Grizzly Rose Co. blossoms in new location in downtown Cedar Falls
By Anelia K. Dimitrova A passion for creating women-centered stylish outfits, that bonded two area business-minded women several years ago, blossomed in its full glory on Saturday at 116 Main…
Pup Sugar shares love from store window in downtown Cedar Falls
Your browser does not support the video tag. By Anelia K. Dimitrova Her name is Sugar and she has a special spot in the window of a popular consignment store…
Consultant presents new zoning code draft for College Hill; stakeholder meeting set for Feb. 12 at City Hall
By Anelia K. Dimitrova Revitalizing College Hill has been the task of several city councils over the years, but on Wednesday, the initiative of re-energizing the most visible area where…
‘Imagine College Hill’ zoning codes to be previewed Jan. 28 at City Hall
The community is invited to a special presentation of the public review draft for the proposed new College Hill zoning rules on January 28, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the…
Cedar Falls Police Department’s K9 King to receive body-armor donation
Cedar Falls Police Department, IA, K9 King will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 King’s…
2019 UNI grad Drew Stensland, 29, vies to represent Iowa House District 75
Editor’s note: 2019 UNI grad Drew Stensland recently announced his campaign for the Democratic nomination for the Iowa House of Representatives in District 75. Below are his written responses to…
The Long Game: What 22 Years of Entrepreneurship Really Looks Like
By Valerie Jennings Most people still believe the biggest myth in entrepreneurship: that funding determines who succeeds. After 22 years of running my agency without investors, I can tell you…
Nagle wins Ward 3 in Cedar Falls, Kruse thanks supporters
By Anelia K. Dimitrova Tom Nagle is the Ward 3 councilman-elect in Cedar Falls after the Dec. 2 runoff with incumbent Daryl Kruse. With a 10.99% voter turnout in the…
Retired Iowa State University professor repairs violins to pay forward goodwill
By Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch Paul Lasley’s hobby of restoring old and broken violins and donating them to Iowa State University’s instrument collection program didn’t start with a violin…
Holiday Hoopla kicks off in Cedar Falls with Santa’s arrival
By Brody Lovell On a chilly Friday night, Santa made a spectacular arrival in Cedar Falls, just in time before the predicted snow storm. The 17th annual Holiday Hoopla kickoff…