Led by Denny Bowman, Cedar Falls TV readies for the future while preserving the stories of the past
By Lily Munnik Walking into his office, Cedar Falls TV Supervisor Denny Bowman is greeted by a stack of Blu Rays waiting to be transferred into the archival library on…
Two college friends and a dream for storytelling: Around The Corner Productions in Cedar Falls marks 20th anniversary
By Cole Fox Two UNI college friends shared a passion for visual storytelling and, with the brashness of youth, they decided to take a leap of faith and start a…
Under the rainbow, around the circle: How the Cedar Valley Acoustic Guitar Association built a community through song
By Brady Reeves Rain pattered against the metal roof as musicians dried off, caught up with one another and eased into the evening. Some settled into chairs and tuned their…
A July 4th postcard from Cedar Falls on America’s 250th birthday: A photo story
By Anelia K. Dimitrova & Rick Truax It is a year of important anniversaries and it is worth reflecting on how all of their histories blend and intersect with the…
Oh My Grill Chargrilled Burgers opens at The Mall at College Square
By Brady Reeves For nearly a year, customers kept asking Omer Noorwala, the owner of Oh My Gill on College Hill, the same question: When are the burgers coming back?…
At Cedar Apothecary & Dry Goods, mother-daughter duo delivers immersive retail experience to Cedar Falls
By Cole Fox Nestled in downtown Cedar Falls at 200 State St., Suite 102, Cedar Apothecary & Dry Goods offers a tangible retail experience that most would say can best…
Sturgis Falls 50th celebration kicks off with Budweiser Clydesdales marching on Main Street
By Lily Munnik The rhythmic clank of steel horseshoes echoed down Cedar Falls Main Street Thursday evening as eight gentle giants made their way through downtown, kicking off the 50th…
Cedar Falls in song: The Hearst Center for the Arts orchestrates citywide celebration of music
By Brady Reeves On June 20, The Hearst Center for the Arts scattered 16 musical experiences throughout Cedar Falls for Making Music Day. Drum circles, children’s activities, workshops and live…
Frankie’s Ice Cream Parlor to open in renovated 1870s Cedar Falls train depot
By Anelia K. Dimitrova A historic building in downtown Cedar Falls is getting a new life this summer and a new purpose to serve the community. The Cedar Falls Depot…
Sisters open ALIGN fitness studio on College Hill
By Lily Munnik What started as a shared love for movement and an idea inspired by fitness classes outside of Iowa has become one of Cedar Falls’ newest fitness studios.…