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Posted on: January 6, 2012

Heating Fire Safety

Each winter the high cost of home heating fuels and utilities causes many Americans to search for alternate sources of home heating.

The use of wood burning stoves is growing and space heaters are selling rapidly. Fireplaces are burning wood and man-made logs. All these methods of heating may be acceptable. They are however, a major contributing factor in... Read on...

Posted on: December 15, 2011

Winter Fire Safety Reminders

Cedar Falls Fire Rescue, The United States Fire Administration and the National Fire Protection Association recommend following these safety tips to prevent winter home fires:

• Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling, or broiling food. If you leave the kitchen for even a short period, turn off the stove.
• Space heaters need space; keep anything that can burn at least three feet away... Read on...


Home Page News

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Posted on: January 18, 2012

Public Works Administration Is Moving

The Cedar Falls Public Works Administration Office will move to a new location on Monday, January 23. The new address is 2200 Technology Parkway. The new facility is located west of Hudson Road just south of the Target... Read on...

Posted on: January 3, 2012

The Winter 2012 Edition of Currents Newsletter Is Now Available Online

Use the Currents Newsletter link on the right side of the city's homepage to view the latest edition of Currents!

Posted on: December 15, 2011

Winter Fire Safety Reminders

Cedar Falls Fire Rescue, The United States Fire Administration and the National Fire Protection Association recommend following these safety tips to prevent winter home fires:
• Stay in the kitchen when you are frying,... Read on...

Posted on: October 17, 2011

The City Launches A New Website

This web site is sporting an entirely fresh new look following its recent redesign. The redesigned site is intended to provide better, more easily accessible information and services to citizens. Those visiting the site... Read on...

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Posted on: October 13, 2011

Parkade Vandalism

On 09/11/11, the Cedar Falls Police received a report of vandalism in the downtown Parkade area. Investigation revealed that a white male suspect had poked a hole in the bottom of a paint can and proceeded to walk in the... Read on...

Photo of Suspect...
Posted on: August 12, 2011

It's Seeding Time!

Fall seeding dates in Iowa for turf and other un-mowed grasses are from August 10th – September 30th.

This is a great time to touch up any bare spots in your yard or establish new lawns. Compost application will add to... [Read on...]

Soil Quality Compost
Posted on: July 18, 2011

Sewer rate increase

The Cedar Falls City Council has voted to increase monthly sewer charges by 5% each year over the next five years. The increased rates will become effective with your August, 2011 billing. These increases are necessary to... [Read on...]

Posted on: June 24, 2011

Cedar Falls 2020: Progressing Together for a Brighter Future

The Community-Wide Vision 2020 Strategic Plan is now available for on-line viewing or download from our web site at www.cedarfalls... [Read on...]

Posted on: June 21, 2011

Draining Pools and Spas in Cedar Falls

Swimming pools and spas are a great way to enjoy some recreation and relaxation. Though when not properly drained, pool and spa water can be very harmful to the environment and any receiving waters.

For questions, please... [Read on...]

Draining Pools and Spas
Posted on: July 5, 2011

Effective Erosion Control in Native Prairies

This article is courtesy of the Land Stewardship Project whose mission is to foster an ethic of stewardship for farmland, to promote sustainable agriculture and to develop sustainable communities.

In this article, Brian... [Read on...]

Effective Erosion Control in Native Prairies
Posted on: July 6, 2009

Code RED Emergency Notification System

The Black Hawk County Emergency Management Commission has contracted with Emergency Communications Network, Inc., of Ormond Beach, Florida, for its "CodeRED" high-speed telephone emergency notification services. The... [Read on...]

Posted on: May 5, 2011

W. 1st Street and Hudson Road Corridors

The City of Cedar Falls has initiated the W. 1st Street and Hudson Road multimodal corridor study through which detailed improvement plans will be developed. The study will develop a detailed plan with recommendations on... [Read on...]

W. 1st Street/Hudson Road Newsletter
Posted on: March 17, 2011

Comprehensive Plan Update

The City Planning Division is in the process of updating the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The new Comprehensive Plan will identify “smart growth” development policies and practices while helping to address various other local... [Read on...]

Posted on: September 3, 2010

City seeks Volunteers for Board and Commission Appointments

Are you looking for a way to become more involved in City government? Consider serving on one of the many City boards and commissions. A bill passed by State government in 2009 requires cities to have an equal number of... [Read on...]

Posted on: February 3, 2010

Cedar Falls Named One Of America's Distinctive Destinations

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has named Cedar Falls one of its 2010 Dozen Distinctive Destinations. Cedar Falls, nominated by the local Community Main Street, was selected for its eclectic retail and cultural... [Read on...]

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Posted on: September 11, 2009

View Public Meetings Online

Cable TV broadcasts of City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission meetings are now available via the Internet. Meetings are broadcast live or can be viewed on demand.

If you would like to be notified when the agenda... [Read on...]

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Posted on: October 5, 2008

River Information Now Available

A link to information regarding Cedar River levels and flood impacts can now be found on this website, as a page under Developmental Services, and also from the Flood Information page.

[Find the link here...]

Police Department News

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Posted on: January 25, 2012

Cedar Falls Police To Partner With Iowa ABD for Tobacco Education and Enforcement

The Cedar Falls Police Department has taken a pledge to keep tobacco out of the hands of Cedar Falls youth.

It’s called the Iowa Pledge, and it’s a partnership with the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (Iowa ABD) to... Read on...