Iowa 27/58 at Ridgeway Ave & US 20 Reconstruction Project: Start of Construction Notice

Beginning April 3, 2023, the Iowa DOT's contractor, PCI, will be starting the first stage of the IA 27/58 at Ridgeway Avenue and US 20 reconstruction project. Work will be split into two overall stages for the IA 27/58 and US 20 interchange. The ...

Public Information Meeting: Main Street Reconstruction Project

A public meeting over the Main Street Reconstruction Project will be held on March 30, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at City Hall (220 Clay Street) in the City Council Foyer. The meeting will include a formal presentation at the onset. Following the p...

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 spring. Two opportunities will be available for the public to participate with the first session taking place on April 25 from 7:0...

Cedar Falls Public Safety to Hold Parent Internet Safety Presentations

Cedar Falls Public Safety is inviting parents of Cedar Falls students to learn more about social media trends, apps, and how to keep children safe on the internet during a Parent Internet Safety Presentation from Cedar Falls School Resource Officer (SRO),...

Cedar Falls Holiday Hours and Refuse Collection Schedule

In observation of the upcoming holiday, the below Cedar Falls City facilities will be operating the following hours:

• City Hall – Closed April 7.
• Hearst Center for the Arts – Closed April 7-9 (please note, the Hearst is always cl...

John Bostwick Retirement Annoucement

 Cedar Falls Fire Chief, John Bostwick, is announcing his retirement after serving over four decades for the City.

Bostwick graduated from Purdue University Global with a Bachelor of Science in Fire and Emergency Management. In 42 years with the C...

Cedar Falls Earth Week

The City of Cedar Falls is excited to announce Cedar Falls Earth Week, April 16-22, 2023! Organizations, businesses, and citizens are all invited to make a difference through clean-up events and education as we work together to keep our community beautifu...

John Zolondek Appointed Acting Cedar Falls Fire Chief

Public Safety Director Craig Berte has appointed Captain John Zolondek as the Acting Fire Chief for the Cedar Falls Fire Division in accordance with City Ordinance 2-979 while the search for a permanent replacement is conducted.   

Zolond...

Cedar Falls Public Safety Hosts Prescription Drug Take Back Site

Cedar Falls Public Safety will be hosting a site for the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 22, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Citizens can dispose of expired, unwanted, or unused prescri...

Take the Bicycle Friendly Community Survey

The City of Cedar Falls has recently applied to the League of American Bicyclists to renew the city's Bicycle Friendly Community status and we want to hear from you!

Provide your input and experience cycling in Cedar Falls by taking a public surve...

Request for Proposal: Digital Advertising Campaign Services (Cedar Falls Tourism & Visitors Bureau)

The Cedar Falls Tourism & Visitors Bureau is seeking an agency to develop a strategy and implement a digital advertising plan including creative assets for fiscal year 2024 (July 2023 – June 2024). 

Full details and request for propo...

City of Cedar Falls Hosts Career Fair

The City of Cedar Falls will host a career fair on Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Public Works Complex (2200 Technology Parkway). 

The Cedar Falls Career Fair will feature current part-time, full-time, and seasonal j...

Celebration of Women's History Month with the Cedar Falls Human Rights Commission

Join the Cedar Falls Human Rights Commission for a Celebration of Women's History Month during this educational event on March 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the Cedar Falls Public Library Meeting Room.

Three women will be honored by the Commission for their ...

Request for Proposal: Benefits Consulting Services

The City of Cedar Falls is soliciting proposals for the purpose of selecting a firm to provide benefits consulting services (as opposed to "Brokerage" services) for the City for a minimum of three years, with the option for the City to renew for...

City Monitoring Ice Jam

The Cedar River is currently experiencing an ice jam located above the impoundment upstream of the Center Street Bridge.  

The City of Cedar Falls will continue monitoring the situation, but please be advised the river gage elevations downstream w...

Cedar Falls Coffee With a Cop

Connect with Cedar Falls Public Safety during Coffee With a Cop! 

The community is invited to swing by and chat with Cedar Falls officers and enjoy a free cup of coffee provided by Soifer Family McDonald's. All events will take place at t...

Public Information Meeting Notice for 2023 Street Reconstruction Project

The City will be holding a public information meeting for the 2023 Street Reconstruction Project on February 16, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers Foyer. City staff will be present to address any questions, comments, or c...

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

The Cedar Falls Police 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 local reta...

Cedar Falls Public Safety to Offer Monthly CPR/AED Training

Cedar Falls Public Safety will be offering an American Heart Association-Supported CPR/AED Training and Curriculum class on the first Sunday of every month at the Public Safety Building located at 4600 South Main Street. The training session is open to al...

Cedar Falls Tourism Activities and Economic Development Services Application

The City of Cedar Falls is requesting proposals from non-profit or governmental agencies that contribute to increasing tourism activities or economic development services as part of the City's annual Tourism Activities and Economic Development Se...

Request for Proposal: Cedar Falls and Waterloo Public Library

Cedar Falls and Waterloo Public Libraries are seeking proposals from vendors for the purpose of obtaining information and firm bids for one vendor of Library Management Systems/Integrated Library Systems and related installation and migration services.&am...

Cedar Falls Construction Updates

View the latest updates on area construction projects in Cedar Falls for the week of January 9, 2023.

Olive Street Box Culvert (Olive Street between 20th and 21st Street): For the week of January 9, the contractor will continue with the clearing a...

American Red Cross Presents Lifesaving Awards to Cedar Falls Public Safety

The American Red Cross has announced members of Cedar Falls Public Safety as the recipients of Lifesaving Awards through the Red Cross Lifesaving Awards Program.

The Lifesaving Awards celebrate the actions of Red Cross-trained Professional Responders and H...

Public Information Meeting: Oak Park Blvd Sewer Replacement Project

West Viking Road Industrial Park Recognized as an Iowa Certified Site

Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and Iowa Finance Authority Executive Director Debi Durham joined officials from the City of Cedar Falls to celebrate the site certification of the West Viking Road Industrial Park during a ribbon-cutting event on...

Cedar Falls Public Safety Announces Promotions

The Cedar Falls Police Department held a small ceremony on November 21, 2022, to recognize the promotions of Lieutenant Brooke Heuer to Captain and Officer Carson Barron to Lieutenant. These positions became available following the announcement of Captain...

Cold Weather Fire Safety Reminders

As winter arrives, Cedar Falls Fire Rescue reminds the community of the importance of following fire safety guidelines regarding smoke detectors and portable heaters. According to the State Fire Marshal, seven fire deaths were reported across Northeast Io...

Mark Howard Named Cedar Falls Police Chief

During the Cedar Falls City Council meeting on November 7, 2022, the Council named Mark Howard the new Cedar Falls Police Chief. Howard had been serving as Acting Police Chief since March 2022 following the appointment of former Chief Craig Berte to Publi...

Visit the Cedar Falls Art Mural

Enjoy the fall weather by visiting the new art panels now up under the Main Street bridge in Cedar Falls!

Funded by the Cedar Falls Public Art Committee, the project's mission was to introduce murals into the community and energize high-pedestrian...

Center Street Corridor Streetscape Project

Starting October 3, 2022, the City's contractor, Owen Contractors, Inc. will be starting Phase 2 of the Center Street Corridor Streetscape Project. This will involve switching the construction zone to the west side of Center Street. The traffic f...

27th Street Reconstruction Phase II

Beginning September 19, 2022, the City's contractor, PCI, will be starting Phase II of the West 27th Reconstruction Project. This project is anticipated to be a two (2) year project with three significant stages. Below is a brief description of t...

Stay Updated with the New Cedar Falls Mobile App

University of Northern Iowa and Cedar Falls Public Safety Welcome Back Students

As Cedar Falls welcomes students back to the community this fall, the University of Northern Iowa and Cedar Falls Public Safety will be continuing to partner together to provide a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for all, especially in the College H...

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 ...

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...

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 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...

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...

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 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...

Summer Adult Softball Leagues

KICK BACK AND RELAX -It’s JUST A GAME

Summer Adult Softball Leagues

Registration

Summer Doubles Adult Pickleball League

Summer Doubles Adult Pickleball League

Doubles Adult Pickleball League

• Cedar Falls Pickleball Courts, Orchard Hill Park 
• Mondays 5:30-8:00pm       
• May 15 - End of June 
• Registration Fee: $60/team   Registration Deadline: May 7
• Teams wi...

Cedar Falls Ball Field Rentals

Ballfield Rentals

To Book and AS IS Ballfield Rental

If you are needing to book a tournament contact bgoos@cedarfalls.com

The Falls Aquatic Center is Hiring

Spring and Summer Registration Available

Sign up for all we have to offer at Cedar Falls Rec and The Falls Aquatic Center now!

Indoor Park @ The Rec

Indoor Park
LAST DAY APRIL 13
Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am-2pm @TheRec

Days:  Tuesdays and Thursdays

Times:  9:00am–2:00pm 

Location: Cedar Falls Recreation & Fitness Center Gym

Age: Parents and preschool thru Pre-K ages. We do not allow older siblings in the gymnasium during indoor park...