Posted on: February 23, 2021
The City of Cedar Falls IT Department is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors for two different Request for Proposals (RFP's).
1. The City of Cedar Falls is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to provide a network camera ...
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Posted on: February 23, 2021
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...
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Our City News
Posted on: February 22, 2021
The City of Cedar Falls invites the community to view the Public Review Draft of a new Downtown Zoning code available at www.ourcedarfalls.com. The draft was presented at a special Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on February 17. Citizens can view t...
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Our City News
Posted on: February 19, 2021
On February 17, 2021, the Iowa Finance Authority announced the availability of an eligibility precheck for the new Iowa Rent and Utility Assistance Program, which will begin accepting full applications in March. The program will provide financial assistan...
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Our City News
Posted on: February 17, 2021
A public review draft of a new Downtown Zoning Code will be presented during a special virtual Cedar Falls Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on February 17, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. All members of the community are invited to attend this meeting ...
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Our City News
Posted on: February 16, 2021
If you missed the presentation of the drafted Imagine College Hill! Vision Plan on February 10 during the virtual Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, it isn't too late to share your input! All citizens are invited to view the drafted plan onl...
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Our City News
Posted on: February 12, 2021
A public review draft of a new Downtown Zoning Code will be presented during a special virtual Cedar Falls Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on February 17, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. All members of the community are invited to attend this meeting ...
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Our City News
Posted on: February 8, 2021
The current Cedar Falls mask mandate resolution is still active until March 3, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. as per the City Council vote which took place on January 19, 2021. It requires anyone within city limits to wear a face-covering (whether disposable, cloth,...
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Our City News
Posted on: February 8, 2021
The public is invited to view the drafted Imagine College Hill! Vision Plan during the virtual Cedar Falls Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on February 10, 2021, at 5:30 p.m.
It will include suggestions that were gathered from the community ...
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Our City News
Posted on: February 4, 2021
The City of Cedar Falls will receive proposals for audit services relating to the annual audit of three fiscal years ending June 30, 2021, through June 30, 2023.
Learn more about this Request for Proposals (RFP) at http://www.cedarfalls.com/RFPau...
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Our City News
Posted on: February 1, 2021
Below is the statement from Cedar Falls Mayor Rob Green on the resignation of the Human Rights Commission Chair:
Neighbors,
On the morning of Saturday, January 30th, I received the resignation letter of the chair of the Human Rights Commission, Nicole Winth...
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Our City News
Posted on: January 29, 2021
View the statement from the Cedar Falls Human Rights Commission below:
The Cedar Falls Human Rights Commission condemns racism and hate in any form. It is obvious that our community and youth are not immune from racism and racist incitement and t...
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Our City News
Posted on: January 28, 2021
The Cedar Falls Tourism and Visitors Bureau is seeking an agency to develop a strategy and implement a digital advertising plan for fiscal year 2022 (July 2021 – June 2022). Learn more about this Request for Proposal (RFP) at http://www.cedarfal...
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Our City News
Posted on: January 27, 2021
The Cedar Falls Police Department would like to remind residents of the 48-hour parking ordinance. With the recent snowfall in the metro area, snowplows and salt trucks need to be able to remove snow in all public right-of-ways to help ensure safe travel ...
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Our City News
Posted on: January 22, 2021
On January 19, 2021, the Cedar Falls City Council voted to extend the current Cedar Falls mask mandate resolution until March 3, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. This requires anyone within city limits to wear a face-covering (whether disposable, cloth, or face shield...
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Posted on: January 19, 2021
The Cedar Falls Police Division has taken a pledge to keep tobacco, alternative nicotine, and vapor products out of the hands of underage persons. Known as I-PLEDGE, the program is a partnership with the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD) to educate ...
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Our City News
Posted on: January 1, 2021
The Cedar Falls Police Department would like to remind residents of the 48-hour parking ordinance. With the recent snowfall in the metro area, snowplows and salt trucks need to be able to remove snow in all public right-of-ways to help ensure safe travel ...
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Our City News
Posted on: December 28, 2020
Cleaning up after the holidays? Cedar Falls Public Works offers these helpful reminders to residents!
Tree Disposal
Clean Trees: Do not have ornaments, tinsel, flocking, or attached tree stands. These will be considered as yard waste. They may be brought to...
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Our City News
Posted on: December 21, 2020
The Cedar Falls Public Library has two Request for Proposals (RFP's) available for vendors to assist in moving furniture and new carpeting. View additional details in the RFPs at the following links:
Furniture moving RFP: https://cedarfa...
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Our City News
Posted on: December 11, 2020
As winter arrives, our Cedar Falls snowfighters are gearing up to keep our city streets safe! To help, the team offers these travel and snow safety reminders for you and your family:
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Our City News
Posted on: December 10, 2020
The Cedar Falls City Council voted during a special Council meeting held December 9, 2020, to temporarily suspend paid parking fees in the municipal lots located in the Downtown and College Hill areas.
Fees will be suspended until April 1, 2021, to help ea...
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Our City News
Posted on: December 4, 2020
The City of Cedar Falls is inviting citizens to participate in the next steps of the Cedar Falls Resilience Plan by completing an online worksheet which will be available from December 15 to December 22, 2020, at www.cfresilience.com.
T...
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Our City News
Posted on: November 19, 2020
As we work through the COVID-19 pandemic together, Cedar Falls City staff is committed to continuing to serve our community. If you need to schedule a building inspection, our Inspection Services team is here to help and currently operates as follows:
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Our City News
Posted on: November 17, 2020
On November 16, 2020, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds issued a new public health proclamation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. This is effective from 12:01 a.m. on November 17 until 11:59 p.m. on December 10, 2020, and includes the following:
Masks: All people ...
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Our City News
Posted on: November 11, 2020
On November 10, 2020, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds issued a new public health proclamation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Per this proclamation, the following guidelines will be in effect in Cedar Falls effective November 11, 2020, at 12:01 a.m. until Nov...
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Our City News
Posted on: September 18, 2020
To allow for more efficient and flexible long term parking in the city, paid parking options will be available in both the Downtown district and the College Hill area effective October 1, 2020. Free parking will remain in both areas as well.
The update fol...
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Our City News
Posted on: September 16, 2020
The National Night Out event originally scheduled in Cedar Falls for October 6, 2020, has been cancelled. This event is traditionally held the first Tuesday in August, however, it was postponed due to COVID-19 precautions.
“The COVID spread rate ...
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Our City News
Posted on: September 14, 2020
The State Library of Iowa has announced that the Cedar Falls Public Library has met the conditions for Tier 3 state accreditation. This is the highest level achievable by a public library.
Tier 3 accredited libraries receive more state funding than Tier 2 ...
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Our City News
Posted on: September 11, 2020
Whether it is for your family, neighbors, students, or friends, we thank you for protecting our community by masking up when you are in public.
Mask Use Guidelines From the CDC
- A mask should fit comfortably so you can speak and breathe freely&...
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Our City News
Posted on: September 11, 2020
The City of Cedar Falls will be hosting an online Design Charrette Week for the Imagine College Hill! visioning project beginning October 3, 2020.
The project invites the public to help plan for the future of the College Hill area by offering their suggest...
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Our City News
Posted on: September 3, 2020
Cedar Falls Public Safety Lieutenant John Zolendek and Public Safety Officer Chris Copp, as well as Black Hawk County Deputies Joe Schmidt and Nick Smith, were honored at the MercyOne Heroes Among Us ceremony for their courageous actions during the house ...
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Our City News
Posted on: August 28, 2020
The Section 8 Housing Program in Cedar Falls will be accepting new applications for the waitlist starting August 31, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. It will remain open for the foreseeable future.
Applications can be submitted online at www.cedarfalls.com/1063/Section-8...
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Our City News
Posted on: August 21, 2020
During the Cedar Falls City Council meeting on August 17, 2020, the Council named Craig Berte the new Cedar Falls Police Chief. Berte had been serving as Acting Police Chief since January 2020.
The vote came following a recommendation from Cedar Falls Mayo...
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Our City News
Posted on: August 18, 2020
The 2020 Cedar Falls Business and Industry Awards, presented by the City of Cedar Falls and Cedar Falls Utilities (CFU), will be held virtually on Cedar Falls Channel 15 starting August 20 at 7:00 p.m. with replays to follow.
The annual awards recognize th...
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Our City News
Posted on: July 10, 2020
The City of Cedar Falls is kicking off a new community e-newsletter! Currents Monthly will feature information on construction projects, garbage collection notices, city events, and more.
To sign up for Currents Monthly, send your email address to currents...
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Our City News
Posted on: June 22, 2020
Streetscape Update: Beginning Wednesday, June 24th, the contractor will resume the utility crossing at the intersection of East 3rd Street and Main Street. In order for the contractor to perform this work a full intersection closure will be in effect for ...
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Our City News
Posted on: June 19, 2020
Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded the City of Cedar Falls general obligation unlimited tax (GOULT) bonds to Aaa and assigns a Aaa rating to its $3.4 million General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2020. This is the highest rating achi...
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Our City News
Posted on: June 4, 2020
To our Cedar Falls community, please see the below message from Mayor Rob Green regarding a silent vigil to be held on June 6 in recognition of George Floyd:
Neighbors,
Last week, I provided an official City statement on social media expressing my horror at...
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Our City News
Posted on: May 29, 2020
The City of Cedar Falls facilities, including the Transfer Station, will now be accepting cash as payment at all locations.
The City does continue to encourage the use of debit/credit cards at their locations when possible to help prevent the spread of COV...
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Our City News
Posted on: May 29, 2020
As the state of Iowa lifts certain restrictions in accordance with Governor Kim Reynolds public health proclamation issued on May 26, 2020, public park facilities will be able to reopen in Cedar Falls beginning June 1, 2020. This includes the use of playg...
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Posted on: May 28, 2020
The Hearst Center for the Arts will be reopening to the public June 9, 2020. They will be operating under normal hours.
“We are excited to welcome back the community, however, we want to ensure that we reopen as safely as possible with new COVID-...
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Our City News
Posted on: May 28, 2020
The Cedar Falls Recreation and Fitness Center will be opening for adult lap swim beginning June 1, 2020, through August 9, 2020. Hours for lap swimming are 5:45 AM to 7:30 AM on Monday/ Wednesday/Friday and Tuesday/Thursday/Sunday 4:30-6:30 PM all at Holm...
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Our City News
Posted on: May 27, 2020
Cedar Falls Public Safety will be extending their community birthday celebration program until June 15, 2020.
The program invites local families with young children under the age of 12 to contact Public Safety if their child is celebrating a birthday. Publ...
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Our City News
Posted on: May 19, 2020
As we continue to work together to help keep Cedar Falls safe, stay updated on the current COVID-19 state guidelines -
In accordance with the public health proclamation issued by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds on May 13, 2020, the following orders are in effec...
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Our City News
Posted on: May 18, 2020
Cedar Falls Downtown Streetscape Update: Week of May 18
Beginning Monday, May 18th, multiple closures will be placed in the area around 3rd and Main Street as we work to improve the area:
- The contractor will begin reconstructing the sidewalk on the south si...
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Our City News
Posted on: May 15, 2020
Per the May 13th state proclamation regarding COVID-19, learn how this impacts the reopening or continual closures of City facilities including City Hall, Public Library, the Hearst Center, Recreation and Fitness Center, and Visitors and Tourism Center:
Ci...
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Our City News
Posted on: May 12, 2020
To protect the community from the spread of COVID-19, the Black Hawk County Police Memorial Event will be canceled this year. The decision came from police chiefs around the county in the interest of public health.
The event has annually occurred during Na...
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Our City News
Posted on: April 21, 2020
The City of Cedar Falls has awarded the 2020 Streets Project to Peterson Contractors, Inc (PCI) of Reinbeck, Iowa. This project has three full street reconstructions and eight overlay rehabilitations with curb/gutter, etc. The project will be funded by Lo...
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Our City News
Posted on: April 9, 2020
As the 2020 Downtown Streetscape project continues amid the COVID-19 emergency, the Cedar Falls Engineering team is taking the opportunity to better accommodate local Main Street businesses. With decreased foot traffic, the Streetscape Parkade constructio...
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Our City News
Posted on: March 11, 2020
The City of Cedar Falls has been working with state and county agencies to prepare for the likely arrival of COVID-19 to our area. While no city services have been impacted at this time, the Cedar Falls Public Safety Services Department is monitoring the ...
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Our City News
Posted on: February 7, 2020
The Cedar Falls City Clerk’s Office received a “Petition requesting Special Election to fill a vacancy in the office of Council Member At Large for the City of Cedar Falls Iowa” on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
The petition was...
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Our City News
Posted on: December 18, 2019
This year you may have noticed a decline in the health of ash trees or other trees on your private property. City staff continues to remove public trees on the street right of way (the area between the sidewalk and curb) that are or will soon be...
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Our City News
Posted on: October 30, 2019
The City of Cedar Falls is excited to announce that the University Avenue reconstruction project has been named the winner in the Roads and Highways category of Bentley Systems, Incorporated Year in Infrastructure 2019 Awards program.
“This is a ...
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