Walking 110 miles inside hospital after cancer treatment
A Cedar Falls man took full advantage of a program created by UI Health Care nurses that encourages patients to walk marathons while they are hospitalized. By UI Health Care…
Cedar City Creamery owners add sizzle to their chill with The Grilled Onion Burger Shop
By Anelia K. Dimitrova Jim Cook’s always busy. That may be an understatement for the Cedar Falls transplant who hails from Texas, but has long made this town by the…
100 and counting: Cedar Falls Tourism sales manager Adam Bolander marks a centennial milestone of bringing events to town with lasting impact
By Anelia K. Dimitrova Giving back to Cedar Falls is a mission for Adam Bolander. At 33, he’s crushing it as an advocate for the city he and his family…
UNI and Iowa delegation attend commissioning ceremony of USS Iowa submarine
By UNI University Relations You can find ties to the University of Northern Iowa everywhere — all across the country, around the world and very soon, hundreds of feet deep…
Octogenarian instructor at Cedar Falls Rec Center inspires spinners
Lana Hochreiter feels blessed to do what she loves and to help others achieve their goals By Anelia K. Dimitrova It’s always been about the beat for Lana Hochreiter. She…
Batwoman Bailey’s bravery: Cedar Falls teen rescues driver from lake, earns hero awards
Your browser does not support the video tag. Bailey Miller, 16, receives Life Saving Award from Cedar Falls Public Safety, Good Samaritan Youth Hero Award from MercyOne By Anelia K.…
The people and places that made Cedar Falls feel like home to me
Treasured memories from Sidecar, Salt Company, Big Woods, Prairie Lakes Park, UNI’s Campanile lawn, Cedar City Creamery and George’s Local By Morgan Ryerson College is an exciting yet confusing time…
Barn Happy restaurant and gift shop opens for 23rd season
Owner Kris Boettger recalls humble beginnings By Anelia K. Dimitrova What’s the happiest place in a winter storm for a writer? A heart-warming ambiance with plenty of color? The aroma…
The art of teaching dance
By Anelia K. Dimitrova Watching people learn to dance is uplifting. It’s good for the soul. It’s good for the senses. It’s good for confidence building as you have to…
Embracing uncertainty: How college helped me grow
Editor’s Note: Up and Comers is our space to profile the journeys of inspirational humans. This story comes from the heart of Morgan Ryerson, who is about to graduate in…