Cedar River Festival Group celebrates 40 years of caring for the river and making music
by Brady Reeves A love for the Cedar River and a passion for music brought kindred spirits together 40 years ago. What began as a shared effort to care for…
From a storefront at The Mall at College Square to a military tribute memorial, Cedar Falls artist Bryan Sink keeps creating
Transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary is the calling card of Cedar Falls artist Bryan Sink. His latest projects include a freshly unveiled storefront for The Gallery by Iowa Estate…
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…
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?…
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…
Local entrepreneurs shine at first Cedar Falls Night Market
By Brady Reeves Cedar Falls debuted its first-ever Night Market Wednesday evening, creating a new opportunity for local entrepreneurs to connect with customers while drawing residents downtown to enjoy a…
Cedar Bend Humane Society expands impact with new Outreach and Education Center
By Brady Reeves Dogs splashed in a small pool, climbed over obstacles and explored new play areas Tuesday as Cedar Bend Humane Society celebrated the opening of its new Outreach…
Olympic skateboarder brings spotlight to Cedar Falls parks initiative
By Brady Reeves Austrian Olympic skateboarder Julia Brueckler made her first visit to Cedar Falls Thursday, bringing world-class experience to a community conversation about the future of specialty recreation spaces…
Growing through it together: Mother and daughter graduate together at UNI
By Brady Reeves Kerrie and Sarah Michael have always found ways to move through life together, whether golfing on a women’s league team at the Dysart Golf Club or lingering…
Cedar Falls Public Safety announces 2025 service awards
By Amanda Huisman Communications Specialist, City of Cedar Falls Cedar Falls Public Safety has announced its 2025 service awards, recognizing team members who displayed exceptional achievement within the department over…