City seeks bids for sculpture in College Hill’s Pettersen Plaza
The City of Cedar Falls Public Art Committee, under the direction and approval of the Cedar Falls Art and Culture Board, invites artists to submit proposals for a permanent public…
Jazz in Seerley to bring more live music to Seerley Park, Sept. 20
The outdoor jazz festival brings family entertainment to Cedar Falls Now in its sixth year, Jazz in Seerley will bring more outstanding free jazz to the Cedar Valley in a…
Hearst Center launches Gary Kelley Artist in Residence, establishes endowment for future artists
The Hearst Center for the Arts today announced the launch of the Gary Kelley Artist in Residence, a new 12-month residency program created to honor the life and legacy of…
Youth Art Team’s butterfly installation on UNI’s McLeod Center lawn showcases talent of young artists
By Lily Munnik A single good action can spread its wings and ultimately bring about a substantive positive change. How about the collective power of public art, youth and talent,…
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…
Cedar Falls Municipal Band opens 2026 season, celebrates 135-year legacy
By Lily Munnik As the sun set over Cedar Falls Overman Park on Tuesday evening, families unfolded lawn chairs, children danced across the grass and longtime music lovers settled in…
Cedar Valley’s Katie and the Honky Tonks wins 2025 Iowa Country Artist of the Year award
By Anelia K. Dimitrova Ain’t no shame in nabbing a trophy. Ain’t no shame either in being the underdog when recognition finally comes unexpected. Ain’t no shame in loving writing…
The Steel Sorceress founder Josie Schauls, a student entrepreneur, transforms art-making hobby to successful jewelry business
By Grace McCunn For most college students, balancing school work, maintaining a social life and earning money can be overwhelming. But Josie Schauls, a Des Moines native double-majoring in art…