News in Cedar Falls

The perfect ending to a new beginning
“My fitness [is] there; just go out and make a move.” That was what AJ Willey told himself going into the 2026 Class 4A 3,200-meter State Championship, his final competition...

The NFL takes over Australia
Nobody expected the Rams to perform as poorly as they did on Thursday. With all of the buzz around how incredible this Rams team was going to be, it was...
Rec Recharge!
The Community Engagement Board is currently located at the Recreation and Fitness Center. The public is invited to view the board and provide comments via the feedback box.
City Day at the Cedar Falls Farmers Market
The City of Cedar Falls is excited to be at the Downtown Cedar Falls Farmers Market on Saturday, September 26, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.!
Road Closure Notice - W 22nd Street (Merner to UNI Bookstore)
Beginning Wednesday, September 16th, 2026, the contractor will begin Phase 2 of the reconstruction of W 22nd Street from Merner Avenue to the UNI Book Store.
City of Cedar Falls Maintains AAA Tax Rating
Moody's Ratings has announced that the City of Cedar Falls has maintained its general obligation unlimited tax (GOULT) Aaa rating. This is the top rating attainable by Moody’s.
Hearst Center for the Arts Opens Fall Exhibition Season
Hearst Center for the Arts Opens Fall Exhibition Season with Shows Celebrating Iowa Makers. Details here!
Cedar Falls Spooktober
The City is excited to announce the third annual Spooktober, which will include activities, workshops, and events for the community throughout October! Click here for details.
Rownd Street Closure Notice
Starting Tuesday, September 8th, the City's Public Works Division will close a portion of the northbound lane of Rownd Street for scheduled maintenance work.
Join 'A Practical Backyard Tour'
Applications are now open for possible 2027/2028 locations! If you are interested in hosting a site, visit forms.cedarfalls.com/Forms/Backyard to complete an application.
Road Closure Notice - Picturesque Drive
On Monday, August 31, the City's contractor, Lodge Construction, will begin construction on the second stage of the North Cedar Heights Area Reconstruction – Phase III.