The Black Hawk Hotel in Cedar Falls to launch multi-phase renovation project
The Black Hawk Hotel, the second longest continuously operating hotel in the country and a beloved landmark in downtown Cedar Falls, is launching a transformative, multi-phase renovation project that will…
Unofficial Nov. 4 results for Cedar Falls city, school board are in; Ward 3 to be decided in runoff Dec. 2
By Anelia K. Dimitrova The unofficial election results for the Nov. 4 city and school elections in Cedar Falls are in, but the three-way race for Ward 3, the only…
Portraits at some businesses ahead of Halloween party downtown show why Cedar Falls is a special place
By Anelia K. Dimitrova Downtown Cedar Falls has been a magnet for Halloween happenings for many, many years. Celebrating the ancient Celtic fest has become a tradition for the businesses…
Cedar Falls Ward 3 candidates explain platforms in recent public forum at council chambers
By Brody Lovell The Cedar Falls Ward 3 City Council candidates, Daryl Kruse, Bob Manning and Tom Nagle, discussed their plans for the future of Cedar Falls during a recent…
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…
Cedar Falls native Dee Dee Benton, UNI student liaison to the city, wants to strengthen the connection between the campus and the community
By Brody Lovell Dee Dee Benton loves everything about Cedar Falls. As the new student liaison between the city and the UNI community, she plans to work to ensure that…
Undefeated 1960 Panthers football team members bond with 2025 football players, inspire with enduring stories, UNI fight song
By Anelia K. Dimitrova Team victories are vigorously lived in the moment, but when their lasting impact sparks inspiration in generations to come, they become legendary. And legends are made…
The Brewery at Wonder Bread to merge SingleSpeed Brewing with BackPocket Brewing, revive Peace Tree Brewing favorites
By Brody Lovell When Dave Morgan, the owner of SingleSpeed Brewing, started making beer in Cedar Falls in 2012, he had a seemingly simple goal — to bring “intriguing, quality…
Running unopposed for a second full term, Kelly Dunn wants to serve Cedar Falls with common sense and candor
By Anelia K. Dimitrova Kelly Dunn, the plain talking, vocal at-large councilwoman on the Cedar Falls City Council, is seeking reelection. She is running unopposed. If you’ve ever watched her…
Homecoming parade downtown Cedar Falls celebrates UNI’s 150th anniversary
By Anelia K. Dimitrova It took a century and a half of history and happenings to get from the founding of the University of Northern Iowa in 1876 to the…