower cost; please consider discussing with your builder. Also, there are financial and technical resources available to build these practices. If you live in the Dry Run Creek Watershed, you may be eligible for up to 75% reimbursement if a cost-share application is approved prior to starting construction. To see if you are in the watershed, call 319-268-5511. To learn more about these and other “rainscapes,” please visit www.iowastormwater.org/campaigns/rainscaping Images courtesy of Iowa Stormwater Education Partnership (ISWEP)

A Practical Backyard Tour

Saturday, June 17, 2023

Save the Date! The Healthy Cedar Valley Coalition, City of Cedar Falls, City of Waterloo, Green Iowa AmeriCorps, and community partners will present “A Practical Backyard Tour” of Cedar Falls & Waterloo on Saturday, June 17, from 10 am–1 pm, with a finale & door prize drawing at SingleSpeed in Waterloo at 1:30 pm.

Organizations and homeowners will be opening up their greenspaces to share various sustainable and earth-friendly practices. Visit creative, sustainable backyards and greenspaces at your own pace and in any order. Tour locations will highlight topics such as: rain gardens, pesticide-free lawns, native prairie plantings, backyard composting, vegetable production, garden establishment, homemade rain barrels, bio-retention cells, pollinator

Grass & Prairie Plantings

It’s time once again to remind our citizens of necessary care regarding grass and other plantings within your yard and public right-ofway adjacent to your property.

City Ordinance Section

17-246 states grass, weeds, and volunteer growth must be kept at a height of 8" or less. However, there are a few exceptions to the 8" rule. Prairie plantings are allowed as long as they are planted per our ordinances and do not create a nuisance. If you are interested in having prairie grass, a rain garden, or butterfly garden please be sure to follow these guidelines:

1. Prairie Grass species must be recognized and identified by a governmental agency. If you are interested in planting prairie grass you will need to submit your seed list, location of the plantings, and a maintenance plan to the Public Works Department. This is not required for plantings within a smaller designated bed on your property.

2. Plantings other than turf grass must be kept 18" from any adjacent street, curb, public sidewalk, or alleyway. They also must not obstruct visibility for pedestrians or vehicles.

3. Any plantings in the public right-of-way cannot exceed a height of 24" from the top of curbs.

4. There may be other considerations at the City’s discretion.

5. The prairie plantings must be properly maintained.

We hope these guidelines help you understand the ordinances for grass and prairie plantings. If you need additional information, please call Code Enforcement at 319-268-5186, or the Public Works Department at 319-273-8629.

plantings, & much more! This public educational event is FREE and takes place rain or shine.

Mark your calendar! As the event gets closer, details (tour addresses, site descriptions, list of door prizes) will be located at www.healthycedarvalleycoalition.org or www.facebook.com/ HealthyCedarValleyCoalition as well as the city of Cedar Falls website. For questions or more information, please contact HCVC Backyard Tour chair Tammy Turner, tturner@inrcog.org.

May 6: Household Hazardous Materials and Electronics Collection Event

The City of Cedar Falls is part of the Black Hawk County Solid Waste Commission. Twice per year, the Black Hawk County Solid Waste Management Commission co-sponsors drop-off events for household toxic materials and electronics. BOTH events are open to ALL Black Hawk County residents to get rid of approved items from their homes and garages (some fees may apply). Business waste will NOT be accepted. This event is staffed by community volunteers whom will unload your items for you. All event expenses are paid for by the Black Hawk County Solid Waste Management Commission.

The Spring Drop-off will be on Saturday, May 6, from 9 am – 1 pm, at the Waterloo Waste Water Treatment Plant (3505 Easton Avenue). Registration is required for this event to reduce wait time and vehicle idling. Registration is anticipated to open March 31, and close at 3 pm on May 5. To register and find additional details visit WasteTrac.org

Acceptable Items Include:

• Household cleaners, mercury thermometers, LED/fluorescent bulbs, etc.

• Liquid lawn and garden products including fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides

• Automotive batteries and chemicals such as engine cleaners, brake fluid, waxes, etc.

• Hobby products including stains, varnishes, paint removers, adhesives, etc.

• Propane tanks and other flammables

• Electric items like vacuums, holiday lights, power tools, humidifiers, lamps, etc.

• Flat panel TVs/computer monitors and other audio-visual equipment including stereos, VCR’s, DVD players, game systems and speakers

• Computer equipment including towers, laptops, tablets and other handheld devices. All hard drives will be shredded after the event.

• Each vehicle may bring two Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) containing devices for free; additional CRTs are $5 each (with no limit). Please bring exact cash only. Bills larger than $20 will not be accepted. CRTs are TVs/computer monitors with a big bump in the back.

Not Accepted:

• Paint

• Laundry detergents, soaps, cosmetics, and medications

• Automotive oils, oil filters, and antifreeze

• Grills, lawn mowers, tires, or non-hazardous waste

• Fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, radioactive materials, asbestos, or ammunition

• Any container larger than 5-gallons (no drums)

• Appliances (including microwaves, dehumidifiers, air conditioners, water heaters, refrigerators, etc.)

• Items from schools, businesses, farms, non-profits, or governmental entities

Tips for managing these materials (and more) can be found at www.wastetrac.org/FAQs

Residents interested in participating should visit www.wastetrac.org/ fall-drop-off-event to register and view the list of accepted items. Or call the Waste Trac Education Team at 319-266-8722 before May 4. The previous events served 400 residents resulting in the collection of over 75,000 pounds of electronics for recycling. The next event will be held in Cedar Falls on September 17. Visit www.wastetrac.org/springdrop-off-event for more details as the event approaches. For a complete list of materials accepted and not accepted, please visit wastetrac.org or Facebook @WasteTracEducationTeam for updates.

If you have questions, please contact the Waste Trac Education Team at 319-266-8722.

Volunteers needed to make Collection Event a Success

Approximately 50 volunteers (age 16+) are needed from 8 am–1 pm to make these community events possible! Volunteers assist with unloading items, directing traffic, surveying participants, and making this event run as efficiently as possible. Community groups or businesses whom provide five volunteers can be recognized on promotional materials for the event and on the post-event handouts. More details and registration can be found at www.wastetrac.org/ volunteer. To volunteer call 319-234-8115.

Did you know you do not have to wait to dispose of your electronic items?

The Cedar Falls Transfer Station accepts stereos, VCR and DVD players, vacuums, fax machines, home phones, video game systems, handheld electronics, record players, hair dryers, curling iron, countertop appliances, lamps, treadmills, space heaters, holiday lights, cable/ satellite equipment, fans, cables and many other items with a cord to recycle at no cost. Even Computers and Console televisions are accepted for $7.50 each. Call 319-273-8629 with questions.

Tree Roots and Sanitary Sewers

Did you know tree roots continue to grow through the winter months, even when it appears the tree is dormant? Tree roots are constantly searching for sources of water and nutrients to help the tree grow. One particular source is the sanitary sewer system.

Aging sewer mains and private service lines may have cracks or loose joints, allowing root intrusion. Once inside, the tree roots can grow quickly, filling the pipe while catching other debris flowing down the pipe. A homeowner may notice a gurgling sound in their toilet, or a backup of water in a basement floor drain during high water usage. If allowed to grow unchecked, a complete blockage may occur, causing basement flooding and property damage.

The City of Cedar Falls addresses tree roots in City owned sewer mains in several ways. This includes routine sewer main cleaning, root sawing, and an annual herbicide application program. Additionally, if root impact is severe, a liner can be placed inside existing sewer mains to seal out roots. Or, as a last resort, the sewer main may need to be dug up and replaced.

Many of these same options are available to homeowners to address tree roots in private service lines. These services can be provided by plumbing and drain cleaning companies. One action a homeowner can take on their own is the use of a foaming root killer. This will kill roots inside the service line and restrict future growth, while not harming the tree. A quick internet search will provide you with options and availability, both online and at local retailers. It is recommended however, to avoid using chemicals containing copper sulfate and sodium hydroxide due to potential environmental impacts.

If you have any further questions about tree roots in your sanitary sewer service, or believe there is an issue with the City’s sewer main, please call the Water Reclamation Division at 319-273-8668.

Street Maintenance

Street Sweeping

The Public Works Department strives to keep the city and your neighborhood streets clean. Street sweeping is a part of Public Works operations affecting everything from city streets to streams and waterways. After winter the City utilizes two street sweepers to remove sand, road debris, and leaves from the streets. Sweepers travel at a low speed along the gutter line collecting material to be either vacuumed or broomed into the hopper body of the vehicle. Sweepers are equipped with a watering system to help reduce dust and to assist collection of fine debris. Sweeping is important not only to keep our city looking nice, but also to reduce debris being washed into our storm sewers, and ultimately to local streams and rivers. Public Works staff strive to clean all 264 miles of city streets a minimum of three times per year. Typically, it requires six weeks to complete all streets. Sweeping operations begin as soon as temperatures allow, and wrap up in early December depending on weather conditions.

Street Repair

With construction season getting into full swing, street maintenance crews are now busy repairing potholes, street panels, and performing other street related maintenance.

While hot mix asphalt is not available until May, other methods are used to repair potholes permanently. This year the City will implement a new piece of equipment to assist with pothole repairs. This method utilizes a single operator, controlling a mechanical arm, to spray asphalt emulsion and clean aggregate mixture to permanently fill pavement voids. The new machine eliminates the need for two-person operation. It is also safer for workers because they are not on the street exposed to traffic. Spray patching is a maintenance method used to prolong the life of city streets. With approximately one to five miles being reconstructed each year, it is vital to have a sound maintenance program. This machine will be a definite help assist with achieving the City’s street maintenance goals.

Spring Yard Waste Disposal Options

Yard Waste Drop-Off & Compost Facility

Located on the 300 block of East Main Street

This facility is for use by Cedar Falls residents only. Usage may be monitored to ensure compliance so residents are asked to please bring proof of residency—such as a driver’s license or vehicle registration. The facility is open daily (weather permitting) from dawn to dusk.

Permissible disposal includes brush, logs, leaves, garden waste, and grass clippings. Please, no dimensional lumber, landscape timbers, demolition material, garbage, or plastic containers. Quality wood mulch and compost is available to residents free of charge during normal operating hours. Residents are required to “load their own” so be sure to bring shovels.

Remember, according to city and county ordinance, all loads must be covered or secured. Please do your part to help keep our city clean!

Spring Curbside Yard Waste Collection Options

Yard waste carts will be emptied in April on Mondays at a reduced cost of $5/dump. Remember to place your yard waste cart at the curb by 7 am and remove the cart from the curb no later than 8 pm the day of collection to avoid unwanted service. Do not overload carts; the weight limit is 250 pounds. Please do not deposit dirt, sod, or ashes in the yard waste carts. Please place carts at least three feet away from other objects.

Yard waste is collected curbside on Mondays in April, May, and June. There will be no yard waste collection on May 29, 2023 due to city offices being closed.

Transfer Station

The Transfer Station accepts yard waste daily during normal operations ($29.50/ton). Mondays are reserved for yard waste only. As an alternative, residents are encouraged to utilize the Seasonal Compost Facility for yard waste disposal needs.

For additional information regarding yard waste disposal options or to request service, please contact the Public Works Department at 319-273-8629.

Solid Waste Transfer Station Fees: Effective January 1, 2021:

Household/Commercial/Demolition Solid Waste Materials: $65/ton

Solid Waste: < 260 lbs. $7 minimum fee

Yard Waste: < 400 lbs. $7 minimum fee

NEW Solid Waste

Three Cubic Yard

Dumpster Fees:

2023: $89/dump

2024: $107/dump

2025: $125/dump

Commercial

Three Cubic Yards Cardboard

Dumpster:

$10/dump

Single bagged solid waste/yard waste: $0.75/bag

Appliances: $10/item

T.V./Computer: $7.50/item

Commercial Bulk Recycling drop-off: $50/dump

Please put your cart out on the makeup day prior to 7:00 a.m.

2023 Holiday Make-up Refuse Schedule

REGULAR DAY RESCHEDULED DAY

Friday, April 7, 2023

Thursday, April 6, 2023

Monday, May 29, 2023 No Yard Waste Collection

Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Monday, September 4, 2023 No Yard Waste Collection

Thursday, November 23, 2023

Friday, November 24, 2023

Friday, December 22, 2023

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Thursday, December 21, 2023

Monday, December 25, 2023 No Yard Waste Collection

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES

2023 Alley Reconstruction Project

The 2023 Alley Reconstruction Project consists of two City alleys being reconstructed into permeable alleys, and two City alleys being constructed with a new concrete surface. This project is funded by the Storm Water Bonds and Street Construction Fund. The following alleys are scheduled for construction during 2023 during late spring through the summer:

Between From To Alley Type

Walnut St. & Iowa St. W. 12th St. W. 13th St. Permeable Washington St. & Clay St. W. 13th St. W. 14th St. Permeable Franklin St. & Clay St. W. 13th St. W. 14th St. Concrete

Main St. & State St. E. 2nd St. E. 3rd St. Concrete

There are two goals for this project. The first is to reconstruct alley’s that have required maintenance repeatedly. The second goal is to help the City’s storm water management system with the installation of the permeable alleys. This project will affect those who have driveway access off the alley’s listed above while being reconstructed, and will require homeowners to temporarily park along their respective streets.

The permeable alleys consist of a perforated pipe under a clean rock storage chamber. On top of the rock storage chamber the surface of the alley will consist of two four foot concrete sections, with a four foot permeable paver strip between the concrete sections. The two concrete surface sections slope all captured water to the center permeable paver strip. This captures all storm water in the area where it filters through the rock before collecting into the subdrain and flowing to the existing storm sewer. Since 2014 various alleys throughout the City of Cedar Falls have been reconstructed to the permeable alley system to help with the City’s storm water management.

The other two alleys listed above will be reconstructed as a new concrete surface alley with an inverted crown, allowing water to flow to the alley and direct it to the downhill City street. This allows for a storm water management system that efficiently transports water to the City’s storm water infrastructure.

The Alley Reconstruction Project helps reduce the number of alleys that require frequent maintenance, and also improves the City’s overall storm water management.

North Cedar Heights Area Reconstruction Phase 1 Project

Beginning in late April, the phased reconstruction of the North Cedar Heights Area will begin. The two streets slated for this complete reconstruction are: West Ridgewood Drive, from Greenwood Avenue to Cherry Lane; and Timber Drive, from Grand Boulevard to Greenwood Avenue. Reconstruction will include the sanitary sewer, watermain, storm sewer, and full depth asphalt with a concrete curb and gutter/edging. The North Cedar Heights subdivision is a small community of houses located atop the Cedar River’s bluffs, next to Hartman Bluff State Preserve, north of Grand Boulevard. The goal of this reconstruction effort is to assist with the current challenge of snow removal, trash pickup, sanitary service, storm water control, and even passing oncoming vehicles. In conjunction with this reconstruction, there is an area with a failed slope on the northern edge of West Ridgewood Drive, which has already been cleared of trees and will be remedied by the contractor during the reconstruction efforts.

2023 Street Construction Project

During the 2023 construction season, two City streets are queued for a reconstruction. Reconstruction involves a total removal and replacement of the roadway, with underground utilities replaced if needed. Often it requires closing sections of the road for two to three months. This work is primarily funded by the Local Option Sales Tax. The following streets are scheduled for construction during 2023: Street From To W. 18th St. Hudson Rd. Campus St. Madison St. Belle Ave. Virgil St.

The street with significant traffic impacts is W. 18th Street, which will be completed as two stages of construction. This allows for the shortest duration of closure while still maintaining meaningful accessibility to the directly impacted residences, as the contractor performs all necessary utility installation and pavement placement as uninterrupted as possible. It is anticipated that the W. 18th Street work will take approximately five months to complete, and the Madison Street work approximately two months. The work on W. 18th Street is anticipated to begin in late April.

Along these roadways, new sod will be placed by the contractor. Care for this new grass will become the responsibility of the property owners beginning 30 days after placement.

Timber Drive Reconstruction Limits

W. Ridgewood Drive Reconstruction Limits

W 18th Street Reconstruction Limits

Street Reconstruction Limits

Olive Street Box Culvert

The City of Cedar Falls and its contractor, Peterson Contractors, Inc. of Reinbeck, Iowa, will continue with the Olive Street Box Culvert project. Crews will extend the existing College Street twin box culvert under Olive Street to replace the previous two span slab bridge on Olive Street. During the winter months the contractor installed shoring for the new culvert, placement of new sanitary sewer services, sanitary manholes, new water main, water services, and storm sewer structures. The overall project will also include downstream channel improvements, sidewalk improvements for walkability to the College Hill corridor, and placement of a new road section above the culvert. After placement of the culvert is completed, crews will focus their attention to the Petersen Plaza expansion. New landscaping will be placed on top of the new culvert, replacement of brick pavers, and new pedestrian lighting will be a few of the new amenities to the College Hill Corridor.

W. 27th Street Reconstruction

The City of Cedar Falls and its contractor, Peterson Contractors Inc. of Reinbeck, Iowa, will be continuing with the reconstruction of W. 27th Street project this spring. The focus of the 2023 construction season will start with paving operations at the W. 27th and Greenhill roundabout. After completion crews will work westerly, building two single lane roundabouts as entrances for the new CF High School.

The overall project includes improvements to the water main, storm sewer, sidewalks, trails, roadway lighting, landscaping, a new signal at Hudson & W. 27th, and other roadway items. Also included as part of the project, is the construction of three total new roundabouts at the intersections of Greenhill Road and two at the entrances to the new school. Below are the limits of construction for each phase:

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

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

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

During the 2022 construction season, crews reconstructed and widened 27th Street from the McLeod Center to The Quarters apartment complex, including reconstruction of the Panther Parkway intersection. As part of the Phase II work, crews will tie in on both sides of where construction was left in 2022. Near the McLeod Center, crews will install a new signal after the UNI spring semester. New trail connections and turning lanes will also be installed. To the west, crews will construct the Greenhill Road to W. 27th Street roundabout, and open to traffic as they work their way west along W. 27th to the new school entrances. By the end of the 2023 construction season, crews will work to have all of W. 27th Street—including the three new roundabout—open to traffic. Landscaping, grading, and final seeding operations will likely continue into the spring of 2024.

Various Intersection Improvements

This project consists of improvements to three intersections:

1. Hudson Road/Ridgeway Avenue: Due to the number of accidents in recent years, a traffic signal will be added. Due to long wait times for traffic signal materials, the signal will likely be installed in the fall.

2. Prairie Parkway/Brandilynn Boulevard: Landscaping will be added to the middle of the existing roundabout. The ground will be raised in the center of the roundabout and landscaping will consist of a combination of canopy trees, ornamental trees, ornamental grasses, shrubs, decorative rock, and monuments with street name lettering on them.

3. Prairie Parkway/Prairie View Road: This is also an existing roundabout that will undergo landscaping improvements. The landscaping will be similar to what is described above for Prairie Parkway/Brandilynn Boulevard. However, due to the large size of this roundabout, there will be larger volume of shrubs, decorative rock, etc.

The landscaping improvements are scheduled to start in the spring. For all three intersections, there are no anticipated road closures or necessary detours, and will remain open to traffic.

City Hall Remodel

In January of 2022, construction began on the City Hall remodel. After 14 months the construction is complete! Peters Construction worked with City staff and Emergent Architecture to complete the project. As of the beginning of March, any relocated operations and meetings have moved back including: public meetings, Mayor, City Administrator, Finance and Business Operations (including City Clerk and parking), Planning and Community Services, Inspection Services, and Engineering Services. Watch for announcements on an Open House date with guided tours to show all the changes and updates.

A few highlights from this remodel project are:

• Enhanced public areas, accessible bathrooms, larger area around Council Chambers, as well as public conference room and meeting rooms next to our lobby areas to meet with the public when they drop-in with questions or concerns.

• Ramps were added to Council Chambers to create an accessible dais.

• Reuse of the former police area. Police and Fire are at the Public Safety Center, 4600 S. Main St.

• Relocating the public service windows to allow for a one-stop-shop approach for citizens. This includes permitting (inspections, planning, and engineering), pet licenses, parking, housing, public events, etc.

• Updated energy efficient heating, cooling, and lighting.

• Enhanced security elements for staff.

additional information and updates about the projects below at www.cedarfalls.com. For ongoing, active projects sign up for e-mail notifications through “Notify Me” at www.cedarfalls.com/NotifyMe.

Temporary shoring and crane in early 2023

Summer 2022—

Reconstruction of W. 27th Street at Panther Parkway

TOURISM CALENDAR OF EVENTS

8 Saturday in Seerley Seerley Park 9am–11am collegehillpartnership org

10 Film Screening: Storm Lake Hawkeye Community College, Tama Hall, Waterloo 6pm hawkeyecollege edu

22 Celebrate Trails Day Trail Clean-up Cedar Valley Trails cedarvalleytrails org

22 Do Better Be Better 5K Walk/Run Big Woods Lake South Shelter 10am

5 Cinco de Mayo Celebration River Place Plaza 5:30pm riverplaceplaza com

1 Fool’s 5K & 10K George Wyth State Park, Waterloo fasttrackracingftr wordpress com

1 Spring Shop Hop Downtown Cedar Falls cedarfallsdowntown com

1 The Gruffalo *GBPAC, 10am & 1pm gbpac com

1 Rod Con: Rod Library’s Mini Comic Book Convention UNI Campus, Rod Library 10am-4pm rodcon library uni edu

1 IOWAEATS|food & drink festival Waterloo Convention Center 11am-5pm iowaeatsfestival com

1 UNI Tennis vs Valparaiso UNI Tennis Complex 1pm unipanthers com

1–2 USAW Folkstyle Nationals UNI-Dome usawrestlingevents com

1–2 UNI Softball vs Bradley Robinson Dresser Sports Complex Sat 2pm; Sun Noon unipanthers com

1–2 All the King’s Women Cedar Falls Community Theatre at Oster Regent Theatre Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2pm mycfct org

2 UNI Tennis vs Missouri State UNI Tennis Complex 10am unipanthers com

2 Rend Collective— WHOSOEVER Tour Spring 2023 *GBPAC, 7pm 273-2028 gbpac com

4 UNI Softball vs Iowa State Robinson Dresser Sports Complex 4pm unipanthers com

5 UNI Concert Band *GBPAC 7:30pm gbpac com

6 Hops Downtown Cedar Falls 5:30pm cedarfallsdowntown com

6 Hearst Series: Gryphon Trio *GBPAC 7pm gbpac com

11 UNI Softball vs Drake Robinson Dresser Sports Complex 5pm unipanthers com

11 Spotlight Series: Wind Ensemble *GBPAC 7:30pm music uni edu

13 The Reminders Hawkeye Community College, Tama Hall, Waterloo 7pm hawkeyecollege edu

14–15 UNI Ochesis Dance Company Annual Gala 2023 Oster Regent Theatre Fri 7pm; Sat 2pm uniorchesis wixsite com/ uniorchesis

14–16 UNI Softball vs Southern Illinois Robinson Dresser Sports Complex Fri 5pm; Sat 2pm; Sun Noon unipanthers com

15 Trout Stocking Family and Kids Day North Prairie Lake, Hudson Rd 10am–2pm cedarvalleywalleyeclub org

15 UNI Tennis vs Drake UNI Tennis Complex 10am unipanthers com

16 Spectrum Project Spring Concert *GBPAC 2pm spectrumproject org

19 Spotlight Series: Jazz Band Two Bengtson Auditorium, Russell Hall 7:30pm music uni edu

20 Spotlight Series: Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra & Concert Chorale *GBPAC 7:30pm music uni edu

21 Spotlight Series: Jazz Band One Bengtson Auditorium, Russell Hall 7:30pm music uni edu

21 Margarita Nights 2 0— Sippin’ & Salsa for Cedar Valley Hospice Hilton Garden Inn 6pm cvhospic org

22 Special Olympics Polar Plunge George Wyth State Park Beach, W’loo 10:45am soiowa org

21–23 The Book of Mormon *GBPAC Fri 7:30pm; Sat 2pm & 7:30pm; Sun 1pm & 6:30pm gbpac com

24 UNI Varsity Glee Club *GBPAC 7:30pm music uni edu

25 UNI Softball vs Drake Robinson Dresser Sports Complex 5pm unipanthers com

26 Spotlight Series: Symphonic Band *GBPAC 7:30pm music uni edu

28–30 Columbus High School Musical “Cinderella” Oster Regent Theatre Fri & Sat 7pm; Sun 2pm

28–30 UNI Softball vs Valparaiso Robinson Dresser Sports Complex Fri 5pm; Sat 2pm; Sun Noon unipanthers com

28–30 The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Hope Martin Theatre, Waterloo Fri 7pm; Sat 2pm; Sun 2pm wcpbhct org

29 Concert: Evolution of African American Music *GBPAC 7pm wcfsyphony org

5–6 The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Hope Martin Theatre, Waterloo Fri 7pm; Sat 2pm wcpbhct org

5–7 UNI Softball vs Evansville Robinson Dresser Sports Complex Fri 5pm; Sat 2pm; Sun Noon unipanthers com

6 Cedar Falls Farmers Market Kickoff Overman Park 8:30am cedarfallsfarmersmarket weebly com

6 CRAZE Home Brew Club River Place Plaza Noon riverplaceplaza com

7 Downtown Show and Shine Downtown Cedar Falls Noon–3pm cedarfallsdowntown com

9 UNI Children’s Choir *GBPAC 7:30pm gbpac com

12–13 UNI Spring Commencement McLeod Center Fri 7pm; Sat 10am & 2pm uni edu

13 Belgian Waffle Breakfast Cedar Falls Woman’s Club 8am–11am cedarfallswomansclub com

13 Saturday in Seerley Seerley Park 9am–11am collegehillpartnership org

13 Run Like a Mother 5k Big Woods Lake South Shelter 9am uniwomeninbusiness com

17 College Hill Farmers Market Kickoff College Hill 4pm collegehillpartnership org

17 Ride of Silence Overman Park 6pm cedarvalleycyclists org

19 EPI’s More Than You See Benefit River Place Plaza 6pm riverplaceplaza com

25 War Bonds: The Songs and Letters of WWII Hawkeye Community College—Tama Hall, Waterloo 1:30pm & 7pm hawkeyecollege edu

29 Veterans Memorial Day Parade Downtown Waterloo 10am

13 Cedar Falls Municipal Band “Twilight Tunes” Overman Park 7:30pm cedarnet org/cfband

15–18 Hunchback of Notre Dame Cedar Falls Community Theatre at Oster Regent Theatre Fri & Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2pm mycfct org

16 IA Public Radio, The Friends of KUNI/KHKE & Second State Brewery Present Brews & Bands River Place Plaza 6pm riverplaceplaza com

16 Movies Under the Moon cedarfallsdowntown com

2 Movies Under the Moon cedarfallsdowntown com

2 Live to 9 River Place Plaza 6pm liveto9 com

3 Bridges Ride Pfeiffer Park 9am cedarvalleytrails org

6 Cedar Falls Municipal Band “Twilight Tunes” Overman Park 7:30pm cedarnet org/cfband

6–11 2023 Iowa SCTP State Trap Championships Iowa State Trapshooting Association iowadnr gov

9 Live to 9 River Place Plaza 6pm liveto9 com

9–11 Hunchback of Notre Dame Cedar Falls Community Theatre at Oster Regent Theatre Fri & Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2pm mycfct org

9–11 Cedar Valley Soccer Moonlight Classic and Cup Cedar Valley Soccer Complex, Waterloo cedarvalleysoccerclub org

10 Saturday in Seerley Seerley Park 9am–11am collegehillpartnership org

19–21 Iowa Junior Amateur Championship Pheasant Ridge Golf Course amateurgolf com

20 Cedar Falls Municipal Band “Twilight Tunes” Overman Park 7:30pm cedarnet org/cfband

23–24 Welcome Home Stage—Live Music River Place Plaza Fri 5pm–11pm & Sat 2pm–11pm riverplaceplaza com

23–25 Cedar Basin Music Festival Sturgis Park cedarbasinmusic org

23–25 Sturgis Falls Celebration Overman and Gateway Parks sturgisfalls org

25 Sturgis Falls 5K & 10K Utility Parkway 8am fasttrackracingftr wordpress com

27 Cedar Falls Municipal Band “Twilight Tunes” Overman Park 7:30pm cedarnet org/cfband

30 Plaza Presents: Solid Ground River Place Plaza 6pm riverplaceplaza com

20th

1 New Horizons Band Concert *GBPAC 7:30pm music uni edu

4 Girls’ Night Out Downtown Cedar Falls 5pm cedarfallsdowntown com

20 Furry 5k Big Woods Lake, South Shelter 7:30am cedarbendhumane org

20 Death by 5K George Wyth State Park, Waterloo 8am ultrasignup com

20 Spectrum JamFest River Place Plaza 2pm riverplaceplaza com

www.cedarvalley365.com

For Hearst Center events, please see pages 10–11.

6510 HUDSON RD. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (319) 268-4266

June 2—Lyle Lyle Crocodile

June 16—Princess Bride

July 14— Cinderella

July 28— Secret Life of Pets

August 11—Spider-Man: No Way Home

August 18—Sandlot

At Overman Park…movies begin at dusk! Cedar Valley Acoustic Guitar Association will perform at 7 p.m. For the official movie lineup, check out Community Main Streets Facebook page at facebook.com/cfdowntown.

FOR UNI GAMES VISIT www.unipanthers.com

*GBPAC: Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center All times and dates subject to change.

For more information about Community Main Street and the Cedar Falls Downtown District contact: Kim Bear, Executive Director, Community Main Street 319-277-0213 or email: director@communitymainstreet.org.

DO YOU LOVE FLOWERS AND WATCHING THEM

BLOOM? Did you know all the sidewalk pots and hanging baskets in the Cedar Falls Downtown District are planted and maintained by volunteers? How can you help?

Save the Date for ARTapalooza!

Community Main Street is excited to host the 17th annual ARTapalooza on SUNDAY, September 10, 2023 from 9am–4pm in the Cedar Falls Downtown District! This annual celebration of art draws many talented artists from throughout the region. In addition, there is something for everyone to enjoy as downtown is filled with artist demonstrations, live entertainment, and free children’s activities.

Calling All Artists for the 17th Annual ARTapalooza event!

Are you an artist who is eager to display your work? ARTapalooza features nearly 50 regional artists who display and sell their work at booths set up along the meandering Main Street. This is a juried art show. Applications are due by May 1; you will be notified of your status by June 1. We are looking for artists who work in mediums including but are not limited to: ceramics, paintings, metal sculptures, fiber, jewelry, photography, drawing, printmaking, upcycling, and mixed media.   For application information visit www.communitymainstreet.org

(319) 266-5149 | www cfhistory org

VICTORIAN HOUSE MUSEUM

308 W. 3rd Street | Tuesday–Saturday, 10 am–4 pm; Sunday, 1–4 pm

2023 EXHIBIT & PROGRAM SERIES

Everybody Ought to Have a Maid: Servants in Cedar Falls

Community Main Street needs new members to join our downtown Flower Brigade! Volunteer opportunities include the following:

JOIN OUR WATERING CREW: Use the gator and water plants throughout the Downtown District; choose one of several scheduling options such as once a week, once every other week, or be trained and added to the sub list. There are a lot of options to help out!

ADOPT A BLOCK: Help keep your assigned block free of weeds in the pots and flower beds. Make sure all flowers throughout are thriving! The schedule for this opportunity is very flexible.

DONATE: Financial contributions help us to continue decorating with beautiful, blooming hanging baskets and sidewalk pots! Venmo @CommunityMain-Street or mail a check to the Community Main Street office: 310 E. 4th St. We appreciate donations of any amount.

For more information contact Community Main Street, (319) 277-0213 or office@communitymainstreet.org

February 16–December 15, 2023 at the Victorian Home & Carriage House Museum

The term servants conjures up images of Downton Abbey and Upstairs, Downstairs But servants in America worked in a different social structure than their counterparts in class-conscious England Who were those people who served as domestic servants in Cedar Falls, who were their employers and how did their lives differ?

Where Does the Fish Fork Go? A look at sterling silver flatware

April 16, 2 pm, Victorian House Museum

Kate Martin will talk about flatware patterns for all tastes—plain and ornate—and how Victorian era sensibilities led to the introduction of pieces such as asparagus tongs, grape scissors, the bread fork, the marrow spoon, and more This program accompanies our Spring Cabinets of Curiosity display of flatware in the Victorian House

The Maid Narratives: Servant Stories

May 6, 2 pm, Victorian House Museum

Join us for a conversation with historian Charletta Sudduth, Ed D , about the stories of Black domestic workers and the White families they served from her co-authored book, The Maid Narratives

A Visit with Author Ann Hanigan Kotz

June 11, 2 pm, Victorian House Museum

Hear from Ann Hanigan Kotz about her new book, The Journey of Karoline Olsen

The Journey of Karoline Olsen is the tale of a woman and a wife building the American Dream out of nothing but the dirt on which she stands

From Our Victorian House Kitchen: Salads

June 15, Facebook and Youtube

Join Sloan Alberhasky for this virtual program as she demonstrates how to make two fresh salads from our Victorian House kitchen

Museums Opening for Summer on May 6!

Ice House Museum, 121 Center St May–mid-October; Saturday & Sunday, 1–4 pm; $5/adult; Free for age 12 & under Visit the only museum in the U S telling the story of ice harvesting in an original ice house! This 1921 round structure contains tools used to cut ice from the Cedar River right nearby Little Red Schoolhouse, 205 W 1st St May–mid-October; Saturday & Sunday, 1–4 pm; Free

From the slate blackboard to the potbellied stove, this 1909 schoolhouse recalls a time when siblings and neighboring children gathered together to learn

Summer at the Schoolhouse

This summer program is for students who have finished 1st–6th grade Each session meets from 9 am–12:30 pm, Mon –Fri , for one week What do we do? We get to see what school was like 100+ years ago We do reading, writing, and arithmetic, but we also do recess! We write on slates, sing old songs, learn fun games, and make fun crafts Visit our website for more information and to register

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.

EXHIBITIONS

CEDAR FALLS STUDENT ART EXHIBITION 2023

APRIL 15–MAY 21, 2023

Opening reception: Sunday, April 16 from 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Sponsored by Friends of the Hearst

The Hearst Center’s tradition of celebrating students and teachers continues this spring with an exhibition of work created in the art classrooms of Cedar Falls Community Schools.

Holiday schedule: Closed April 7–9, 2023

RED HERRING THEATRE PRESENTS EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Thursday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m.

FIRST FIFTY 2023: PATTERNS

JUNE 15–AUGUST 6, 2023

Drop off date: Thursday, May 25 at 9:00 a.m. We wear them, we follow them. Share your interpretations of what patterns are revealed in your life. Plan to participate in the Hearst Center’s tenth First Fifty exhibition. The first fifty ready-to-hang works of art to arrive when doors open on the drop off date are included. The work you submit must be your own. Visit thehearst.org for additional rules, regulations, and more details.

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 live by the UNI School of Music Department students and faculty.

April 14: UNI tuba students under the direction of Stephanie Ycaza

Hearst Center for the Arts is part of the Department of Community Development, City of Cedar Falls.

HYBRID! FINAL THURSDAY READING SERIES

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.

April 27: Andrew Farkas | Farkas is the author of the recent collection, The Great Indoorsman (University of Nebraska Press). His other books include The Big Red Herring, Sunsphere and Self-Titled Debut. Farkas is an Assistant Professor of English at Washburn University.

CONCERT WITH IOWA CHAMBER MUSIC COLLECTIVE

Tuesday, April 18 at 7:00 p.m.

Experience live music featuring Schubert’s playful “Trout” with piano quintet and chamber works by Beethoven and H.A. Hoffman. This diverse group of friends founded the Iowa Chamber Music Collective in 2022 as a nonprofit organization.

Performers include Daniel Kaplunas, violin; Camille Balleza, piano; John Chiles, viola; Dmitri Vasilistov, double bass; Ranee Yang, clarinet; Dan Reynolds, piano; and Liudmila Lebedeva, cello.

Written by Brian Dykstra; Sponsored by Jones Law Firm, Mike and Rita Waggoner, and Friends of the Hearst Center for the Arts.

Synopsis: What starts out like a comic “Who’s on First” sketch about an out of service staircase, turns into a sly commentary on office politics, glass ceilings, income inequality, and racism in Corporate America.

BOOK DISCUSSION AND WORKSHOP WITH ZACHARY MICHAEL JACK

Sunday, May 7 from 2:00–3:00 p.m. Join author and national commentator, Zachary Michael Jack for a session of writing commentary and viewpoint pieces on issues of importance to the Midwest. Free and open to the public. Pre-registration required at thehearst.org.

BACKYARD CONCERT WITH THE RUSH CLEVELAND TRIO

Thursday, May 11 at 6:30 p.m.

Listen to blues, classic country, electronic guitar solos, and rockabilly from Rush Cleveland, guitar/vocals; Gordon Sanky, bass/vocals; and Will Quegg, drums.

CONCERT WITH THE SCHWESTKA | NORDAHL DUO

Friday, May 12 at 12:00 p.m.

The Schwestka | Nordahl Duo perform electronic music incorporating multiple facets from chant to fusion to ambient to rock. Don’t forget to bring your sack lunch. Join the electronic music duo, Schwestka l Nordahl as they perform on stage in Mae Latta Hall. Bring your sack lunch.

EPHEMERAL ART COMMUNITY PROJECT

Saturday, May 20 from 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Join us and the College Hill Partnership for Ephemeral Art making in Seerley Park. These works of art last a brief amount of time and are not preserved as lasting objects. Hearst staff and artist, Kate Walberg are on site to assist in guiding participants through the creative process. A community favorite, La Calle Food Truck have food available for purchase. Free and open to all ages.

JAMES HEARST’S POETRY INSPIRED CONCERT

Tuesday, June 29 at 7:00 p.m.

ROOTED AND REACHING EARTH DAY WORKSHOP

Saturday, April 22 from 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Join Sue Schuerman and Felecia Babb in this three–hour retreat to explore our relationship with trees and how they impact our physical and emotional well-being. The session is free but pre-registration is required at thehearst.org.

This concert features the world premiere of a new work for solo marimba by UNI faculty member Michael Conrad, written for percussionist and UNI faculty member Josh Graham. The multi-movement work draws inspiration from the poetry of James Hearst with readings. Q&A to follow. Supported in part by the Iowa Art and Coalition Creative and Leadership Partner Grant.

Mariah Benson, Self Portrait, Colored pencil, 7th grade, Holmes Junior High, Teacher: Baily Klammer

Linnéa Andersson, My Secret Garden, Gouache on paper

MESSY MORNINGS (Ages 3–6)

Wednesdays through May 24 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; Ask for Many Messy Mornings (all 10 sessions) for $63 ($56)

SAVE THE DATE!

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION (Ages 5–12)

Tuesday, April 4 at 10:00 a.m.

ILLUSION: June 5–9

SCULPTURE: June 19–23

ART OF SCIENCE: July 10–14

THEATRE: July 24–28

GET MESSY: August 7–11

GET MESSY 2: August 14–18

Monday–Friday from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Fee: $170 ($153)/week

Before & After Care: 8:30 a.m. and/or until 5:00 p.m. (additional $10/day)

FAMILY

INTRO TO CLAY SCULPTING

Sunday, May 14 from 1:00–3:30 p.m.

Make figurines from slab work, coils, and pinch pots. Texture, proportion, and anatomy are explored!

Instructor: Benjamin Miller | Fee: $37 ($34) up to 4 people (additional participants: $5/person)

TEENS

TEEN ART CLUB (Ages 13–18)

Tuesdays, May 2 & May 16 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.

Instructor: Jiyoung Kim | Fee: $5/session

ADULTS

WHEEL THROWING

Session I: Tuesdays, April 4–May 2 from 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Session II: Thursdays, April 6–May 4 from 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Session III: Saturdays, May 6–June 3 from 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Session IV: Tuesdays, June 13–July 18

(no class July 4) from 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Session V: Thursdays, June 15–July 13 from 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Session VI: Saturdays, June 17–July 15 from 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Develop skills on the wheel while you learn to make a variety of vessels and sculptural pieces. This class is great for beginner and intermediatelevel students. Students have access to the ceramic lab outside of class for the duration of the course. Instructors: Camille Balleza and Anna Lyon | Fee: $85 ($76)

OPEN STUDIO PAINTING

Thursdays, April 6–May 4 from 2:00–4:00 p.m. This class is individualized and focused on the student’s needs and interests. Participants are met at their current level of artmaking and are encouraged to work to improve artistic skills. Color, composition, expression, brush techniques, and more are explored in this open studio style course. Instructor: Jerry Nissen

Fee: $62 ($55)

INTRO TO GUITAR

Tuesdays, April 11–May 16 from 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Learn the basics of finger placements, chords, and rhythm. Bring your guitar and a friend!

Instructor: Nate Callahan | Fee: $62 ($55)

FROM IDEA TO PAPERBACK

Saturdays, April 15–29 from 1:00–3:00 p.m. In this series of workshops, students learn the basics of the publishing world with a focus on independent publishing models and marketwide distribution. Students learn different ways to print their stories and ways to make their published work available to customers—all in an affordable way. Instructor: Christopher D. Schmitz

Fee: $55 ($49)

April 15: Explore differences between traditional and indie publishing models. Learn to choose which path is right for you and your end game goals.

April 22: Oregon Trail style roadmap to getting your book produced/published in high quality and outsmarting highway bandits along the way. A dysentery free approach to publishing.

April 29: Real examples and a detailed look at free/almost free publishing tools accessible to indie authors.

DRAWING EXPLORATION

Sundays, April 16–May 7 from 1:30–3:30 p.m. Learn the basics of drawing. Experiment with form, shading, composition, perspective, and subject matter. This class is perfect for the beginner or intermediate drawing student looking to learn new skills.

Instructor: Mary Disburg | Fee: $55 ($49)

FOR ADDITIONAL ADULT CLASSES, POP-UPS, AND WORKSHOPS, VISIT THEHEARST.ORG.

INDIGO AND SHIBORI DYE

Thursdays, May 18–June 1 from 6:00–8:00 p.m.

This class focuses on shibori and other resist dying techniques where students create different patterns and designs. All materials are included but feel free to bring any additional items. Instructor: Anna Lyon | Fee: $55 ($49)

PIERCING AND TEXTURING: INTRO TO JEWELRY

Sundays, May 21–June 11 from 1:30–3:30 p.m. Learn to use jewelers’ hand tools to design your own copper jewelry. Students saw, file, sand, and texture unique pendant designs. This class is an introduction to jewelry techniques and is open to all skill levels. Instructor: Christiana Hovick

Fee: $55 ($49)

POTTERY ON THE PATIO

Sundays, June 11, July 9, and August 13 from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. or 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Work on the wheel outdoors while enjoying the Hearst Center patio and sculpture garden. Each potter is given up to 5 pounds of clay and two hours to work with assistance from our staff. Finished work is fired and glazed by staff, and available for pick up later in the month. Sessions are limited to 3 potters. Experience with wheelthrowing is recommended, but not required.

Instructor: Benjamin Miller l Fee: $32 ($28)

PUBLIC

LIBRARY 524 Main St Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (319) 273-8643

Stay up to date at www cedarfallslibrary org

Library Hours: Mon –Wed 10 am–9 pm; Thurs & Fri 9 am–6 pm; Sat 9 am–5 pm; Sun 1–5 pm

Library and Community Center are CLOSED : Sunday, April 9; Sunday & Monday, May 28 & 29; and OPEN Saturday, June 24, 1–5 p.m.

PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS

Gardening Classes

Mondays from 6–8 p.m. in the meeting room (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.)

Backyard Transformations: April 3 Teachers: Steve Carignan & Margaret Empie

What’s New in Backyard Landscaping: April 17 Teacher: Doug Miller

Peace, Love, and Keeping Urban Chickens: April 24 Teacher: Rowena Tan

FREE No registration required Class runs for about one hour with time for Q&A after For more information contact Steven Eilers, ISU Extension and Outreach

BHC Urban Agriculture Specialist, at 319-234-6811 or seilers@iastate edu

Friends of the Library Evening Book Discussions

Tuesdays, April 4, May 2 from 7–8 p.m. via Google Meet

April 4: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou

May 2: Miss Etta by Deanna Lynn Sletten

June 6: The Color Purple by Alice Walker

Sewing and Quilting Group

Mondays, April 10 & 24, May 8 & 22, June 12 & 26, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. in the Co-Lab

Large and small projects, with community quilters on hand to offer guidance

New quilters welcome No registration required Tools and machines, along with some patterns are available Stop by to see what’s going on or join in!

Author Talk with James Kenyon

Wednesday, April 19, at 6 p.m. in the meeting room

Join local author, James Kenyon, for reading and discussion of his book, A Cat

Named Fatima: Tales of 23 Cats and the People Who Loved Them Dr Kenyon is a retired veterinarian and eight-time veterinary volunteer for the Iditarod Alaskan dog sled race

Friends of the Library Morning Book Discussions

Tuesday, April 25, from 10–11:30 a.m. in the conference room

The group will decide on titles for Fall 2023–Spring 2024 at this meeting

What Is That Car Model?: A Fortepan Iowa Program

Sunday, April 30, from 2–3 p.m. in the meeting room

Do you like vintage cars or something about a particular vintage car model?

We need experts and enthusiasts like you! Lend expertise (and curiosity) to a conversation about vintage cars (1900–1970) with local vintage car expert, Jim Volgarino Help us identify and tag car photos with the correct make and model in the innovative public archive, https://fortepan us Bring a laptop if you have one

Author Talk with Cherie Dargan

Wednesday, May 10, at 6 p.m. in the meeting room

Join local author, Cherie Dargan, for a reading and discussion of her debut novel Grandmother’s Treasures, Book One, The Gift “Quilt lovers will flock to this novel which offers mystery, love, betrayal, and family reconciliation played out in two connecting eras ”

Walking Book Club

Tuesdays in June from 8:30–9:30 a.m., meet in the front of the library

Tiny Art Studio

Monday, June 12, at 10:30 a.m. & Tuesday, June 13, at 6 p.m. in the Co-Lab

Use your artistic voice to create a tiny work of art on a 3 x 3 inch canvas Canvases will be displayed in the small first floor display case, then for CFPL’s first Tiny Art Show Canvases, paint, and tiny easels provided If you want to add 3-D embellishments please bring them Registration required, sign up for only one session For ages 18+

PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH

Storytimes

10:30 a.m. in the Youth Department (No storytimes in May.)

Storytimes resume Friday, June 2, with Music and Movement Storytime.*

Mondays: Sprout Storytime for babies 0–23 months

Tuesdays and Saturdays: Sapling Storytime for 3 to 5-year-olds

Wednesdays: Seedling Storytime for toddlers 2 to 3-year-olds

Fridays: Music & Movement Storytime: Geared toward toddlers & preschoolers

*June 2 at Overman Park, and June 16 at Washington Park

Poetry Competition

April 1–26 (For students in kindergarten–6th grade)

Elementary school poets! Submit your best poem by April 26 for a chance to have your work posted on our Facebook, Instagram, and website! Submit your poem via pdf or doc format to youth@cedarfallslibrary org

Youth Bookmark Contest

April 3–30

What does reading mean to you? How can you find or express your voice?

We challenge you to create a bookmark answering those questions

Bookmarks must be 2 5 inches wide, and between 5–8 inches tall Submit a physical copy via the school van or in person Or submit the design via email to youth@cedarfallslibrary org; preferred file formats are png or jpg, but PDFs are acceptable as well Designs are due by April 30 The winning design will be chosen in early May The winner will receive a certificate, and their design will be featured on bookmarks for our Summer Library Program

Let’s Get Cubing!

3rd Sundays from 2:30–4 p.m.

Are you into cubing? Bring your own cube or borrow one of ours Learn some new cubing skills from others at this drop-in cubing hangout

Beginning ASL Hangout

Monday, April 3 & 17, from 6–7:30 p.m. in the Co-Lab

Are you just learning ASL and need a place to practice your vocabulary and conversation skills? Come hang out with ASL instructors Lori Moreau and Librarian Bekah to play vocabulary games, practice sentences, and learn new signs! For all ages

Word Wizards

Wednesday, April 5, at 3 p.m.

A club where kids get together to 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 is geared towards children 2nd grade and up, but anyone interested in storytelling can join (it is helpful to be able to independently write in full sentences) Registration required

Sensory Stations for Little Learners

Thursday, April 6, from 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Join us for hands-on learning Children and their caregivers will navigate sensory stations and discover new ways to learn and play For ages 0–5

Tween Time

Wednesdays, April 12 & 19; May 10 & 17; June 14, from 3–4 p.m. in the Youth Department

Hang out while we talk about cool things and have some fun For ages 9–12

Financial Literacy with ISU Extension Office

Friday, April 14, from 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Storytimes Around the World: Middle East

Saturday, April 15, at 10:30 a.m. in the Youth Department

In collaboration with the UNI’s International Engagement Office, join us for Preschool Storytime as we read, sing, dance, and learn about other cultures For this session we welcome a guest reader who will share about their culture and bring a special craft or activity  For preschoolers ages 3–5

Book Buddies: A Reading Mentor Program

Thursday, April 20, from 4–5 p.m. in the meeting room

Would your child benefit from one-on-one reading? This new program pairs primary-grade students (K–3rd grade) with a UNI student or retired teacher, for the opportunity to develop reading fluency through reading practice, to help build confidence and grow life-long readers Six twenty-minute reading slots are available at each session Children can bring their own books or we can provide several options Pre-registration required by calling or visiting the youth desk

Youth Book Discussion Groups

3rd & 4th graders: Tuesdays, April 25 and May 23, at 4:15 p.m.

5th & 6th graders: Mondays, April 24 and May 22, at 4:15 p.m.

To register and arrange a pickup for the book, email or call the youth desk at youth@cedarfallslibrary org or 319-859-3282 Registration required

Cedar Valley’s Youth Read with Varian Johnson

Wednesday, April 26, from 6:30–7:30 p.m. in the meeting room

Please join us for a public presentation by author-in-residence, Varian Johnson

This year’s feature book is The Parker Inheritance Funding for Cedar Valley’s Youth read provided by the Cedar Falls Community Foundation: Robert and Shirley Berg Fund for use by the library

Creation Stations: Find Your Voice through Art & Writing

Wednesday, June 21, at 3 p.m.

Drop in and explore a variety of creative mediums to discover new and interesting ways to express yourself!

The Golden Hour Book Discussion

Monday, June 12, at 2 p.m. in the Youth Department

Join us for a special summer book discussion on the Kids All Iowa Reads graphic novel, The Golden Hour by Niki Smith Please be sure to read the summary, as this book could deal with some triggering issues Registration and the book will be available in May at the youth desk For ages 8–12 Join us again on Wednesday, June 14 for a virtual interview with the author!

The Golden Hour Author Virtual Interview

Wednesday, June 14, at 2 p.m. in the meeting room

Join us and the State Library of Iowa as we watch a live Zoom interview with the author of The Golden Hour, Niki Smith! Potential for Q&A at the end For ages 8–12 No registration required

Kids Flicks One(NYICFF) Kids Flicks Two (NYICFF)

June 27 at 1:30 p.m.

June 28 at 2:00 p.m.

PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG ADULTS

National Poetry Month Notebook Design

Saturday, April 1 from 1–3 p.m. in the Co-Lab

Decorate your very own notebook for National Poetry Month! Whether you write a poem a day in it for the month, plot out a trip to the Arctic, or just doodle inside! Notebooks and decorating supplies are provided But if you have your own notebook or particular decorations, bring them! No registration required

Blackout Poetry Competition

April 1–30

Try your hand at blackout poetry for the chance to win one of three $5 gift cards to the Book Nook! Completed blackout poetry can be turned in to any service desks during April Use your own pages or pick up pages from the desk in the Teen Room  Categories for gift cards include: most unusual word used, best haiku, and the poem best representing summer reading theme “Find Your Voice ”

Teen Poetry Workshop

Wednesday, April 5 & 12, from 7–8 p.m. in the meeting room

Join poet Seth Thill as he guides us through an evening of poetry writing  (Apr 5— general poetry, April 12—visual poetry ) A different poetry book raffled off at each event  Open to teens ages 12–18 and in 7–12th grade  No registration required

10–12th Grade Book Club

Mondays, April 10 and May 8, from 4:15–5:30 p.m. in the teen room.

Registration required

April 10: We Deserve Monuments by Jas Hammonds

May 8: Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley

Teen Dungeon Master Training

Saturday, April 15, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. (with half hour break for lunch)

Ever wanted to play Dungeons and Dragons but you couldn’t find a Dungeon Master? Come learn how to be your own DM and make friends to play in their campaigns! Previous Dungeons and Dragons experience is not required Some snacks provided, but please bring a sack lunch Must be 12–18 years old and in 7–12th grade Registration required  Email or call the Teen Librarian for more information at teens@cedarfallslibrary org or 319-859-3283

Teens & Adults: Mend, Stitch, Embellish

Tuesday, April 18 and May 30, from 6–8 p.m. in the teen room

For teens and older people in their lives to share knowledge and skills, talk with others, and leave with an item of mended clothing! No previous skill needed Staff will be on hand to help with simple stitches Attendees are welcome to bring items to mend; a community quilt will also be available to practice on Adult attendees are encouraged to bring a teen with them No registration required

Poetry Seed Bombs

Thursday, April 20, from 4–5 p.m. in the Co-Lab

Make seed bombs from old poetry books and other recycled paper!  Open to teens ages 12–18 and in 7–12th grade  No registration required

Anime Club

April 22, May 27, and June 17, from 2–4 p.m. in the teen room

New to anime or a seasoned pro? Join us in watching some anime while indulging in Japanese snacks! Open to teens ages 12–18 and in 7–12th grade No registration required

Teen & Guardian Financial Literacy with Mike Finley

Tuesday, April 25, from 7–8 p.m. in the meeting room What is credit? How do I start a budget? When is the best way to start saving and how? If these questions have plagued you, don’t worry! Mike Finley is here to help No registration required

7–9th Grade Book Club

Wednesdays, April 26 and May 24, at 4:15 p.m. in the teen room Registration required Email or call the youth desk for more information at youth@cedarfallslibrary org or 319-268-3282

Teen Foraging Walk

Sunday, May 7, from 1–2 p.m., start and end at the library

Interested in identifying wild edibles as you explore the trails this summer? Join CFPL and Hartman Reserve Naturalist Katie Klus on a foraging walk A drawing will take place for a free foraging book! Open to teens ages 12–18 and in 7–12th grade  No registration required

Clothing Swap

Saturday, May 13, from 1–3 p.m. in the teen room

Bring clothes you don’t wear anymore, and swap them for something new to you!  Teens do not have to bring clothes in to participate; if they do, all items should be washed  Open to teens ages 12–18 and in 7–12th grade  No registration required

Teen Intro to Backpacking

Monday, May 15, at 7 p.m. in the meeting room

Learn from our friends at Hartman Reserve how to plan a trip, some essentials to take with you, and tips for the trail  Open to teens ages 12–18 and in 7–12th grade  No registration required

Finals Homework Help

Days and times TBD, in the teen room

Nervous about upcoming finals or need help studying? Come for peer-to-peer help with homework and studying assistance! Open to teens ages 12–18 and in 7–12th grade  No registration required

Teen Craft Corner

Mondays, June 5, 12, 19, & 26, from 2–4 p.m. in the Co-Lab

A different craft each session like word bracelets, tote bags, and smash journals! Open to teens ages 12–18 and in 7–12th grade  No registration required

So You Want To Be…

Tuesdays, June 6, 13, 20, & 27, at 7 p.m. in the meeting room

Different guests each week share about their careers and hobbies, and how those helped them to find their voice! Topics range from cosplaying to tattoo artistry to radio djing! Open to teens ages 12–18 and in 7–12th grade  No registration required

Teen Tie-Dye

Friday, June 9, from 2–4 p.m. in the Co-Lab

Share your style by tie-dying a one-of-a-kind shirt that’s unique to you! Open to teens ages 12–18 and in 7–12th grade  No registration required

Fire Keeper’s Daughter Author Interview

Thursday, June 15, at 4 p.m. in the meeting room

Join us and the State Library of Iowa as we watch a live Zoom interview with the author of The Fire Keeper’s Daughter ! Potential for Q&A at the end  Free book stickers for all attendees! No registration required

Mikayla Oz, Magician

Thursday, June 22 at 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.

PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES

Minecraft Night

Thursday, April 13, from 5:30–8:30 p.m. and Wednesdays, June 7 & 21, from 5–8 p.m. in the meeting room

Join us for a night of Minecraft with NirvanaOnline! Registration required for access to a Minecraft account and computer If you have BOTH a Minecraft account and laptop you bring with you, registration is not necessary All ages!  Ocean Odyssey Outreach Program w/ Mississippi River Museum

Thursday, June 15, at 9:30 & 11 a.m. in the Community Center

MUSH! with Noggin, the Sled Dog (and her human)

Saturday, June 17, at 2 p.m. in the meeting room

Community Center

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

Financial Seminar with Mike Finley

Mondays, April 3–May 22, from 5:30-7 p.m.

This 8-week seminar teaches the individual “how to retire” well Topics include fixed income, pensions, investments & withdrawals, Social Security, Medicare, insurance, and the psychological impact of retirement No registration required

Walking Club

Wednesdays at 9 a.m., beginning May 3 Walk with us! Registration required Those who register early receive a limited edition Community Center t-shirt

It is simple to register for activities at the Rec!

Visit bit ly/CFRecRegister to sign up for aquatics, camps, fitness and wellness classes, youth sports, and much more!

Check out our fitness class schedule at cedarfalls com/fitness

MEMBERSHIP & FEES

Cedar Falls Recreation & Fitness Center

Monthly Membership

RESIDENT↓ NON-RESIDENT↓

Youth (18 & Under) $20 $35

Student (19–22) $25 $20

Adult (19 & Older) $30 $55

Senior Citizen (65+) $25 $40

Family $45 $70

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

ENJOY OUR PARKS!

Park Descriptions: cedarfalls com/parks Park Availability: cedarfalls com/cedarfallsparks

PICNIC SHELTER RENTALS

Reserved in advance at the Rec Center with signed contract and $25 rental fee Overman Park shelter rented only in conjunction with band shell.

GATEWAY CELEBRATION SHELTER

Reservation fee paid at the time of reservation

Mon–Thurs: $75; Fri–Sun & Holidays: $110

Damage deposit: $75

THE ISLAND PARK BEACH HOUSE 218 Center Street in Island Park

Reservation fee paid at the time of reservation

Entire building—Mon–Thurs: $175;

Fri–Sunday & Holidays: $275

Damage deposit: $500

TOTS IN MOTION… SPORTS FOR PRESCHOOLERS

Ages: 3–5 years

This is aimed to be a drop off program Take some time for yourself, run errands, or grab a coffee, and leave the instruction to us! Themed craft and snack provided All children must be the minimum age as of the program start date and not exceed the age limit—NO EXCEPTIONS Children must be potty trained and out of pull-ups

SPIRIT SQUIRTS June 14 & 15 (11am–12:30 pm) Children in these high energy classes learn far more than just being a teammate and sportsmanship concepts They also explore agility, rhythm, and teamwork It is a great way to build self confidence and nurture that team environment and fun with their friends! Partner games and activities for all! Snack and craft included Fee: $35

SHORTSTOPS COACH PITCH LEAGUE

CF POLICE ASSOC COACH PITCH LEAGUE

Volunteer coaches pitch to their own players during this minimum of 6 game season

Players are divided into teams based upon the school they attend All players supply their own glove and receive a team shirt

Parent volunteer coaches are needed— contact Brock Goos at 319-273-8636

Age: Just completing 1st or 2nd Grade

Dates: Practice begins the week of May 8 as weather permits League games are played on weeknights from mid-May through the end of June

Days: Baseball predominately

Mon /Wed

Softball predominately

Tues /Thurs

Time: Scheduled games & practices after 5pm

Location: Pfeiffer Park

Fee: $35 by April 15 ($40 after deadline)

1ST & 2ND GRADE BASEBALL CAMP

Age: Just completing 1st or 2nd Grade

Dates: June 5 (12 meetings)

Day/time: Mon & Wed from 9–9:55am

Location: Pfeiffer Park

Fee: $45 by May 31/$50 starting June 1

*Sponsored by CF Police Association

1ST & 2ND GRADE SOFTBALL CAMP

Age: Just completing 1st or 2nd Grade

Dates: June 5 (12 meetings)

Day/time: Mon & Wed from 10–10:55am

Location: Pfeiffer Park

Fee: $45 by May 31/$50 starting June 1

*Kiwanis Club of Cedar Falls Rough Risers

YOUTH RUGBY (NON CONTACT)

Date: June 1–22

Ages: Just completing 1st or 2nd Grade Thursdays, 5–6pm

Ages: Just Completing 3rd–8th Grade Thursdays, 6–7:30pm

Location: Washington Park

Fee: $35 by May 25/$40 starting May 26

*Delivered by Cedar Falls High School Rugby Coaches

YOUTH TENNIS LESSONS

Date: June 12–July 19

Monday/Wednesday & Tuesday/Thursday classes available

5–7 year olds, Red Ball Class, 11–11:55am

7–10 year olds, Orange Ball Class, 9–9:55am

10–12 year olds, Green Ball Class, 10–10:55am

12 year olds & up, Yellow Ball Class, 11–11:55am

Location: UNI Tennis Courts (south end)

Fee: $60 by May 31/$65 starting June 1

*Delivered by the Black Hawk Tennis Club

T-BALL

While the fundamentals such as throwing, fielding, batting, and catching are taught, the main emphasis is on introducing the sport in a fun, organized, and noncompetitive atmosphere

COED T- BALL CAMP

Age: 5 year olds by start date

Dates: Session 1: June 6 (7 meetings) Session 2: July 6 (7 meetings)

Day/time: Tues & Thurs from 9–9:55am

Location: Pfeiffer Park

Fee: $40 by May 31/$45 starting June 1 *CF Police Association

BOYS T-BALL CAMP

Age: Just completing Kindergarten

Dates: June 6 (7 meetings)

Day/time: Tues & Thurs from 10–10:55am

Location: Pfeiffer Park

Fee: $40 by May 31/$45 starting June 1

*Sponsored by CF Amvets Post 49

K–1ST GRADE GIRLS T-BALL CAMP

Age: Just completing Kind or 1st Grade

Dates: July 6 (7 meetings)

Day/time: Tues & Thurs from 10–10:55am

Location: Pfeiffer Park

Fee: $40 by May 31/$45 starting June 1

*Sponsored by CF Amvets Post 49

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AQUATICS

RECREATIONAL SWIM

May 27–August 20

Check the website for pool hours when Cedar Falls schools are in session

HOLMES POOL 505 Holmes Dr 319-553-3012

Open Daily 1–4:30pm; 6:30–8:45pm

THE FALLS 3025 S Main 319-266-8468

ADULT FITNESS

GET IN SHAPE FOR SUMMER!

Visit cedarfalls com/fitness for a full listing of group exercise classes!

FREE outdoor fitness classes at the plaza downtown are returning! Watch social media and cedarfalls com/fitness for updates

Yoga —Every Wednesday evening at 5:30pm beginning May 3 Bring a mat or towel

D2G SocaFit (Dance Fitness)—Saturdays at 9am on May 13, 27; June 3, 10; July 8; and August 12

ADULT SUMMER SOFTBALL LEAGUE (18+)

12 game season starts week of May 8 Call your own leagues Games scheduled between 6–10pm

Monday Church & Men’s/Open League

Tuesday Mixed League

Thursday Men’s/Open League

Birdsall Park Softball Complex

Mixed League: $250

All other Leagues: $ 225

ADULT PICKLEBALL LEAGUE (16+)

12 match season, each match consists of 3 rally scoring games from May 15–end of June

Competitive, recreational and 55 and over divisions offered Monday from 5:30–8pm

Orchard Hill Pickleball Courts

Registration Fee: $60 per 2 person team

Deadline: When full or May 7

ADULT DOWNTOWN BAGS LEAGUE (16+)

May 2–Six match season

Tuesdays, first match 6:30pm, River Place Plaza

Each match consists of 3 games

Registration Fee: $45 per 2 person team

Deadline: April 18

LAP SWIM—HOLMES POOL

May 26–August 4

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5:45–7:30am

Sunday 5:30–6:20pm

Fee: $5 or swim pass

WATER WALKING—THE FALLS

Monday–Saturday 12–8pm

Sunday 1–8pm

Weather, crowd, and staff permitting.

DAILY HOLMES

Infant (2 & Under) $3

Youth 3–17 $5

Adult 18+ $5 THE FALLS

Infant (2 & Under) $3

Youth 3–17 $12

Adult 18+ $10

DOUBLE DOLLAR

DEAL: Fridays at Holmes Pool from 6:30–8:45pm

SUMMER SEASON PASSES

No refunds provided if pool closures or revised hours occur due to staffing shortages or inclement weather

RESIDENT↓ NON-RESIDENT↓

Youth 0–17 $50 $60

Adult 18+ $40 $60

Lap Swim/

Water Walking* $40 $60

*Allows entry to lap swim and water walking at The Falls and Holmes Pool. It will not allow individuals to utilize the lap lane during open recreational swimming at The Falls. A season pass or daily rate allows access to the lap lane at The Falls during these times and to water walking times.

SWIM LESSONS ($36/session)

Rec Center swim lessons are designed by our staff to help promote water safety at a young age It’s our hope participants experience success early and often in swim lesson programs, and develop a love and respect for the water Competitive oriented skills have been moved to the more advanced groups

The Recreation Division will do everything possible to see at least ten lessons are held, but we cannot control the weather

For full course descriptions go to cedarfalls. com/aquatics .

Session 1 June 8–21

Session 2 June 26–July 11, No classes July 4

Session 3 July 17–28

June 6–August 19 (age 16+)

Days/time: Monday–Friday, 11–11:55am Tues & Thurs, 8:15–9:15pm (weather permitting)

Fee: $10 or summer swim pass Patrons may choose to walk with the current or against it Aqua socks are permitted

STRETCHING AQUA TRIM

Session I: June 8–21

Session II: June 26–July 11, No class July 4 or 7

Session III: July 17–28

Day/time: Monday–Friday; 8:35–9:20pm

Location: The Falls Aquatic Center

Fee: $36/session

DOGGY DIP

Enjoy a true dog’s day of summer on August 21, from 6–8pm, weather permitting All licensed dogs must be accompanied by one adult owner, and up to two other owners are allowed Cost of admission is $5/per dog; additional owners are $4/person Season swim passes will not be honored All those entering the pool area should be prepared to get wet!

POOL RENTAL

The Falls Aquatic Center and Holmes Pool have plenty of space for kids and adults to have a great time! Rental fees vary depending on the area(s) used during the rental period Lifeguards are provided

HOLMES POOL

Available daily after open rec swim hours for private parties

$75/hr for parties up to 75 people

$90/hr for parties over 75 people

FALLS AQUATIC CENTER

Available daily 8:15–10pm

Safari Falls $240

Rock Falls $365

Safari Falls & Adventure Falls $465

Rock Falls & Adventure Falls $565

Entire Facility $665

+Open Concession Stand Option $45/hr

Get your suit ready!

The Falls Aquatic Center provides summer fun for all. City of Cedar Falls Recreational Division staff requests you take a moment to review a few things to help enhance our great atmosphere prior to your visit.

The Falls has a Code of Conduct Policy to provide a positive environment for all who attend. Let’s work together to ensure good conduct continues, by maintaining the following levels of behavior:

• Demonstrate and encourage good courtesy and respect towards others at all times. Have self-control, self-discipline, and resolve conflicts positively.

• Maintain a positive attitude while visiting. Keep tone, volume, language, and gestures appropriate for all ages.

• Accept the fact that bad behavior, actions, or language will have consequences which will limit or eliminate the ability to participate or attend the facility in the future.

There are many levels of unacceptable or inappropriate behavior. Consequences will vary based on the severity of an incident, as well as behavioral history.

Responses by City staff may include but are not limited to: verbal warnings, immediate dismal, potential suspension or expulsion. Or, the event of extreme circumstances, criminal charges.

Parents, we encourage you to review these policies with your children. All parties involved must abide by the staff’s decision at the time of incident. Please do your part in keeping The Falls a fun and enjoyable experience for all.

Parking

Postal Customer Cedar Falls, IA 50613

Enjoy FREE parking from June 1–July 31, 2023, in the 22nd Street West and 22nd Street East-South lots on College Hill while UNI students are on break. Please take advantage of the FREE parking while supporting the College Hill businesses!

Always be mindful of the City’s 48-hour ordinance, which prohibits parking longer than 48 consecutive hours on publicly owned streets or lots. Vehicles in violation of this ordinance are subject to citation and tow at the owner’s expense.

May is Bike Month

This year’s theme is #BikeThere. Events during the month include:

• Bike-to-School Day: Wednesday, May 3

• Bike-to-Work Week: May 15–21

• National Ride of Silence will be observed Wednesday, May 17 Watch for future announcements on Bike Month activities.

Pedestrians and Bicyclists Safety

The Cedar Falls Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee, along with Cedar Falls Public Safety encourage motorist to slow down and watch for increased pedestrian activity. With improvement in the weather, bicyclists, joggers, and pedestrians will become more prevalent on streets, at intersections, and on trails and sidewalks. Motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians all need to be observant.

• Motor vehicle drivers are required to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks, whether the crosswalk is marked or not. It is also important to slow down, wait for oncoming traffic to pass, and move all the way to the other lane before passing a bicyclist.

• Bicyclists have the right to use the road. Bicyclists need to follow the same rules as motorists, including signaling turns and stopping or yielding at intersections.

• Pedestrians must use crosswalks when available, but not all crosswalks are marked. Looking both ways and being alert are essential before crossing the path of motor vehicles. This is especially true of students on their way to or from school.

Safe passage is the responsibility of all—motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians—throughout the year. Feel good about making these efforts for a safe Cedar Falls!