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…
Open house set for Cedar Falls Public Safety
Cedar Falls, IA – Cedar Falls Public Safety invites the community to an open house on Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Public Safety…
UNI’s NASA-funded research in fluorescent caves could shed light on life beyond earth
By UNI University Relations CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – A team of University of Northern Iowa researchers is exploring some of the deepest caves in the United States to uncover secrets…
Construction set to begin on W 20th Street
Beginning Thursday, April 10, the City-hired contractor will close a section of the eastbound lane on West 20th Street between Merner Avenue and College Street. The contractor will be performing…
UNI nursing program receives education award from City of Cedar Falls
By UNI University Relations CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The City of Cedar Falls and Cedar Falls Utilities have awarded the University of Northern Iowa nursing program the 2025 John Milton…
First upgrade to Seerley Park coming after 50 years
Donations encouraged to fund for renovations to park acquired in 1893 By Christopher Martin The past few weeks have brought a new look to Seerley Park: nothing is there, except…
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…
City seeks public input on proposed Charting Tomorrow vision
Mayor, council identify 5 focus areas after feedback from over 400 survey responses, focus groups, input from city staff Proposed Vision: Cedar Falls is a safe, welcoming community with distinct…
Cedar Falls blues guitarist Eddie Bowles posthumously inducted into Iowa Blues Hall of Fame
DES MOINES, IOWA — This year’s Iowa Blues Hall of Fame Induction Celebration honored the late Cedar Falls blues guitarist and vocalist Eddie Bowles (1884-1984). Bowles’s recognition occurred alongside the…