Cedar Falls Police Chief Selection Process

The City of Cedar Falls is in the process of selecting a new Police Chief following the appointment of former Chief Craig Berte to Cedar Falls Public Safety Director this past June.

Application materials were due to the City by August 8, 2022, at 12:00 p.m...

Cedar Falls Weekly Construction Updates: August 8, 2022

View the latest updates on area road construction projects in Cedar Falls for the week of August 8, 2022.

Center Street Corridor Streetscape Project: For the week of August 8, the City's contractor, Owen Contracting, Inc., will continue w...

Cedar Falls Public Safety to Host Open House

Cedar Falls Public Safety is partnering with Fareway to host an open house for the community on August 17, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Public Safety Building located at 4600 South Main Street.

All ages are welcome to attend and guests will be...

Lawn City Neighborhood Walking Tour

Start of Construction Notice: Lake Street Trail Project

Beginning August 8, 2022, the contractor, Owen Contracting, will begin the Lake Street Trail Project. This project consists of constructing 3,176 lineal feet of a 10' wide concrete recreational trail along the south side of Lake Street f...

The Falls Aquatic Center to Close After August 14

Due to limited staffing, The Falls Aquatic Center will be closing for the season on August 14, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. The annual Doggie Dip will still take place on August 15 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

To meet State requirements for staffing levels, The Falls...

Road Closure Notice: South Main Street (Greenhill to Bluebell Road)

Beginning on, or after, August 3, 2022, the contractor will start Stage 3 reconstruction of the Greenhill Road and South Main Street intersection. In order for the contractor to begin pavement removal, a full road closure of South Main S...

Road Closure Notice: West 18th Street

Beginning August 2, 2022, the contractor will begin the reconstruction of West 18th Street from the intersection at Drury Lane through the intersection of College Street. In order for the contractor to begin pavement removal, a full road...

Construction Update: Cedar Heights Drive Reconstruction

Beginning as early as August 3, 2022, the City's contractor, PCI, will continue construction with the next section of Cedar Heights Drive from Huntington Road to approximately 4710 Cedar Heights (Learn and Play Preschool and Daycare). Cedar Heigh...

Cedar Falls Weekly Construction Updates

View the latest updates on area road construction projects in Cedar Falls for the week of July 25, 2022.

Center Street Corridor Streetscape Project: For the week of July 25, the City's contractor, Owen Contracting, Inc., will continue wit...

Cedar Falls Fireworks Citation Update

In June 2022, Cedar Falls City Council voted to update the fireworks ordinance in the city to allow for consumer fireworks only on July 3 from noon to 10:00 p.m., July 4 from noon to 11:00 p.m., and July 5 from noon to 10:00 p.m. Violators were issued a f...

Yard Waste Reminder

For residents that participate in the City's automated yard waste collection program, a reminder that yard waste is collected curbside every other Monday from July through September. This starts with the first collection date of July 11,...

Cedar Falls Weekly Construction Updates: July 18, 2022

View the latest updates on area road construction projects in Cedar Falls for the week of July 18, 2022.

Center Street Corridor Streetscape Project: The City's contractor, Owen Contracting, Inc., will continue with pavement removals and gravel sho...

Alley Closure Notice: Alley from 13th Street to 14th Street

Beginning the week of July 18, 2022, the contractor will begin the reconstruction of the alley from 13th Street to 14th Street between Tremont Street and Franklin Street. In order for the contractor to begin, an alley closure will be req...

Cedar Falls Public Safety Holds Active Shooter Training Courses

To help educate businesses and citizens, Cedar Falls Public Safety will be holding open Active Shooter Training courses this summer. There will be a total of four opportunities for the community to attend with courses taking place on July 21 from 2:00 p.m...

Cedar Falls Weekly Construction Updates: July 11, 2022

View the latest updates on area road construction projects in Cedar Falls for the week of July 11, 2022.

Center Street Corridor Streetscape Project: For the week of July 11, the City's contractor, Owen Contracting, Inc., will continue wit...

City of Cedar Falls Maintains Aaa Tax Rating

Moody's Investors Service has announced that the City of Cedar Falls has maintained the general obligation unlimited tax (GOULT) Aaa rating on its $3.9 million General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2022. This is the highest rating achievable by an...

Start of Construction: Center Street Streetscape Project

Starting the week of July 4, 2022, the City's contractor, Owen Contractors, Inc. will be starting the Center Street Corridor Streetscape Project. The overall project limits are from the Cedar River Bridge to Lone Tree Road. The main focus of the ...

Alley Closure Notice: 11th to 12th Street (State Street and Bluff Street)

Beginning the week of July 4, 2022, the contractor will begin the reconstruction of the alley from 11th Street to 12th Street between State Street and Bluff Street. In order for the contractor to begin, an alley closure will be required....

Cedar Falls Weekly Construction Updates: June 27, 2022

View the latest updates on area road construction projects in Cedar Falls for the week of June 27, 2022.

Cedar Heights Drive Reconstruction (Located at Cedar Heights and Greenhill Road): 

For the week of June 27, the City's contractor, PCI...

Alley Closure Notice: West 9th Street to West 10th Street (Olive Street and Walnut Street)

Beginning, Monday, June 27, 2022, the contractor will begin reconstruction of the alley from West 9th Street to West 10th Street between Olive Street and Walnut Street. In order for the contractor to begin, an alley closure will be required. The closure w...

Road Closure Notice: Elmwood Avenue

Beginning the week of June 20, 2022, the contractor will begin the asphalt portion of the work on Elmwood Avenue. This construction process will take approximately two (2) weeks (weather permitting). During most of that time frame, the roadway wi...

City Council Approves Appointment of Craig Berte to Public Safety Director

During the Cedar Falls City Council meeting on June 20, 2022, the City Council approved the appointment of Craig Berte to Public Safety Director.

Berte has been part of the Cedar Falls Public Safety Department since 1991, serving as a Police Officer, Inves...

Cedar Falls Weekly Construction Updates: June 20, 2022

View the latest updates on area road construction projects in Cedar Falls for the week of June 20, 2022.

Cedar Heights Drive Reconstruction (Located at Cedar Heights and Greenhill Road): 

Closure/detour: Cedar Heights and Greenhill Intersection, no...

Road Closure Notice: Pin Oak Drive

Beginning the week of June 20, 2022, the contractor will begin the asphalt portion of the work on Pin Oak Drive. Weather permitting; this construction process will take approximately two (2) weeks. During most of that time frame, the roadway will...

Alley Closure Notice: Ellen Street to Francis Street

Beginning June 20, 2022, the contractor will begin reconstruction of the alley from Ellen Street to Francis Street between West 1st Street and West 2nd Street. In order for the contractor to begin, an alley closure will be required. The alley closure will...

Cedar River Recreational Project Receives Grant Approval

The City of Cedar Falls is excited to announce that the Cedar River Recreational Project has been selected for a U.S Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant of up to $1,500,000.

The grant was highly competitive with the EDA receiving application su...

Cedar Falls Weekly Construction Updates: June 13, 2022

View the latest updates on area road construction projects in Cedar Falls for the week of June 13, 2022.

Cedar Heights Drive Reconstruction (Located at Cedar Heights and Greenhill Road): 

Closure/detour: Cedar Heights and Greenhill Intersection, no...

City Council Considering Appointment of Craig Berte to Public Safety Director

The Cedar Falls City Council will be considering Craig Berte for appointment to Public Safety Director during the Council meeting on June 20, 2022.

Berte has been part of the Cedar Falls Public Safety Department since 1991, serving as a Police Officer, Ser...

Transfer Station to Stop Accepting Shingles for Recycling July 1

Beginning July 1, 2022, the City of Cedar Falls Transfer Station located at 1524 State Street will no longer accept clean shingles for recycling. Shingles may be accepted for dumping at the Transfer Station if the load is less than 500 pounds.

Anything ove...

Cedar Falls Public Safety Announces 2021 Service Awards

Cedar Falls Public Safety has announced its 2021 service awards, recognizing team members who displayed exceptional achievement within the department over the past year. A ceremony was held at the Public Safety Building, located at 4600 South Main Street,...

Cedar Falls City Council Updates Fireworks Ordinance

During the Cedar Falls City Council meeting on June 6, 2022, the Council voted to update the fireworks ordinance in Cedar Falls. Consumer fireworks are permitted within the city limits on July 3, 4, and 5 of each year between the hours of noon an...

Cedar Falls 'Coffee With A Cop' Summer Events

Cedar Falls Public Safety invites the community to connect with officers during their summer 'Coffee with a Cop' events. The events will take place June 7 and August 9. Both will be from 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. at the Cedar Falls First St...

Road Closure Notice: Olive Street

Beginning Thursday, June 9, 2022, the contractor will begin the reconstruction of Olive Street from the intersection at West 4th Street through the intersection of West 6th Street. In order for the contractor to begin pavement removal, a full road closure...

Start of Construction: West 27th Street Reconstruction

Beginning Tuesday, May 31, 2022, the City's contractor, PCI, will be starting Phase I of the West 27th Street Reconstruction Project. This project is anticipated to be a two-year project with three significant stages. Below is a brief description...

Road Closure Notice: Viking Road

Beginning Tuesday, May 31, 2022, the City's contractor, PCI, will be closing down and installing a new culvert system across Viking Road. In order for the contractor to start, Viking Road will be closed for four (4) weeks during the crossing. &am...

Cedar Falls Weekly Construction Updates: May 23, 2022

View the latest updates on area road construction projects in Cedar Falls for the week of May 23, 2022.

Cedar Heights Drive Reconstruction (Located at Cedar Heights and Greenhill Road): 

Closure/detour: Cedar Heights and Greenhill Intersection, nor...

Memorial Day Reminder over Gravestone Decorations

With the Memorial Day weekend approaching, the City of Cedar Falls would like to issue a reminder to the public on decorating ordinances for our area cemeteries.

The City welcomes families and friends to help honor holidays by decorating gravestones; howev...

Mike Soppe Named Cedar Falls Recreation and Community Programs Manager

The City of Cedar Falls has announced that Mike Soppe has been named the Cedar Falls Recreation and Community Programs Manager. Soppe currently serves as a Public Works and Parks Supervisor for the City and will begin his new role at the beginning of June...

Cedar Falls Weekly Construction Updates: May 16, 2022

View the latest updates on area road construction projects in Cedar Falls for the week of May 16, 2022.

Cedar Heights Drive Reconstruction (Located at Cedar Heights and Greenhill Road): 

Closure/detour: Cedar Heights and Greenhill Intersection, nor...

Cedar Falls Public Safety Partners with 4 Queens Dairy Cream on Bike Safety

Cedar Falls Public Safety is once again teaming up with 4 Queens Dairy Cream this summer to offer a sweet incentive for families who practice safe bicycle etiquette.

Cedar Falls is home to over 100 miles of hard-surfaced, multi-use trails, an abundance of ...

Cedar Falls Weekly Construction Updates: May 9, 2022

View the latest updates on area road construction projects in Cedar Falls for the week of May 9, 2022.

Cedar Heights Drive Reconstruction (Located at Cedar Heights and Greenhill Road): 

Closure/detour: Cedar Heights and Greenhill Intersection, nort...

Falls Aquatic Center 2022 Season Information

2022 pool passes for The Falls Aquatic Center will go on sale beginning May 2. These passes can be purchased at the Recreation and Fitness Center (110 E 13th Street) during normal business hours. An express lane will be offered at the Recreation ...

Target Cooperation Awards Grant to Cedar Falls Public Safety

To help promote classroom literacy, Target Corporation has once again awarded Cedar Falls Public Safety a grant to sustain an annual reading program with area elementary schools. The grant money is used to purchase a book for every kindergarten student in...

Cedar Falls Weekly Construction Updates: April 18, 2022

View the latest updates on area road construction projects in Cedar Falls for the week of April 18, 2022.

Cedar Heights Drive Reconstruction (Located at Cedar Heights and Greenhill Road): 

Closure/detour: Cedar Heights and Greenhill Intersection, n...

Cedar Falls Business and Industry Appreciation Awards and Representative Citizen Award

The 2022 Cedar Falls Business and Industry Appreciation Awards Luncheon and Representative Citizen Award will take place May 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn (7213 Nordic Drive in Cedar Falls). The event recognizes individuals, grou...

Road Closure Notice: East 3rd Street

Beginning April 18, 2022, the contractor will begin removal of the existing roadway on East 3rd Street (from Main Street to State Street) to start the underground utility work including new water main and storm sewer. In order for the contractor to begin ...

Road Closure Notice: West 18th Street

Beginning Monday, April 18, 2022, the contractor will begin Stage 1 reconstruction of West 18th Street from the intersection of Drury Lane and West 18th Street west past the intersection of Merner Avenue and West 18th Street. In order for the contractor t...

Cedar Falls Weekly Construction Updates: April 4, 2022

View the latest updates on area road construction projects in Cedar Falls for the week of April 4, 2022.

Cedar Heights Drive Reconstruction (Located at Cedar Heights and Greenhill Road): 

For the week of April 4, the City's contractor, PCI...

Construction Starts on West Viking Industrial Park Phase V

Beginning the week of March 28, 2022, the City's contractor, PCI, will be starting the West Viking Road Industrial Park Phase V Project. Construction will be focused around the extension of Venture Way, Technology Place, and a new north/south roa...

Cedar Falls Resilience Plan Public Presentation to be Held April 12

The City of Cedar Falls invites the community to a public presentation for the Cedar Falls Resilience Plan on April 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Cedar Falls Community Center (528 Main Street). The Resilience Plan will also be available online at ...

Road Closure Notice - Cedar Heights Drive

Starting as early as March 28, 2022, the City's contractor will fully close Cedar Heights Drive from the roundabout at Viking Road to south of Huntington Road. This closure will be in effect for approximately six (6) months. Residents south of Ce...

Lane Closure Notice: Greenhill Road and Main Street Intersection Improvements Project

Beginning the week of March 28, 2022, the contractor will begin Stage 1 reconstruction of the Greenhill Road and South Main Street intersection. In order for the contractor to begin pavement removal, southbound South Main Street lane closure will be requi...

Cedar Falls Bike Network Plan to be Presented to Planning and Zoning Commission

The new Bike Network Plan, developed by the Cedar Falls Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and the City of Cedar Falls, will be presented at the Cedar Falls Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on March 23, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. at the Cedar Falls C...

Cedar Falls Names Acting Public Safety Director and Acting Police Chief

Following the retirement of Cedar Falls Public Safety Director Jeff Olson on March 10, 2022, the City of Cedar Falls has announced Cedar Falls Police Chief Craig Berte as Acting Public Safety Director. Acting Director Berte assumed this role starting on M...

Cedar Heights Drive Reconstruction Update - Single Lane Closures

Starting March 14, 2022, the City’s contractor, PCI, will start with single lane closures for landscaping work in the middle of the new Cedar Heights Drive and Greenhill Road roundabout. Traffic will be maintained in all directions at this inter...

Cedar Heights Drive Reconstruction Update

Beginning Monday, March 7, 2022, the City’s contractor, PCI, will be starting year two of the Cedar Heights Drive Reconstruction Project. The City’s contractor will close Huntington Road at the intersection of Cedar Heights for undergr...

Cedar Falls Police Partner with Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division on I-PLEDGE

The Cedar Falls Police Department has taken a pledge to keep tobacco, alternative nicotine, and vapor products out of the hands of Cedar Falls underage persons.

Known as I-PLEDGE, the program is a partnership with the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD...

Cedar Falls Downtown Streetscape Project to Begin Phase 2

The Cedar Falls Downtown Streetscape and Reconstruction project will be starting Phase 2 of construction on April 5, 2021. 

The City of Cedar Falls partnered with Community Main Street to develop a Downtown streetscape plan in 2015. The goal was t...

Trail Safety Reminder from the City of Cedar Falls

As spring arrives, the City of Cedar Falls is reminding users to practice safe etiquette when out enjoying the local trails. 

"We are excited that people are anxious to get outside and spend time on the great Cedar Falls trails," said Am...

Cedar Falls Public Safety Special Report: 2021-2025

The City of Cedar Falls is proud to present the Cedar Falls Public Safety Special Report. Citizens can view the report at bit.ly/CFPS21-25.

The purpose of the special report is to examine Public Safety operations and identify strategies to reach future obj...