Cedar Falls Pear Fair turns 14, expected to draw big crowd with Iowa, out–of-state vendors
By Anelia K. Dimitrova Barb Schilf is busier than usual this week. The owner of Mohair Pear, at 2209 College Street in Cedar Falls, is finalizing the schedule for the…
18th and Main intersection open for vehicular, pedestrian traffic after reconstruction
Your browser does not support the video tag. By Anelia K. Dimitrova A busy intersection in Cedar Falls, under construction since June 9, re-opened on Friday, Sept. 19. The completion…
College Hill, Seerley Park upgrades add new vibe to the neighborhood
By Anelia K. Dimitrova The College Hill area is hopping with noticeable improvements that reignite the vibe in the neighborhood. A fresh coat of paint on the buildings on the…
UNI Wilson College of Business Dean to speak at TEDxUNI
By Estelle Johnson Executive Editor of The Northern Iowan Dr. Leslie Wilson has spent more than 30 years employed by the University of Northern Iowa. She has been dean of…
UNI ROTC program to remain on campus under new U.S. Army structure
By UNI University Relations The University of Northern Iowa is pleased to share its Army ROTC program will remain on campus under a revised U.S. Army Cadet Command restructuring plan.…
From athlete to artist: Former UNI shot putter Sarah Byrd creates sculpture, exhibits work on Main Street in Cedar Falls
By Anelia K. Dimitrova Sarah Byrd loves telling stories. Some she has written down in a notebook she wants to develop one day in a published book. Others she commits…
Cedar Falls remembers 9/11 with Hope & Honor 5K run
By Anelia K. Dimitrova Danny Laudick was a ninth-grader at Peet Junior High when 9/11 happened. Sitting in Mrs. Lyman’s class that morning, he was watching, along with his peers,…
‘Jazz in Seerley’ to commemorate the ‘new’ Seerley Park, Sept. 21
The outdoor jazz festival to be featured event celebrating park’s renovation Now in its fourth year, Jazz in Seerley will bring outstanding jazz to the Cedar Valley while celebrating a…
Cedar Falls Community Foundation Announces 2025 Grant Recipients
The Cedar Falls Community Foundation has awarded $20,250 in grants to organizations across Cedar Falls. These grants are made possible by the Diamond Arts and History Fund and the Rownd…
Cedar Falls earns 2025 ‘All-Star Community’ award for Gateway River Park upgrades
The City of Cedar Falls is excited to announce that it has been named a 2025 All-Star Community by the Iowa League of Cities in recognition of the Gateway River…