Currents 2020 Fall (Vol. 4)

Fall 2020—VOL. 4

Vision Plans and Resilience Plan Invites Community Zoning Updates The Imagine College Hill!

Participation Help us plan for a bright future! The City of Cedar Falls is embarking on a process to develop a Resilience Plan and we want to hear from you. The goal is that with data and strategies specific to Cedar Falls, we can develop local solutions to put the community in a better state economically, environmentally, and improve our overall quality of life, as a result of our efforts. Public participation will be an important part of the process so help us spread the word!

Public participation starts September 22– October 2, with an online survey. From October 20–29, a series of workshops will occur on six topic categories:

Awards 2–3, 18 Community Main St. 13 Construction 6–7 Events Calendar 19 Hearst Center 14–15 Historical Society 13 Housing 4 Library 16–17 Mayor’s Corner 3 Ordinances 4–5 Parking 5 Public Meetings 20 Public Safety 3, 9 Rec Center 12 Tourism 19 Waste/Recycling 8–9, 11

visioning project kicked off in January with a public workshop and stakeholder focus group sessions. While this project experienced some delays due to the pandemic, with UNI back in session and continued interest from the community, the city is hosting a virtual Design Charrette at the beginning of October. There will be a number of ways to join in the discussion and provide your input.

• ONLINE CHARRETTE WEEK: OCTOBER 3–8 • Community Virtual Workshop: October 3 from 9–11 am • Open Design Studio Viewings Virtual Q&A: October 5 from 5–6 pm // October 7 from noon–1 pm • Presentation of Results of the Charrette: October 14 at 5:30 pm • Presentation & Adoption of College Hill Vision Plan: Nov./Dec. Keep checking www.ourcedarfalls.com for updates on these events!

1) Water, Weather & Urban Flooding 2) Energy, Mobility & Transportation 3) Ecology, Land & Habitat 4) Community Cohesion & Civic 5) Equity, Business & Wellness 6) Jobs, Business & Economy Visit www.cfresilience.com to access the workshops.

Until November 3, they can be accessed and self-guided with comment sheets for feedback.

A public, virtual Town Hall Meeting will be held on November 10, 2020, at 7:00 pm.

A draft plan is anticipated to be ready for public review and comment by Spring 2021. You can keep up to date and be involved at www.cfresilience.com.

Help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by masking up when you are out in our community!

• Masks should always cover your nose and they should not be worn under your chin.

• Never share masks.

• Do not touch your mask and only handle by the ties/bands.

• Wash reusable masks after every use.

Learn more about proper mask use at cdc.gov/COVID19.

To stay updated on current city announcements regarding the COVID-19 virus—including masks—visit cedarfalls.com/prepare.

2020 Business & Industry Appreciation Awards & Representative Citizen Award Presented by the City of Cedar Falls and Cedar Falls Utilities Due to COVID-19, this year’s event was broadcast on Channel 15 at 7:00 p.m. on August 20 (replays followed).

This year’s honorees include:

BUCKEYE CORRUGATED INC., CEDAR FALLS DIVISION: 2020 REINVESTOR AWARD On August 28, 2019, BCI Cedar Falls Division transitioned their business from its original, though less-efficient 62,000 sq. ft. building in a residential neighborhood that had been the company’s home for over 50 years, to a new 177,000 sq. ft. facility in the Viking Industrial Park. The new facility serves as base of design and manufacturing operations for 70 BCI associates. BCI, a privately held, employee-owned company is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of corrugated packaging and displays.

BLACKHAWK ENGINEERING LLC: 2020 CFU ENERGY CONSERVATION AWARD Blackhawk Engineering LLC is the Midwest’s leading contract precision CNC machining facility. For over forty-five years Blackhawk Engineering LLC has been employing skilled workers in the Cedar Falls community. They pride themselves on producing key components safely, of high quality, and in time to meet the production plans of OEM manufactures of equipment used in construction, agriculture rail, and off-road vehicles.

FLEET FARM/MIDLAND ATLANTIC DEVELOPMENT CO., LLC: 2020 NEW INVESTOR AWARD Midland Atlantic Development is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, with a satellite office in Indianapolis. Midland is the Developer of the 50-acre Fleet Farm project, known as Henry Farms. Fleet Farm occupies 185,000 sq. ft. of space, plus an outdoor display area of close to 60,000 sq. ft. The project has additional area for future development including approximately 50,000 sq. ft. of in-line retail space and two outparcels located along Hwy. 58.

“We are proud and excited to have been involved in another project in Cedar Falls,” Managing Principal, John Silverman.

HAMPTON INN CEDAR FALLS DOWNTOWN: 2020 NEW INVESTOR AWARD Founded in 1982, with one roadside hotel in Mena, Arkansas, Hawkeye Hotels has become one of the fastest-growing hospitality companies in the nation. Today, the firm owns and operates over 50 hotels across the country, with an additional 50 hotels under development.

Here in Iowa, the family-owned business operates 15 hotels, with Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown being the company’s first project in Black Hawk County. With 130 guest rooms, the property is now the largest hotel available in downtown Cedar Falls.

HOLIDAY INN & SUITES/BIEN VENU EVENT CENTER: 2020 CONTINUED INVESTOR AWARD Open Door Hospitality is proud to be a partner with CFU in their latest endeavor, the Holiday Inn & Suites/ Bien Venu Event Center. This new project features modern guest rooms attached to the new State of the Art event center that can hold up to 1000+ people.

Open Door Hospitality continues to be an investor in the Cedar Valley and continues their effort to be green and environmentally conscience in their business practices.

PLACE TO PLAY PARK: 2020 QUALITY OF LIFE PARTNERSHIP AWARD This inclusive park is a playground experience where children of all abilities can play together, designed to foster social inclusion by providing spaces and activities that create opportunities for interaction between children of varying abilities as well as their parents and family. BLACK HAWK COUNTY GAMING ASSOCIATION is the non-profit license holder of the Isle Casino and Hotel in Waterloo. Since 2005, BHCGA has awarded over $48.6 Million to 581 projects, in 51 communities, in a seven county region. 90% of all funding is awarded to eligible projects in Black Hawk County improving the quality of life of thousands of citizens in the Cedar Valley.

2020 REPRESENTATIVE CITIZEN AWARD—PHYLLIS CARTER Phyllis and her husband, Tom, moved to Cedar Falls with their young family in 1955. She retired in 1998 as guidance office secretary at Holmes Junior High after 32 years working in the Cedar Falls schools. She has shared her strong people skills and organizational abilities with many volunteer organizations and efforts including: Community Main Street, RAGBRAI 1998 & 2007, Cedar Basin Jazz Festival, Festival of Trees, Sturgis Falls Festival, Historical Society board, Hearst Center, Tourism & Visitors Bureau, Nazareth Lutheran Church, and she currently serves on the Community Center board.

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Neighbors,

As we continue our Year Unlike Any Other, we find ourselves headed MAYOR’S back indoors to avoid the increasing chill of our Iowa fall days and CORNER nights. We’re continually gaining a better understanding of COVID-19, and working to reduce the risk of virus spread. The practical measures we’re taking have allowed businesses to reopen, schools to return to instruction, city services like the Cedar Falls Library and Recreation and Wellness Center to resume operations, and neighbors to reconnect. As we continue our goal of safely restoring our economy and society, I ask that we all have an extra dose of empathy and understanding for each of those around us...a bit of compassion and thoughtfulness goes a long way. In these pages you’ll find the city’s efforts for the Fall—all planned with safety at the forefront. I hope that, like me, you’ll take advantage of these activities to stay connected with our terrific city, its many attractions, and, most of all, our neighbors.

Best regards, Mayor Rob Green

Contact the Mayor at: rob.green@cedarfalls.com or (319) 268-5118

Cedar Falls Public Library Receives Tier 3 Accreditation The State Library of Iowa has announced that the Cedar Falls Public Library (CFPL) has met the conditions for Tier 3 state accreditation. This is the highest level achievable by a public library.

Accreditation standards are established by In Service to Iowa: Public Library Standards Sixth Edition, the manual for the State Library of Iowa. Achieving accreditation requires a significant, ongoing local commitment to high quality library services. The Cedar Falls Public Library has been recognized for its efforts in all areas of library operations including governance and funding, staffing, library collection, services, public relations, access, and facilities.

Public Safety Cedar Falls Public Safety Lieutenant John Zolendek and Public Safety Officer Chris Copp, as well as Black Hawk County Deputies Joe Schmidt and Nick Smith , were honored at the MercyOne Heroes Among Us ceremony for their courageous actions during the house fire at Slap Tail Trail in November 2019. Their quick and decisive response at the scene resulted in the saving of the life of a profoundly handicapped individual.

We thank them for their selfless service to our community and their commitment to our citizens.

Tier 3 accredited libraries receive more state funding than Tier 2 and Tier 1 libraries. Called Direct State Aid, this funding assists public libraries in reducing inequities among communities in the delivery of library services.

CFPL has historically chosen to utilize their Direct State Aid for the Third Age program, which provides materials and services to older residents.

The accreditation is valid through June 30, 2023.

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• All household members are screened for criminal background and suitability for the program.

• Inspections are conducted prior to move in and then every other year. Inspection guidelines follow basic Housing Quality Standards, similar to what all rental properties in the city must follow.

Housing Choice Voucher Program The Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) is accepting applications from income-qualifying households for the waiting list starting August 31, 2020, at 8:00 am. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, applications cannot be filled out at City Hall. Please apply online at www.cedarfalls.com, or pick up an application in the front lobby (just inside the front door) of City Hall at 220 Clay Street to be filled out at home and returned by mail. You may also request an application be mailed or emailed by calling (319) 273-8669.

• Every year the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) determines the “fair market rents” for the Cedar Falls/Waterloo Metro Area. Fair market rents are adjusted annually, and represent the cost to rent moderately-priced dwelling units of various sizes in the local housing market. The payment standards for the program are based on these fair market rents.

Payment standards reflect the maximum monthly subsidy for rent and utilities combined.

Owners interested in participating in the Section 8 program may contact Debra Frost at (319) 273-8669 or Debra.Frost@cedarfalls.com.

The City of Cedar Falls administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV)—a federal program—commonly known as Section 8. This program provides rental assistance to income qualifying households in our community. See below for income guidelines. Through this program the housing voucher tenant pays 30% of their monthly adjusted gross income for rent and utilities. The city pays the remainder of the monthly rent to the property owner using the funds received from the federal government.

Current income guidelines for applicants: Family Size

Income (at or below)

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$25,400

2

$29,000

3

$32,650

If it wags, it needs a tag!

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$36,250

5

$39,150

6

$42,050

7

$44,950

December 31 is the expiration date for current pet licenses. Pets four months or older are required to be licensed annually by January 1. Please don’t be late, the fees for licensing your pet doubles effective April 1.

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$47,850

When people apply to the program they are placed on a waiting list. When their name moves to the top of the list they have 120 days to find suitable housing, unless their current unit meets the qualifications. Unfortunately, sometimes participants have a difficult time finding a rental unit in Cedar Falls due to limited property owner participation in the program. When participants cannot find a suitable property to rent, their timeline expires and they lose the rare opportunity for rental assistance.

Property owners may be reluctant to participate in the program because they are unfamiliar with the guidelines. However, once owners start participating, they are often surprised how easy it is. Below are some facts for those who are considering renting to a household who receives a Housing Choice Voucher.

• The city sends their portion of the rent directly to the owner on the 1st of every month.

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When registering your pet, please provide the following information: proof of rabies vaccination (with rabies tag number and expiration date), and proof of spay or neuter.

You can have your veterinarian fax a copy of the current rabies certificate and proof of alteration to (319) 268-5126.

If you no longer have your pet(s), or would like to receive tags by mail, please contact (319) 273-8600.

Fees for dogs & cats are as follows: Not Altered: $12 ($24 effective April 1) Altered: $6 ($12 effective April 1) Lost Tag Replacement: $1 each tag/license Mailing Fee: $1 each tag/license

Do you have a dog who loves to run and be social, but a yard that doesn’t let them?

Visit the Cedar Falls Paw Park! The park is located on South Main Street just south of the Highway 58 overpass. The 3-acre, fencedin park bodes hilly terrain, waste bags and disposal unit, and a doggie drinking fountain (during warm weather months). It even has a picnic shelter with tables, restrooms, and a parking lot for pet owners. Annual passes are $15/dog and valid from January 1–December 31; day passes are $2/dog. Dogs residing in Cedar Falls must be registered with the city to purchase a pass. What a great way for your k-9 to get off-leash exercise and socialize with other dogs!

For more information on pet licenses or Paw Park passes, visit City Hall (220 Clay Street) or call (319) 273-8600.

Cedar Falls Code Enforcement

Winter Operations

For just over a year the City of Cedar Falls has employed a full time code enforcement officer, Greg Rekward, to ensure maintenance and code compliance throughout the city. Greg started in April of 2019, and he has been diligently working to keep nuisances within the city to a minimum.

The city engages a two part approach; our goal is to not only be reactive but also proactive.

The Farmers’ Almanac has dubbed the upcoming season the “Winter of Great Divide” with the forecast: “Cold and snowy in the north. Drought in the west. And everything crazy in between!” What does that mean for Cedar Falls? Only time will tell. Regardless, residents can be assured the City of Cedar Falls snow and ice control team has been preparing since late summer and will be ready for whatever Mother Nature brings.

Reactive: Greg receives calls, emails, and online notifications on a daily basis from concerned citizens typically regarding: issues citizens see throughout their day such as grass exceeding 8", houses not well maintained and/or with safety issues, loud parties, trash and furniture left on the curb, snow covered sidewalks, dead trees, and more. Greg’s approach to these issues is to listen to the citizen, investigate the concern, and then respond. If compliance issues are found the problem is addressed. He starts by notifying the property owner and providing time to remedy the situation. For example, if the issue is grass over 8", the property owner has seven days to mow the lawn or the city will have it done on the eighth day. If it is a more involved issue, such as home maintenance, the property owner is normally given two weeks to provide the city with a plan to correct the issue before any further enforcement takes place. We appreciate citizens communicating their concerns; we work as quickly as we can to have a positive outcome for all parties involved.

Proactive: When Greg is not handling citizen concerns he is slowly canvasing the city looking for maintenance or nuisance issues; for this purpose the city is divided into 10 zones. Greg throughly walks each zone and works with citizens in each area to address issues.

The goal of inspecting each zone is to get ahead of problems before there are complaints, as well as to ensure quality neighborhoods and encourage people to be good neighbors. This proactive approach is more about working with the community to make it better, rather than enforcement. Greg prefers to work with property owners directly instead of automatically sending a notification. For example, if he comes across a home with a couch on the porch, he knocks on the door first to speak with the tenant or owner. If they are not home he leaves a door hanger asking them to call.

The Operations and Maintenance Division is responsible for snow and ice control for over 264 miles of city streets. Other areas of snow and ice control include city owned parking lots, public property sidewalks, and select recreation trails. All these areas are maintained in a timely manner with properly trained staff and modern technology/equipment.

The city currently utilizes 21 trucks equipped with plows and speed sensing material application equipment. Several of these trucks are equipped with a side-mounted wing plow to enhance efficiency.

There are also several specialty pieces of equipment used to enhance operations.

A vehicle telematics system is utilized to allow supervisory staff to monitor in real time where trucks are located on route, and the amount of material being applied throughout the city. This is important for ensuring all roads are serviced during the event, and the stored data can be analyzed post event to enhance future operations.

The Public Works Department strives to ensure staff are properly trained and equipped to ensure city streets are safely maintained throughout the winter months. For questions on this topic, or other Public Works related programs, please feel free to call (319) 273-8629.

Nuisance codes for the City of Cedar Falls are found in Chapter 15 of the city ordinance at www.library.municode.com/ia/cedar_falls/codes/code_ of_ordinances. If you would like to report a concern to Greg Rekward, call him at (319) 268-5186 or email greg.rekward@cedarfalls.com. You may use the “Request Tracker” on the city website under “I Want To…” and the “Submit a Request” link or by going directly to www.cedarfalls.com/requesttracker.aspx.

Sidewalk Snow Removal Reminder Parking Implementation Resumes The Joint Parking Technical Committee resumed discussions in August. The Joint Committee—consisting of city staff, Community Main Street, College Hill Partnership, and University of Northern Iowa representatives—discussion and consensus was to move forward with implementing paid parking lots tentatively beginning on October 1.

This will be the final piece of implementation of the parking study recommendations.

As we head into winter, please remember the city ordinances associated with sidewalk snow removal…

To provide a safe walking surface for pedestrians, property owners are responsible for clearing snow and ice on the public sidewalk abutting their property; the city ordinance states this must be done “within a reasonable amount of time.”

Sidewalk snow removal usually coincides with the 48-hour parking enforcement. If an owner fails to do so in a reasonable time, they will receive one notice per season to clear the snow. If it is not cleared after the notice, or after any other snowfall, the city may have the snow or ice removed without notice to the property owner if they were previously warned. The cost of removal is billed to the property owner. You can read the entire ordinance at www.cedarfalls.com/snowremoval.

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CONSTRUCTION UPDATES Cedar Heights Drive Reconstruction The City of Cedar Falls has contracted with Snyder & Associates of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for the design of reconstructing Cedar Heights Drive from the E. Viking Road roundabout to the E. Greenhill Road intersection.

^ Cedar Heights Drive

Greenhill Road and S. Main Street Intersection Improvements The City of Cedar Falls has contracted with Shive-Hattery of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for the design of reconstructing the intersection of Greenhill Road and S. Main Street. This project includes replacement of the existing traffic signal at the intersection with a multi-lane roundabout, and a left turn lane off of S. Main Street into Fareway.

These changes will improve traffic flow and safety.

The project also includes relocation of the existing water main, installation of a new storm sewer network, placing the overhead utilities to underground, and other utility related items.

Construction is planned to take two years starting as early as March 2021. Below is the proposed work for each year: • Phase I: Overhead electric & major utility infrastructure relocation March 2021–November 2021 • Phase II: Reconstruction of the intersection March 2022–November 2022

The improvements to the corridor include the replacement of the existing two-lane rural roadway with a three-lane urban roadway section from E. Viking Road to E. Greenhill Road. The project will include improvements to the sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, and other miscellaneous roadway items.

This project also includes the replacement of the existing traffic signal at the Cedar Heights Drive/E. Greenhill Road intersection with a multi-lane roundabout, and will include the construction of a single lane roundabout at the Cedar Heights Drive/Huntington Road intersection.

Construction is planned to take two years starting as early as April 2021. Below is the proposed limits of construction for each year: • Phase I: Greenhill Road Intersection to Cedar Hill Road April 2021–November 2021 • Phase II: Cedar Hill Road to Viking Road: April 2022 November 2022 Before and during construction, additional information and updates for this project will be provided on the city’s website. For ongoing, active projects, sign up for email notifications through “Notify Me” at www.cedarfalls.com/notifyme.

During construction, additional information and updates for this project will be provided on the city’s website. Ongoing design updates and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for this specific project can be round at www.shive-hattery.com/microsite/citycedar-falls. For other ongoing, active city projects, sign up for email notifications through “Notify Me” at www.cedarfalls.com/notifyme.

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Downtown Streetscape and Reconstruction

200 Block East looking north to 2nd Street

With construction beginning in April, the Downtown Streetscape and Reconstruction project is well underway. Full reconstruction— including utilities—of W. 3rd Street (from Washington to Main Streets), and streetscape upgrades from 1st to 3rd Streets are now complete. The remaining project work includes grading, paving, and streetscaping of W. 2nd Street (from Washington to Main Streets). Final streetscaping work will include the south side streetscaping of E. 2nd Street (from Main to State Streets) and the southern corners of the 3rd Street and Main Street intersection. The project is still planned to be substantially completed before Thanksgiving.

With completion growing near, the updated downtown area is already seeing increased foot traffic on the parkade, as businesses have found ways to adapt to the recommended safety guidelines put in place during the pandemic. The remaining sidewalk closures will be very brief, with minimal interruption to pedestrian walkability of the corridor.

W. 3rd Street looking South to Caboose Stop

On a related note, the design for Phase II of the Downtown Streetscape update has officially kicked off between the city and the engineering design consultant. This phase will continue the streetscape updates along Main Street (from 3rd to 6th Streets). In addition, E. 3rd Street (from Main to State Streets) and 4th Street (from Washington to State Streets) will receive full reconstruction and streetscaping, and portions of 5th Street (from Washington to State Streets) will be addressed as well. This second phase will truly integrate the entire parkade into a coherent, walkable, and functional space for all citizens to enjoy.

100 Block East looking south to 2nd Street

100 Block West looking North to 1st Street

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Local Options for Unwanted Items By the Waste Trac Education Team With the cancellation of the Fall Household Hazardous Materials and Electronics Dropoff Event, many residents are looking for alternative ways to get rid of their old TVs, fluorescent bulbs, propane tanks, batteries, and more. Others are wanting to get rid of items that aren’t accepted during a typical drop-off event (such as paint, motor oil, appliances, and medication).

Did you know there are many local options to get rid of most of these items on a day-to-day basis? Several items frequently asked about can be found on the chart to the right. More details and tips for getting rid of 100+ materials can be found on the Black Hawk County Solid Waste Management Commission’s website at www.WasteTrac.org/FAQs. Please note: Before loading items into your vehicle, call ahead for recycling/disposal fee information, types of items accepted, and current availability of their services.

Visit wastetrac.org, the Waste Trac Education Team Facebook page, or contact the Waste Trac Education Team with questions at (319) 266-8722.

The Black Hawk County Solid Waste Management Commission’s next collection event for household hazardous materials is anticipated to be held in the spring of 2021, although the date and location have not been confirmed at this time.

Cedar Falls Transfer Station 1524 State Street 319-273-8629 www.cedarfalls.com/99/Garbageand-Yard-Waste 8 Fall 2020

Item:

Item can be managed…

Appliances

at the Cedar Falls Transfer Station, certified scrap metal recycler, or the Black Hawk County Sanitary Landfill. Contact a junk removal service or the Public Works Department about scheduling a curbside, bulk item pickup.

Automotive products (motor oil, oil filters, antifreeze, lead acid batteries, etc.)

through your local auto service station, dealership, or auto parts stores. The Cedar Falls Transfer Station only accepts motor oil and oil filters.

Batteries (Alkaline)

at home in your regular garbage. Throw away (per the Iowa DNR).

Batteries (rechargeable, button cell, power tool, cell phone, etc.)

at the Cedar Falls Transfer Station (accepted in the vestibule in the Call 2 Recycle Boxes), Best Buy, Staples, and more locations (www.call2recycle.org/locator).

Computers and handheld electronic devices

at the Cedar Falls Transfer Station, Best Buy, Staples, and Goodwill Industries (2640 Falls Ave, Waterloo location only).

Fire extinguishers

through the Waterloo Hazmat Center or a local scrap metal recycler.

Fluorescent light bulbs at O’Donnell Ace Hardware, Lowes, and Home Depot (CFLs only).

- tube and compact (CFL) Grills, lawn movers, weed eaters, and snow blowers

at the Cedar Falls Transfer Station, a local scrap metal recycler, the Black Hawk County Sanitary Landfill, or contact the Public Works Department about scheduling a bulk item pickup. Propane tanks, oil, and gas must be removed and managed separately.

Liquid household cleaners and lawn/ garden chemicals

at home using the remaining product as directed. Throw away the empty container.

Medical sharps

Through MercyOne Waterloo Pharmacy, UnityPoint Health (Home Medical Equipment Services Dept.), or check with your healthcare provider.

Medications

at the Cedar Falls Public Safety Services building, Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office, or through your pharmacy’s take-back program.

Paint

at home using a waste paint hardener, kitty litter, or floor dry to harden. Leave the lid off the paint bucket and throw away dried mixture.

Propane tanks

through your local retailer, Sam Annis Propane, or a scrap metal recycler.

Smoke alarms/ detectors

by contacting the manufacturer for mail back instructions (per the Iowa DNR).

Spray paint

at home using a cardboard box. Spray paint into box (until can is empty). Allow the paint to dry. Throw away empty can and dried paint.

TVs and other electric items (vacuums, lamps, etc.)

at the Cedar Falls Transfer Station or Best Buy.

Waste Vegetable Oil Recycling Deep fat frying is a popular way to prepare turkey for Thanksgiving and other meals, but oils and other materials, such as grease, can be a big problem if not handled properly. Fats, oils, and grease are very problematic in the sanitary sewer system, and should not be poured down the drain.

How does oil and grease affect the sanitary sewer system?

You may think if it’s flushed down it simply washes away and is gone for good—but that’s not the case. Fats, oils, and grease will build up in pipes and potentially create blockages and plug sewers, leading to problems such as: • Raw sewage backing up into your home, business, or neighboring property.

• Basement flooding (an expensive and displeasing situation).

• Exposure to disease-causing organisms.

• Raw sewage overflowing into parks, yards, streets, creeks, and river.

• Increasing operations and maintenance costs to clean and repair damaged sewer pipes.

These are unpleasant thoughts, especially during the holiday season.

Please be sure these oils are recycled or disposed of properly.

What should you do with your fats, oils, and grease?

• Deep fat frying oil should be cooled and placed in a container that can be taken to the Transfer Station at East 15th and State Streets.

• Small volumes of liquid cooking oil can be placed into the garbage as long as it can be absorbed by the other organic materials or paper towels.

• Let the grease cool and harden, then scrape it off of trays, plates, pots, pans, utensils, grills, and cooking surfaces into the garbage.

To help with proper handling, the City of Cedar Falls Transfer Station offers used vegetable oil recycling. Waste Vegetable Oil (WVO) recycling includes any type of liquid vegetable oil used for cooking: canola oil, olive oil, etc. The used vegetable oil is converted into a biofuel additive for diesel fuel. Bacon grease or solid cooking grease (like Crisco) is not accepted as part of this collection; those solid types of grease should be disposed of in the garbage.

The Transfer Station’s winter hours (November–March) are Monday– Friday from 7 am–5 pm and Saturday from 8 am–3 pm. If you have any questions upon arrival an attendant will be glad to assist. Other questions can be addressed by calling Public Works at (319) 273-8629.

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What to do when a storm takes out your electricity!

• Stay calm—don’t panic.

Cedar Falls receives ISO BCEGS rating of 4 for 2020 The Insurance Services Office (ISO) reviews and grades building departments using the Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule (BCEGS) approximately every 5 years to determine the effectiveness of the building department. The City of Cedar Falls just completed another cycle of grading. We maintained a classification of 4 out of 10, which means we are ranked above average compared to communities of similar size nationwide. When determining the grade, ISO looks at many different factors, some of these include: code adoption, building official’s education and capabilities, staffing levels, workload of staff and training of staff, certification of staff, plan review quality, inspection skills, and quality assurance.

What does this mean for the citizens of Cedar Falls?

Insurance companies use the ISO rating to determine risk levels when providing homeowners insurance.

When a community has a higher classification (1 means exemplary) the anticipated result is a safer building which leads to lower insured losses. This translates to lower insurance needs and better rates for homeowners.

The Cedar Falls Inspections Services Division prides itself in quality inspections to maintain safe buildings for all citizens. We will continue to work toward an exemplary rating through the highest quality of inspectors, plan reviews, building inspections, and education of citizens.

Let’s protect our soil and waters!

Do you have a landscape project to complete this fall? Is there a bare lot or construction site close to where you live? If so, please keep reading.

Iowa’s gold is undoubtedly our amazing soil, allowing us to have such rich agriculture. Unfortunately, we are losing it much faster than it can naturally restore itself.

The first step to protect our soil is to keep it from eroding and getting into our waters. The best way to protect soil is to keep it vegetated, or at minimum to cover it with mulch or tarps until it is possible to vegetate it. Bare soil is highly susceptible to water and air erosion. Once erosion begins, the soil particles move freely to storm sewers and from there to water bodies. Soil particles can also enter directly ditches, streams, wetlands, etc. Soil particles can bring with them some chemicals, like phosphorous, and pollute our water bodies. Sediment is also one of the three main pollutants of concern in our waters, along with nitrogen and phosphorous.

The reason our soil is so valuable is because of its amazing organic matter content, which gives it the nutrients and structure required to support such rich agriculture. That organic matter is the result of chemical and biologic processes going on in the soil ecosystem.

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• Contact Cedar Falls Utilities immediately at (319) 268-6999.

If you have downed power lines, let CFU know immediately.

• Treat all downed power lines—and anything they are touching— as if they are still live and stay as far away as possible. Do not try to remove trees or branches off power lines. Touching live power lines can result in severe injury or death.

• If you have damage to the meter cabinet or service lines connected to your house, call a qualified electrician to make the necessary repairs; they will work with CFU to get your power turned back on as soon as possible. If this happens in the evening or on a weekend, Cedar Falls ordinances allow for emergency work to be done immediately; permits and inspections are done on the next business day. In the image below, anything labeled “homeowner” should be repaired by your electrician.

Weatherhead belongs to homeowner

This wire belongs to CFU These wires belong to the homeowner

Conduit belongs to homeowner Meter belongs to CFU Meter base belongs to homeowner • If you want to use a portable generator, do not connect it to your household electrical system. This could back feed to the power lines and put anyone working to restore power in danger! Use extension cords to plug in the appliance and lights you want to use. Keep generators in a well-ventilated area outside and away from all doors and windows to your house.

• Check on your neighbors—especially the elderly—to make sure they are okay.

If you have questions or concerns please contact Jeff Craig, Cedar Falls Electrical Inspector, at (319) 268-5179.

to function. If the soil is compacted, uncompact it using aerators or other tools before vegetating it. If the soil lacks nutrients, add some compost (soil rich in organic matter) to the soil as this will help the ecosystem restore itself faster.

As we deal with strong rainfalls, restoring our soils will help reduce flooding and promote water quality. A few months from now not much will grow in the ground; it is important to use this short window of fall stabilization to seed any areas that may be disturbed throughout the winter and early spring. Please contact the City Stormwater Specialist at (319) 268-5511 if you need help planning for fall stabilization or if you want to restore your lawn with a soil quality restoration project.

Yard Waste Disposal Options Residents are strongly encouraged to mulch leaves & clippings.

Almost without exception, lawn clippings should always be mulched back into the lawn. The benefits of mulching lawn clippings are too numerous and valuable to ignore. From providing valuable organic matter to the soil to saving significant amounts of time and money, mulching lawn clippings just makes sense.

Yard Waste Carts

On Mondays from October 5–November 30, yard waste carts will be emptied at a reduced fee of $5 per dump. During the weeks of November 2–November 13, yard waste carts will be collected citywide as often as possible.

During winter months (December–March) yard waste carts are serviced by request. To schedule a pick up please call the Public Works Department at (319) 273-8629.

In order to help ensure collection is safe and efficient, residents are asked to…

Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule REGULAR DAY. . . . . . . . . . . . RESCHEDULED DAY Thursday, November 26, 2020. . . Tuesday, November 24, 2020 Friday, November 27, 2020 . . . . . Wednesday, November 25, 2020 Thursday, December 24, 2020 . . . Tuesday, December 22, 2020 Friday, December 25, 2020 . . . . . Wednesday, December 23, 2020 Friday, January 1, 2021. . . . . . . . Thursday, December 31, 2020

Garbage Collection Automated Garbage Collection

The City of Cedar Falls Public Works Department uses a fully automated garbage collection system in order increase efficiencies and reduce worker injury.

• place your yard waste cart at the curb by 7 am on collection day.

If a cart becomes damaged and in need of repair, please call the Public Works Department at (319) 273-8629 to schedule repair or replacement.

Cart repair is normally done on the day of collection.

• place carts at least 3–4' away from any other objects.

Proper placement of carts

• remove your cart from the curb no later than 8 pm on the day of collection to prevent unwanted service.

• do not put dirt, sod, or ashes in the yard waste carts.

• observe the weight limit of 250 pounds.

Compost Facility—300 block of East Main Street

The facility is open daily from 7:30 am to dusk throughout the fall and early winter months until snowfall prevents usage.

Residents are allowed to bring brush, logs, leaves, garden waste, and grass clippings to the site. Please be observant and deposit materials in the proper locations.

Garbage and demolition materials are not accepted at this site.

Wood mulch and compost is available to Cedar Falls residents free of charge during normal operating hours. Residents are required to “load their own,” so be sure to bring containers and shovels.

The Compost Facility is intended for Cedar Falls residential use only.

Contractors and non-residents are prohibited from using the facility.

Leaf Vacuum

Cedar Falls residents may utilize the “call-in” leaf vacuum service offered during October and November by calling the Public Works Department at (319) 273-8629 to schedule an appointment. Prior to service, leaves should be piled directly behind the curb—between the street and sidewalk. The cost is $50 per visit.

Please remember the burning of leaves and grass clippings is prohibited within city limits and a municipal infraction.

In order to help ensure collection is safe and efficient, please leave 3-4’ feet between collection carts and any other objects such as parked cars, mailboxes, vehicles, utility poles, snow banks, etc. Carts placed too close to each other or to other objects become problematic for collection operation. During the winter please ensure carts are at street-level height; containers on high curbs or snow banks creates a safety hazard.

Residents should place carts at the curb prior to 7 am on their scheduled collection day and remove carts from the curb by 8 pm on collection day.

Extra Garbage Bag One extra garbage bag is allowed per household. The bag must have an approved Cedar Falls bag tag attached (30 gallon bag max.). Place the garbage bag with the bag tag attached so it is visible to the operator on top of your garbage cart. Bags without an approved bag tag attached will not be picked up.

Bag tags can be purchased at these locations for $1.25 each: Transfer Station and Recycling Center—1524 State St., Cedar Falls Fareway Grocery—214 Magnolia Dr., Cedar Falls Fareway Grocery—4500 S. Main St., Cedar Falls Hy-Vee—6301 University Ave, Cedar Falls Ace Hardware—703 E. 18th St., Cedar Falls

Transfer Station and Recycling Center (1524 State Street)

Winter Hours (November–March): Monday–Friday 7 am–5 pm (Last load taken at 4:45 pm) Saturday 8 am–3 pm (Last load taken at 2:45 pm) Fall 2020

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110 E. 13TH ST. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (319) 273-8636

www.cedarfalls.com/recreation @cedarfallsrecreation

With the ever changing status of Recreation facilities, programs and activities due to COVID-19, we encourage everyone to watch for press releases and visit the website for up-to-date information about: • Youth and Adult Basketball

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• Cedar Falls Recreation Center hours and visitor requirements • Fitness Class Schedule • Indoor Pool Hours and Programs • Indoor Park • Other various Rec programs—our web pages are updated regularly at www.cedarfalls.com/recreation

REMEMBER: Fitness classes are included in your facility membership. Please visit www.cedarfalls.com/fitness or grab a flyer at the Rec Center for our most current and updated schedule of classes and class descriptions.

Fresh New Look for the Locker Rooms The newly remodeled locker rooms at the Cedar Falls Recreation and Fitness Center are finished! The center row of lockers has been removed and more space is available with floating benches. Flooring has been replaced with tile. The shower area tiles have all been replaced. The shower area is now more private, including partitions.

A few additional hair/hand driers are also installed. Ceiling tile and grid work with LED lights have been redone. Finally, a set of lockers has been set next to the main gym for your use. We thank all of our patrons for their patience during project construction.

Check it out!

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310 East 4th Street | Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613 | (319) 277-0213 | www.communitymainstreet.org

For more information on volunteer opportunities in the Cedar Falls Downtown District, contact Community Main Street at 319-277-0213 or email: office@communitymainstreet.org.

Downtown District “Decks The Falls” Each Holiday Hoopla Season Each year Community Main Street coordinates “Deck the Falls” to prepare for Holiday Hoopla and the holiday season!

Starting November 17 & 18, elves will be busy prepping Santa’s Workshop at the corner of 4th and Main Streets for his arrival on November 27. Fresh garland and twinkling lights will also be wrapped around the light poles and holiday banners will be hung with care!

Don’t Stop Believin’ Holiday Hoopla Style Holiday Hoopla has been a staple in the Cedar Falls Downtown District since 2009. For many people this series of events has grown into a family tradition, starting with the kick-off the day after Thanksgiving.

2020 will be no different! We realize the world is constantly changing, but the one thing the Holiday Hoopla committee—affectionately known as the “Hoo Herd”—can tell you for sure is that Santa IS coming!

The Hoo Herd has been working hard to come up with a way for Santa to arrive that will NOT be cancelled and has the safety of all in mind. That being said we would like to officially invite you to the “Hoopla Cruise,” otherwise known as a reverse parade. Your family will start the parade route in your own vehicle at 2nd and Clay Streets. While traveling throughout the District you will see all the friends you would expect to see at Kick-Off: Buddy the Elf, Elsa & Ana, the Grinch, our friends from the Paw Patrol, the Chipmunks and of course…SANTA! Santa will arrive in a new way this year, just as he always has. The whole Hoo Herd committee believes deeply that we all need a little magic right now and who better for the job than Santa!

After kick-off we aren’t sure where the season will take us. We do know the District will be decked out with lights and garland, Santa’s house will be set up on the corner as always, you can write letters to Santa, color your coloring sheet, and view the wonderfully decorated windows throughout the District. Planning hasn’t stopped!

The Hoo Herd will continue to plan and pivot as the year evolves. We want to thank all our sponsors and volunteers; without them this wouldn’t even be possible. Thank you to all those who love Hoopla as much as we do. We will see YOU on November 27!

Stay tuned for details on the 12th year of Hoopla at www.communitymainstreet.org!

It will take many cheerful elves to help decorate the Cedar Falls Downtown District for another spectacular holiday season while putting you and everyone in a festive mood! If you would like to help decorate, please contact the Community Main Street office at 277-0213 or office@communitymainstreet.org.

Holiday decorations are made possible through generous donations of sponsors, downtown merchants, city businesses, and individuals throughout the community. If you would like to contribute, visit www.communitymainstreet.org and click the donation button. Funds will be used to support decorating and Holiday Hoopla festivities.

(319) 266-5149 | www.cfhistory.org www.youtube.com/user/CedarFallsHistory www.facebook.com/CedarFallsHistory

Before you visit or attend a program, please remember to always check our website for the most up-to-date information.

VICTORIAN HOME & CARRIAGE HOUSE MUSEUM 308 W. 3rd Street; Open Tuesday–Friday, 10 am–4 pm, Saturday & Sunday 1–4 pm thru Dec. 18.

MUSEUMS Ice House Museum (121 Center St.) Little Red Schoolhouse (205 W. 1st St.)

OPEN Saturdays & Sundays; from 1–4 pm thru Oct. 11

2020 EXHIBITION: “The Fight for the Right: Women and the Vote” 2020 Exhibition at the Victorian Home & Carriage House Museum Advocacy for the vote for women began as early as 1866 in Iowa. Although early efforts failed to amend the state constitution, Iowa became the tenth state in the nation to ratify the 19th Amendment on July 2, 1919. Across Iowa, women voiced their desire to have an equal say in who would represent their interests. This is the story of women’s fight for the right to cast their vote and participate in their democracy.

Standing Up to be Counted Saturday, October 10 at 2 pm; VIRTUAL PROGRAM Judith Harrington, Professor Emerita, University of Northern Iowa, will talk about the class-action lawsuit, Harrington et al. vs. the University of Northern Iowa, the State Board of Regents, and the State of Iowa, she and fellow women faculty filed in the 1970s because of salary inequities on the basis of gender. Premiering on Facebook and Youtube. The video will remain available for viewing on Facebook, Youtube, and our website any time after October 10.

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EXHIBITIONS MARJORIE NUHN ON VIEW THROUGH 11 OCTOBER 2020 thehearst.org 304 west seerley boulevard cedar falls, iowa 50613 319.273.8641

tue & thu 10 am–9 pm wed & fri 10 am–5 pm sat & sun 1–4 pm Admission is free daily.

Hearst Center for the Arts is part of the Department of Community Development, City of Cedar Falls.

Holiday schedule changes: • Closed November 26–27 for Thanksgiving Holiday • Closed December 24–25 for Christmas Holiday

Check thehearst.org for program updates & revisions.

EVENTS & PROGRAMS

All events listed are free and open to the public.

All indoor events require pre-registration to accommodate seating.

LUNCHTIME CONCERTS Fridays at 12:00 p.m.

Bring your lunch and enjoy classics performed live by the UNI Music Department students and faculty on second Fridays of the month.

October 9: Classical Guitar Ensemble with Bob Dunn November 13: Sandy Nordahl Electronic Music December 11: Flute Music Performance under the direction of Hannah Porter Occeña

VIRTUAL! ART, RACE AND ETHICS: CONVERSATIONS WITH ARTISTS Thursdays from 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Join Lenore Metrick-Chen, professor of art and social history, curator and art critic, for three candid, online conversations with noted artists whose work relates to both historical and contemporary racial and ethical issues.

Each program includes audience Q&A. Free, no registration required; link information will be available on our webpage and Facebook. For more about each guest artist please visit thehearst.org.

October 22: Donna Charging November 12: Nate Young

FINAL THURSDAY READING SERIES Open mic at 7:15 p.m. and featured author at 8:00 p.m.

SAVE THE DATES! October 29, November 19: TBA The Final Thursday Reading Series is a collaboration of Final Thursday Press, the Hearst Center, the UNI College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences, and the UNI Department of Languages and Literatures. Thank you to Sidecar Coffee Roasters and Hansen’s Dairy for beverages.

Marjorie Nuhn (1898–1988) was a well-known regional artist born and raised in Cedar Falls. She graduated from Iowa State Teachers College and went on to attend the Chicago Marjorie Nuhn Academy of Fine Arts, the Chicago Atalaya Hill, Santa Fe (New Mexico), 1942 Art Institute, and most notably, Watercolor on paper Grant Wood’s Stone City Art Colony, Gift from Ferner Nuhn where she studied under Adrian Dornbush. Nuhn’s first exhibition of paintings was mounted at the Cedar Falls Woman’s Club in 1933. She went on to exhibit at the Artists Union, Chicago (1938), the Santa Fe Art Museum, New Mexico (1940), the Taos Art Gallery, New Mexico (1940), the Alma Reed Gallery, New York City (1941), the Des Moines Art Center, Iowa (1943–1953), and the Terry Art Institute, Indianapolis (1952). During her lifetime, her many travels took her to Santa Fe, Mexico City, Guatemala and Antigua. This exhibition includes a recently restored untitled watercolor from 1942, just returned from the Midwest Art Conservation Center. Conservation was made possible with grant funding from the Cedar Fall Community Foundation and Friends of the Hearst.

An exhibition guide is available with an essay by writer Robyn Groth. This exhibition precedes the publication of Ferner Nuhn’s memoir of his sister’s life, which will be available at the Hearst Center in spring/summer 2021.

COMMUNITY CLUBS @ THE HEARST—NOW VIRTUAL! Club participation is free to members of Friends of the Hearst. A Friends membership is only $35 per year, and includes a 10% discount for all other classes, workshops, room rentals and gift shop purchases!

To learn more, visit thehearst.org or call 319-273-8641.

Photo Club Second Tuesday of the month from 7:00–8:30 p.m.

Have your work critiqued in a friendly environment! Each meeting includes time to share work. Often meetings also include online classes or lessons from other members. The Photo Club also schedules optional group outings for shooting. Club is currently meeting virtually.

Cedar Valley Drink and Draw Third Tuesday of the month from 6:30–8:00 p.m.

No Friends membership required. Whether it’s traditional or digital illustration, graphic design, tattoo, hand lettering, motion graphics or other form, we’re a network of visual artists who want to build stronger relationships with others in the Cedar Valley area. Free and open to the public. Club is currently meeting virtually. For more details, go to www.facebook.com/groups/cvdrinkanddraw/about.

A CLOSER LOOK

Artists gather at Stone City in 1932. Featured in photo (back row) are Marvin Cone (at easel) and Adrian Dornbush. Seated between them is Marjorie Nuhn. Credit: Grant Wood Art Gallery, Anamosa, IA.

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The Hearst Center is working on an in-depth study of the life and career Cedar Falls artist Marjorie Nuhn (1898–1988). We are interested in locating and documenting works that may be scattered in personal collections, gathering biographical information, and/or investigating any Nuhn-related ephemera from the community. If you have work by Marjorie Nuhn in your personal collection, or anything you think we might be interested in, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact Heather Skeens, Cultural Programs Supervisor, at heather.skeens@ cedarfalls.com or call 319-268-5550.

Thank you for your support!

SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, January 30—Poetry Out Loud Regional Competition For more information, contact heather.skeens@cedarfalls.com and visit poetryoutloud.com.

Open to all students grades 9-12

HOLIDAY ORNAMENT WORKSHOP Saturday, December 5 from 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Design unique ceramic ornaments hand-made by your whole family! Various shapes & glazes will provide for a fun holiday activity. Creates great gifts too! Participants will be able to pick up their work two weeks after class.

Fee: $20 ($18) per family

HARD WON—NOT DONE: ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS BY GARY KELLEY 29 OCTOBER—06 DECEMBER 2020 In 2019 the League of Women Voters commissioned Gary Kelley to create a series of portraits celebrating a century of Iowa women, in what he describes as a truly inspiring project. This exhibition features twelve original monotype and pastel illustrations of Iowa women that led by example such as suffragists, trailblazers, politicians and activists. Kelley also includes a month dedicated to the Iowaborn Ringling Brothers, who established a revolutionary standard of respect for their women employees in the early 1900s. Other portraits include Edna Griffin, Carrie Chapman Catt, Elizabeth Catlett and Donna Reed. As part of the yearlong celebration of the 19th Amendment centennial anniversary, the portraits were used to create a free 2020 calendar for the public. Within the calendar pages, each portrait was augmented with a biographical sketch by writer Cydney Kelley. The calendar was sponsored by Veridian Credit Union. A limited number of calendars will be available at the Hearst Center for no charge. A selection of Kelley’s original illustrations are available for purchase at the Hearst Center.

Gary Kelley, Willie Stevenson Glanton—First African American female elected to the Iowa House of Representatives (1965–1966), 2019 Monotype and pastel on paper

YOUTH MONTHLY MESSY MORNINGS KITS

ADULT

All in person classes have a maximum of 8 registrants.

All students must wear a mask to class.

FELT SCULPTURES Sundays, October 4–18 from 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Try your hand at felting your own textile sculpture!

Work with wool and needle tools to felt together a wool sculpture. Great for gifts! Class size is limited for social distancing; masks required.

Fee: $35 ($31.50) Instructor: Kimberley Williamson

FALL WREATH Sunday, November 8 from 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Don’t buy your fall decorations at the store, craft your own! Set your table with your own centerpiece or wall/door hanging. Class size is limited for social distancing; masks required.

Fee: $20 ($18) Instructor: Kimberley Williamson

VIRTUAL! FRANKENSTEIN Sunday, October 4 from 1:00–3:30 p.m.

A seasonal favorite is back! Bring to life your very own stein for Halloween (or everyday)! Learn how to hand build the base form and then experiment with applied decoration or sculptural features to complete your stein. Depending on social gathering restrictions, the final session includes a glass gathering to try out the steins! An appointment with the Ceramic Lab Tech will be made to glaze your stein.

Fee: $25 ($22) + $5 clay fee

VIRTUAL! MINDFUL ART PRACTICES Thursdays, October 8–22 from 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Need help getting creative or developing a new outlet for stress? Discover mindfulness techniques and break boundaries in your own art-making. This class emphasizes the process of making rather than a finished product. No art experience necessary!

Fee: $38 ($34) Instructor: Evie Waack

Order a kit for one month of Messy Morning activities! Activities explore cognitive, sensory and creative messy projects with parental guidance. Kits are offered for October, November and December. Pick up your kit the first Friday of each month.

Age: 2–6 Fee: $20 ($18) per kit

MONTHLY YOUTH ART KITS

Every kit comes with DIY art activities of varying media, along with instructions.

Some adult supervision is required. Optional virtual instructor-led lessons are on the third Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. Links for virtual lessons are sent in advance. Choose between three different age groups! Kits are available the first Friday of each month.

Age: 4–6, 7–9, 10–13 Fee: $35 ($31) per kit

DO THE DISHES! Sundays October 11–November 1 from 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Hand-build your own dishes and glaze to perfection! Create a set of bowls, plates, cups and utensils. Class size is limited for social distancing; masks required.

Age: 13–17 Fee: $38 ($34)

VIRTUAL! CERAMIC JACK-O’-LANTERNS Saturday, October 3 from 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Hand build jack o’ lanterns with the whole family!

From the comfort of home, our instructor guides you through crafting the perfect silly or scary pumpkin to glow on Halloween.

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PUBLIC LIBRARY PLEASE NOTE: The library and Community Center will be closed on October 15, November 26 & 27, December 24 & 25, and January 1.

Except where noted, all programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

FRIENDS OF THE CEDAR FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY __________________________________________ Join our Friends! The Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library cultivate a love of learning and celebrate the joy of reading by supporting library services for our community. Friends members pay annual dues starting at just $10 per year to raise funds for library materials and programs. Friends may also volunteer their time. For more information, visit www.cedarfallslibrary.org/friends-of-cedarfalls-public-library.

The Book Nook Used Bookstore The Book Nook is now open during library hours on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday only. The Book Nook phone number is (319) 273-8667. There is a receptacle for donations in the lobby.

The Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library operate The Book Nook on the first floor just inside the entrance to the library. Come check out the quality selection of used and almost-new books available at great prices.

The store is staffed by volunteers and supported primarily by donations.

All proceeds are used to enhance your Cedar Falls Public Library!

524 Main St. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (319) 273-8643 M–W: 10a–9p • TH–F: 9a–6p • Sat 9a–5p • Sun 1–5p

Writers of the Cedar Valley

Sundays, September 13, 27; October 11, 25; November 8, 22; December 13, 27; from 1:30–4:30 pm, via Zoom Open to writers of all genres ages 12+. Attendees can expect to enjoy invigorating discussion about their work and occasional educational opportunities. Email wcv@cedarfallslibrary.org for information on how to attend. In addition to the monthly meetings, we will have virtual National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) activities throughout the month of November. These will be advertised on the program calendar and library Facebook page; search “Writers of the Cedar Valley” to join the group!

Friends Book Discussions

Morning discussion—Tuesdays, at 10:15 am: October 27: How Democracies Die by Steven Levitsky & Daniel Ziblatt November 17: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury December 15: A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purnell Evening discussion—Tuesdays, at 7:00 pm: October 6: The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict November 3: This month’s selection is any book from the

Mrs. Pollifax Mysteries by Dorothy Gilman December 1: A Cup of Holiday Fear: A Bakeshop Mystery by Ellie Alexander Please check the library’s program calendar for details about how to participate in a Friends book discussion.

Visiting the Beyond: A Virtual Paranormal Presentation

Monday, October 12, from 7–8:15 pm, via Zoom Join us for a virtual tour through a variety of haunted locations throughout the United States. Paranormal expert Curt Strutz will share the history and stories of our country’s most haunted places accompanied by his original photography.

Hoover and the CRB

Thursday, October 15, at 6 pm, Free Webinar Hoover’s Presidential Library and Museum series. This month’s featured keynote speaker is Jeff Miller, who will present “Hoover and the CRB.” Mr. Miller has written extensively on the WWI Commission for Relief in Belgium (CRB) and will share his insights into Herbert Hoover’s humanitarian efforts. Advance registration required.

Laura Ingalls Wilder

Thursday, November 19, from 6–7 pm, Free Webinar Hoover’s Presidential Library and Museum series. Sara Uthoff, a local expert on the writings of Laura Ingalls Wilder, will share her knowledge.

Did you know many of Wilder’s papers are stored at the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library? Join us to learn what Sara has found in her research.

Advance registration required.

Brainfuse has what you need to help land that job! Use a resume template, get expert assistance with your resume, brush up on your interview skills, browse job listings, and more. Create an account to save and edit your resume and get full access to all of the job related resources. To see all of the options Brainfuse offers visit www.cedarfallslibrary.org/learn/databases.

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For more information about Library events visit www.cedarfallslibrary.org. Registration is available at the Library’s website or by calling 319-273-8643.

Youth and teen summer library program events are sponsored by the Cedar Falls Community Foundation, Robert & Shirley Berg Fund for use by the library. All other library programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

Virtual Storytime via Facebook Live

Mondays at 10:30 am: Babies 0–23 months Tuesdays & Saturdays at 10:30 am: Preschoolers, 3–5 years Wednesdays & Fridays at 10:30 am: Toddlers, 2–3 years There are no storytimes from December 14–January 3 as youth staff work to prepare spring programs. Storytimes resume Monday, January 4.

Virtual Tween Time for ages 9–12

Wednesdays, October 7, 28; November 4, 25; December 2, 23, at 3 pm, via Zoom, Registration required

Digital Scary Story Workshop

Wednesday, October 14, at 3 pm Get your spooky stories ready to submit for our Spooky Story Contest!

Spend a little time talking with some friends about your writing ideas, and get your submission ready to send for judging! Kids of all elementary ages in grades K–6 are welcome to participate in the workshop and submit their spooky story to the contest digitally. Registration required.

Virtual Hocus Pocus Trivia

Saturday, October 17, at 2 pm, via Zoom “Amok, amok, amok, amok, amok.” How well do you know Disney’s Halloween classic Hocus Pocus? Find out in this family-friendly trivia contest. Registration required and opens October 1.

Spooky Storytime

Thursday, October 22, at 5:30 pm, Facebook Live ”It was a dark and stormy night…” Join Miss Chelsea as she reads some spooky picture books and dances along to some ghoulishly fun songs!

For kids in grades PreK–2.

Virtual Chilling Tales Storytime

Friday, October 23, at 6 pm, Facebook Live Do you enjoy stories that make you shiver? Do you like stories that make you look behind your shoulder? Then join Miss Chelsea as she reads some truly chilling short stories. For kids in grades 3–5.

Virtual Book Clubs for Kids

3rd & 4th Grade— Tuesdays, October 27, November 24, December 22, at 4:15 pm 5th & 6th Grade— Mondays, October 26, November 23, December 14, at 4:15 pm Registration required.

Digital Create and Show

Wednesday, November 11, at 3 pm, via Zoom Show us your talents! Display your creativity! Make something fun, wonky, or weird! The only rule is you share something you made yourself.

Bring a picture of it or show us what you made! Everyone will have time to talk about what they made and how. Crafts, stories, poems, and more are all encouraged! For kids in grades K–6. Registration required.

Holiday Crafts: Paper Snowflakes

Thursday, December 3, at 5 pm, via Zoom Are you ready for snow, winter, and the holidays? Miss Chelsea will show you how to create paper snowflakes and other fun paper crafts. Materials needed: paper and scissors. For kids in grades 1–5. Registration required.

Celebrating the Season: Different Winter Holidays Virtual Program

Wednesday, December 16, at 3 pm, via Zoom There are so many ways to celebrate the winter season! Join us as we talk about ways people around the world participate in seasonal holidays and read stories about Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and more! Then, we’ll talk about how you celebrate the holidays! For kids in grades K–6. Registration required.

Teen Book Club

Mondays, October 19, November 16, and December 21, at 7 pm Open to all teens ages 12–18 in grades 7–12. We will discuss new books coming out, popular books that do not stay on the shelf, as well as audiobooks, graphic novels, new non-fiction, and more! A registration link will be available on the library “teens” page.

Teen Minecraft with Network Nirvana

Saturdays, October 24, November 21, and December 19 , from 1–4 pm These are online-only Minecraft sessions. You must have: Internet access at home, your own Mojang Minecraft account, and your own PC or laptop capable of running Minecraft. You will be notified the day of the session with login information. If you have any questions, please email the Teen Department at teens@cedarfallslibrary.org.

Teen Sharpie Art: Grab & Go

Supplies are available beginning Wednesday, October 21, for this art activity at curbside pickup or an in-person appointment, depending on preference noted by teens when they register. Registration required.

Virtual Art Step by Step

Tuesday, November 10, at 5 pm Show your artsy side! We’ll provide you with an art kit and walk you through the steps of creating your own one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

Kits will be available to pick up November 3. For kids in grades 3–5.

Registration required.

COMMUNITY CENTER

In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, there are currently no formal senior programs being offered at the Community Center, but the center is open for you to meet with friends for small, informal pool games, card games, for free Wi-Fi access, or just to visit. Hours and access are subject to change as conditions warrant.

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515 Main Street (Farmers State Bank building—By appt.)

PO Box 546, Cedar Falls, IA 319-243-9170 cf-communityfoundation.org Email: cfcf@cfu.net Facebook: CedarFallsCommunityFoundation

Cedar Falls Community Foundation Grants and Awards The Cedar Falls Community Foundation has made grants to five area nonprofits totaling $33,250. The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony Orchestra will receive $2,500 from the Diamond Arts and History Fund to sponsor the Principal Clarinet Chair. The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony is one of the foundational organizations providing fine arts performances in the Cedar Valley.

The James & Meryl Hearst Center for the Arts will receive $4,750 from the Diamond Arts and History Fund for the preparation and publication of Ferner Nuhn’s Memoir of Marjorie Nuhn. The Hearst Center works to empower artists and promote arts and culture in our community.

The Cedar Falls Woman’s Club will receive $8,500 from the Rownd Trust to repair freezer equipment. The Cedar Falls Woman’s Club provides opportunities for members to learn and serve through volunteering and participation in civic events, and plays an important role as a wedding and event venue in Cedar Falls.

North Star Community Services will receive $7,500 from the Rownd Trust for ongoing facility maintenance. North Star Community Services is a local, private, non-profit rehabilitative services agency providing adult day services and supported community living services, so individuals with disabilities are better able to live enriched, meaningful, productive, and independent lives.

The Cedar Valley Preschool and Childcare Center will receive $10,000 from the Rownd Trust for playground equipment. Located at 724 Lantz Avenue in Cedar Falls, their inclusive learning environment welcomes children ages 18 months through 11 years, serving 100 children annually.

The Cedar Falls Community Foundation Melendy Spirit Award is presented to Dennis A. Downs for connecting a community of all ages around making and sharing music. Downs, director of the Cedar Falls Municipal Band, superbly reflects the finest attributes of the Melendy Spirit Award.

Dennis moved to Cedar Falls in 1979 to work for the Cedar Falls school system and retired in 2008. Dennis became the Municipal Band’s conductor in 1984. As conductor, he moved concerts from Main Street to Overman Park, shifted weekly programs from Thursdays to Tuesdays, required auditions, and increased musicians’ pay. He adjusted programming and worked on improved funding from the City of Cedar Falls. Dennis also continued as a performing musician: playing cello in symphonic and ensemble settings, including 14 years in the Waterloo Cedar Falls Symphony Orchestra; over 20 years in the Don Wendt Trio on back-up bass and guitar; on trombone with the Sugar Daddys Jazz Band; among others.

Dennis A. Downs was the moving force behind the fundraising and construction of the bandshell in Overman Park. He established close relationships with talented Cedar Valley artists, inviting their participation in the Municipal Band concerts. He created excellent working partnerships between the band and many organizations, among them the Sturgis Falls Celebration, Cedar Falls Public Works and Recreation & Community Programs Departments, UNI School of Music, Wartburg College, Cedar Falls Historical Society, Community Main Street, Hearst Center, Community Theater, Rotary Club, Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony Orchestra, schools, churches, retirement centers, and more.

Paul Rider said about his nomination of Dennis, “The contribution the band makes to the quality of life in the Cedar Valley is extraordinary and exceptional in its impact and extent. Dennis has been responsible for its great success through his tireless efforts to maintain and enhance the quality of the musicianship of the band.”

Grants and awards were presented during a virtual Community Builder Celebration which will be broadcast on Cedar Falls CableTV Channel 15.

The Cedar Falls Community Foundation (CFCF) is a nationally accredited community foundation working with donors to make a difference in Cedar Falls.

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‘Hearst to You’ pop-up tent at the Cedar Falls Farmers Market, August 2020

Hearst Awarded Grant Funding for Programs and Outreach The Hearst Center was recently awarded several grants to support programs and outreach. In July the Hearst was awarded $4,750 from the Cedar Falls Community Foundation Diamond Arts and History Fund to assist in funding a publication project for spring of 2021. We are excited to share that the Hearst, in conjunction with Final Thursday Press, is publishing a memoir written by Ferner Nuhn (1903–1989), wellknown Cedar Falls author and literary critic, about the life and work of his sister, artist Marjorie Nuhn (1898–1988). The publication will include essays by Barbara Lounsberry and Robyn Groth, as well as plates of a selection of Marjorie’s colorful, exuberant paintings. For more information about this upcoming project visit www.thehearst.org.

As the Hearst Center continues to build a comprehensive file of Marjorie Nuhn’s work for future research, staff is asking for community members to reach out if you have a work by Marjorie in your collection. We would be excited to see it, photograph it, and add a record of the work to the artist file held by the Hearst Center. We invite everyone to see the Hearst’s collection of work by Marjorie in the current exhibition on view now through October 11.

Other grants recently awarded to the Hearst Center include: funding from the Cedar Falls Tourism Board for the new “Hearst to You” outreach tent; funding from the Iowa Arts Council for an upcoming project in April of 2021, featuring a series of programs celebrating active and creative aging, life-long art learning, and honoring individuals in our community that are 75+ in age; and federal CARES Act grant funding from Arts Midwest and the Iowa Arts Council to support artist fees for various upcoming programs.

Check page 14–15 for more information on what’s happening at the Hearst this fall!

Marjorie Nuhn, Untitled (1965), watercolor on paper, Hearst Center Permanent Collection

TOURISM

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

All events are uncertain at this time due to COVID-19.

Please consult our calendar of events at CedarValley365.com for the most current up-to-date information.

Assistance with Reunions, Meetings and Events We are pleased to announce the Cedar Falls Tourism and Visitors Bureau has added a new position as we work to become more proactive in bringing meetings, conventions and other events to Cedar Falls. With the addition of the Hampton Inn Downtown, the Holiday Inn & Suites and Bien VenU Event Center, Jorgensen Plaza, and the expansion of the Hilton Garden Inn and Cedar Falls Convention and Event Center, we’ve got new opportunities to attract events!

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 College Hill Farmers Market 2205 College St 4–6pm ceee.uni.edu

5 Local Legends Live From Gallagher Bluedorn: UNI Composers VIRTUAL EVENT 7pm gbpac.com

1–31 Scarecrow Stroll at the Arboretum Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens 1927 E Orange Rd, Waterloo Mon–Sat 9am–7pm; Sun 11am–7pm cedarvalleyarboretum.org

12 Local Legends Live From Gallagher Bluedorn: Stephanie Ycaza VIRTUAL EVENT 7pm gbpac.com

3-10 Pink Ribbon Run VIRTUAL EVENT beyondpinkteam.org

12–14 IA High School Football 2020 State Semi-Finals UNI-Dome, 2401 Hudson Rd iahsaa.org

3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Cedar Falls Farmers Market Clay & Third St 8:30am–noon cedarfallsfarmersmarket.net

17–22 Friends of MercyOne Cedar Falls Festival of Trees *GBPAC, 8201 Dakota Ave mercyone.org

8 Local Legends Live From Gallagher Bluedorn: Dead Presidents VIRTUAL EVENT 7pm gbpac.com

19 Local Legends Live From Gallagher Bluedorn: Stackhouse VIRTUAL EVENT 7pm gbpac.com

9 Drive-In: Poetic Justice South ITC Lot (across from Gallagher Bluedorn) 8pm gbpac.com 9–11 Driving Miss Daisy— a staged reading Oster Regent Theatre, 103 Main St Fri & Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2pm mycfct.org 15 Paws and Draws Toast To Toast 7400 Hudson Rd 5–9pm bienvenuevents.com 17 Soul’d Out in Concert Riverview Conference Center 439 N Division St 6pm riverviewministries.com 22 Local Legends Live From Gallagher Bluedorn: Percussion Duo VIRTUAL EVENT 7pm gbpac.com

19–20 IA High School Football 2020 State Championship Games UNI-Dome 2401 Hudson Rd iahsaa.org

4–6 Plaid Tidings— A Christmas Comedy Oster Regent Theatre 103 Main St Fri & Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2pm mycfct.org 10 Waverly’s Christmas Greetings on Main Downtown Waverly 352-4526 6–8pm waverlyia.com

Do you own a business that conducts meetings or trainings?

Are you a member of a professional association that hosts conferences?

Are you planning a family or class reunion? Contact Adam Bolander, our new Sales & Marketing Coordinator, at 319-268-4266 or adam.bolander@cedarfallstourism.org and he will help you out. You won’t have to travel and the city will benefit from additional visitors.

11–13 Plaid Tidings— A Christmas Comedy Oster Regent Theatre, 103 Main St Fri & Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2pm mycfct.org

6510 HUDSON RD. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (319) 268-4266 • (800) 845-1955 www.cedarfallstourism.org

FOR UNI GAMES VISIT www.unipanthers.com *GBPAC: Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. *FSBCC: Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center All times and dates subject to change.

27 Holiday Hoopla Kick-Off Cedar Falls Downtown District 6pm communitymainstreet.org 28 Small Business Saturday Cedar Falls Downtown District 10am communitymainstreet.org

Support Those Who Support Our Community www.GrowCedarValley.com

Time has passed incredibly fast and soon the holiday season will be upon us.

The Cedar Valley has many wonderful restaurants, stores, and retailers. It’s a challenging year for many and especially local businesses. Please consider supporting those who support the Cedar Valley community. The Cedar Valley is a vibrant and caring community that supports one another—that rang true this year. Let us keep up the great work! #ShopLocal

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Cedar Falls Trails Included on National Trail Systems We reported in Fall 2019, the second coastto-coast, multi-use trail system using Cedar Falls trails: The Great American Rail Trail.

The American Discovery Trail is the other trail system. Both are composed of larger trail systems which run through the Cedar Valley area. Portions of both trail systems are still being constructed, but many portions—such as ours—are already complete. Bikers from all over the country are excited about this, and many are already riding these trails!

Being included in these national trail corridors will bring visitors through our area to bike, hike, and explore our great community! Many communities along these trails are excited for the prospects and the economic enhancement the trails will bring.

Though our trail system is already in place and growing, certain portions within George Wyth State Park are in need of repair. Because of flood damage, erosion, and age, significant deterioration has meant the closure of a mile and a half stretch of the North Riverside branch of the trail. Many of you who use the trails have seen the barriers on both ends of this portion of the trail. It is a favorite connection along the Riverside trail with its woods and wildlife, and goes right into the heart of George Wyth State Park.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Cedar Trails Partnership have started a fund to repair this portion of the trail system.

While minor fixes may occur this fall, funding is needed for a full removal and replacement of this vital trail link. If you wish to contribute to this trail restoration project, the Cedar Trails Partnership is accepting donations online at www.cedartrailspartnership.org/ join-donate or by mail to: Cedar Trails Partnership, 6510 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613. The partnership will match donations up to $20,000, making your investment go even further.

For more information about the Great American Rail-Trail visit www.railstotrails.org/ greatamericanrailtrail and for the American Discovery Trail visit www.discoverytrail.org.