FALL ’18
GREENHILL ROAD CORRIDOR TRAFFIC STUDY A traffic study of Greenhill Road from Cedar Heights Drive to Hudson Road kicked off in June. The objectives are to identify existing and future roadway capacity, as well as safety needs of the corridor. This information will be used for planning and budgeting future projects. The city’s Capital Improvement Plan includes several upcoming projects that will utilize information from the study: South Main/Greenhill Road and Cedar Heights/Greenhill Road intersections. The traffic study includes a review of a variety of information such as existing conditions, vehicle crashes, access management, turn lanes, number of lanes, intersection controls, future development, and the posted speed limit. Three public meetings are included as part of the study. The first one was in June, to introduce the project and hear comments about the corridor and specific intersections. The second meeting was in August, reviewing data collected on traffic volumes, crash history, and forecasted traffic to year 2045. Alternatives for the roadway, such as remaining four-lanes or widening to five lanes, were available for discussion in August. Intersection alternatives were also shown including widening for turn lanes, signal improvements, and roundabout options. The third public meeting in late September will discuss recommendations of the study. Then a presentation will be made to the City Council. The study will conclude by the end of 2018. To view meeting materials, visit the city’s website at www.cedarfalls.com, then click on “Special Roadway Corridor Projects” on the right side of the hompage, then click on the Greenhill Road Corridor tab. Please contact Engineering Services at (319) 268-5161 with questions or comments on this project.
Intersection Alternatives—Greenhill Road (Concept presented Aug. 2018)
vol. 4
Aquatics 17 Channel 15 9 Community Main St. 13 Events/Calendar 23 Hearst Center 18–19 Historical Society 13 Library 20–21 Mayor’s Corner 3 Public Meetings 24 Rec Center 14–16 Waste/Recycling 10–11
ENT
RR STAY CU
is y Me Notif ion t p i scr a sub s y ou allow h c i on s wh icati tool notif e s v i ce topic to r e h ose t y l on on er to matt that like — ost , y ou m n das e g in g a ar, t d e e n m , cale g n i s, t os date bid p on up i t c , u tr ies con s tunit pp or es. h job o s a fl ews n d an
ifyme
t .com/no darfalls e .c w w w
INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND COMING TO CEDAR FALLS An inclusive playground will be built in Cedar Falls after a group of parents raised more than $1 million. “We are thrilled to bring “A Place to Play” Playground to Greenhill Park in Cedar Falls,” said Amanda Weichers. Weichers started a nonprofit organization in 2010 called Beau’s Beautiful Blessings, which was the fiscal agent for the playground. Her organization is named after her son, Beau, and assists Iowa children who have brain injuries, brain abnormalities, and/or epilepsy to fund items they otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford.
CEDAR FALLS PUBLIC SAFETY RAISING MONEY FOR CANCER AWARENESS The Cedar Falls Public Safety Department is proud to announce they will be joining “The Pink Patch Project” raising money for the local Beyond Pink TEAM. The Pink Patch Project (PPP) is a collaborative effort between more than 300 public safety agencies across the nation—all working to raise awareness for breast cancer research, education, and treatment. In 2017, participating agencies raised more than $700,000, all of which was donated to various foundations supporting breast cancer research and awareness. The PPP hopes to raise more than $1,000,000 in 2018. The Pink Patch Project centers on a vibrant pink version of our police and fire uniform patches. Officers and firefighters can wear the pink patches on their regular uniforms during October. The patches are intended to encourage discussion amongst citizens about the importance of early detection and treatment in the ongoing fight against the disease. The Cedar Falls Public Safety Department will sell the pink patches to members of the community—all proceeds will be donated to the Beyond Pink TEAM. The patches are $10 each and can be purchased at the Police Department, Fire Department, City Hall (220 Clay Street), and at various community events.
A Place to Play Playground will be an inclusive playground going beyond ADA accessibility compliance. It is designed to provide children and families of all physical, mental, and social abilities and ages an opportunity to play together in an integrated, sensory-rich environment without the barriers traditionally existing on a playground. The $1 million has been raised over a three-and-a-half year period and includes in-kind donations from the City of Cedar Falls, a $250,000 grant from the Black Hawk County Gaming Association, and numerous other contributions. The Cedar Falls Public Works and Parks Division and friends of the project worked with Ritland+Kuiper Landscape Architects to design the park after extensive research. “When you make an experience inclusive, it’s better for everyone. This is going to be the most fun playground for all families,” said Sarah Corkery. Corkery is on the board of Beau’s Beautiful Blessings. Her son, Jude, is legally blind and had seizures as a young child. “Taking Jude to playgrounds was a very scary experience,” Corkery said. “I envisioned a place where I could take all my children and have a fun experience without worrying about safety.” The park will be complete by the fall of 2019. More information can be found at www.YourPlaceToPlay.org.
AUDRIENNE KENNEDY WINS SILVER AWARD The Silver Award is the highest honor a Girl Scout Cadette can attain. Cadette Troop 6581 has been executing amazing community service projects since 2009 when the troop first started. From sewing baby quilts for Wee Care to walker bags for Western Home residents, the troop of five girls (McKenzie Adair, Myah Brinker, Sydney Herzman, Elise Wehr, and Audrienne Kennedy), chose to make a difference to a Cedar Falls landmark full of historical value. Most people do not see the little brown house in Overman park as a historical landmark as it just looks like a little shack. The little brown house or more formally called “The Jacob Hoffman Replica Cabin,” was built in 1969 to imitate the original cabin that Jacob Hoffman and his family lived in. 2 · Fall 2018
All the girls helped one another get the array of jobs done. One of the largest projects was the scraping, brushing down, and painting the exterior walls of the cabin. This was started in the Fall of 2017 and completed in June 2018, by the entire troop. From filling cracks in the floor with self-leveling concrete to using power tools and a floor jack, each job was a learning experience for Troop 6581. “We could not have done it without the guidance of our troop leaders Linda Kennedy and Janice Crowe” says Audrienne. “We wouldn’t have the friendships that being in Girl Scouts has given us”.
Our Thriving City “(Cedar Falls) is one of the prettiest, liveliest, thriving, enterprising, prosperous and healthy cities in the west. She is up to the high standard of the times in all public improvements, advancements, marked generosity and unusual hospitality.” These are not my words, but words taken once again from the book, “Historical Record of Cedar Falls (1843–1893)” by Peter Melendy published in 1893. One generous and hospitable citizen in Cedar Falls is our very own Sid Morris. Sid was recently selected as “Iowan of the Day” by the Blue Ribbon Foundation at the 2018 Iowa State Fair. He was nominated by folks who know him and what he’s done for our city over the past six decades. This includes raising an amazing family that continues to serve our community. Space does not allow me to list all this man has done for Cedar Falls, but suffice to say, he’s someone special and wholeheartedly deserves this wonderful recognition. Cedar Falls was founded by enterprising and entrepreneurial individuals with a drive to solve problems and create new opportunities, exactly what Red Cedar is working to build on today. Red Cedar is a new partnership of the Cedar Valley’s cities, colleges, universities, and private business leaders brought together to support the makers and entrepreneurs among us—anyone looking to create a new product or solve a problem in new, novel ways. Most visibly, Red Cedar founded and runs Mill Race Coworking right in downtown Cedar Falls, providing entrepreneurs with the physical space to connect and work with others. (www.redcedarcv.com) Throughout our community we all reap the rewards of generous people. We have “funding” organizations such as the Cedar Falls Community Foundation, the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, and others leading the way. These organizations, and ultimately generous individuals, bolster the thriving city we live in. This ranges from funding pickle ball courts to art displays and so much more throughout the city. Small to large amounts from all people add up to an amazingly generous city. One long-term investment towards economic development I believe will produce tremendous results in Cedar Falls is the Leader In Me initiative. It’s not so much about developing talented students, but helping them develop leadership and “soft skills” our businesses are clamoring for. Soft skills include such things as being dependable, prioritizing, listening, collaborating, and simply getting along with others. Just this past spring, our very own St. Patrick Catholic School was awarded the prestigious “Lighthouse School Milestone for Leader In Me”—envied by many around the country. It’s easy to see the results of the leadership-infusion by simply walking into the school and interacting with students, staff, parents, and leadership. The nice thing about “Leader in Me” is that it’s not the newest/shiniest thing going on. It’s a long-term, systemic effort creating a school environment where leadership permeates all aspects of the culture, and students develop the skills they need for a lifetime. I see our young leaders of today being the generous leaders of Cedar Falls tomorrow to continue the legacy of our thriving city. Yours in service,
Jim Brown
Fall 2018 · 3
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES DRY RUN CREEK Did you know the Black Hawk Soil and Water Conservation District has been working for over 70 years with landowners to help protect our local resources? Through our partnerships, we can provide both technical and financial assistance for various conservation practices, in both urban and rural areas. A main focus of these efforts has been on the impaired Dry Run Creek Watershed, which can help cover up to 75% of the conservation project cost. Landowners outside of the watershed but still within Black Hawk County can receive up to 50% assistance available on a first come, first served basis. Permeable pavement, rain gardens, bioretention, rain barrels, filter strips, cover crops, and wetlands, are all eligible. Whether you own a home, a business, farmland, or something in between, a free, no-obligation property assessment is available for you. If you have a specific area of concern on your property or are just generally interested in the opportunities present on your landscape, we are here to help. We can provide further information on the conservation practices themselves and available contractors, identify the various types of financial incentives available, walk you through the entire process so you can make informed decisions, and will be available after the project is complete to ensure your satisfaction. Fall and winter are the perfect time to plan ahead for spring construction. Just contact (319) 296-3262 ext. 3 for more information or visit our website www.blackhawkswcd.org. Water quality and soil health is a community issue and takes an entire community coming together to address it; find out how you can get involved.
GREENHILL ROAD EXTENSION PROJECT The Greenhill Road Extension Project provided a new road from Hudson Road to West 27th Street, a distance of approximately 1.2 miles. The project included a number of components. The new roadway is primarily a two-lane roadway, with room for turn lanes at existing and proposed intersections. A 10 foot shared use path was also included in the project. West 27th Street was widened from the new Greenhill Road intersection to Panther Lane. A new intersection was created at Greenhill and West 31st Street. In addition, the intersection of University Avenue and Greenhill Road is a roundabout. Portions of University Avenue were also reconstructed. Construction began in April 2017. In fall 2017 the southern half was completed and open to traffic. During 2018 the north half (University Ave north to West 27th Street) was under construction. The total cost of this project was $5.4 million, with approximately $2.8 million funded by the IDOT Transportation Improvement Program. The overall project helps provide alternative routes to existing roads and promotes growth in Cedar Falls.
UNIVERSITY AVENUE UPDATE
CEDAR RIVER RECREATIONAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Many communities have made improvements to their rivers, creating more opportunities for recreation. Cedar Falls has investigated this for the Cedar River. A master plan for the Cedar River corridor from the Center Street bridge to the West 1st Street bridge. Plans for the first phase between the Main Street bridge and the West 1st Street bridge are being developed to include a series of fishing jetties that also create play areas for recreational kayakers and anglers. Other improvements include bank enhancements, river access, and trail improvements along Gateway Park and Peter Melendy Park. An open house will be held in late October. Details will be posted on the website. The public is encouraged to come hear the presentation about the proposed river improvements and provide feedback on this project. For more information, please contact the Planning and Community Services Department at (319) 273-8600 or visit the Cedar Falls web site at www.cedarfalls.com and select the “Cedar River Recreational Project” under the Popular Links on the side of the home page. 4 · Fall 2018
University Avenue reconstruction is anticipated to wrap up in November. Construction included completing Phase 2—the area between McClain and Midway Drives. Work focused in the Rownd Street to Cedar Heights Drive area. The finishing touches on the east and west ends occurred early in the season. In the final weeks of construction, the contractor will focus on seeding, sodding, and other items necessary for project completion. University Avenue Phase 3, the area between Grove and Main Streets, was also under construction in 2018. While a much smaller area, compared to the first two phases of the project, the same construction work as Phases 1 and 2 was completed. The roundabouts at the Hwy 58 ramp terminals have been completed. The contractor is working on the remaining landscaping and items to close out the project. Thank you for your patience during construction over the past three years.
University and Cedar Heights Phase 2, 2018
HIGHWAY 58 AND VIKING ROAD INTERCHANGE CONSTRUCTION The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Highway 58 and Viking Road Interchange Project is nearing the end of year one of the two year construction schedule. In the first year, Viking Road, Nordic Drive, and Andrea Drive were all reconstructed. Northbound Highway 58 lanes, as well as the exit and entrance ramps, are significantly complete. Over the winter construction break, Viking Road will have two through lanes in each direction, plus left and right turn lanes at intersections. Dual left turn lanes will be in place at several intersections. Nordic and Andrea Drive intersections have been expanded, including turn lanes. Over the winter, Highway 58 will be open with two lanes in each direction. Northbound Highway 58 traffic will use the newly constructed exit and entrance ramps both as a means to access Viking Road and to continue traveling north. There will also be a left turn lane at Viking Road. Southbound Highway 58 traffic will continue to use the existing pavement with two lanes open, as well as separate left and right turn lanes at the Viking Road intersection. Work will resume in the spring. Construction is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2019.
DRY RUN CREEK OXBOW PROJECT An old oxbow wetland (shown on the top right imagery as part of the creek) that existed about 20 years ago in Dry Run Creek will be restored this fall. Located southwest of the University Avenue and Greenhill Road intersection, this oxbow falls in the South West branch of the Dry Run Creek on property owned by the City of Cedar Falls. According to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, an oxbow is 1999 Aerial Imagery “a historical river meander (Image Source: which is cut off from the City of Cedar Falls) main channel during the natural process of channel migration, or though manmade channelization.” Over time, oxbows may disappear as sediment continues to accumulate. This results in a loss of ecological benefits 2008 Aerial Imagery which include nitrogen (Image Source: reduction, habitat for fish City of Cedar Falls) and wildlife, as well as small scale floodwater storage. By removing the sediment, these benefits can be returned. Funded by the Nature Conservancy, the project is anticipated to begin in October and be completed in November 2018. The restored 2018 Aerial Imagery oxbow will be 300 feet long (Image Source: City of Cedar Falls) and 46.5 feet wide.
LEVEE UPDATE Improvements to the Cedar Falls levee and floodwall are nearing completion. Construction started nearly a year ago to raise the levee by two feet. This followed extensive hydraulic modeling of the river meeting all U.S. Army Corps of Engineers design standards, to determine the proposed increase in the levee height would have a “no rise” condition for properties upstream, downstream, or across the River. Work is currently occurring in Peter Melendy Park. A new concrete floodwall is being placed between the Main Street Bridge and First Street Bridge. The trail near the river will be replaced as well. A trail closure is currently in effect in this area. South of 1st Street and around the Water Reclamation Facility, crews have finished raising the earthen levee and will finalize construction of the plaza walls and planters. In this area crews will be installing trails, stairs, and finishing with topsoil and seeding. Trail closures will be in effect between 1st Street and Washington Park during construction. The earthen levee near Western Home Community’s downtown campus continues through fall. Remaining work includes new storm sewer and some lighting.
Planter & stairs that will be part of a future Plaza at 2nd/State Street.
For additional information and updates for the Levee project, sign up for e-mail notifications through “Notify Me” at www.cedarfalls.com/ notifyme and select “Levee” from the list. Fall 2018 · 5
NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTIONS Neighborhood connections are vital and important for raising happy and healthy children and citizens. We spend 90% of our time in our neighborhood. What makes us a healthy connected neighborhood? Do I know my neighbors? What helps to knit a neighborhood together? According to Blue Zones research and the National Institutes of Health when examining well-being in city’s neighborhoods, their connectedness can be high predictors of reduced crime, better mental health, lower levels of anger, increased self esteem, and better moods.
Where do we start?
WALKING AND BIKING TO SCHOOL Walking and biking are healthy ways to get to and from school. In 1969, 48% of children walked or biked to school. In 2009, we have 13% of children walking to school. These walks could add to the 60 minutes each day needed for healthy child physical development. Trips powered by our feet contribute to less pollution, less wear and tear on streets, and make neighborhoods friendlier places. Participate in “National Walk to School Day” on October 10.
Keep these tips in mind for safe walking and biking: • When accompanying a child hold their hand and observe traffic laws— great “chat time” with the kids. • Remind children that drivers may not always see them and they need to look carefully when crossing streets. • Respect traffic lights and stops. • When riding, ride with traffic, and use bike lanes when available. • Always wear a bike helmet and know how to wear it safely. • Use hand signals and look in all directions. • Stay off the devices when walking or riding to school. • Practice the route ahead of time with your children and show them where to park their bike. • Children should ride when there is plenty of daylight. • Ask about starting a walking school bus in your neighborhood. Adults take turns walking children in a neighborhood to school.
6 · Fall 2018
• Go for walks in your neighborhood and speak to those outdoors, walking their dogs, and in their yards. Residents of walkable neighborhoods weigh 6–10 lbs less than residents of sprawling neighborhoods. • See the neighbors and let them see you. Remember to wave and say hello when neighbors are out pruning bushes, walking, riding bikes, etc. • Bump-into-it-iveness—High levels of “bumping into neighbors” leads to more cohesive neighborhoods. Streets with sidewalks or trails and nearby shopping create a healthy city design and foster this to happen naturally. • Follow pedestrian and cycling safety. Avoid cutting across lawns as shortcuts to school or other places in your neighborhood. • Host a neighborhood casual event. (Just meet for dialogue on a driveway, everyone bring their own chair and beverage.) Making a new happy friend increases your own happiness by 15%. Block off your street and meet!
SMOKE ALARMS AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS On July 1, 2018, the State of Iowa mandated all residential properties are required to have carbon monoxide detectors installed in the following locations: 1) Outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of bedrooms. 2) Bedrooms are only required to have a carbon monoxide detector if the room has a fuel burning appliance, such as a gas fireplace. In addition to carbon monoxide detectors, interconnected smoke alarms are required in the following locations: 1) In each sleeping room.
FIRE SAFETY FOR THE HOLIDAYS The holiday season is filled with magic and wonder. The joy of spending time with family and sharing good cheer with others make these times special. As we celebrate, let’s remember some simple safety tips to keep that joy and happiness:
2) Outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of bedrooms.
• If you use candles, give them about one foot of clearance and blow out candles when they will be unattended.
3) One on each additional story of the dwelling, including basements and habitable attics.
• If you have a real Christmas tree, water it everyday. Remember, if the tree dries out, it should go out. Dry trees can cause catastrophic fires.
In the locations where both a carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarm are required, a combination detector can be used. What does this mean for the residents of Cedar Falls? The City of Cedar Falls already requires carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms in all homes through our city ordinances. However, the city will not be inspecting all homes for compliance. Our Building and Inspections Division will be inspecting and enforcing this requirement for all new homes, rentals, and whenever a building permit is taken out for interior renovations for existing homes. Interconnection of smoke detectors is required in all new homes and, where feasible, during a significant interior remodel. Additional information on this regulation can be found in the Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 661-211 and the International Residential Code R314.
• Only use lights with a UL or similar testing label. Replace any strands with a broken or damaged cord. Don’t string too many lights together—follow the manufacturer’s instructions. • When cooking, keep a child-free zone around the stove or oven; usually about three feet can create a safer, less stressful area for the kids to play with those new toys. • Keep a lid nearby when cooking to smother a small grease fire, and learn how to operate your home fire extinguisher. • Check you smoke alarms and escape plan before the company arrives to allow you to relax and enjoy your time together. Visit www.nfpa.org/holiday for more information and safety tips.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Jamie Castle at (319) 268-5161.
NEW PATROL GATOR Cedar Falls Public Safety purchased a new John Deere Gator in the spring of 2018, with the assistance of the Black Hawk County Gaming Association who donated 50% of the cost. The vehicle is equipped with an AED—donated by Firehouse Subs— mounted on the unit. The gator has already been used on multiple occasions, including trail patrol and at events like Sturgis Falls. Recently officers used the gator while searching for a missing subject with Dementia, and another search of a cornfield for a missing person. The gator is and will continue to be a great tool for the Cedar Falls Public Safety Department.
Fall 2018 · 7
HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM
RENTAL PAVING REMINDER: EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 2018
City seeks additional landlords willing to help house families, elderly, and disabled citizens in our community
The City of Cedar Falls rental regulations state that all existing rentals must have hard surface driveways and parking areas. The timeline to meet this requirement varies based on a property’s last inspection date. Paving is due three years after the first inspection completed after February 16, 2015. Concrete, asphalt, bricks, or pavers are allowed. No gravel parking areas or driveways are permitted on the property. Modifications in the configuration of these areas may be required. Please contact the Community Development Department at (319) 273-8600 to discuss hard surfacing options, layouts, timelines, or to meet.
Often times we go about our day unaware of the needs in our own backyard. The city’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program is a rental assistance program to help provide housing stability to our most vulnerable residents. The city’s current HCV waiting list has 386 applicants. Of these applicant households, 52% are families with dependent children, 35% have a disability, and 8% are elderly. Finding quality, affordable housing for these people in our community is a great challenge. Cedar Falls is seeking rental property owners who have one, two, and three bedroom units available for rent that are willing to participate in the HCV Program. Under the rental assistance program, the tenant pays 30–40% of their income toward housing costs, and the city pays the difference up to the following payment standard by unit size: 1 Bedroom = $586; 2 Bedroom = $751; 3 Bedroom = $1001. For owners who wish to participate in the rental assistance program, the process is straightforward. Owners must be in good standing with the city. Rental units pass an initial inspection for basic housing quality standards, a housing assistance payment contract is executed, and then units are re-inspected bi-annually under the program. The city sends the rental assistance payment directly to the owner on the 1st of every month. The tenant then pays the remaining amount to the owner. All applicants who participate in the HCV Program undergo a background screening, and households are advised on the amount of rent they can afford under the program. If you are interested in obtaining information about leasing your property to rental assistance applicants, please contact Lisa.Ahern@cedarfalls.com or call (319) 273-8669.
Program Waiting List Closed
Due to the number of existing applications on file, the waiting list for the Housing Choice Voucher Program (commonly known as Section 8) is temporarily closed. No new applications will be accepted during this time.
Local Preferences Updated
Agencies that administer Housing Choice Voucher Programs may establish local preferences for serving priority populations. Applicants are assigned a preference at the time they apply based on the documentation provided. The City Council recently adopted changes to local preference policies to move all elderly and disabled applicants to the Preference 1 category, and to update documentation requirements for verifying local Cedar Falls residency. More details can be found on the city’s website at www.cedarfalls.com under “Housing Assistance.”
8 · Fall 2018
Please note that a city issued land use permit is necessary prior to construction of all new or replacement driveways/parking areas.
RENTAL TO SINGLE FAMILY OWNER CONVERSION INCENTIVE PROGRAM Are you in the market to buy a new home? Are any of the homes you are considering currently a rental? Are you looking to make exterior improvements to the property? If you answered “yes” you may qualify for a forgivable loan up to $10,000! The City of Cedar Falls has established a Rental to Single Family Owner Conversion Incentive Program with a goal of promoting a balance of owner-occupied and renter-occupied homes. Exterior improvements covered by the program include new siding, roofing, paving, windows, home additions, landscaping improvements, etc. You would be eligible for this program if the property meets the following criteria: • A single family home that has been a registered rental for at least the past three years • The property is located between Hudson Road and Main Street (east to west) and between 1st Street and Carol Court (north to south) • You are in the process of purchasing or have purchased the home within the last year • You are planning to live in the home for at least five years If you are unsure if a property meets the criteria or if you have any other questions, please feel free to contact Iris Lehmann, Planner 1, at (319) 268-5185 or Iris.Lehmann@cedarfalls.com. For an application visit www.cedarfalls.com/PlanningandCommunityServices.
Fees are as follows: Dogs & Cats Not Altered: $12 ($24 effective April 1) Dog & Cats Altered: $6 ($12 effective April 1) Lost Tag Replacement: $1 each tag/license Mailing Fee: $1 each tag/license
IF IT WAGS, IT NEEDS A TAG! December 31 is the expiration date for current pet licenses. If your pet is four months or older they are required to be licensed annually by January 1. Please don’t be late, the fees for licensing your pet doubles effective April 1. When registering your pet, please provide the following information: proof of rabies vaccination (with rabies tag number and expiration date), and proof of spay or neuter. You can have your veterinarian fax a copy of the current rabies certificate and proof of alteration to (319) 268-5126. If you no longer have your pet(s), would like to receive tags by mail, or have questions please contact (319) 273-8600.
DYING ASH TREE IN YOUR YARD? PROMPT REMOVAL IS A MUST The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is a half-inch long metallic green beetle. Larvae of this beetle feed under the bark of ash trees and eventually kill the entire tree. Host species include green ash, white ash, black ash, blue ash, and pumpkin ash. Nationwide, tens of millions of ash trees have been lost to this pest, which usually kills ash trees within three to four years of infestation. You may have noticed a decline in ash trees on your private property. Ash trees infested with the EAB dry out quickly and become a hazard because the pest cuts off vessels carrying moisture to the trunk and limbs. Nuisance trees are required to be removed from private property before they cause injury or damage property. Section 18-2 (20) of the Cedar Falls Code of Ordinances defines a nuisance as “any dead, diseased, or damaged trees or plant materials which may harbor serious insect or disease pests or disease injurious to other trees of plant materials or any healthy tree in such a state of deterioration that any such part of the tree is likely to fall.” The city encourages property owners to contact a preferred nursery or tree removal company to assess the health of your trees and/or make arrangements for removal before they become a hazard.
CABLE TV STARTS TENTH SEASON WITH PANTHER SPORTS NETWORK Cedar Falls Community Television—Channel 15 The Cedar Falls Cable TV Division kicked off their tenth season of coverage with the Panther Sports Network on August 29, when UNI Volleyball hosted the Iowa State Cyclones. The Panther Sports Network covers 10–12 athletic events per season for the University of Northern Iowa. The City of Cedar Falls Cable TV Division is the production crew for the TV coverage and events that air locally on Cedar Falls Utilities Channel 15/415. Be informed and entertained by locally produced content including Currents, Mayor’s Corner, Parent University, Serving the Valley and Veterans of the Cedar Valley. Cedar Falls Community Television, Channel 15, is your home for local programming. Tune in each month to watch City Council meetings on the first and third Mondays, and Planning and Zoning Commission meetings on the second and fourth Wednesdays. Also find Cedar Falls Community Schools Board of Education meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of the month. Many local high school and college athletic events are also televised so residents can enjoy local games and events. Enjoy all that Cedar Falls Community Television has to offer, including these local events this fall. Find weekly schedules: www.cedarfalls.com/cabletv
CF High School athletic events replayed on Channel 15: Tuesday Tuesday Thursday Friday
October 2 October 9 October 11 October 12
CF Girls Swimming vs. Waterloo Swim Team CF Volleyball vs. Dubuque Senior CF Sophomore Football vs. Dubuque Senior CF Football vs. Dubuque Senior
Panther Sports Network events shown live on Channel 15— watch for replays after the event: Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday
September 22 October 6 November 3 November 17
UNI Football vs. Hampton UNI Football vs. North Dakota State UNI Football vs. Illinois State UNI Football vs. Missouri State
Fall 2018 · 9
FALL SEASON YARD WASTE DISPOSAL OPTIONS The fall season is now upon us—with that comes the task of managing the falling leaves. Residents are strongly encouraged to mulch leaves and yard waste whenever possible. Almost without exception, lawn clippings should always be mulched back into the lawn. The benefits of mulching lawn clippings are too numerous and valuable to ignore. From providing valuable organic matter to the soil to saving significant amounts of time and money, mulching lawn clippings just makes sense. For residents without the ability to mulch, the following options are provided.
Yard Waste Carts On Mondays from October 1–November 30, yard waste carts will be emptied at a reduced fee of $5 per dump. From November 5–November 16, yard waste carts will be collected citywide as often as possible at a rate of $5 per dump. During winter months (December–March) yard waste carts are serviced by request. To schedule a pick up please call the Municipal Operations and Programs Department at (319) 273-8629.
Residents, please remember to… • place your yard waste cart at the curb by 7 am on the day of collection. • place carts at least 3–4’ away from other objects. • remove your cart from the curb no later than 8 pm on the day of collection to prevent unwanted service. • not put dirt, sod, or ashes in the yard waste carts. • observe the weight limit of 250 pounds.
Compost Facility— 300 block of East Main Street The facility will be open through the end of November or as weather dictates: Monday–Friday from 7:30 am–dusk, and Saturday/Sunday 8 am–dusk. Residents are allowed to bring brush, logs, leaves, garden waste, and grass clippings to the site. Brush and twigs are processed separately from yard and garden waste. Please be observant and deposit materials accordingly. The Compost Facility is intended for Cedar Falls residential use only. Contractors and non-residents are prohibited from using the facility. Garbage and demolition materials are not accepted at this site. This includes landscape timbers and rail road ties. Wood mulch and compost is available to Cedar Falls residents free of charge during normal operating hours. Residents are required to “load their own,” so be sure to bring containers and shovels.
Leaf Vacuum Cedar Falls residents may utilize the “call-in” leaf vacuum service offered during October and November by calling the Public Works Department at (319) 273-8629 to schedule an appointment. Prior to this service, leaves should be piled directly behind the curb— between the street and sidewalk. The cost is $50 per visit. Please remember the burning of leaves and grass clippings is prohibited within the city limits under any circumstances and is considered a municipal infraction.
RECYCLE WASTE VEGETABLE OIL Information for users of oil fryers Deep frying has become a popular way to prepare turkey for Thanksgiving meals, but oils and other materials, such as grease, can be a big problem if not handled properly. Fats, oils, and greases are very problematic in the sanitary sewer system, and should not be poured down the drain. Any of these can cause blockages in the sanitary service line to a home or in the city main. If a blockage occurs, a backup in a home can happen— an unpleasant thought, especially during the holiday season. Please be sure these oils are not deposited in the sanitary sewer system and they are recycled or disposed of properly. The City of Cedar Falls Transfer Station offers used vegetable oil recycling to help with proper handling. Waste vegetable oil (WVO) recycling includes any type of liquid vegetable oil used for cooking—canola oil, olive oil, etc. The used vegetable oil is converted into a biofuel additive for diesel fuel. Bacon grease or solid cooking grease (Crisco or other shortening) is not accepted as part of this collection; these should be disposed of in the regular garbage. From November–March, the Transfer Station is open Monday–Friday from 7 am–5 pm and Saturday from 8 am–3 pm. If you have questions upon arrival at the Transfer Station an attendant will assist you. Other questions can be addressed by calling the Public Works & Parks Division at (319) 273-8629.
10 · Fall 2018
REFUSE COLLECTION GUIDELINES Single Family Residence and Apartments (four plex or smaller) Curbside Garbage Collection Residents have a choice of three sizes of automated containers with the following applicable fees: 35 gallon container $9 per month 64 gallon container $17 per month 96 gallon container $26.50 per month • One extra refuse bag is allowed per household. The bag must have an approved Cedar Falls bag tag attached (30 gallon bag max.). Bag tags can be purchased at the Transfer Station (1524 State Street) or Hy-Vee customer service for $1.25 each. Bags without an approved bag tag attached will not be picked up.
REFUSE & YARD WASTE COLLECTION—HOLIDAY MAKEUP SCHEDULE 2018–2019 REGULAR DAY
RESCHEDULED DAY
Thursday, November 22, 2018 . Tuesday, November 20, 2018 Friday, November 23, 2018 . . . Wednesday, November 21, 2018 Monday, December 24, 2018 . . No Yard Waste Collection Tuesday, December 25, 2018 . . Wednesday, December 26, 2018 Tuesday, January 1, 2019 . . . . Wednesday, January 2, 2019 Friday, April 19, 2019 . . . . . . Thursday, April 18, 2019 Monday, May 24, 2019 . . . . . No Yard Waste
• Bags placed upon the ground will not be picked up. • Garbage should be bagged with the lid closed on the cart. • Residents should place carts at the curb before 7 am on their scheduled day of collection. • Carts should be placed a clear distance from obstacles such as parked cars, mailboxes, and utility poles. • Residents are asked to remove their carts from curbside by 8 pm on collection day. • If a cart becomes damaged and is in need of repair, call the Public Works/Parks Division at (319) 273-8629 to schedule a repair or replacement. Cart repair is normally done on the day of collection. • If you would like to exchange the size of your cart please call the Public Works Department at (319) 273-8629.
Bulk Item Pick Up (only for residents paying refuse fees to the City of Cedar Falls)
Items described below must be scheduled for a pick-up by calling the Public Works Department at (319) 273-8629 between 7 am–4 pm, Monday–Friday. Please call before placing items on the curb. Bulk items picked up for a $5 service fee charged to your utility bill: Couch, Recliners, Carpet and Pad (rolled up), Sinks, Toilets, Box springs, Doors (quantities no greater than three), Mattresses, Windows (quantities no greater than three), Swing sets (dismantled), Bicycles, Grills, and Gutters/Down spouts (less than 8 feet in length) Bulk items for $7.50 each, plus a $5 service fee, charged to your utility bill: washers/dryers, refrigerators/freezers, dish washers, air conditioners, water softeners, water heaters, dehumidifiers/humidifiers, microwave ovens, stoves, furnaces (computers/T.V.s $5 each + $5 service fee)
Transfer Station (1524 State Street) Summer Hours (April–October): Monday–Friday 7 am–6 pm (Last load taken at 5:45 pm) Saturday 8 am–3 pm (Last load taken at 2:45 pm) Winter Hours (November–March): Monday–Friday 7 am–5 pm (Last load taken at 4:45 pm) Saturday 8 am–3 pm (Last load taken at 2:45 pm) The Transfer Station accepts solid waste and small quantities of yard waste daily during normal operations; Mondays are reserved for yard waste only. As an alternative, residents are encouraged to utilize the seasonal Compost Facility for yard waste disposal. The Transfer Station accepts household refuse, demolition material, and yard waste. The Transfer Station can recycle scrap metal, appliances, tires, computers, and televisions. These items are charged a recycling fee. There is no charge for scrap metal. Non-contaminated, used engine oil and used oil filters can be disposed of at no charge. The Transfer Station does NOT accept batteries, asbestos, propane tanks, fertilizers, paint, anti-freeze, hazardous waste, concrete, rock, dirt, rail road ties, dirty shingles, and other items deemed unacceptable by Transfer Station employees. Rates at the Transfer Station: Bagged yard waste $0.75 per bag Solid waste $0.75 per bag Demolition material
$29.50 per ton $57.50 per ton $59.15 per ton
Tire charges, plus a $5 service fee, charged to your utility bill: car tire (off rim): $2.50 car tire (on rim): $5 truck/tractor tire (off rim): $6.50 truck/tractor tire (on rim): $9 Items NOT part of bulk pick up: garbage, cardboard, yard waste, dirt, hazardous waste, bricks, rocks, construction, demolition, remodeling materials, sand, oil (accepted free at the Transfer Station), concrete, used oil filters (accepted free at the Transfer Station)
Fall 2018 · 11
CEDAR FALLS SNOW REMOVAL OPERATION REMINDERS Winter is on it’s way…and with it will come the challenges of driving on snow and ice. Snowfall and freezing rain will trigger emergency removal operations from the city and other agencies. City, county, and state agencies all have their own areas of responsibility. Business owners and retail centers typically have contractors or in-house staff who perform snow removal. From the state level all the way down to individual property owners clearing their driveways and sidewalks, here are some things to remember as we work together to achieve the overall goal of making the city safe for motorists and pedestrians: • Pre-planning and checking the weather forecast will help you make sound travel decisions. Winter weather is relatively easy to follow in Iowa; the weather is usually a top story whenever snow and ice conditions are predicted. • It is a violation of city ordinance to shovel, blow, or plow snow into the street. It’s a hazard for motorists to drive on a plowed street and then encounter a spot where large amounts of snow in the street; your help to prevent this is greatly appreciated. • Be a good neighbor and shovel your sidewalk to make it safe for pedestrian travel. Property owners are responsible for removing the snow accumulation from sidewalks adjacent to their property. Snow should be removed from the sidewalk within a reasonable amount of time following a weather event.
• In the event of a winter storm, major streets will be cleared of snow as soon as possible. Major streets are defined as arterial streets and also collector streets in neighborhoods. The time necessary to clear arterials varies from one event to the next depending on the severity of the storm. • Residential streets provide access to homes and also some businesses; typically these are not high traffic volume streets. Clearing of residential streets begins upon completion of all major arterial streets. • Residents are asked to seek off street parking whenever possible during a snow event. The result is less clean up time not only for snow plows but residents as well. • A city wide snow emergency will be declared only when extreme conditions warrant. During a snow emergency, parking is not permitted on designated snow routes. Declaration of a snow emergency will depend on the amount, type, intensity, and duration of the weather event. • Please remember to exercise caution and drive appropriately for the road conditions. For more information related to snow and ice control, call the Municipal Operations and Programs Department at (319) 273-8629.
• Plows will clear snow along the curb as close as safely possible to curbside mailboxes. Mailboxes may become blocked by the buildup of snow. It’s the responsibility of the homeowner or mail recipient to keep access to the mailbox clear.
s Oct. 3
on End i t a r t s i g Re
12 · Fall 2018
310 East 4th Street | Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613 | (319) 277-0213 | www.communitymainstreet.org
Downtown District “Decks the Falls” Each Holiday Hoopla Season Each year, Community Main Street coordinates “Deck the Falls” to prepare for Holiday Hoopla and the holiday season! During the week of November 12, elves will be busy prepping Santa’s Workshop at the corner of 4th & Main Streets for his arrival on November 24. Fresh garland and twinkling lights will be wrapped around light poles, and holiday banners will be hung with care!
Community Main Street Office Moves to 310 East 4th Street Beginning in early October, Community Main Street will be in it’s new home at 310 E. 4th Street. The public is invited to stop by and tour the building, which formerly housed the Chamber of Commerce and was located at the corner of 1st & Main Streets.
It will take many cheerful elves to help decorate downtown Cedar Falls for another spectacular holiday season to put everyone in a festive mood! If you would like to help decorate, please contact the Community Main Street office at (319) 277-0213 or cmsinfo@cfu.net. Holiday decorations are made possible through generous donations of sponsors, downtown merchants, citywide businesses, and individuals throughout the community. To contribute, visit the CMS website at www.communitymainstreet.org and click the donation button. Funds will be used to support decorating and Hoopla festivities.
Visit the Downtown District During the Holiday Hoopla Season Downtown Cedar Falls will host a season of celebration at the annual Holiday Hoopla event series! Enjoy holiday fun starting November 24 with an “Oh What Fun” kick-off event! How will Santa arrive this year? Experience the magic as Santa arrives on Main Street, followed by fireworks, and a chance to meet Buddy the Elf and a variety of holiday characters. Events for all ages are held every Thursday and Saturday in the Downtown District, including: a merchant open house, breakfast with winter characters, 5K fun run/walk, family movie, ice carvings, cheer contest, ugly sweater contest, and Santa’s beard contest. Holiday Hoopla has something for everyone! Enjoy horse drawn carriage rides, letters to Santa, coloring contest, Santa’s workshop, and so much more throughout the entire Holiday Hoopla season! Most events are free of charge, thanks to our sponsors and volunteers! Visit our official website for more information and updates: www.cfholidayhoopla.com.
(319) 266-5149 | www.cfhistory.org VICTORIAN HOME & CARRIAGE HOUSE MUSEUM 308 W. 3rd Street; Open February–December: Tuesday–Saturday 10 am–4 pm & Sunday 1–4 pm
Cemetery Walk
Saturday, October 21 at 2 pm; Greenwood Cemetery Gather to hear the stories of early Cedar Falls potters and artisans buried in Greenwood. No registration necessary. $5
Batter Up, Buttercup!
Saturday, November 3 from 10 am–noon; Victorian Home Kids will get to learn the science behind butter, churn butter in a real churn, stamp their pat with a butter mod, and bake some butter-based shortbread. Watch for registration details; space is limited and pre-registration is required. Grades K–6, $5/child
Cabinet of Curiosity Series: Sugar and Spice and All Things Nice
Saturday, November 10 at 2 pm; Victorian Home As the holiday season draws near, we invite you to a program by Joan Meany about spices and their uses in cooking, baking, and for medicinal purposes. The event is part of our mini spice cabinet exhibit in our Victorian Home kitchen, and it is free and open to the public!
Girl Scout Program: It’s All Fun and Games!
Saturday, November 10 from 9:30–11:30 am; Victorian Home Brownie Scouts are invited to come over and play and earn the Making Games badge. Play Victorian parlor games, go on a scavenger hunt, create a mystery game, and much more. Deadline to register is October 26. $10/child (includes badge). $2/adult
Fall 2018 · 13
110 E. 13TH ST. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (319) 273-8636
RECREATION Center EXERCISE @ THE REC!
BARRE—ALL LEVELS This class combines Pilates, yoga and ballet to give you lean, sculpted muscles without impact! Barre is based on ballet’s high rep principles to increase muscle strength and endurance while improving your mind-body connection.
ONLINE AT CHECK US RFALLS.COM/ A WWW.CED N RECREATIO Sign up for at www.cedarfalls.com/notifyme to receive a monthly newsletter with our programs. “Cedar Falls Recreation” Center on Facebook for updates and information! Follow us at twitter.com/cfrec
ADULT EXERCISE— FITNESS PASS The Cedar Falls Recreation Center offers one or four month fitness passes permitting your unlimited access to any fitness class that does not require pre-registration. A recreation facility membership is not needed to purchase a fitness pass. Fitness passes are half price for Rec Center members. Several classes are pre-registered and you must sign up at the front desk—these classes are an additional cost and it is noted on the description. A fitness pass is not required to sign up for these classes. Session 3
September–December
4 month pass 1 month pass
$96 $35
($48 members) ($30 members)
(Cannot run into the next month)
One time class tryout
$5
WINTER WEATHER: Regardless of Cedar Falls Schools weather delays or cancellations all Rec Center fitness classes will be offered and held as scheduled. A FULL LISTING OF CLASSES IS AVAILABLE at www.cedarfalls.com/fitness.
14 · Fall 2018
BODY BLAST—INTERMEDIATE LEVEL A combination of cardio and strength training exercises will raise your heart rate and kick start your metabolism—all the essentials into one powerful workout. CARDIO EXPRESS—ALL LEVELS A 1/2 hour of heart-rate-raising cardio— scale it up or down to match your needs. CHISEL—ALL LEVELS All the best strength training and muscle toning exercises rolled into one burner of a class. We use BOSU balls, stability balls, TRX Suspension Trainers, dumbbells, body bars, resistance bands and glide discs for a full body workout. CYCLING—ALL LEVELS An intense but low impact aerobics class on a spinning bike set to great music and guaranteed to burn calories! First come, first served. CYCLING, BUTTS & GUTS—ALL LEVELS Strengthen, tone and define your core and lower body with this intense cardio and strength class. 30 minutes of heart pounding, low impact cycling will burn the calories, followed by 20 minutes of specific, intentional gut and butt work will strengthen and define your abs, back, glutes, hips & thighs. ENERGIZE CYCLE—ALL LEVELS Low impact on your joints, fast pace interval training with upbeat music to help you push harder and go faster. Soft lighting to help focus with individual cycling goals. HIIT & KICK—ALL LEVEL This workout combines high intensity interval training and kickboxing for a full body workout. Your instructor will design your workouts with multiple levels of intensity to allow you to work to the best of your own personal ability. Challenge yourself! Please remember to bring your kickboxing gloves. LOW IMPACT AEROBICS—ALL LEVEL This low impact class will safely increase all areas of fitness for the beginner or those looking for an “easy on the joints” workout. This class uses steps, hand weights, mats, tubes, stability balls, weighted bars and glide discs.
PiYo LIVE! combines the muscle-sculpting, core strengthening benefits of Pilates with the strength and flexibility of flowing yoga movements. You’ll perform a series of highintensity, low-impact moves that will work every single muscle for a long, lean, and incredibly defined physique. POUND®—ALL LEVELS Transform drumming into a workout combining cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and pilatesinspired movements. The workout is modifiable for all ages and abilities.
POWERHOUSE—ALL LEVELS You want tough, gritty lifting sessions? Powerhouse is your answer. Build muscle strength and definition using the most current weight lifting principles including: progressive overload technique, “running the rack” and super sets. Your body will adapt to the constant challenges by getting leaner and stronger. SIMPLY STRETCH—ALL LEVELS Stretching is an important component to your overall well-being. Stretching increases flexibility and range of motion and helps prevent injury and muscle soreness. It also helps improve posture and is a great stress reliever! Finish your mornings with a 30 minute stretch class! TRX TRAINED—ALL LEVELS Strength training using the TRX Suspension training system will challenge and improve our strength, balance and flexibility. Make your body your machine! YOGA/PILATES—ALL LEVELS Improve flexibility, core strength and muscle endurance in our yoga & Pilates classes. YOGA NIDRA—ALL LEVELS Yoga Nidra provides gentle, restorative yoga poses with a majority of the class in supported “Savasana” with guided visualization and body scanning. This class is helpful for stress reduction, insomnia, fatigue, depression, and anxiety as well as general well-being. Just 30 minutes of Yoga Nidra is equivalent to a 2-hour nap! **Recommended materials: blanket/pillow for comfort ZUMBA® FITNESS—ALL LEVELS Dance your way to a fitter you! New, exciting and unique Latin dance moves that target every muscle group. A total body workout, combining all elements of fitness—cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class.
PRE-REGISTERED CLASSES 1/2 PRICE WITH A MEMBERSHIP OR FITNESS PASS: ROCK ON! Extreme class for extreme results! Classes include cycling, core work, boot camp, strength, and kick boxing. $52/month CIRCUIT WEIGHT CLASSES Build muscle strength, definition and endurance on strength training equipment. This is the perfect class for those looking to improve and maintain bone density. All fitness levels welcome! Prerequisite: circuit weight orientation with a personal trainer; new registrants only. $28/month CARDIO-CYCLING CLASS Join in our low impact cardio class! Burn calories and strengthen your legs and cardio respiratory system in cardio cycling. All fitness levels welcome! $42/month
NEW! 30 Minutes 12:15 –12:45 pm LUNCHTIME YOGA (MONDAYS w/ Marjorie) Take a break from your busy day, bring your yoga buddy and enjoy a gentle, beginner-level yoga class that will get your metabolism going and stretch your body as you clear your mind and RELEASE STRESS over your lunch hour. This quick 30 minute yoga class is composed of a sequence of postures, breathing techniques and guided meditation to stretch, balance and restore during the middle of your day! PiYo LIVE! (TUESDAYS with Helen)
PiYo combines the muscle-sculpting, core strengthening benefits of Pilates with the strength and flexibility of flowing yoga movements. You’ll perform a series of high-intensity, low-impact moves that will work every single muscle for a long, lean, and incredibly defined physique.
YOGA NIDRA (WEDNESDAYS with Jess)
Yoga Nidra induces complete mental, physical, and emotional relaxation. This class will provide gentle, restorative yoga poses with the majority of the class in supported “Savasana” (lying down, no yoga experience needed) with guided visualization and body scanning. Yoga Nidra is helpful for stress reduction, insomnia, fatigue, depression, and anxiety as well as general well-being. Join this class for a break in your busy day to recalibrate, rejuvenate, and refresh body, mind, and spirit. **Recommended materials: blanket/pillow for comfort
Join today to get healthy and fit with our wide-range of group fitness classes and personal training services! Fall 2018 · 15
YOUTH BASKETBALL 2018 COED BASKETBALL: KINDERGARTEN Begins: October 27 Day/time: Saturdays @ 9am & 10am Location: Cedar Falls Recreation Center Fee: $30 ($35 after October 21) This 6 session program will teach boys and girls the fundamentals and basic skills of basketball in a fun, organized, and non-competitive atmosphere. *Sponsored by Amvets Post 49 2019 COED BASKETBALL: 1ST & 2ND GRADE Begins: January 19 Day/time: Saturdays @ 11am Location: Cedar Falls Recreation Center Fee: $30 ($35 after January 13) This 6 session program will teach the fundamentals and basic skills of basketball in a fun, organized, and non-competitive atmosphere. *Sponsored by 1st National Bank 2018 GIRLS BASKETBALL: 1ST & 2ND GRADE Begins: October 27 Day/time: Saturdays @ 11am Location: Cedar Falls Recreation Center Fee: $30 ($35 after October 21) This 6 session program will teach the fundamentals and basic skills of basketball in a fun, organized, and non-competitive atmosphere. *Sponsored by 1st National Bank 2019 BOYS BASKETBALL: 1ST & 2ND GRADE Begins: January 19 Day/time: Saturdays @ 9am & 10am Location: Cedar Falls Recreation Center Fee: $30 ($35.00 after January 13) This 6 session program will teach the fundamentals and basic skills of basketball in a fun, organized and non-competitive atmosphere. *Sponsored by 1st National Bank
16 · Fall 2018
2019 GIRLS BASKETBALL: 3RD & 4TH GRADE Begins: January 19 Day/time: Saturdays @ 9–10:25am Location: Lincoln Elementary Fee: $35 ($40 after January 13) This 6 session program is designed to give girls the opportunity to play, learn, and enjoy the game of basketball in an energetic and organized atmosphere. *Sponsored by Cedar Falls Lions Club 2018 BOYS BASKETBALL: 3RD & 4TH GRADE Begins: October 27 Day/time: Saturdays @ 9am or 10:30am Location: Lincoln Elementary Fee: $35 ($40 after October 21) This 6 session program is designed to give boys the opportunity to play, learn, and enjoy the game of basketball in an energetic and organized atmosphere. *Sponsored by Cedar Falls Lions Club 2019 GIRLS BASKETBALL: 4TH, 5TH & 6TH GRADE Begins: January 19 Day/time: Saturday @ 10:30–11:55am Location: Lincoln Elementary Fee: $35 ($40 after January 13) This program will provide players with an opportunity to learn and further their basketball skills through team practices and organized games. *Sponsored by Cedar Falls Rough Risers Kiwanis Club 2019 BOYS BASKETBALL: 5TH & 6TH GRADE Begins: January 14 Practices: Monday & Tuesday 4–5pm or 5–6pm Games: Start late January and played Thursday nights between 7–9pm Location: Various CF Schools (Players divided by school) Fee: $40 ($45 after January 16) This league will provide players with an opportunity to learn and further their basketball skills through team practices and organized games. *Sponsored by Martin Brothers Distributing
TUMBLE AND MOVE WITH US! AGE 3–KINDERGARTEN Children MUST be 3 years old prior to start of program—no exceptions—and be out of diapers, potty trained, and follow directions. Session I: October 6, 13, 27, November 3, 10 Day: Saturdays Times: Ages 3–5: 9:30–10:20am; Age 4–K: 10:30–11:20am Location: Cedar Falls Recreation Center Fee: $30 (Registration available at the Rec Center or online) Class will teach your child rolling, moving, and beginning tumbling moves. We ask parents to refrain from being in the room; the children benefit from having no distractions.
YOGA FOR KIDS AGE 7–12 Dates: September 5–October 10 Days: Wednesdays Times: 2:15–3pm (This is a perfect activity
for kids to attend on early out days!)
Fee: $30 Today, children live in a hurry-up world with school pressures, lessons, video games, and competitive sports. This can contribute to anxiety, tension headaches, and nervous stomachaches. We usually don’t think of these influences as stressful for our kids, but often they are. The bustling pace of our children’s lives can have a profound effect on their innate joy. The use of meditation may optimize the health, well-being, and happiness of children.
INDOOR PARK Indoor Park is a drop-in program in which parents of preschool age children have the opportunity to bring their children to the Recreation Center Gym where toys and play equipment will be available to the children providing a safe controlled climate park environment during the winter months. Age: Parents and preschool age children only. (No older siblings
allowed in the gym during Indoor Park.)
Dates: October 9–December 20 Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays Time: 9am–2pm Fee: Daily Rate $3/children 9 months+; Session Fee $30 This program meets only when CF Public Schools are in session. In the event of a school holiday, scheduled day off, or weather related cancellation, Indoor Park will not be held. If you have a day in question, please call the Rec Center at (319) 273-8636.
& AQUATICS
OPEN REC SWIM
LAP SWIM (16 years +)
AUGUST 23–MAY 24
AUGUST 23–MAY 24
HOLMES POOL 505 Holmes Dr. 319-553-3012 Tuesday/Thursday/Sunday 7–8:45pm Sunday 1–3:45 pm
Sunday 6–6:50pm Tuesday/Thursday 6:15–7pm; 8:55–9:50pm
PEET POOL 525 E. Seerley Blvd. 319-553-3011 Saturday
1–3:45 pm
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 5:45–7:30am
WINTER SWIM PASSES
DAILY RATE
RATE / MEMBER RATE
NON-RESIDENT RATE
$75 / $25 $95 / $25 $130 / $50
$80 $100 $140
Youth/Senior Adult Family
Infant (2 & Under) $3 Youth 3–Adult $4
POOL RENTAL Public pools are available throughout the school year on most Saturday and Sunday evenings after 4pm for private parties. Reservations are recommended two weeks in advance and dependent on availability; rates are as follows: $60/hr for parties up to 75 people $75/hr for parties over 75 people For reservations, call Chris Schoentag at (319) 273-8636 or email chris.schoentag@cedarfalls.com.
BIRTHDAY PARTIES All party dates and times are based on availability. Reservations are recommended at least several weeks in advance. Once your date is booked, you will have 48 hours to pay the full fee amount. For questions or to book a party call the Rec Center at (319) 273-8636 or email: christine.anderson@cedarfalls.com.
Themed Party Birthday Party
For kids ages 4–12. Number of guests vary depending on theme. $135 (Includes: cake, punch, paper products, supervisor to lead party) Pizza add-on: 3 Large 1-topping pizzas for $25
Standard Party
For kids ages 7–12 with up to 20 guests. $115 (Includes: cake, punch, two hour available time slot including the Multi-Purpose Room and FitGym. Supervisor NOT included in party.) Pizza add-on: 3 Large 1-topping pizzas for $25
Times Available:
Saturdays: 1–2:30pm or 3–4:30pm Sundays: 1–2:30pm
SCUBA & SNORKELING 12–2pm on the second Sunday of each month at Peet Pool
Discover Snorkeling
$27/day + admission Introductory snorkeling class designed to teach necessary skills for a safe and enjoyable experience in the underwater world. Equipment is provided. Reservations made by calling Scuba Too at (319) 268-4201.
Scuba Sunday
$10, payable in advance to Scuba Too For anyone eight years or older wishing to use their own equipment to practice scuba skills. Equipment rental and class reservation made by calling Scuba Too at (319) 268-4201.
Scuba Tune Up
$57, payable in advance to Scuba Too This class is designed to review and update your Scuba knowledge and skills. Must have proof of certification as a scuba diver. Reservations made by calling Scuba Too at (319) 268-4201.
Discover Scuba
$42 (includes equipment), payable in advance to Scuba Too Let our instructor introduce you to scuba diving in a safe, controlled environment. You must be at least 8 years old and complete/sign a Discover Scuba statement. Reservations made by calling Scuba Too at (319) 268-4201. Fall 2018 · 17
FALL 2018 YOUTH EDUCATION
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.
ADULT EDUCATION NEW FrankenSTEINS Saturdays, Oct 6, 13, 20, & 27
Messy Mornings (ages 3–6 years old) Wednesday Mornings through Dec. 12
Bring to life your very own stein for Halloween (and everyday)! Learn how to hand build and experiment with sculptural facial features for your stein. Try out your stein while sampling beer during the final session at this workshop’s sponsor, THE BRASS TAP! Must be 21+ to sample beer. Time: 1–3 pm Location: Travis Gingerich Fee: $25 ($22.50) + $5 clay fee
Explore a wide variety of materials through creative and delightfully messy projects. A parent or caregiver must accompany the participating child. Younger siblings are always welcome. Time: 10–11 am (No Messy Mornings Nov. 21) Fee: $5 Ask for Many Messy Morning, all 14 sessions for $65 ($60). Call the Education Coordinator at 319.268.5504 for more information.
Art Day Away Camp (ages K–6) Friday, Nov. 16
Need a plan for Professional Development Days this school year? Sign up for Art Day Away at the Hearst! Campers use a variety of materials during single-day camps that offer lessons in drawing, printmaking, painting and more. Snacks are provided in the morning and afternoon; campers must bring their own lunch. Time: 9 am–4 pm Fee: $35 ($31.50) per session
NEW Magical Girl Anime (ages 12–16) Saturdays, Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10
Explore the Anime sub-genre magical girl! Magical girl is a type of Anime featuring characters with special powers or who use magic. Learn the aesthetic basics and develop characteristics of this specific sub-genre while drawing your favorite characters, or even create your own magical girl. Time: 1–3:30 pm Instructor: Callie Paar Fee: $45 ($40.50)
NEW Teen Drop-In: Pottery, Print, Paint & Poetry (ages 12–17)
In each session students explore different media with help from experienced instructors. Bring a friend and drop in for some low-pressure art making. Sept. 29: Pottery—Get your hands dirty! Explore wheel throwing or hand-building, all levels welcome. Oct. 13: Print—Make your own design and transfer it onto a bag or shirt! Oct. 27: Paint—Paint with acrylics with an instructor-led demonstration on technique and composition. Nov. 10: Poetry—Learn style and format for particular types of poems. Think creatively about the written language when composing and share your own. Time: Saturdays, 1–3:30 pm Fee: $25 per session 18 · Fall 2018
Hearst Center for the Arts is part of the Department of Municipal Operations & Programs, City of Cedar Falls.
Rug Making Sundays, Oct. 7, 14, 21
Make your own three-foot rag rug! Using recycled fabric, create something both functional and artistic! If you have old curtains, jeans or favorite t-shirts, bring them! The first and last session meet at the Hearst Center to sew and finish the rug, while the second session meets at the instructor’s home to use an antique loom. Due to rugs being loomed by each student, times vary for second session. Time: 1–3:45 pm Location: McElroy Classroom/Artist’s home Instructor: Marty Wurth Fee: $45 ($40)
Linoleum Block Print Workshop Tuesdays, Oct. 23–Nov. 13
Show off your own personalized holiday cards! Learn to make prints by using the reduction method, in which the block is carved away for the ink. The instructor demonstrates and guides individuals in transferring a design onto a block, how to carve the block and the printing process. Time: 1–3 pm Instructor: Merle Poland Fee: $45 ($41.50)
HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL PARTY
Oct. 23 from 6–8 pm Join us for a family friendly carnival themed Halloween party. Play games to win prizes and do art activities where you create your own monster and much more! Fee: $3/person
FAMILY HOLIDAY ORNAMENT WORKSHOP Sunday, December 2 Time: 1:30–3:30 pm Instructor: Claire Timmerman Fee: $10 ($8) per person
Sponsored By
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY Three-Day Chinese Painting & Watercolor Workshop with visiting artist Lian Zhen Oct. 26–28 Take advantage of this unique opportunity to participate in a special three-day workshop with artist Lian Zhen. Zhen is internationally known for his exquisite watercolor paintings. From an early age, Zhen practiced his watercolor skills and later continued with his artwork while working as a family physician in China. After immigrating to the United States in 1985, Zhen earned a BA from UC Berkeley and a Master of Architecture from MIT. For several years, Zhen taught outdoor watercolor sketching at UC Berkley and continues to teach Chinese watercolor workshops across Europe, Asia, Mexico, Australia and more. In this workshop learn techniques and develop new skills by exploring both Chinese painting and traditional watercolor. You won’t want to miss this amazing opportunity to learn from a master! *Materials are not included; more information will be provided to participants prior to the workshop including a simple materials list. All skill levels are welcome. Times: 10 am–4 pm (Lunch break from noon–1 pm; lunch not provided) Fee: $240 for all three days For more information about Lian Zhen and his workshops, visit www.lianspainting.com.
Please note, while the Center will be open, galleries will be closed Nov. 26–Dec. 6 for installations.
FALL EXHIBITIONS
Dazzle camouflage is the break-up of an object by contrasting shapes on its surface—for example, when the patterns of venetian blinds are cast across an object, or, in tennis, when the shadows of a chain link fence make it hard to find the ball in the grass. Using historic imagery, dazzle plans and other artifacts from the collection of author and designer Roy Behrens (a widely known camouflage scholar), this exhibition focuses on the diversity of those people, and the ingenious results of their efforts in designing naval camouflage.
DAZZLE HOUR
16 NOV 2018
5–6 pm Stop in for drinks and art making after work!
RESISTANCE + RESCUE: PHOTOGRAPHS BY JUDY ELLIS GLICKMAN 05 OCT–25 NOV 2018
Opening Reception Friday, Oct. 5, 5:30–7 pm Hosted in collaboration with the UNI Center for Holocaust and Genocide Education, in commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the rescue of the Jews of Denmark. This exhibition of photography by Judy Ellis Glickman reopens a time in our history when the bravery of a few overcame the brutality of so many. Glickman also presents the concentration camps as cruel, empty places. In these images, we are reminded that without the courage of the Danish government and its people, the fate of Denmark’s Jews would have been similar to that of so many of their European neighbors.
COMING THIS DECEMBER IN THE GALLERIES MARGUERITE WILDENHAIN: TRAVEL DRAWINGS 07 DEC 2018–20 JAN 2019 RECENT ACQUISITIONS 14 DEC 2018–20 JAN 2019 Oil, Tatiana Ivaschenko-Jackson, Recent gift from Jon & Marilyn Hansen
ASSEMBLY: THE WORK OF DAZZLE CAMOUFLAGE 05 OCT–25 NOV 2018
INTRODUCTION AND POST-SCREENING Q&A WITH DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER RICK BEYER
14 OCT 2018
2–4 pm, Film runtime: 1 hour, 8 minutes The Ghost Army tells the story of a hand-picked group of American GI’s that undertook a bizarre mission during WWII: create a traveling road show of deception on the battlefields of Europe, with the German Army as their audience. This special event is made possible with support from the Cedar Falls Art and Culture Board.
LUNCH + LEARN! DECEPTION BY DESIGN: A DISCUSSION WITH ROY BEHRENS
8 NOV 2018
11 am, Mae Latta Hall Join Roy Behrens for a discussion centered on the recent documentary film Deception by Design (2015). This event is free but requires an RSVP due to limited seating. A light luncheon is provided.
PUBLIC EVENTS RESISTANCE + RESCUE FILM SERIES
Films screened in Mae Latta Hall Oct. 16 at 7 pm “The Danish Solution” (2003, 58 min.) Filmmaker Karen Cantor will join us for an introduction and post-film Q&A, sponsored by the UNI Center for Holocaust and Genocide Education. Nov. 1 at 10 am & 7 pm “Miracle at Midnight” (1998, 1:30 min.) Nov. 15 at 10 am & 7 pm “Across the Waters” (2016, 1:34 min.)
GALLERY TALK
Steen Metz-My Story: Surviving the Holocaust Oct. 30 from 6–8 pm
RED HERRING THEATRE PRESENTS IN THE NEXT ROOM
Oct. 18 at 7 pm, Mae Latta Hall Written by Sarah Ruhl (2009); Directed by Jacqueline Kehoe and Orion Risk
FINAL THURSDAY READING SERIES
Last Thursday of the month Open Mic 7pm/Featured Author 8 pm Mae Latta Hall Oct. 25: Jeffrey S. Copeland—Author of the literary nonfiction work, Plague in Paradise: the Black Death in Los Angeles, 1924 Nov. 29: Bettina Fabos—Author of Proud and Torn: A Visual Memoir of Hungarian History
SONGBOOK TRIO
Second Thursday of the month at 7 pm Gems from the Great American Songbook, performed live by Steph, Tom, and Al. Oct. 11: Peaceful Times, Wartimes. Musical Glimpses of the 30’s and 40’s Nov. 8: American Times, Foreign Times. The World’s Tunes Enrich Our Songbook Dec. 6: Modern Times. The Last Pages of the Great American Songbook
LUNCHTIME CONCERTS
Bring your lunch, unwind, and enjoy fantastic concerts by UNI musicians! 12–1 pm Oct. 12: TetraCor, UNI horn quartet Nov. 9: Julian Castillo and fellow UNI student musicians Dec. 14: Classic Rock renditions on piano by Jean Hilbert and James Aissen (All donations will go toward renovation of the Steinway Concert Grand at the Hearst Center)
JULIE RUSSELL-STEUART ARTIST’S BOOK RELEASE Nov. 13 at 7 pm
WE’VE GOT STORIES TO TELL
Nov. 27 from 6–8 pm Join us for a talk with artist, Gary Kelley about illustrations and local historians from Cedar Falls in collaboration with the Cedar Falls Historical Society. First of a 4-part series.
HOLIDAY CONCERT WITH BEL CANTO OF THE CEDAR VALLEY Dec. 9 from 2–3 pm
Fall 2018 · 19
524 MAIN ST. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (319) 273-8643 M–W: 10a–9p • TH–F: 9a–6p • Sat 9a–5p • Sun 1–5p
Public Library MEMOIR PROJECT
CULTURAL LITERACY SERIES
Tuesdays in October, from 10:30 am–noon, Meeting Room A picture is worth a thousand words, but recorded memories are priceless. Have you done this love task for your descendants? If it is a “someday” project on your bucket list, now is the time. Area author and freelance writer Jacquie McTaggart (aka the Queen of Fun) is returning for six weeks to the library for the “Memoir Project.” Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library
Human Trafficking: Monday, October 22, from 7–8 pm, Meeting Room Friends of the Family will be here to discuss human trafficking and what we can do to be aware of this issue. Friends of the Family is a nonprofit agency providing victim services, violence prevention, and homeless programming throughout Northeast Iowa. Holiday Help for the Grieving: Tuesdays, November 13 & December 18, from 7–8 pm, Meeting Room Have you lost a loved one? Are you close to someone in grieving? Licensed counselor, Deanna Hanson, offers her professional expertise and personal experience with loss to help you prepare for the emotions that may surface during the holidays, particularly after a death. Those wanting to learn how to show support to loved ones experiencing grief are also welcome. The same program is held both months.
FROM CHURCHYARDS TO SCATTER GARDENS: THE EVOLUTION OF THE AMERICAN CEMETERY Wednesday, October 24, from 6:30–7:30 pm, Meeting Room
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY EVENING BOOK DISCUSSION Tuesdays from 7-8:30 pm, Conference Room Oct. 2
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
Nov. 13
The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See
Dec. 4
Death by Eggnog by Alex Erickson
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MORNING BOOK DISCUSSION Tuesdays from 10:15–11:45 am, Conference Room Oct. 30
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
Nov. 27
Carnegie’s Maid by Marie Benedict
Dec. 18
Rules of Civility by Amor Towles
WRITERS OF THE CEDAR VALLEY Sundays, October 7, November 4 & December 2, from 1–4 pm, Meeting Room Open to writers of all genres, age 12+. Attendees can expect to enjoy quiet writing time, invigorating discussion about their work, and occasional educational opportunities. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library
GAME OF THRONES TAVERN TRIVIA Tuesday, October 16, from 7–8 pm, Second State Brewing, 203 State St. Teams of up to five can test their knowledge of Game of Thrones trivia pulled from the books and show. The first thirty participants (age 21+) through the door get a token for a FREE drink! Registration opens at 6:30 pm. Prizes for the winning team, best costume, best house (team) name, and more! This FREE event is sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library. 20 · Fall 2018
Thomas Connors of the UNI History Department discusses how burial grounds have developed in the United States from Colonial days to the present, showing examples of the first planned cemeteries of the Romantic Era, the garden cemeteries of the Victorian Age, and the memorial parks of the last century. Snacks and drinks provided. Free to the public. No registration required.
BOARD GAME SATURDAYS Saturdays, October 27 & December 22, from 1–4:30 pm, Meeting Room Join CFPL and The Friendly Meeple for Board Game Saturdays! All ages are welcome to play a large selection of provided board games. As per our Safe Child Policy, children 10 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
NaNoWriMo WRITE IN Sundays in November, from 1–5 pm, Meeting Room Come Write In! Enjoy quiet writing time and snacks while you type your way to 50k!
LITCON Saturday, November 10, from 9 am–4 pm Our 3rd annual LitCon spreads throughout the entire Library and Community Center! LitCon is a FREE celebration of fandom, geekery, literature, and popular culture, and is open to ALL ages. Costumes are strongly encouraged! This year we have invited special guests Ellen Hopkins, Grady Hendrix, and Phil Hester. For more information visit www.cedarfallslibrary.org/calendar-of-events/litcon.
For more information about Library events visit www.cedar-falls.lib.ia.us. Registration is available at the Library’s website or by calling (319) 273-8643. All events sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library, the Cedar Falls Community Foundation’s Robert and Shirley Berg Fund, and Kathryn Ray Fund.
NOVEMBER NOIR: MOONRISE (1948) Wednesday, November 14, from 6–8:30 pm, Meeting Room A feature-length showing of a classic Film Noir, “Moonrise” (1948), with commentary by Dr. Grant Tracey, UNI Professor of Film Studies, Creative Writing, and Popular Culture. This event is free to the public. Drinks and desserts provided. No registration required.
ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM Join us early in 2019 for our first Adult Winter Reading Program! Explore all the library has to offer and win prizes! Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library
COMMUNITY CENTER
The Community Center is available for rentals on weekday evenings and weekends. Call (319) 268-5540 for rental information.
SENIOR ACTIVITIES—COFFEE, MUSIC, BINGO, EXERCISE, & CARDS Monday–Friday from 8am–3pm, hosted by NEI3A; No or low cost to participants 60+ A full schedule is available at www.cedarfalls.com/Community-Center or call (319) 277-1900. The center is a NEI3A meal site.
SENIOR DEVICE ADVICE Second Thursday of the month, from 2–3 pm Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library
TEEN NIGHT First and Third Fridays from 6–9 pm: October 5 & 19; November 2 & 16; December 7 & 21
Oct. 11 Scared of your phone? Don’t be! Bring your cell or smartphones and your questions! Library staff will answer them. Coffee and spooky treats provided.
Teen Night is open to all teens ages 12–18 and in 7–12th grades. Bring yourself and bring your friends. Something different every time! And teens get to decide what they want to do on future dates. Teens must arrive before the library closes at 6 pm in order to participate.
Nov. 8 2019 Tech Trends Black Friday isn’t far away, so attend this session to learn all about which tech is a must-by this holiday season for you and yours and which you can say “pass!” to. Coffee and cookies provided.
TEEN MINECRAFT
Saturdays from 1–4 pm: October 13, Conference Room; December 15, Meeting Room
FRANKENTOY AND MAKE DO LAB Saturday, October 20, from 1–2:30 pm & 3–4:30 pm, Meeting Room Kids and teens are invited to make new toys from broken toys and other junk! We’ll also unveil our Make-Do kits, which can turn cardboard into almost anything! Registration will open mid-September; the same lab is offered two times. Designed for children and teens. Children age 10 and younger need a responsible adult with them at all times.
5TH & 6TH GRADE BOOK DISCUSSION Mondays, October 22, November 26 & December 17, from 4:15–5:15 pm, Youth Department 5th and 6th graders are welcome to join us for discussion and activities based on this month’s book. Book TBA. Books will be available at the youth desk for check out. Snack will also be provided.
GINGERBREAD JAMBOREE Sunday, December 9, from 2–3:30 pm, Meeting Room Children and their parents are welcome to join us for our second annual Gingerbread Jamboree. Decorate (and eat!) a gingerbread cookie, do an art activity, and enjoy the company of friends!
STORYTIME Every week through December 15, Youth Department Mondays at 10:30 am: Babies 0–23 months Tuesdays & Saturdays at 10:30 am: Preschoolers, 3–5 years Wednesdays & Fridays at 10:30 am: Toddlers, 2–3 years
PUPPET SHOW Fridays, October 5 & December 7, from 4:30–5 pm, Youth Department Join us for a puppet show the whole family can enjoy! Fall 2018 · 21
STURGIS FALLS CELEBRATION
PANIC PARK HAUNTED HOUSE
The Sturgis Falls Celebration Board of Directors is proud to announce the selected theme, “Happy Trails” to mark the 44th annual Sturgis Falls Celebration to be held June 28–30, 2019. Original artwork is currently being accepted for the theme design. Amateur and professional artists are asked to submit their own original creation. Artists may submit more than one design.
Black Hawk County Conservation Board
Design specifics are on the Sturgis Falls Celebration website at www.sturgisfalls.org. An honorarium of $400 is awarded to the artist whose design is selected to promote the 2019 Celebration. The selected artwork will be featured on all promotional material for the Sturgis Falls Celebration including (but not limited to) programs, posters, and t-shirts. The Sturgis Falls Celebration committee will accept artwork at the Cedar Falls Tourism office until 5 pm on November 26. The winner will be announced prior to January 1. The Sturgis Falls Celebration is an annual event in Cedar Falls falling on the last full weekend of June. Incorporated in 1985 and acquiring non-profit status, the celebration grew out of the 1976 Cedar Falls Bicentennial Celebration. Administered and managed by an all-volunteer board, the Sturgis Falls Celebration is a free event providing musical entertainment, a parade, children’s activities, arts and craft fair, and varied industries vendors.
The unsettled spirits of Panic Park Haunted House are anxious to find souls to claim again this year. The dark halls of Panic Park quiver with anticipation of your arrival. Come join us to see if you have what it takes to survive the terror. As always, Panic Park is operated by live actors and is never the same from one spine tingling night to another. Our actors are all volunteers. If you are interested in participating please call (319) 433-7275 or email hbrown@co.black-hawk.ia.us. Panic Park Haunted House will be scaring visitors on October 5, 6, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 & 31. Fridays & Saturdays from 7–11 pm and Thursdays & Halloween from 7–10 pm. Admission is $15 per body. We have partnered with the Northeast Iowa Food Bank again this year in lieu of coupons. Bring in a non-expired, non-perishable food item to donate to the Food Bank and receive a discounted admission. BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND—Hick’s Place will be providing…Zombie Laser Tag. Come see if you have the skills to defeat the Zombies!!! One free entry with each paid admission. Check out www.panicpark.org for volunteer forms and other valuable information. WE DARE YOU!
CONNECTED TO OUR COMMUNITY— CONNECTED TO OUR PAST ACCREDITED by The National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations® OFFERING access to Endow Iowa Tax Credits for qualifying gifts SERVING donors through the creation of meaningful community legacies COMMITTED to enhancing Cedar Falls DEVELOPING resources for community enhancement Join with us to preserve, build, enhance, and shape our community. You are the foundation. The Foundation is you.
515 Main Street (Farmers State Bank bldg.) By appointment. PO Box 546 Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613 319-243-9170 cfcf@cfu.net
www.cf-communityfoundation.org 22 · Fall 2018
OCT. 31 6–8 pm Have a fun & safe Halloween!
TOURISM OCTOBER
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
11 The Songbook Trio Hearst Center, 304 W. Seerley Blvd 319-273-8641 7pm thehearst.org 13 Cedar Valley Fall Endurance Festival and Family Fun Day Runner’s Flat, 128 Main St. 277-1154 7am therunnersflat.com
2 Whose Live Anyway *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota S. 273-4849 gbpac.com 7pm 2–5 Waverly Horse Sale Waverly Sales Inc, 2212 5th Ave, Waverly 352-2804 waverlysales.com 3 L’Histoire Du Soldat (The Soldier’s Tale) *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota St, Cedar Falls 7pm 273-4849 gbpac.com 3–5 Halloween Hikes Hartman Reserve Nature Center, 657 Reserve Dr. 277-2187 6–7:30pm hartmanreserve.org 4 Girls’ Night Out Downtown Cedar Falls 277-0213 5–9pm cedarfallsdowntown.com 5 Opening Reception for Resistance + Rescue and ASSEMBLY Hearst Center, 304 W Seerley Blvd. 273-8641 5:30–7pm thehearst.org 5 Spotlight Series: UNI Jazz Band One and Jazz Panthers Russell Hall, Minnesota St., UNI Campus 7:30pm 273-2028 uni.edu/music 5–7; 11, 13, 14 Nana’s Naughty Knickers Oster Regent Theatre, 103 Main St. 7:30pm; 277-5283 Sun 2pm osterregent.org 5–6; 12–13; 18–20; 25–27; 31 Panic Park Rotary Reserve, 5932 N Union Rd. 7pm panicpark.org 6 UNI Football vs North Dakota State UNI-Dome, 2501 Hudson Rd. 1pm 273-4849 6 Pink Ribbon Run Cedar Falls Public Library, 524 Main St. 277-0213 8am cedarfallsdowntown.com 11 Trio Con Brio Copenhagen *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota St. 273-4849 gbpac.com 7pm
13 Fun Day/Test & Tune Cedar Falls Motorsports Park, 7227 Waverly Rd. 987-2537 11am–4pm racecfmp.com
26–28 The 25th Annual Putman County Spelling Bee *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota St. 273-4849 Fri 7pm; gbpac.com Sat–Sun 2pm 27 Western Home Craft Show and Sale Diamond Event Center, 5307 Caraway Lane 9am 222-2048
8–10; 15, 16 IAHSAA State Semi-Final and Final High School Football Playoffs UNI-Dome, 2401 Hudson Rd. 273-4849 iahsaa.org 8 The Songbook Trio Hearst Center, 304 W Seerley Blvd. 7pm 273-8641 thehearst.org
27 Witches Walk Downtown Cedar Falls 277-0213 10am–5pm cedarfallsdowntown.com
8–10 Downtown Ingredients Downtown Cedar Falls 277-0213 cedarfallsdowntown.com
13–14 Twisted Cross Bike Race Tondro Pray Park, E Main St. & N Logan Ave. facebook.com/groups/ twistedspokesteamcf
27 Saturday Fun Day & Hallowild Cedar Falls Motorsports Park, 7227 Waverly Rd. 987-2537 11am–4pm racecfmp.com
9–10; 16–17 The Giver McElroy Theatre, Walker Building, 224 Commercial St, Waterloo 7pm; Sat 2pm 291-4494 wcpbhct.org
13–15 Legacy Five Concert Riverview Conference Center, 439 N Division St. 268-0787 6pm riverviewministries.com
31 Halloween On Main! Downtown Cedar Falls 277-0213 3:30–5pm cedarfallsdowntown.com
14 Emmylou Harris *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota St. 273-4849 gbpac.com 7pm
NOVEMBER
18 Red Herring Readers Theatre Hearst Center, 304 W Seerley Blvd. 7pm 273-8641 thehearst.org 18 U.S. Marine Band— The President’s Own *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota St. 273-2028 7:30pm uni.edu/music 19 The Choir of Man *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota St. 273-4849 gbpac.com 7pm 20 UNI Football vs South Dakota State (Homecoming) UNIDome, 2501 Hudson Rd. 273-4849 4pm unipanthers.com 20 Fun Day/Test & Tune Cedar Falls Motorsports Park, 7227 Waverly Rd. 987-2537 11am racecfmp.com 20 Mark Dubell Family Riverview Conference Center, 439 N Division St. 268-0787 6pm riverviewministries.com 21 Cemetery Walk Greenwood Cemetery, 404 N College St. 2pm 266-5149 cfhistory.org 25 Final Thursday Reading Series—Jeffery S. Copeland Guest author Hearst Center, Open mic 304 W Seerley Blvd. 7:15pm; 273-8641 8pm thehearst.org
1 The TEN Tenors *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota St. 273-4849 gbpac.com 7pm 2 Due Gala: Dinner and Two Shows *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota St. 5:30pm 273-4849 music.uni.edu 2 Spotlight Series Concert: Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota St. 273-4849 7:30pm uni.edu/music
10 LitCon Cedar Falls Public Library, 524 Main St. 9am– cedar-falls.lib.ia.us 4pm 10 Cranksgiving V10.0 Mulligan’s Brick Oven Grill & Pub, 205 E 18th St. 11am biketechcf.com 10 Cedar Falls Woman’s Club Annual Chili Luncheon Cedar Falls Woman’s Club 266-1431 11am cedarfallswomansclub.com 10–11 Holiday Arts Festival *WCA, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo 291-4490 10am waterloocenterforthearts.org 11 Armistice *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota St. 2pm 273-4849 music.uni.edu 13 Spotlight Series: Concert Chorale Music concert *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota St. 273-4849 7:30pm uni.edu/music
17 UNI Football vs Missouri State (Senior Day) UNIDome, 2501 Hudson Rd. 273-4849 4pm unipanthers.com
3 UNI Football vs Illinois State (Family Weekend) UNI-Dome, 2501 Hudson Rd. 273-4849 1pm unipanthers.com
17 Rock of Ages *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota St. 273-4849 4 & 8:30pm gbpac.com
4 Metropolitan Chorale Fall Concert Nazareth Evangelical Lutheran Church, 7401 Univ. Ave. met-chorale.com 3pm 7 PMB Live! Panther Marching Band Concert *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota St. 273-2028 7:30pm music.uni.edu/events
26 Cedar Valley Christmas *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota St, 234-2839 7pm cedarvalleyclubs.org 28–Dec 2 Theatre UNI: She Kills Monsters Strayer-Wood Theatre, UNI Campus 7:30pm theatre.uni.edu Sun 2pm 29 Final Thursday Reading Series—Bettina Fabos Guest author Hearst Center, Open mic 304 W Seerley Blvd. 7:15pm; 273-8641 8pm thehearst.org
21, 22 Brazilian 2wins Oster Regent Theatre, 103 Main St. 277-5283 facebook.com/pg/ brazilian2wins/ 23 Holiday Hoopla Kick-Off Downtown Cedar Falls 277-0213 6pm cedarfallsdowntown.com 24 Winter Wonder’Loo Downtown Waterloo 291-2038 3pm mainstreetwaterloo.org 24 Small Business Saturday Downtown Cedar Falls 277-0213 10am communitymainstreet.org
6510 HUDSON RD. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (319) 268-4266 • (800) 845-1955 www.cedarfallstourism.org
6 The Songbook Trio. Music concert Hearst Center, 304 W Seerley Blvd. 319-273-8641 7pm thehearst.org 6 Jingle & Mingle on Main Downtown Cedar Falls 277-0213 5–8pm cedarfallsdowntown.com 7–9 A Christmas Carol: The New Musical Oster Regent Theatre, 103 Main St. 7:30pm; 277-5283 Sun 2pm osterregent.org 7–9; 13–16 Annie Hope Martin Theatre, *WCA, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo 7pm; Sun 2pm 291-4494 wcpbhct.org
29 Reindeer Games Downtown Cedar Falls 277-0213 6–8pm cedarfallsdowntown.com
8–9 Winter Wonderland at Hick’s Place Hick’s Place, 6658 Pashby Rd. 12:30pm 504-2883 hicksplace.biz
29 Hawkeye Student Production: Holiday Concert Hawkeye Comm. College, 1501 E. Orange Rd, Waterloo 296-4464 12:30pm
9 A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota St. 273-4849 1 & 5pm gbpac.com
30–Dec 1 UNI Varsity Men’s Glee Club Christmas Variety Show *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota St. 7:30pm 273-2028 uni.edu/music 30–Dec 2 A Christmas Carol: The New Musical Oster Regent Theatre, 103 Main St. 7:30pm; 277-5283 Sun 2pm osterregent.org
DECEMBER
13–18 Festival of Trees *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota St. 268-3161 wheatoniowa. org/festival-of-trees
2–3 Spotlight Series: UNI Fall Opera Performance Russell Hall, Minnesota St., UNI Campus 7:30pm 273-4849 uni.edu/music
3 wcfsymphony Concert: Disney Tim Burton’s the Nightmare Before Christmas. *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota St. 7pm 273.3373 wcfsymphony.org
24 Jim McDonough’s Holiday Grande 2018 GBPAC, 8201 Dakota St. 800-375-7095 2:30pm
9 Gingerbread Jamboree Cedar Falls Public Library, 524 Main St. 2–3:30 pm cedar-falls.lib.ia.us 9 Cedar Valley Chamber Music: Bel Canto Holiday Concert Hearst Center, 304 W Seerley Blvd. 2pm 273-8641 thehearst.org 13 Big Bad Voo Doo Daddy *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota St. 273-4849 gbpac.com 7pm 13 Hoopla Cheer Downtown Cedar Falls 277-0213 6pm cfholidayhoopla.com 13 Christmas Greetings on Main Downtown Waverly 352-4526 6–8pm waverlychamber.com
1 Holiday Celebration John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum, 500 Westfield Ave, W’loo 292-6126 9am–5pm visitjohndeere.com 1 Breakfast at the Northpole. Cedar Falls Community Center, 528 Main St. 277-0213 8–11am cedarfallsdowntown.com 1–2 Christmas w/ Wartburg Neumann Auditorium, Wartburg College, 100 Wartburg Blvd, Waverly Dec 1@3 & 7:30pm; 352-8691 Dec 2.@3pm wartburg.edu/Christmas 4 Spotlight Series Concert: UNI Holiday Concert *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota St. 273-4849 7:30pm uni.edu/music
14–15 Battle of Waterloo Young Arena, 125 Commercial St, Waterloo 433-2400 14–16 It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Drama Oster Regent Theatre, 103 Main St. 7:30pm; 277-5283 Sun 2pm osterregent.org 15 UNI Fall 2018 Commencement McLeod Center, 2501 Hudson Rd. 273-2112 uni.edu/commencement 15 Movie Magic Oster Regent Theatre, 277-5283 103 Main St. 10am cfholidayhoopla.com 20 Baby It’s Cold Outside. Downtown Cedar Falls cfholidayhoopla.com 6pm 22 Wrap It Up Downtown Cedar Falls 277-0213 11am cfholidayhoopla.com
FOR UNI GAMES VISIT www.unipanthers.com *GBPAC: Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. All times and dates subject to change.
Fall 2018 · 23
DECEMBER NOVEMBER
OCTOBER
Public Meetings 1
City Council, Council Chambers
2
Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Duke Young Room
5:15 pm
3
Library Board of Trustees, Library
4:00 pm
8
School Board, Council Chambers
5:30 pm
9
Housing Commission, Duke Young Room
5:00 pm 2:00 pm
Historic Preservation Commission, Duke Young Room
4:00 pm
Planning & Zoning Commission, Council Chambers
5:30 pm
11 Parks & Recreation Commission, Rec Center
4:30 pm
15 City Council, Council Chambers
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
17 Visitors & Tourism Board, Visitors Center
4:00 pm
22 School Board, Council Chambers
5:30 pm
Board of Adjustment, Duke Young Room
7:00 pm
24 Art & Culture Board, Hearst Center for the Arts
4:30 pm
Planning & Zoning Commission, Council Chambers
5:30 pm
5
City Council, Council Chambers
7:00 pm
6
Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Duke Young Room
5:15 pm
7
Library Board of Trustees, Library
4:00 pm
8
Health Trust Fund Board, Duke Young Room
7:30 am
Parks & Recreation Commission, Rec Center
4:30 pm
12 School Board, Council Chambers
5:30 pm
13 Housing Commission, Duke Young Room
5:00 pm
14 Community Center & Senior Services Board, Cedar Falls Community Center
1:00 pm
Utilities Board of Trustees, 2nd Floor Board Room
2:00 pm
Historic Preservation Commission, Duke Young Room
4:00 pm
Planning & Zoning Commission, Council Chambers
5:30 pm
19 City Council, Council Chambers
Human Rights Commission, Duke Young Room
21 Visitors & Tourism Board, Visitors Center
7:00 pm 7:00 pm 4:00 pm
26 School Board, Council Chambers
5:30 pm
7:00 pm
Board of Adjustment, Duke Young Room
28 Planning & Zoning Commission, Council Chambers
5:30 pm
3
City Council, Council Chambers
7:00 pm
4
Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Duke Young Room
5:15 pm
5
Library Board of Trustees, Library
4:00 pm
10 School Board, Council Chambers
5:30 pm
11 Housing Commission, Duke Young Room
5:00 pm
12 Utilities Board of Trustees, 2nd Floor Board Room
2:00 pm
Historic Preservation Commission, Duke Young Room
4:00 pm
Planning & Zoning Commission, Council Chambers
5:30 pm
13 Health Trust Fund Board, Duke Young Room
7:30 am
4:30 pm
Parks & Recreation Commission, Rec Center
17 City Council, Council Chambers
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
Human Rights Commission, Duke Young Room
19 Visitors & Tourism Board, Visitors Center
4:00 pm
31 Board of Adjustment, Duke Young Room
7:00 pm
TBD Art
& Culture Board–Nov./Dec., Hearst Center for the Arts 4:30 pm
TBD Planning
24 · Fall 2018
7:00 pm
10 Utilities Board of Trustees, 2nd Floor Board Room
Human Rights Commission, Duke Young Room
& Zoning Commission–Dec., Council Chambers 5:30 pm
Changes and cancellations are noted at www.cedarfalls.com.
City of Cedar Falls 220 Clay Street Cedar Falls, IA 50613
PRSRT STD ECRWSS U.S. POSTAGE PAID Cedar Falls, IA Permit No. 41
Postal Customer
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
NEW WEB MAPPING APPLICATION The City of Cedar Falls is pleased to announce the launch of a new web mapping application for public use. It can be used to search for property information, check where flood plain boundaries are, and much more. Search by address, intersection, subdivision, or parcel number on any device. Just visit www.cedarfalls.com/mapsdata and click on the “General Viewer” link. In addition, there is a new application to view information at the city’s three cemeteries. The application can search for space and burial records. Visit www.cedarfalls.com/ mapsdata and click on the “Cemeteries” link. If you have questions, please contact gis@cedarfalls.com or call (319) 273-8600 and ask to speak to the GIS Analyst.
Do you have a dog that loves to run and be social, but a yard that doesn’t let them? The Cedar Falls Paw Park may be the answer! The park is located on South Main Street just south of the Hwy 58 overpass. The 3-acre, fenced-in park bodes hilly terrain, waste bags and disposal unit, and a doggie drinking fountain (during warm weather months). It even has a picnic shelter with tables, restrooms, and a parking lot for pet owners. Annual passes are $15/dog and valid from Jan. 1–Dec. 31; day passes are $2/dog. Dogs residing in Cedar Falls must be registered with the city to purchase a pass. What a great way for your k-9 to get off-leash exercise and socialize with other dogs! For more information on pet licensing or Paw Park passes, stop by City Hall at 220 Clay Street or call (319) 273-8600.