Currents 2022 - Winter January, February, March

WINTER 2022

City Hall Remodel City Hall remodel will begin in January 2022 and is expected to take one year. This project will touch almost every inch of City Hall. It includes new public spaces outside of the Council Chambers, handicap access to the Council Dais, reallocation of offices to create better access to services for citizens, updated mechanical systems, energy efficient LED light fixtures, and new finishes throughout. While many windows were replaced with double-pane glass to increase energy efficiency in recent years, this is the first major update the building has seen in more than 20 years.

During construction, some city services will be relocated. While many of our services are available online, if you wish to complete business in person, you will find the following services in the following locations at the beginning of January: City Hall, 220 Clay, Upper Floor: • Cable TV • Engineering Services • Inspection Services • Parking Permit • Parking Ticket • Pet License • Planning and Community Services • Rental Applications • Section 8

Aquatics 18 City Code 11 City Council 3 Community Main St. 13 Construction 8–9 Event Calendar 12 Hearst Center 6, 14–15 Historical Society 13 Library 16–17 Public Meetings 20 Public Safety 4, 5 Rec Center 18–19 Tourism Calendar 12 Waste/Recycling 2 Winter Weather 3, 4, 7

606 Union Road (former Parks Building): • Event Permit • City Clerk/Public Records • Legal Services • Human Resources Public Safety, 4600 Main Street: • Unused Medicine Drop Box (front lobby) Public Works, 2200 Technology Pkwy: • City Administrator • Economic Development

City Hall remodel images courtesy of Emergent Architecture

Please watch www.cedarfalls.com/cityhallreloc and Facebook @citycf for updates regarding the remodel and changes to City service locations.

Public meetings will also require relocation for a portion of construction: Community Center, 528 Main Street: • Council Meetings (starting 2/7/22) • Planning and Zoning Meetings (starting 2/9/22) • Cedar Falls Community School Board (starting 2/14/22) Other public meetings will meet in various locations.

Watch www.cedarfalls.com/cityhallreloc and agendas for meeting locations.

Online access to City Services To avoid cold weather, remodel inconveniences, or waiting in line, consider utilizing city services online. Use the “I Want To…” tab at www.cedarfalls.com for more information and fillable forms.

And check out this list of other services and where to find them online: • • • • • • •

Permits for—Building, Land Use, Right of Way, Pet License, Paw Park: cf1stop.com Parking Permit: smartcity.ipsgroup.com/cedarfalls Parking Ticket: cedarfalls.citationportal.com Request Information: cedarfalls.com/requesttracker.aspx Freedom of Information Request: Email: jacque.danielson@cedarfalls.com Report a Concern: cedarfalls.com/requesttracker.aspx Housing Choice Voucher: www.cedarfalls.com/waitlist

Holiday Lights Unusable holiday lights can be recycled at the Transfer Station (1524 State Street) free of charge.

Christmas trees will only be picked up by appointment from December 27, 2021–January 31, 2022.

Clean and Safe Christmas Tree Disposal Clean trees do not have ornaments, tinsel, flocking, or attached tree stands. Clean trees are considered yard waste and may be brought to the Transfer Station on Mondays for a $0.75 disposal fee. For curbside collection, trees should be cut into sections no longer than 4' and have a Cedar Falls Christmas tree tag attached. All plastic bags must be removed. Appointments for a Monday curbside pickup can be made by calling the Public Works Department at 319-273-8629.

Unclean trees have flocked limbs or are heavily tinseled.

These trees are considered garbage and may be brought to the Transfer Station from Tuesday–Saturday for a $0.75 disposal fee. For curbside collection, trees should be cut into sections no longer than 4' and have a Cedar Falls Christmas tree tag attached. Place the tree at curbside on your normal garbage pickup day and make an appointment for pick up by calling 319-273-8629.

Christmas tree tags are $1.25 and available at: Ace Hardware, 703 E. 18th Street Fareway Grocery, 214 Magnolia Drive Fareway Grocery, 4500 S. Main Street Hy-Vee, 6301 University Avenue Transfer Station, 1524 State Street You can also compost your Christmas tree as well.

Do not burn your tree. Burning a Christmas tree is not an approved recreational type fire. A dried out tree will burn rapidly, produce a much hotter flame, create sparks, and can be difficult to control.

Thank you for disposing of your tree safely!

Gift Wrapping Paper Wrapping paper is not accepted for recycling at any Cedar Falls location.

The materials in some wrapping paper is not accepted for recycling.

• Wrapping paper is often dyed, laminated, and/or contains non-paper additives such as gold and silver colored shapes, glitter, plastics, etc. which cannot be recycled.

• Some wrapping paper is very thin and contains few good quality fibers for recycling.

• A lot of wrapping paper has tape attached which makes it very difficult to recycle.

Be creative with gift wrapping! Consider upcycling newspapers, magazines, maps, fabric, and more into gift wrap. Reuse gift wrap and bags you’ve received.

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Contact all council members at citycouncil@cedarfalls.com.

ELECTED OFFICIALS

2022 Cedar Falls City Council The Cedar Falls City Council meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 220 Clay Street, Cedar Falls.

Mayor

Rob Green

319-243-5632

1st Ward

Gil Schultz

319-268-1402

2nd Ward

Susan deBuhr

319-240-1202

3rd Ward

Daryl Kruse

319-240-0880

4th Ward

Simon Harding

319-346-6695

5th Ward

Dustin Ganfield

319-553-6899

At Large

Kelly Dunn

319-215-6891

At Large

Dave Sires

319-231-1569

All City Council serve for a four-year term; the Mayor serves a two-year term.

Snow Removal Operation Reminders Winter is here and we are experiencing the challenges of driving on snow and ice. City, county and state agencies all have their own unique set of challenges when dealing with snow removal operations. Business owners and retail centers typically have contractors or in-house staff who perform snow removal. From the state level, all the way down to individual property owners who experience clearing their driveways and sidewalks, cooperation is key to achieve the overall goal of creating a safe environment for motorists and pedestrians.

Here are some reminders to assist in achieving this goal: • It is a violation of city ordinance to shovel, blow, or plow snow into a street. It is hazardous for motorists that encounter large amounts of snow deposited in the street from a private driveway. Your help to prevent this situation is greatly appreciated.

• Plows will clear snow as close and as safely as possible along the curb. Mailboxes may become blocked by snow buildup as winter weather events progress. It is the responsibility of the homeowner or mail recipient to maintain access to the mailboxes.

• In the event of a winter storm, major streets will be cleared of snow as soon as possible. Major streets are defined as arterial streets and collector streets leading to arterials. The time necessary to clear arterials varies from one event to the next depending on the severity of the storm. Motorists are reminded to exercise caution and drive appropriately for the road conditions.

• Clearing of residential streets begins upon completion of arterial and collector streets. Residents are asked to seek off-street parking whenever possible during a snow event. This measure will increase plow operation efficiency and reduce the potential of parked cars being plowed in.

• Be a good neighbor and shovel your sidewalk to make it safe for pedestrian travel. Remember, property owners are responsible for removing the snow accumulation from sidewalks adjacent to their property. Snow should be removed from the sidewalk within a reasonable amount of time following a weather event.

For more information related to snow and ice control please feel free to call the Public Works Department at 319-273-8629.

Enjoying Recreation Trails During Winter When the snow begins to fall, Cedar Falls becomes a dazzling winter getaway. It’s a great time to invite family and friends for a weekend visit.

You can all hit the trails with skis, snowshoes, or even your fat bikes.

Ready to enjoy cross-country skiing? Enjoy the peace that comes from cross-country skiing on the wooded Cedar Valley trails. George Wyth State Park is groomed to support both classical skiing and skate skiing. Need to rent skis? UNI Recreation Services can help. You can find information on lessons and the latest skiing conditions in the area from the Cedar Valley Nordic Skiing page on Facebook.

Take a more leisurely pace on the trails with snowshoes, or make it challenging on the hills within the Hartman Reserve Nature Center.

Want to give it a try? Hartman Reserve Nature Center and UNI Recreation Services rent snowshoes.

Biking doesn’t have to stop with the snow! Head out on more than 100 miles of snowy paved and soft trails on your fat bike. While rentals are not available, you can stop into our local bike shops to check out their selections of fat bikes and cold weather gear available for purchase.

If you are looking to use cleared trails, the following are cleared after a snow event: • • • • • • • • • • •

12th Street, from Birdsall Park to Union Road Center Street, from Clair Street to Lone Tree Road Lone Tree Road, from Center Street to Hiawatha Road Trail connecting Pfeiffer Park to Waterloo Road Trail from Center Street Bridge to Main Street Bridge University Avenue from east city limit to College Street Hudson Road From 1st Street to 19th Street connecting to UNI trail Greenhill Road From 27th Street to east city limits Union Road from 1st Street to 12th Street 1st Street from Union Road to Hudson Road Main Street from University to Paw Park

When it’s time to warm up, there is plenty to do, see, and eat!

The Downtown District is home to more than 30 unique and locally-owned shops and the eateries are superb. Keep everyone entertained by making time for an evening show at one of the local theaters or take the sports fans to a UNI athletic event.

It doesn’t matter whether you visit on a Thursday or a Saturday, when you’re in Cedar Falls, it feels like the weekend. Find all the inspiration and details you’ll need at cedarfallstourism.org/blog/.

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Be Prepared for Winter Hazards

Be Salt Smart

As we deal with winter weather and the dangers associated with it, the Cedar Falls Police Division would again like to remind motorist to exercise maximum caution. We have all seen cars in ditches and medians resulting from winter driving hazards; following some simple guidelines can help us all avoid being in one of them.

About 20 million tons of road salt is used every year in the U.S. to keep roads safe during winter.

Salt and deicers are also used to keep sidewalks, parking lots, driveways, and streets free of ice.

The downside of using these products is they are highly corrosive to cars and infrastructure, toxic to aquatic life and plants, and polluting to water resources. They are also toxic to pets, possibly causing skin irritation, vomiting, Graph from Clean Water Minnesota and even seizures in dogs. In summary, overusing salts and deicers can harm our economy, ecosystems, and health. Please use the tips above to use the minimum amount of salt/deicer needed to get the job done. One teaspoon of salt can make five gallons of water toxic—every teaspoon you reduce counts!

• The best practice for bad winter weather is not to drive at all, or at least wait until snow plows and trucks have cleared the roads.

• Decrease your speed and leave plenty of room to stop. Drive with adequate distance between you and the car in front of you.

• Brake gently to avoid skidding. If your wheels lock, ease off the brake.

• Turn on your lights to increase visibility to other motorists.

• Keep your lights and windshield clean. Be certain to have windshield washer fluid.

• Don’t use cruise control or overdrive on icy roads.

• Be especially careful on bridges, overpasses, and infrequently traveled roads which freeze first.

• Don’t pass snowplows and sanding trucks. The drivers have limited visibility.

• Know the road conditions. Check the forecast when planning a trip this winter.

Check the following resource: • Iowa 511 Travel Information: Dial 511 or visit the Iowa Road condition website: https://hb.511ia.org/main.jsf

Vehicle Survival Pack Be prepared for any conditions and should something happen which leaves you stranded. The following items should be kept in your vehicle: • Shovel • Jumper cables • Bag of salt or cat litter • Tool kit • Flashlight and extra batteries • Reflective triangles and brightly colored cloth • First aid kit • Exterior windshield cleaner • Ice scraper and snowbrush • Wooden stick matches in a waterproof container • Extra blankets • Water • Non-perishable, high-energy foods like unsalted canned nuts, dried fruits, and hard candy.

If You Become Stranded: • Do not leave your car unless you know exactly where you are, how far it is to possible help, and you’re certain you’ll improve the situation.

• Hang a brightly colored cloth from your antenna.

• If you are sure the car’s exhaust pipe is not blocked, run the engine and heater for about 10 minutes every hour or so depending upon the amount of gas in the tank.

• To protect yourself from frostbite and hypothermia, use woolen items and blankets.

• Keep a window open slightly; heavy snow and ice can seal it shut.

• Eat a hard candy to keep your mouth moist.

Prior to any trip, drivers should make sure to have a fully charged cell phone in case of an emergency, and be sure to notify family or friends of your travel plans.

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Avoiding Scams Crooks use clever schemes to defraud millions of people every year. They often combine sophisticated technology with ageold tricks to get people to send money or give out personal information. They add new twists to old schemes and pressure people to make important decisions on the spot. One thing that never changes: they follow the headlines—and the money.

Cedar Falls Police have noticed a number of recent scams. The most current is your phone rings, you recognize the number, but when you pick up it’s someone else. What’s the deal?

Scammers are using fake caller ID information to trick you into thinking they are someone local, someone you trust— like a government agency or police department, or a company you do business with like your bank or cable provider. The practice is called caller ID spoofing, and scammers don’t care whose phone number they use. One scammer recently used the phone number of an Federal Trade Commission employee.

Don’t rely on caller ID to verify who’s calling. It can be nearly impossible to tell whether the caller ID information is real.

Here are a few tips for handling these calls: • If you get a strange call from the government, hang up. Government employees won’t call out of the blue to demand money or account information.

• Don’t give out—or confirm—your personal or financial information, or verification codes to someone who calls.

• Don’t wire money or send money using a reloadable card or gift card. In fact, never pay someone who calls out of the blue, even if the name or number on the caller ID looks legit.

• Feeling pressured to act immediately? Hang up. That’s a sure sign of a scam.

• If you think you have been scammed, call your bank right away.

According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) there are ten things you can do to avoid scams: 1. Spot imposters. Scammers often pretend to be someone you trust, like a government official, family member, charity, or a company you do business with. Don’t send money or give out personal information in response to an unexpected request—whether it comes as a text, a phone call, or email.

2. Do online searches. Type a company or product name into a search engine with words like “review,” “complaint,” or “scam.” Or search for a phrase describing your situation, like “IRS call.” You can even search for phone numbers to see if other people have reported them as scams.

3. Don’t believe your caller ID. Technology makes it easy for scammers to fake caller ID information, so the name and number you see aren’t always real. If someone calls asking for money or personal information, hang up. If you think the caller might be telling the truth, call back to a number you know is genuine.

4. Don’t pay upfront for a promise. Someone might ask you to pay in advance for things like debt relief, credit and loan offers, mortgage assistance, or a job. They might even say you’ve won a prize, but first you have to pay taxes or fees.

If you do, they will probably take the money and disappear.

Consider how you pay. Credit cards have significant fraud protection built in, but some payment methods don’t.

Wiring money through services like Western Union or MoneyGram is risky because it’s nearly impossible to get your money back. Beware of scammers trying to convince you to pay with gift cards or reloadable cards.

Government offices and honest companies won’t require you to use these payment methods.

5. Talk to someone. Before you give up your money or personal information, talk to someone you trust. Con artists want you to make decisions in a hurry. They might even threaten you. Slow down, check out the story, do an online search, consult an expert—or just tell a friend.

6. Hang up on robocalls. If you answer the phone and hear a recorded pitch, hang up and report it to the FTC. These calls are illegal, and often the products are bogus. Don’t press 1 to speak to a person or to be taken off the list. That could lead to more calls.

7. Be skeptical about free trial offers. Some companies use free trials to sign you up for products and bill you every month until you cancel. Before you agree to a free trial, research the company and read the cancellation policy. And always review your monthly statements for charges you don’t recognize.

8. Don’t deposit a check and wire money back or pay with gift cards. By law, banks must make funds from deposited checks available within days, but uncovering a fake check can take weeks. If a check you deposit turns out to be a fake, you’re responsible for repaying the bank.

9. Sign up for free scam alerts from the FTC at ftc.gov/scams. Get the latest tips and advice sent right to your inbox.

Cedar Falls Police ask citizens to think before acting on a phone call requesting money. If you have any questions, please contact the Police Division at 319-273-8612.

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A Key Performer at the Hearst Turns 65 There is one musician that never leaves the stage at the Hearst Center for the Arts. A lover of the limelight, they’re always ready to perform.

Sometimes, when it’s quiet, they move from one side of the stage to the other. They’ve been known to hold a plant or two, tucked into the corner of the stage during book readings or artist lectures. From time to time, a student might stop in, climb up on stage, and ask to practice with them.

But they love playing for evening crowds in Mae Latta Hall—they really shine when they’re center stage.

Who is this special performer? It’s the Hearst’s 1957 Concert Grand Steinway D piano! Purchased by the Cedar Falls Art and Culture Board in January of 1989 at the tender age of 32 years old, this year the Steinway turns 65! We’ve enjoyed so many years of beautiful music from the piano, but in order to keep it in tip-top shape, over $20,000 in repairs are needed, including action repair and belly work. Repairs are necessary given the age of the piano and the amount of playtime it has seen—years of free concerts, recitals, and impromptu playing by friends and neighbors. Once complete, the repairs will make the instrument easier and more enjoyable to play, and the tone and clarity of sound produced by the piano will be improved.

This January, Friends of the Hearst invites you to the Hearst Center for a very special fundraiser celebration and evening of performance with the Steinway at center stage! Join in—after all—the best way to truly appreciate a Steinway piano is to see, hear, or play one for yourself. For more information about the event and to purchase tickets, please visit thehearst.org. If you’d prefer not to attend but would like to support efforts to repair the piano, donations can be mailed to the Hearst or made online at thehearst.org/friends.

Local Food and Film Festival Saturday, March 5, from 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at the Hearst Center for the Arts Free admission and fun for the entire family! Meet local producers, purchase local food, attend a short film and discussion, take a gardening class, and browse the Hearst Center. Children’s activity sponsored by the Hearst Center. Pick and choose what activities interest you. for more information, visit cvfoodfarmnetwork.org.

Local food and non-profit vendors: 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Gardening class about tomatoes (including seed saving and preserving): 12:00 p.m.

Film: Kiss the Ground and discussion with We Arose producers from 1:00–2:00 p.m.

Historic Sessions Family Headstone in the Fairview Cemetery is Restored Early this year, community members brought a concern to the Historic Preservation Commission about the fallen Sessions family headstone in Fairview Cemetery. The Commission was asked to help restore the historic monument. The Sessions family was prominent in early Cedar Falls society. Colonel Fitzroy Sessions held several important public positions in the community, including service as the first Street Commissioner. He fought in the Civil War as Adjutant of the Third Iowa Brigade and was commended for exceptional bravery at the Battle of Shiloh. Mr. Sessions and his wife, Bertha Sleeper Sessions, built and lived in the brick house still standing at 1021 Clay Street, which is an example of the Gothic Revival Style of architecture. The restored monument bears the names of Bertha and Fitzroy; Fitzroy’s mother, Elmira; father, William Harvey (W.H.); brother, Daniel Harvey (D.H.); and son, Frankie, who died as a child.

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To restore the headstone, the Commission applied for a 2021 Rownd Trust Grant through the Cedar Falls Community Foundation, and received the grant in July. Max Fenton Repair completed the restoration work in early November.

The Historic Preservation Commission thanks the citizens of Cedar Falls for bringing the damaged Sessions headstone to their attention. The Commission invites ideas from the community about ways to preserve the history of Cedar Falls and to educate the community about historic preservation. The Commission meets on the second Tuesday of every month.

Winter Weather Meter Maintenance

Winter weather can present a host of challenges for Cedar Falls residents. When snow piles high, it is important to keep your driveway, sidewalks, and mailbox clear. Snow and ice can also present a safety hazard for your gas meter.

Cedar Falls Utilities asks for your assistance in keeping your meter and the path to it clear.

Heavy or hard-packed snow and ice on your gas meter may prevent CFU staff from being able to access and accurately read and service your home’s meter.

Meter readers need access each month and quick access in an emergency can be critical for your safety.

Keep the gas meter and regulator cleared of snow buildup around the meter set up.

Snow or ice can also block the regulator vent on a meter which will prevent gas from flowing to your home and furnace.

Please follow these guidelines to help us keep your family and our crews safe this winter: • Never let your meter get completely covered and do not shovel snow up against it.

Be sure the furnace fresh air and exhaust vents are free from ice buildup that could plug the vent.

• Use a broom to gently sweep snow away and never kick or hit the gas meter or its piping to break away snow or ice.

• Keep meters easy to reach. Meter readers need access each month and quick access in an emergency can be critical for your safety.

• Be aware of the location of your furnace vent and intake. If you have white piping coming out of the side of your home, you must also remove accumulated ice and snow from your furnace vent and intake. If they are plugged, your furnace will not run.

If you have any questions, call CFU Gas Services at 319-268-5340.

Grow Cedar Valley’s 2022 Legislative Policy Agenda

As we launch into the 2022 Legislative Session, Grow Cedar Valley encourages the Iowa Legislature to focus on talent attraction, recruitment and retention in order to ensure future economic growth and to take advantage of initiatives in other areas, particularly economic development and infrastructure.

See the full agenda to learn more about each priority area.

Full Agenda: https://www.growcedarvalley.com/news/blog/governmentaffairs/grow-cedar-valley-releases-2022-legislative-policy-agenda

2022 Priority—Health and Wellness In 2021, thanks to the generosity of many, the Cedar Falls Community Foundation raised over $50,000 for the Children and Families Fund. Grants from this Fund were used to provide assistance to daycare programs throughout our community.

In 2022, the CFCF fundraising priority will be to raise funds for the Health and Wellness Fund with the focus on providing support to enhance accessibility in our city parks. If you would like to donate to this fund, please visit our website at www.cf-communityfoundation.org.

Children and Families Fund—Grants Awarded The Cedar Falls Community Foundation recently awarded grants from our Children and Families Fund to five local childcare providers totaling just over $10,000! The grant funds will be used for a variety of projects locally including new outdoor play equipment, desks, cots and mats, and materials for sensory play.

Some of the funds were also used in the repair and clean up of a water main break and to enlarge a playground space.

The Cedar Falls Community Foundation worked closely with Child Care Resource and Referral of Northeast Iowa for their expertise and guidance on how to make an impact on childcare in Cedar Falls. We plan to continue to offer these grants for the next two years. We are thankful for the gifts from our donors for making it possible for us to support children in our community!

Donor Spotlight—John and Maureen Henderson The Cedar Falls Community Foundation would like to thank John and Maureen Henderson for their 2021 donation to our Children and Families Fund.

Through their gift of $20,000, we were able to meet our first fundraising goal and increase our goal to $50,000, which we were also able to surpass! “John and I believe in giving back to our community and the best opportunity to influence the future of Cedar Falls is through our children’s early education and supporting those parents in need,” said Maureen.

Once again, thank you so much John and Maureen, for supporting the children of Cedar Falls!

Eller Spring 2022 Study Abroad Scholarships Announced The Cedar Falls Community Foundation recently awarded six University of Northern Iowa students scholarships from the Robert Eller Study Abroad Scholarship Fund. Spring 2022 scholarships have been awarded to Madeline Hinz, Olivia Arnold, Jace Bell, Katherine Greenwood, Sami Zimmerman, and Rachel Bell each in the amount of $6,000. These students will be studying in Spain, Costa Rica, and Greece. Robert Eller Study Abroad Scholarship Fund was established by Robert Eller, a UNI professor, to foster the educational, professional and personal growth of undergraduate students at UNI by providing funds for a semester or a year of study outside the United States to a student whose previous travel and study experiences abroad have been limited.

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PO Box 546, Cedar Falls, IA • 319-243-9170 cf-communityfoundation.org Email: director@cf-communityfoundation.org Facebook: CedarFallsCommunityFoundation Winter 2022

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CONSTRUCTION UPDATES Cedar Heights Drive Reconstruction The Cedar Heights Drive Reconstruction project is underway with crews currently working to finalize the new roundabout at the Cedar Heights Drive and East Greenhill Road intersection. As part of construction access, a temporary access road extending from Chadwick Road to Greenhill Road was constructed to provide access to residents and commercial businesses located in the Chadwick Road and Cedar Hill Road area.

The intersection of Cedar Heights Drive and Greenhill Road will be primary focus in early 2022 to finalize the last of the required paving and landscaping. As crews work to finalize near Greenhill Road, work will shift to the existing Viking Road Roundabout where a new truck apron and landscaping will be added. From there, crews will work towards the northeast from the Viking Road Roundabout through the curve of Cedar Heights Drive to Prairie Street and up to Huntington Road. Huntington Road will feature a single lane roundabout with upgrades to the sanitary sewer and storm sewer network throughout the corridor. Crews will continue north and complete the final connection between Phase I and Phase II work.

Phase I: Greenhill Road Intersection to Cedar Hill Road: July 2021–May 2022 Phase II: Cedar Hill Road to Viking Road: May 2022–November 2022

Cedar Heights Neighborhood Reconstruction The North Cedar Heights subdivision is a small community of houses located atop the Cedar River’s bluffs next to the Hartman Bluff State Preserve, north of Grand Boulevard. This community was annexed into the City after much of the infrastructure had been established and the incredibly narrow roadways that twist and turn throughout the area show it. While cozy in curb appeal, the ability for the roadway to serve this neighborhood is limited. With increased challenge of snow removal, trash pickup, sanitary sewer service, stormwater control, and even passing oncoming vehicles, the City has proposed a 5-year program to reconstruct these roadways.

Two streets are slated for 2022: West Ridgewood Drive (from Greenwood Avenue to Cherry Lane) and Timber Drive (from Grand Boulevard to Greenwood Avenue). The figure below shows the current 5-year program, planned for completion in the 2026 calendar year.

Working from the lowest points at the stormwater culverts and from the back of the neighborhood to the front, this plan should limit construction activity on the newly constructed roadways.

Working with the neighborhood’s individual citizens, the City plans to reconstruct the existing roadways with a full depth asphalt mix, utilizing concrete curb and gutter wherever feasible. Once this program is completed, this neighborhood should not only maintain its current charm, but better serve its users long into the future.

Commercial driveways affected by the project will be incorporated with each stage, and alternative access points will be provided. Residential access will be maintained along with signed business accesses throughout the remainder of construction. Posted detour has been established by use of Viking Road, Prairie Parkway, and University Avenue.

During construction, additional information and updates for the project will be provided on the city’s website. For ongoing active projects, sign up for e-mail notifications at www.cedarfalls.com/NotifyMe.

Lake Street Trail Project The Lake Street Trail Project will begin in the Summer of 2022 and consists of constructing a new 10-foot trail along Lake Street from Central Avenue to Big Woods Road. This new trail section will tie into the existing Big Woods Trail system around the Big Woods Lake Recreational Area. The Lake Street Trail Project is funded by General Obligation Bonds and Federal/State funding.

The Lake Street Trail Project is just the next step in the City of Cedar Falls ongoing effort to provide connectivity for all pedestrian traffic throughout the entire city. The Lake Street Trail will tie into the Big Woods Recreation Trail on one end and be expanded on in the West with future projects and as roads are reconstructed. These expansions of pedestrian connectivity can come in many forms that can be seen throughout the City, such as sidewalks, dedicated bike lanes, shared lane markings, or extensions of the trail itself.

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The Lake Street Trail Project will be great addition to the City of Cedar Falls Trail Network that extends throughout the entire city.

This project will be completed by December 2022 and open for use.

The City strives to provide a pedestrian network that accommodates all forms of transportation.

Greenhill Road and South Main Street Intersection Improvement Project Beginning in the spring of 2022, the improvements at the intersection of South Main Street and Greenhill Road will begin. The entire project is slated to be completed from start-to-finish during the 2022 calendar year, with utility relocations already underway.

The planned work in this area consists of the removal of the existing traffic signal and pavement, followed by the placement of new watermain, storm sewer, and roundabout. Similar to the other roundabouts within the City, this roundabout will include matching stone street name signs, pedestal lighting, and landscaping. One key difference with this project is the combined sidewalk/retaining wall covered with a limestone face on the northeast corner. The existing wooden fencing along the northeast and southwest corners will be updated to a black and brown vinyl fence.

Throughout the construction season, the project will be completed in three primary stages. The first stage will focus on the northeast corner of the roundabout, the second stage will focus on the northwest corner, and the third stage will focus on the entire southern half of the roundabout, including the intersection at South Main Street and Balboa Avenue. During the first two stages, northbound traffic will be maintained on South Main Street with southbound traffic detouring on Highway 27/58. Greenhill Drive traffic will be maintained as through traffic reduced to single lanes in either direction. When the southern half starts, traffic will have to detour around to Coneflower Parkway just to the east.

West Viking Industrial Park Expansion The City of Cedar Falls will be establishing construction contracts this winter to start construction for the expansion of the West Viking Industrial Park in 2022. Once a contractor is hired, crews will work during the first half of the construction season to mass grade the site located south of Viking Road and East of Union Road. Then in midsummer, crews will start to place the first phase of new underground utilities and pavement for the first extension of the industrial park.

In this first phase, construction will be focused around the extension of Venture Way, Technology Place, and a new north/ south road called Innovation Drive.

This will complete the first loop into the new industrial park providing new industrial building lots along Venture Way and Innovation Drive.

Work will include new storm sewer, sanitary sewer, watermain, regional stormwater detention ponds, a multi-use trail system, and other underground utilities.

During construction, additional information and updates for the project will be provided on the city’s website. For ongoing active projects, sign up for e-mail notifications at www.cedarfalls.com/NotifyMe.

Olive Street Box Culvert The City of Cedar Falls is planning to remove and replace the existing two-span slab bridge at Olive Street with a twin box culvert. The existing bridge will be replaced with a box culvert extending from the existing College Street Culvert to the east side of Olive Street. The project will include downstream channel improvements, sidewalk improvements for walkability to the College Hill corridor, and placement of a new road above the culvert. The project will also include improvements to the water main, storm sewer and sanitary sewer along Olive Street adjacent to the proposed culvert.

be working on extending the plaza to the edge of Olive Street with tie-ins and amenities for the College Hill Corridor.

This proposed work is schedule for 2022 work and construction will be done around low flow conditions on the University Branch of Dry Run Creek. During construction, additional information and updates for the project will be provided on the city’s website. For ongoing active projects, sign up for e-mail notifications at www.cedarfalls.com/NotifyMe.

A few of the improvements that the City is evaluating will include rumble strips within the box culvert to assist with fish passage, pool and riffle structures to provide habitat for aquatic communities, and pollinator plantings along the downstream channel for increased channel stability and pollinator habitat. Pettersen Plaza will be the focus for construction crews after the new culvert is placed. Crews will Winter 2022

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City Council Adopts New Zoning for Downtown Area On November 1, 2021, the Cedar Falls City Council adopted new zoning for Downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods (the area within the boundary on the map). The new Downtown Character District Code is an important tool that will help implement the Imagine Downtown Vision Plan adopted in 2019 after extensive input from the community.

One of the primary goals of the Vision Plan was to establish new zoning regulations that would allow opportunities for new housing and businesses in response to the community needs of today, but in a manner that respects the existing character and history of Downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods.

While most are familiar with the Downtown commercial district and historic Main Street, many may be unaware that the surrounding neighborhoods were previously zoned for higher intensity multi-family and commercial development. In addition, the old zoning did not have standards that would ensure that new development would fit into the character of the neighborhood. In other words, there was a mismatch between the community’s vision and the reality of what could occur under the old zoning. The new Downtown Character District Code is intended to fix that. It allows a variety of housing types in the neighborhoods surrounding the Downtown business district, but has detailed standards and requirements to make sure new development is sized and designed to blend in. For the Downtown business district, the code will continue to encourage mixed-use development (commercial and residential), but has added standards reflecting the community’s vision.

As with anything new, there are lots of questions and sometimes misperceptions.

Here are a few frequently asked questions about the new zoning: With the new zoning, will I be required to make changes to my existing property?

No, the new zoning rules only apply when something new is proposed.

It is intended to guide new development and does not force anyone to make changes to their current houses or commercial buildings.

If, however, you want to explore ideas for redeveloping your property, the new code may open up some new possibilities. Contact the Cedar Falls Planning Division for more information.

I heard rumors that the new zoning would allow commercial development in the residential neighborhoods. Is that true?

No, the areas with a “Neighborhood” designation on the new zoning map (Downtown Character District Regulating Plan) do not allow commercial buildings. However, any existing commercial uses or buildings are “grandfathered in” and may continue as before. New commercial and mixed-use buildings are encouraged in the Downtown core. These areas are designated as “Storefront,” “Urban General,” and “Urban General 2” on the Regulating Plan.

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Will I be required to share my existing parking lot?

No, existing properties do not have to share their parking. However, there is a requirement for new mixed-use buildings that contain upper floor commercial or residential uses to make a certain number of parking spaces available to the public during at least a portion of the day. For example, a new building that has upper floor office space might decide to satisfy their shared parking requirement after 5:00 p.m., when most office employees have gone home. This parking would then be available to the public during the evening when restaurant and entertainment businesses are at their busiest. On the other hand, a new building with upper floor residential may decide to share some of their parking during the day, when many residents are away at work, which would add to the supply of available parking for patrons of the downtown retail shops and restaurants during that time.

If you would like more information about the new Downtown Character District Code, contact Karen Howard, Planning & Community Services Manager, at Karen.howard@cedarfalls.com or 319-268-5169. You can view the new code and regulating plan (new zoning map) at www.cedarfalls.com/1614/Imagine-Downtown.

What do the changes to the electrical code mean to me as a homeowner?

On November 15, 2021, City Council approved the adoption of the 2021 International codes. This means starting January 1, 2022, all remodels, additions, alterations, and new buildings must meet the requirements of these codes. The State adopted the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) on April 1, 2021, and the City formally adopted this code at the same time as the International Codes. Because the state has authority regarding electrical codes and licensure of electricians, the City has had to enforce the 2020 NEC since April 1, along with the State. Since then we have received questions asking what that means for homeowners.

In general terms this means any project you complete in your home will have to meet the code requirements of the 2020 NEC, but if you don’t make any changes or upgrades you won’t have to meet the current code.

More specifically, if you remodel your bathroom only your bathroom will have to meet the current codes. You won’t have to upgrade your kitchen, basement, or service. It’s the same with an addition, but the addition will have to meet the 2020 NEC and the rest of the house can stay as is.

Below are some of the NEC code changes and when they may affect a homeowner.

Finishing a basement or adding a bedroom to a basement: • GFCI protection is required for all basements.

• All outlet boxes mounted in a location acceptable for the installation of a ceiling fan need to be listed as “fan rated boxes.”

Bathroom remodel or new bathroom (all locations including a basement): • Receptacles are prohibited from being installed within 3 feet horizontally and 8 feet vertically from the top of the bathtub rim or shower stall.

Building Permit Reminders: As a homeowner, with a homestead tax credit, you are able to obtain a permit and perform all work on your home including electrical work.

However, we always recommend reviewing the code requirements prior to starting any project.

When is a permit needed: All work—except new flooring, painting, or replacing a fixture like-for-like that does not require any work beyond the fixture— requires a permit. A few examples of like-for-like work would be: • Changing an outlet from almond to white, as long as you are not changing from GFCI protected.

• Replacing an existing fan to a new fan, but make sure the box is marked “fan rated.”

• Changing the faucet on your kitchen sink, as long as it doesn’t change from a lever to a two-handled faucet.

• Fixing a leak under your sink, as long as you are just changing out a gasket and not re-piping the sink.

• Changing the diffusers (grills), as long as you aren’t changing the size.

Emergency permits: We know that emergencies don’t wait for City Hall to be open. If you have an emergency and need to have something repaired or replaced over the weekend or at night, City Ordinances allow you to do so. Just be sure you or your contractor obtains a permit the next business day so the city can inspect the work to ensure a safe installation.

• All outlet boxes mounted in a location acceptable for the installation of a ceiling fan need to be listed as “fan rated boxes.”

• Clothes dryer receptacles are required to be GFCI rated.

• All outlets within 6 feet of a sink requires GFCI protection.

This measurement includes outlets on the other side of a door if they are within 6 feet.

Kitchen remodel: • At least one receptacle shall be provided for the first 9 square feet of the countertop, and one for every additional 18 square feet of countertop. At least one receptacle shall be located within 2 feet of the outer end of a peninsular countertop.

• All outlet boxes mounted in a location acceptable for the installation of a ceiling fan need to be listed as “fan rated boxes.”

• Oven receptacles are required to be GFCI rated.

• All outlets within 6 feet of a sink requires GFCI protection.

This measurement includes outlets on the other side of a door if they are within 6 feet.

Garages and Accessory Buildings (new building or simply adding additional outlets): • Tamper-resistant receptacles required.

• Outlets installed for the connection of EV charging are required to be GFCI protected.

New or upgrades to the Service: • Any installation of a new electrical panel requires a “surge protective device” to be installed in said panel.

• With any change to or upgrade of the electrical service, an “Emergency/Service Disconnect” is required to be installed on the exterior of the house adjacent to the electrical meter.

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TOURISM

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

28–30 Iowa Boat, RV & Vacation Show UNI-Dome 2401 Hudson Rd Fri 3–9pm Sat 10am–8pm Sun 11am–7pm iowaboatandrvshow.com

1 UNI Women’s Basketball vs Indiana State McLeod Center 2501 Hudson Rd 2pm unipanthers.com 2 UNI Men’s Basketball vs Evansville McLeod Center 2501 Hudson Rd 1pm unipanthers.com

28–30 Frozen JR. Hope Martin Theatre 225 Commercial St W’loo Fri 7pm; Sat & Sun 2pm wcpbhct.org 29 UNI Men’s Basketball vs Illinois State McLeod Center 2501 Hudson Rd 1pm unipanthers.com

13 UNI Women’s Basketball vs Missouri State McLeod Center 2501 Hudson Rd 6pm unipanthers.com 15 UNI Women’s Basketball vs Southern Illinois McLeod Center 2501 Hudson Rd 2pm unipanthers.com 21 UNI Wrestling vs Utah Valley West Gym 2501 Minnesota St 7pm unipanthers.com 21–23 Frozen JR. Hope Martin Theatre 225 Commercial St, W’loo Fri 7pm; Sat & Sun 2pm wcpbhct.org 22 UNI Men’s Basketball vs Drake McLeod Center 2501 Hudson Rd 5pm unipanthers.com 22 UNI Wrestling vs North Dakota State West Gym 2501 Minnesota St 7pm unipanthers.com 28 DRUMLine Live Gallagher Bluedorn 8201 Dakota St 7pm gbpac.com

9 UNI Men’s Basketball vs Southern Illinois McLeod Center 2501 Hudson Rd 7pm unipanthers.com 11 UNI Wrestling vs Iowa State McLeod Center 2501 Hudson Rd 7pm unipanthers.com 18–20 The Hallelujah Girls Oster Regent Theatre 103 E Main St Fri/Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2pm osterregent.com 19 UNI Women’s Basketball vs Drake McLeod Center 2501 Hudson Rd 2pm unipanthers.com 20 UNI Men’s Basketball vs Missouri State McLeod Center 2501 Hudson Rd 1pm unipanthers.com

5 UNI Men’s Basketball vs Valparaiso McLeod Center 2501 Hudson Rd 8pm unipanthers.com 11 UNI Men’s Basketball vs Indiana State McLeod Center 2501 Hudson Rd 7pm unipanthers.com

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2 UNI Men’s Basketball vs Bradley McLeod Center 2501 Hudson Rd 7pm unipanthers.com 4 UNI Women’s Basketball vs Loyola McLeod Center 2501 Hudson Rd 6pm unipanthers.com 4 UNI Wrestling vs Air Force West Gym 2501 Minnesota St 7pm unipanthers.com 4–6 Eastern Iowa Home & Landscaping Show Waterloo Convention Center 205 W 4th St, W’loo Fri 3–8pm Sat 10am–7pm Sun 11am–4pm easterniowahomeshow.com

25 UNI Women’s Basketball vs Bradley McLeod Center 2501 Hudson Rd 6pm unipanthers.com 25 Voctave Gallagher Bluedorn 8201 Dakota St gbpac.com 7pm 25–27 Rocky Horror Show Hope Martin Theatre 225 Commercial St W’loo Fri & Sat 7pm; Sun 2pm wcpbhct.org 25–27 The Hallelujah Girls Oster Regent Theatre 103 E Main St Fri/Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2pm osterregent.com 26 UNI Men’s Basketball vs Loyola McLeod Center 2501 Hudson Rd 5pm unipanthers.com

5 Ice Harvest Festival Big Woods Lake Lake St & Big Woods Rd cfhistory.org 10am–3pm

27 UNI Women’s Basketball vs Illinois State McLeod Center 2501 Hudson Rd 2pm unipanthers.com

5 UNI Wrestling vs West Virginia West Gym 2501 Minnesota St 7pm unipanthers.com

27 An Officer & A Gentleman Gallagher Bluedorn 8201 Dakota St 7pm gbpac.com

6 UNI Women’s Basketball vs Valparaiso McLeod Center 2501 Hudson Rd 2pm unipanthers.com

1–3 Hawkeye Farm Show UNI-Dome 2401 Hudson Rd 9am-4pm hawkeyefarmshow.com 3–6 Rocky Horror Show Hope Martin Theatre 225 Commercial St W’loo Thu–Sat 7pm; Sun 2pm wcpbhct.org 6 Jay Leno Gallagher Bluedorn 8201 Dakota St gbpac.com 7pm 11–13 Maple Syrup Festival Hartman Reserve 657 Reserve Dr 7am hartmanreserve.org 11–13 Eastern Iowa Sportshow UNI-Dome 2401 Hudson Rd Fri 3-7pm; Sat & Sun 10am–7pm iowasportshows.com 12 wcfsymphony Concert: Jane Gallagher Bluedorn 8201 Dakota St 7pm wcfsymphony.org 19–20 Funky Junk-a-Loo Waterloo Convention Center 200 W 4th St W’loo 9am–3pm mainstreetwaterloo.org 17 Screaming Orphans Oster Regent Theatre 103 E Main St 7pm osterregent.com 22, 24–25 Elias String Quartet Gallagher Bluedorn 8201 Dakota St 7pm gbpac.com 23–26 FIRST Robotics Competition Iowa Regional McLeod Center 2501 Hudson Rd TBD iafirst.org 27 Madagascar: A Musical Adventure JR. Gallagher Bluedorn 8201 Dakota St 3pm gbpac.com

Does your New Year’s resolution entail learning a new skill and/or giving back to our community? If so, make plans to attend Volunteers on Tap! The event is celebrating its fourth year and will be back in person on January 19, 2022, from 4–6 p.m. at SingleSpeed Brewing Co., Waterloo.

Over one dozen non-profit organizations will be in attendance, seeking volunteers to serve on their boards and event-planning committees. The intention of this event is to connect volunteers to long-term relationships with organizations to help plan events. It’s a great way to meet new people, to refine your skills, and even pick up some new ones.

The event is a collaboration of the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley, the Cedar Falls Tourism and Visitors Bureau, Experience Waterloo, Community Main Street, Main Street Waterloo and Grow Cedar Valley. It has a proven track record of connecting dozens of young professionals to assist in leadership positions with Cedar Valley non-profits that plan events and/or serve the hospitality community.

See vccv.org/volunteers-on-tap.html or call 319-883-3015 for details.

31 Holy Rocka Rollaz Hawkeye Community College 1501 E Orange Rd Waterloo 7pm hawkeyecollege.edu

www.cedarvalley365.com 6510 HUDSON RD. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (319) 268-4266 • (800) 845-1955 www.cedarfallstourism.org 12 Winter 2022

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For Hearst Center events, please see pages 14–15.

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.

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

For more information about Community Main Street and the Cedar Falls Downtown District contact: Kim Bear, Community Main Street at 319-277-0213 or email: director@communitymainstreet.org.

New Year’s Resolution to Look Local First Did you know each dollar you spend at a small business returns three times more money to your local economy than one spent at a chain?

Now that the holidays are over, and all the presents have been unwrapped, let us not forget: . . . about your local restaurants that would still love to see your face, have you grab some takeout, or celebrate a birthday. . . .about the local watering hole who wants to celebrate the New Year with you, and all the other special occasions in your life. . . .about the boutique who still wants you ‘dressed to impress’ in every situation—online or in-person. . . .about the gift shop ready to help you make someone’s day with a special find. . . .about the home décor specialists who can make any space special in your home or office.

As you make your new year’s resolution for this year, think about looking local first to support the families in the Cedar Falls Downtown District who support yours all year.

And remember, by supporting local you: • Keep more money in the local economy.

• Celebrate what makes your community unique.

• Support local jobs (and their families).

• Invest in entrepreneurship.

• Make your community a destination.

YOUR SUPPORT MEANS THE WORLD! Community Main Street | Kim Bear

(319) 266-5149 | www.cfhistory.org

VICTORIAN HOUSE MUSEUM 308 W. 3rd Street | Closed Jan.; Open Feb.–Dec.; Tuesday–Friday, 10 am–4 pm; Saturday & Sunday, 1–4 pm

2022 EXHIBITION & PROGRAM SERIES Fire & Ice: Cedar Falls Ice Houses February 17–December 16, 2022 at the Victorian Home & Carriage House Museum In 2022, we will be celebrating the 100th birthday of the Cedar Falls Ice House! But, did you know that the present ice house was not the first one built in Cedar Falls? Our 2022 exhibit will focus on Cedar Falls ice houses, the importance of ice in food preservation, and how the present ice house rose from the ashes of the previous building.

Exhibition Opening Reception (pending COVID-19 restrictions) February 17, 4:00–6:00 pm Join us for light refreshments as we celebrate the launch of our 2022 exhibition.

Ice Harvest Festival February 5, 10:00 am–3:00 pm; Big Woods Lake, North Shore (1501 E. Lake St.) Watch history come to life as members of the Amish community from the Fairbank area demonstrate ice cutting on the lake at 10:00 and 1:00. There will also be ice carving demonstrations, outdoor activities, photo ops, presentations, and more! This event has a back-up date of February 12 if weather conditions are not favorable on February 5.

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EDDIE BOWLES’S BLUES 17 FEB–27 MARCH 2022

Opening reception: Thursday, February 17 from 5:00–6:30 p.m. with student remarks at 5:30 p.m.

WINTER 2022 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.

Holiday schedule: • Closed January 1–2, 2022

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

Check thehearst.org for program updates & revisions.

EXHIBITIONS

hearing it get dark (for William Faulkner) CHARLES MATSON LUME 10 DEC 2021–30 JAN 2022 Public reception: Thursday, January 13 from 5:30–7:00 p.m.

The artist will speak at 6:00 p.m.

Charles Matson Lume is a visual artist and Professor of Art and Interim Associate Dean of the School of Art and Design at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. His site-specific installations are created through the use of directed light on everyday materials (such as holographic stickers, lenses, and colored tapes), arranged to create moments for pause and reflection.

His work is often inspired by—and dedicated to— writers, poets, and themes found in their work.

For this exhibition, Lume worked in the Hearst galleries to create an installation dedicated to themes from The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner.

OUR TOWN: RECLAIMING THE NARRATIVE GUEST CURATED BY LENORE METRICK-CHEN 17 FEB–27 MARCH 2022

Public reception: Friday, February 25 from 5:00–6:30 p.m. with remarks

by Dr. Metrick-Chen at 5:30 p.m.

Image courtesy of the artist

THE NIGHT SOUND CONSIDERED 21 DEC 2021–30 JAN 2022

The Night Sound Considered features a small grouping of artworks from the permanent collection reprised from our 2020 exhibition, The Night Sound, a show that embraced the winter season—its moodiness and call for introspection, as well as its darkness in both palette and subject. Visitors (in person or virtual) are encouraged to explore the themes of the original exhibition through a personal essay written by Robyn Groth, titled “A Stretch of Truth,” inspired by her visit in 2020. Robyn’s illustrated essay is available as a takeaway at the Hearst or it can be found and shared online at thehearst.org/nightsound.

Louise Nevelson (American, born Ukraine 1899–1988), The Night Sound, Embossed lead mounted on paper, Gift of Rolf F. & Lois A. Schaller Kruse

PANDEMIC MONTAGES: A SERIES OF DIGITAL STORIES BY ROY R. BEHRENS 6 JAN–20 FEB 2022 Pandemic Montages is a virtual exhibition of 60 full-color digital montages produced by artist and graphic designer Roy R. Behrens. Made during a two-month period in 2021—at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic—each work was made by extracting, altering, and recombining public domain components, such as black and white vintage photographs, typographic fragments, and diagrams. In most cases, components are digitally “colorized,” sometimes using AI (Artificial Intelligence) processes. The resulting pictorial images are deliberately provocative, pesky, and more or less unsettling. By the targeted use of ambiguity, the works (as well as their titles) are intended to trigger each viewer’s interpretive efforts.

Roy R. Behrens, Autodidact, Digital montage, 2021

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Born in 1884, Eddie Bowles learned to play guitar in New Orleans at the birth of jazz and blues. In 1914, he came to Cedar Falls to work as a street paver, and he stayed here for the rest of his life, working in a variety of manual labor jobs and sharing his distinctive style of blues guitar with his many friends. Drawing on recently Eddie Bowles, left, and Jim Price, right, uncovered recordings, this exhibition at Bowles’s house at 312 North Market St. celebrates the life and work of one of in Cedar Falls, Iowa, early 1970s Cedar Falls’s most unique citizens.

This exhibition is prepared in conjunction with English Senior Seminar students in the UNI Department of Languages & Literatures under the advisement of Professor Jim O’Loughlin.

Support is provided by the Cedar Falls Community Foundation’s Saul and Joan Diamond Arts & History Fund, Humanities Iowa, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Our Town: Reclaiming the Narrative is a traveling exhibition curated by Dr. Lenore Metrick-Chen, professor of art and cultural history at Drake University, who—in collaboration with people from communities across Iowa—created an exhibition to feature stories from the small but vital Black communities that have shaped our state. Our Town highlights individual choices and agency that have led to civic engagement and community building, resulting in social change and improving the lives of fellow community members.

The exhibition has traveled to many venues across Iowa since 2019, including showings in Fort Dodge, Burlington, and as part of the annual “I’ll Make Me a World” celebration in Des Moines.

As the installation moves, it gathers stories (via recorded or filmed interviews), artwork, and ephemera from the lives of local, often unsung, community builders. It offers a sampling of acts of agency and individual bravery and provides a space to add materials that validate those— famous or obscure in the community—whose actions have made a difference.

Our Town: Reclaiming the Narrative and related programs are made possible in part through funding from the Iowa Arts Council’s Cultural Leadership Partners grant, the Berg Fund at the Cedar Falls Community Foundation, and Friends of the Hearst.

Our Town: Reclaiming the Narrative exhibition Anderson Gallery at Drake University, 2018

EVENTS & PROGRAMS All events listed are free and open to the public.

RED HERRING THEATRE PRESENTS NATIVE GARDENS Tuesday, January 11 at 7:00 p.m.

Written by Karen Zacarias; directed by Bob Filippone; Stage Direction by Ana Hanisch; Cast: Rita Waggoner, Mike Waggoner, Carolina Leal and Aaron DeSantiago Red Herring Theatre is sponsored by Jones Law Firm In this comedy, cultures and gardens clash, turning well-intentioned neighbors into feuding enemies. Pablo, a rising attorney, and doctoral candidate Tania, his very pregnant wife, just purchased a home next to Frank and Virginia, a well-established D.C. couple with a prize-worthy English garden. But an impending barbeque for Pablo’s colleagues and a delicate disagreement over a long-standing fence line soon spirals into an all-out border dispute, exposing both couples’ notions of race, taste, class, and privilege.

SOUND BATHING WITH COLLETTE ELLISON Tuesday, January 18 at 7:00 p.m.

Join Collette Ellison, a certified sound healer, in the gallery surrounded by exhibiting artist Charles Matson Lume’s hearing it get dark (for William Faulkner) installation, for an hour of beautiful sonic tones. Using crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, gongs, drums, monochord, voice, and other sonic tools, Ellison creates vibrations and harmonies to restore natural resonance and bring you back into harmonic balance. Feel free to bring a yoga mat; participants will be asked to lie on the floor for this program.

VIRTUAL! MUSIC AND HEALTH

A discussion with Dr. Alpha Woodward, Ph.D., MTA, FAMI

Thursday, January 20 at 6:00 p.m.

*Free, but registration is required to receive the program link.

Led by Dr. Alpha Woodward, Director of Music Therapy at Wartburg College, this virtual program explores how listening behaviors and music therapy can be applied to personal and community health. Dr. Woodward’s discussion is based on her extensive experience in healthcare settings and through her humanitarian work. Dr. Woodward, a certified music therapist with over 17 years of clinical experience, has presented her work internationally in the UK, Japan, Argentina, Canada, Bosnia, Italy, and the US, and has several published journal articles and book reviews in Voices and The Arts in Psychotherapy. To register, visit thehearst.org.

INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO @ THE HEARST Saturday, January 22 at 10:00 a.m.

Bring your children and have some fun! Kids engage hands-on with instruments from various families of the orchestra! The Instrument Petting Zoo appears at events throughout the community and is an educational program from the Waterloo Cedar Falls Symphony.

FINAL THURSDAY READING SERIES

Open mic starts at 7:00 p.m. & featured author talk begins at 7:30 p.m.

Visit finalthursdaypress.com for links to attend virtually.

Join us for a community open mic, followed by a discussion with a featured author. 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. This event takes place on the final Thursday of each month in Mae Latta Hall.

January 27: Kamyar Enshayan February 24: Larry Baker March 31: Kathy Fish

RICK VANDERWALL PRESENTS: A SPECIAL SONGWRITERS CONCERT Tuesday, February 8 at 7:00 p.m.

Join Rick Vanderwall, Karla Ruth, and Uncle Chuck for live music and a discussion about the process of songwriting. All musicians are members of the Cedar Valley Acoustic Guitar Assoc.

MIDDAY MELODIES

Second Fridays at 12:00 p.m.

Sit back and relax with your lunch while the UNI School of Music students and faculty perform in Mae Latta Hall. Wind instruments are featured this season.

February 11: Stephanie Ycaza directs the UNITUBA ensemble March 11: Hannah Porter-Occeña directs UNI flute students April 8: Anthony Williams directs the UNI Trombone students

VIRTUAL! LUNCH AND LEARN

Wednesday, March 23 at 12:00 p.m.

Historian Bob Neymeyer discusses the Influenza Epidemic of 1918, an epidemic that did not exempt the Cedar Valley. Drawing on newspaper accounts, letters and diaries, family memories, and public records, Neymeyer tells the story of those deadly days in the autumn of 1918.

Neymeyer serves as historian at the Grout Museum of History and Science in Waterloo. He has researched the Cedar Valley for the past 20 years and conducted over 1,800 filmed oral history interviews. He completed graduate work at the University of Iowa and is a lecturer in the Department of History at UNI. Visit thehearst.org for program link.

YOUTH MESSY MORNINGS (AGES 3–6)

Wednesdays, January 5–March 9 from 10:00–11:00 a.m.

Explore a wide variety of materials through creative and delightfully messy projects. A parent or caregiver must accompany the participating child. Younger siblings are welcome. Fee: $5; Ask for Many Messy Mornings (all 10 sessions) for $45 ($40)

SATURDAY MORNING CLASSES

Saturdays, January 8–January 29

MIX IT UP: TEXTILES, PRINT, COLLAGE

Explore mixed media through a variety of wildly colorful, age-appropriate projects.

Students’ fun, creative, and collaborative works of art are available to take home by the end of four weeks. Fee: $36 ($32) Ages 8–12: 9:00–10:30 a.m. / Ages 4–7: 10:30–12:00 p.m.

MUDDY MAKERS: CERAMICS

Students gain and grow in their understanding of ceramics tools and materials through guided play in clay. Learn the foundations of clay by building with coils, pinch pots, and slab work. Each class works through exciting projects resulting in unique three-dimensional pieces. Fee: $36 ($32) Ages: 4–7: 9:00–10:30 a.m. / Ages: 8–12: 10:30–12:00 p.m.

ART DAY AWAY (AGES 5–12)

Friday, February 18 from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Join us for these fun, single-day camps held on public schools’ professional development days.

A variety of artmaking is explored throughout this day-long event. Student art is ready to take home at the end of the day. Snacks are provided in the morning and afternoon; campers must bring their own lunch. Fee: $48 ($42), Before & After care (8:30 a.m–5:00 p.m.) available for $10 extra

SPRING BREAK CAMP—SAVE THE DATES! (AGES 5–12) March 14–18 from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Make art projects every day during spring break using a variety of mediums.

Keep an eye on thehearst.org for announcement of the camp theme! Fee: $165 ($148)/week, Before & After care (8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.) available for $10/day

TEENS TEEN ART CLUB (AGES 13–18)

First and third Tuesday of the month, January 4–March 1, from 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Teens work on personal projects with peer feedback and instructor guidance (available but not required). Club members decide what to work on in a no-pressure environment twice a month. Some art materials are provided and students are welcome to bring their own supplies.

Pre-registration required. Fee: FREE

FAMILY WORKSHOPS ROLLED BEESWAX CANDLES

Sunday, March 6 from 1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Hand roll your own candles as a family from sheets of beeswax! Candles are made from pure beeswax—a renewable resource—and they produce a bright, white light (in the same spectrum as sunlight). They are also dripless and clean burning. Finished candles have the natural color and scent of beeswax. Fee: $30 ($27) per family (up to 4 people), extra guests can be added for $5/person. Registration required.

ANNUAL EMPTY BOWLS WORKSHOP

Sundays, January 16, January 30 and February 13 from 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Join us during one or more drop-in workdays to create a bowl for the Northeast Iowa Food Bank’s annual Empty Bowls benefit! Hearst Center instructors are on-site to help participants of all ages create their bowls. All bowls created will be donated to the Northeast Iowa Food Bank.

Free to participate, all materials provided. Walk-ins welcome!

ADULT ART JOURNALING

Tuesdays, January 4–February 15 from 1:00–3:30 p.m.

Every class is a new experience! This class guides students to create their own handmade journal. Skills learned in this workshop can be used to make journals, guest books, sketchbooks, and other bodies of work. Have fun making a piece of art that can travel with you! All skill levels are welcome. Instructor: Ann Renee Lighter | Fee: $55 ($49)

MINDFUL MANDALAS

Tuesdays, February 22–March 22 from 1:00–3:30 p.m.

Mandala, or circle, is a Sanskrit word with spiritual and religious connotations at its origin.

Create intuitive, mindful mandalas through simple mark-making, use of color, and a variety of media. This mindful art class emphasizes the process of exploring artmaking over the creation of a finished product. No art experience necessary! All skill levels are welcome.

Instructor: Evie Waack | Fee: $55 ($49)

BEGINNER FOLK/COUNTRY GUITAR

Thursdays, January 13–February 17 from 6:30–8:00 p.m.

Learn the basic chords and rhythm of Country music. Bring your guitar and a friend!

Instructor: Nate Callahan | Fee: $55 ($49)

OPEN STUDIO PAINTING

Wednesdays, February 9–March 16 from 2:00–4:00 p.m.

This class is individualized and focused on the student’s needs and interests. Students are met at their current level of art-making and are encouraged to work to improve artistic skills. Color, composition, expression, brush techniques, and more are explored in this open studio style course. Instructor: Jerry Nissen | Fee: $55 ($49)

WHEEL THROWING

Thursdays, January 6–February 3 from 6:00–8:00 p.m. or Saturdays, January 8–February 5 from 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Develop skills on the potter’s wheel while you learn to make a variety of vessels and sculptural pieces. This class is great for beginning and intermediate level students. Students have access to the ceramic lab outside of class for the duration the class is held. Clay included. Two sessions are offered: choose Thursdays or Saturdays. Instructor: Claire Timmerman | Fee: $75 ($68)

SURFACE DESIGN: SLIP, TEXTURE, AND DECALS

Saturdays, February 12–March 12 from 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Bring your ceramics to life through experimentation with a variety of colored slips, underglaze, texture techniques, and decals. A variety of techniques are explored, including sgraffito, Mishima, underglaze transfers, and slip trailing. All abilities are welcome! Fee: $75 ($68)

PRIVATE CERAMIC LESSONS

Sundays in March from 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Join us for a special, small group session in the ceramics lab. Come on your own or bring a friend or family members (up to 4 people total) and create an artwork (cup, bowl, or sculptural artwork) for yourself or another. With the help from our Ceramic Lab Tech, hand-build or try the wheel! Works can be picked up two weeks after class. All materials included. Instructor: Claire Timmerman | Fee: $40 ($36) per session (up to four participants)

DAVID PREHM: PORTRAITS OF EMOTION AND MYSTERY Sunday, January 16 from 1:00–4:00 p.m.

David Prehm is an artist and educator with over 40 years of experience. His drawings, paintings, and pottery are in international collections and in collections throughout the US. In this workshop, learn to navigate the distances that change with each angle of a portrait, then study and draw only what is needed to capture the likeness and emotion of your subject. Discover how adding limited value, texture, and color can create a greater impact for the viewer. A supply list will be available after registration. This workshop is for all ability levels. Fee: $45 ($41) Winter 2022

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PUBLIC LIBRARY

524 Main St. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (319) 273-8643 Stay up to date at www.cedarfallslibrary.org

Special Hours: Closed Saturday, January 1

Spring Break Activities

Worm Farmer for a Day

By appointment during January Back by popular demand! You can be a worm farmer at the library’s very own worm farm! Your household family can sign up for a 30-minute block to feed the worms and learn about the worm farm. If you would like to save your own food scraps to feed you can, otherwise food will be provided.

To register, contact the Youth Department at knedwick@cedarfallslibrary. org or 319-859-3282. There are two spots open per week in January.

The worm farm has been provided by the Governor’s STEM Advisory Council and the Science Center of Iowa. For families.

Wonderful World of Movies

Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. in the Youth Department Youth staff will select movies and documentaries in the youth collection to show, but will also take requests into consideration. See you there!

Tween Time

January 12 & 19, February 9 & 16, March 9 & 16 at 3 p.m. in the Co-Lab Come hang out while we talk about cool things and have some fun. Tweens are invited to join on the 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of each month.

Tape Obstacle Course

January 17–24 Join us on an adventure as we travel a treacherous course around the Youth Department. Guided by only tape, we will hop across squares, crawl through tunnels, and spin in circles, all while trying to unlock clues to a puzzle.

Word Wizards

January 26, February 23, March 30 at 3 p.m. in the Co-Lab Word Wizards is a club where kids can get together, learn about creative writing, work on fun writing exercises, discuss what they’re writing (and reading), and be inspired to make writing a habit. The club meets once a month and is geared towards children 2nd grade and up, but anyone who is interested in storytelling can join (it is helpful to be able to independently write in full sentences).

Zine Machine: A DIY Workshop

February 5 at 2:30 p.m. in the Co-Lab Join us as we explore the creative world of zine-making! We’ll get inspired and work individually or collaboratively to make our very own zines. You’ll have the opportunity to put copies of your zines in the library where people browsing for books can take a look at your unique creations! Geared towards tweens, but fun for the whole family! 10 spots available. Registration required.

Over and Under the Snow: A STEAM StoryWalk®

February 26 at 3:00 p.m. at Big Woods Lake StoryWalk® Join Miss Katie as she leads a group through our Big Woods Lake StoryWalk®, which starts by the Big Woods Lake Campground, and relates the story to STEAM principles. To help with our preparation for the program, please register for this event; however, walk-ins are welcome. If the weather is too cold we will reschedule. If you’re registered we will contact you if we cancel.

Otherwise, watch our social media for updates. StoryWalk® funded by the Cedar Falls Community Foundation: Robert and Shirley Berg Fund for use by the Library.

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March 14–19 in the Youth Department Come celebrate spring with us at the library! Throughout the week we’ll have crafts and a scavenger hunt. In addition, we will offer a special Fairy Tale Escape Room on March 16–18. Registration is required for the Escape Room. Contact the Youth Department for more information at youth@ cedarfallslibrary.org or 319-859-3282.

The Science of Clouds: A STEAM Program

March 24 at 4:15 p.m. in the Co-Lab Ever wonder what clouds are made of or how they are formed? Join Ms. Katie as we explore the science of clouds! Registration required. For ages 8+.

Book Discussion Groups

Do you have an interest in reading and want to talk about what you’ve read with others? One of the joys of reading, besides being swept up in narrative, is being able to gather with others who have shared this reading experience, discussing themes and overall impressions. Youth Department staff lead two monthly book discussion groups: one for 3rd and 4th grade, and another for 5th and 6th grade, during the school year (September–May). Interested in joining? To register and arrange a pickup for the book, please email the Youth Desk at youth@cedarfallslibrary.org or call 319-859-3282.

Community Blood Drive January 27 from 1–6 p.m. at the Community Center The Cedar Falls Public Library and the American Red Cross are hosting a blood drive at the Community Center. The need for blood is constant. Please schedule an appointment online at redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-REDCROSS. At each blood drive Red Cross employees follow thorough safety protocols to help prevent the spread of any type of infection. We definitely understand why people may be hesitant to come out and donate, but we have implemented additional precautions to ensure the safety of our donors and staff, as well as the blood supply.

Friends of the Library Morning Book Discussions

Tuesdays from 10–11:30 a.m. via Zoom January 25: Perestroika in Paris by Jane Smiley February 22: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern March 29: Hamlet by John Marsden The Zoom link will be posted on the library’s programs calendar the day before the discussion. For more information, contact the Reference Desk at 319-268-5543.

Friends of the Library Evening Book Discussions

Tuesdays from 7–8 p.m. via Zoom January 4: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig February 1: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman March 1: Voyage of Mercy by Stephen Puleo The Zoom link will be posted on the library’s programs calendar the day before the discussion. For more information, contact the Reference Desk at 319-268-5543.

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

Library Hours: Mon.–Wed. 10 am–9 pm; Thurs. & Fri. 9 am–6 pm; Sat. 9 am–5 pm; Sun. 1–5 pm

Masks may be required at some indoor, in-person programs.

Teen Night

January 7, February 4, March 4 from 6–8 p.m.

Teen night is an after-hours event open to all teens ages 12–18 and in grades 7–12. Each month there will be a new after-hours activity chosen by the teens. Registration is not required for teen night. Monthly activity information will be available on the Teen page of the CFPL website.

Dungeons & Dragons and other RPGS for Teens

January 15, February 12, March 12 Dungeons & Dragons and other RPG campaigns for teens only. Ongoing and available to all teens ages 12–18 and in grades 7–12. Registration is required ahead of time. See the CFPL teen page website for more details.

Teen Book Club

January 18, February 22, and March 15 from 4–5 p.m.

Teen Book Club is open to all teens ages 12–18 and in grades 7–12. Teens are encouraged to share what they are currently reading, in addition to discussing a pre-determined common read together with the group. Treats are provided.

January 18: They’ll Never Catch Us by Jessica Goodman February and March book selections TBA

Teen Cosplay Club

January 31, February 28, and March 28 from 5–8 p.m.

Teen Cosplay Club is for all teens who have ever cosplayed in the past or wanted to cosplay in the future. It’s a place to get ideas, have fun, work on cosplay, get inspired, and inspire others. Teens will be responsible for their own materials, and the library will provide the necessary tools. Monthly themes such as props, superheroes, and steampunk will take place. A great way to learn how to do new things when it comes to cosplay and making all the things. Registration is required—a link will be on the Teen page of the CFPL website.

Teen Take & Make Craft

February 2, March 2 Registration ahead of time is required. Link is available on the Teen page of the CFPL website.

COMMUNITY CENTER Monday from 8 a.m.–1 p.m., Tuesday–Friday from 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

The Cedar Falls Community Center offers a variety of programs for seniors during the day, including fitness classes, billiards, cards, Bingo, ceramics, and special events.

A printed monthly schedule of activities is available at the Community Center and on the City of Cedar Falls website at www.cedarfalls.com/1295/Community-Center.

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

www.cedarfalls.com/recreation @cedarfallsrecreation @cfrec twitter.com/cfrec @cfrec instagram.com/cfrec

DAILY RATE FOR THE POOL Enjoy classes & programming!

It is now easier than ever to register for activities at the Rec with their NEW registration website.

Visit bit.ly/CFRecRegister to sign up for aquatics, camps, fitness and wellness classes, youth sports, and much more!

Infant (2 & Under) Youth 3–Adult Lap Swim

$3 $5 $5

WINTER SWIM PASSES MEMBERS & RESIDENTS / NON-RESIDENT

Youth 17 & Under Adult Senior Family

$80 / $85 $100 / $105 $80 / $85 $135 / $145

PEET POOL

Check out our fitness class schedule at cedarfalls.com/fitness

MEMBERSHIP & FEES

Cedar Falls Recreation & Fitness Center Monthly Membership RESIDENT↓ NON-RESIDENT↓

Youth (18 & Under) Student (19–22) Adult (19 & Older) Senior Citizen (65+) Family

$15 $30 $20 $20 $25 $50 $20 $40 $40 $65

Annual Membership RESIDENT↓ NON-RESIDENT↓

Youth (18 & Under) Student (19–22) Adult (19 & Older) Senior Citizen (65+) Family

$115 $210 $155 $155 $175 $355 $155 $290 $260 $465

Daily Admission Youth (18 & Under) Student (19–23) Adult (19 & Older) Senior Citizen (65+)

$5 $5 $10 $5

Corporate Rates Provide a letter from your employer stating your full-time employee status. A nonresident working for a business inside the Cedar Falls city limits may purchase discounted memberships. Memberships may be renewed by providing a letter each year.

Individual Adult Fee: $235 / Family Fee: $310

RENT THE GYM!

The Rec rents out its smaller FitGym when available during open hours. The entire gym rents for $25/hour for the full FitGym court and $20/hour for half. We have availability when we are not hosting our Fitness classes. To see a Fitness class schedule go to cedarfalls.com/fitness 18 Winter 2022

525 E. Seerley Blvd., (319) 553-3011 Closed: Apr. 2 OPEN REC SWIM Saturday 1–3:45pm LAP SWIM Monday/Wednesday/Friday 5:45–7:30am

HOLMES POOL

505 Holmes Dr., (319) 553-3012 Closed: Jan. 11 & 23 OPEN REC SWIM Tuesday/Thursday/Sunday 7–8:45pm Sunday 1–3:45 pm LAP SWIM Sunday 6–6:50pm Tuesday/Thursday 6:15–7pm; 8:55–9:50pm

YOUTH SPRING LEARN TO SWIM LESSONS

Check out course descriptions at www.cedarfalls.com/aquatics DATES FOR INFANT/TODDLER/PRESCHOOL: February 26–April 23 (No class March 19) Saturdays at Holmes Pool | Fee: $34 INFANTS: GROUP 1—6 months–24 months Times: 8:30–8:55am; 9:00–9:25am; 9:30–9:55am TODDLERS: GROUP 2—2–4 Years Times: 10:00–10:25am; 10:45-11:10am; 11:15–11:40am; 11:45–12:10pm PRESCHOOL: GROUP 3—3–5 years Times: 1:00–1:40pm; 1:45–2:25pm; 2:45–3:25pm; 3:30–4:10pm DATES FOR GROUPS 4–8—March 22–April 21 Tuesday & Thursday at Peet Pool | Fee: $34 SWABBIES: Group 4—5:30pm; 6:20pm DECK HANDS: Group 5—5:30pm; 6:20pm; 7:10pm 1st MATES: Group 6—5:30pm; 6:20pm; 7:10pm SKIPPERS: Group 7—5:30pm; 7:10pm CAPTAINS: Group 8—6:20pm; 7:10pm

POOL RENTAL

Available most Saturday & Sunday evenings after 4pm. What great Birthday ideas for your child!

Holmes Pool and Peet Pool Availability—Holmes Pool: Saturdays 4–6pm or 6–8pm, Sundays 4–6pm; Peet Pool: Saturdays 4–6pm or 6–8pm.

Two-week minimum notice for Pool Rentals. $65/hour for parties up to 75 people $80/hour for parties over 75 people

SCUBA & SNORKELING

Dates: Second Sunday of every month Cost: $10 per time payable ahead of time at Scuba Too, must be 8 years old. Register for Discover Snorkeling, Discover Scuba, Scuba Review or reserve equipment by calling 319-268-4201.

LIFEGUARDING

Age: Must be 15 years old by the first day of class.

Dates: March 25–27 Days/Times: Friday 5:00–9:30pm Saturday 8:00am–8:00pm Sunday 9:00am–8:00pm Location: Peet Pool Fee: $125 (includes the $41 Red Cross Tracking Fee) The required book for the class can be purchased for $34 from the Red Cross website: redcrossstore.org/home Description: Students must have Group 9 swim skills and must report to Peet Pool the first day at 5:00pm for pre-course testing. CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid are included.

Must attend all sessions—no exceptions!

LIFEGUARDING RECERTIFICATION

Age: Must be 15 years old by the first day of class.

Dates: April 2 Days/Times: Saturday 9:00am–8:00pm Location: Peet Pool Fee: $86 (includes the $41 Red Cross Tracking Fee) Description: Individuals must have a current certification in Lifeguarding. First Aid & CPR for the Professional Rescuer will be taught during the class. All students must attend the entire class— no exceptions!

We are hiring fitness staff!

CEDAR FALLS RECREATION AND FITNESS CENTER

We are currently seeking professional, energetic fitness instructors and personal trainers to join our team! Candidates will have the opportunity to work with youth, adult, and/or senior populations in a group exercise on one-on-one setting.

Various formats include: Aerobics, Barre, Circuit Weights, Chisel/Strength, Indoor Cycling, HIIT, Kickboxing, Pilates, Step Aerobics, Strength/ Cardio formats, TaiChi/Qi Gong, Yoga, Youth Fitness, Zumba Fitness or Dance Fitness, Other general and new fitness formats, Senior/Active Agers formats. On-site training available. Starting wage is based upon experience, education, and certifications. Certification(s) in designated class format(s) is strongly preferred. CPR certification is required prior to hire or ability to obtain a CPR certification. To be eligible for personal training, candidate must already posses a NCCA personal training certification.

Group Exercise Instructors and Personal Trainers!

FITNESS

START THE NEW YEAR OUT RIGHT… EXERCISE @ THE REC! Tired, sluggish, clothes not fitting well? Cedar Falls Recreation & Fitness classes are a part of your solution! We offer a wide variety of group exercise classes included with your Rec Center membership! Classes focus on the components of fitness to help you feel and look better. Our highly trained, certified instructors specialize in strength, balance, flexibility and endurance. Organized fitness classes help you stay accountable and motivated. Grab a friend, family member or co-worker and join in!

ADULT SPORTS

ADULT SUMMER SOFTBALL LEAGUE 18 years or older | League Play: May–early August Monday–Thursday leagues are available, games are scheduled 6–10pm at Birdsall Park Softball Complex. Registration begins January 15.

ADULT SPRING VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE 16 years or older | League Play is Mid February– late April. Games are played at various Cedar Falls School Gymnasiums 6:45–10pm as scheduled and self-officiated. Team fee is $75. Registration opens to all teams beginning January 15. Registration deadline February 4. Mixed Leagues are on Mondays. Mixed and Women’s Leagues are available Wednesday nights for a 6-game season.

YOUTH BASKETBALL

NEW! “HIIT THE TRACK” FITNESS CLASS The class includes high intensity interval training (HIIT) and a variety of circuit exercise options to keep your workouts fun & engaging! The “HIIT the Track” class is included with every Rec Membership, so feel free to join in the fun anytime T/Th at 4:30pm!

3-ON-3 SPRING BREAK TOURNAMENT Monday, March 14, 2022 Divisions: 2nd Grade & Under; 4th Grade & Under; 6th Grade & Under; 8th Grade & Under / Tournament is Coed. All girl teams spotted points and placed in with the boys. Coed teams will not be spotted points.

Times: Between 9:00am–3:00pm Fee: $30 team / Registration: Kids register under team captains name. 4 person maximum on teams. Registration Deadline: Saturday, March 12

PRE-REGISTERED CLASSES Our pre-registered classes are a great way to help you reach your personal goals! The classes listed below are an additional cost (noted in the descriptions). You must sign up prior to attending these classes. A membership is not required.

CIRCUIT WEIGHT TRAINING CLASSES ALL FITNESS LEVELS WELCOME! Build muscle strength, definition and endurance on strength training equipment. This is the perfect class for those looking to improve and maintain bone density. Classes are held every T/Th at 10am in the weight room. $14/month—Rec Center Members $28/month—Non-Members

YOGA FOR KIDS! “Yoga for Kids!” provides a playful, creative, and fun environment to learn yoga poses, breath work, and visualization to move energy through the body, as well as calming the mind.

Ages: 7–12 (6-week session) Classes will be held each Wednesday 2:15pm–3pm from February 2– March 9. This is a perfect activity for kids to attend each Wednesday during those early-out days!

Cost: $30/session KIDS POUND Need a fun way to get your kids off the couch and moving? Pound is a MOVEMENT that aims to change the concept of health and fitness for today’s youth. Get ready to make fitness about self-expression, empowerment, self-love and FUN! How? By introducing alternative ways to, MOVE, ROCK, PLAY and MAKE NOISE! (6-week session) Classes will be held on Saturday mornings from January 8–February 12. Cost: $30/session

TRAVELING TEAM BASEBALL & SOFTBALL This program is open to any individual just completing 3rd/4th and 5th/6th Grade wanting to further their baseball or softball skills in a competitive league. Multiple Teams are formed from individual, registered players placed on a team of 10–15 players. The “Buddy System” is available.

Dates: Practices begin in April Days/Times: League games are played on a week nights and possibly some weekends in mid May/ June. Practices scheduled by coaches.

Location: Various CF Diamonds/some out-of-town travel may be required.

Description: Registration starts January 15 Fee: $50 before March 1 deadline then $55 Players will provide their own gray pants for practices and games. Sign up at The Rec or online cedarfalls.com/recreation. Interested coaches/ assistants or for more info contact Brock Goos at 319-273-8636. *Program Sponsors: The Kinder Agency, Cedar Falls Lions Club, Cedar Falls Kiwanis Rough Risers CEDAR FALLS POLICE ASSOCIATION COACH PITCH SHORTSTOPS LEAGUE For youth just completing 1st or 2nd grade Dates: Practices start week of May 2–End of June Times: Scheduled games and practices after 5pm Days: Baseball predominately on Mondays and Wednesdays. Softball predominately on Tuesday and Thursdays. Space is limited.

Location: Various Cedar Falls ball diamonds Registration: Starts January 15 Fee: $35 by April 15 deadline, then $40 Description: Have fun and learn the basics of baseball and softball in this non-competitive “league.” Volunteer coaches will pitch to their own players during this minimum of 6-game season.

Players are divided to teams based on the school they attend. Teams are scheduled a minimum number of practice sessions locations thru mid-season. Coaches have the option to schedule additional practices or scrimmages. All players supply their own equipment and receive a team shirt. Parent volunteer coaches needed; contact Brock Goos at 319-273-8636.

CAMP CEDAR FALLS PROGRAMS 2022 For youth just completing 1st–6th grades.

ALL SUMMER OPTION Registration begins Jan. 15 WEEK-BY-WEEK Registration begins Feb. 15 Our staff counselors create a fun and educational recreational environment. Your child will need to bring a sack lunch, appropriate active attire, and a smile to participate in activities, sports, and fun! Various field trips are included and regular afternoons each week are spent at The Falls Aquatic Center. Space is limited, sign up early!

For date and location information visit www. cedarfalls.com/youthprograms and Facebook @cedarfallsrecreation *No before and after care this year.

INDOOR PARK

Preschool age children and their parents may come to the Rec on Tuesday & Thursday from 9am–2pm to use the indoor play park equipment during the cold winter months. We keep the Indoor Park open through the in-climate spring weather and announce an end date near the end of the season. $3 per child; children must be accompanied by an adult. Open to the public!

Not held on days CF Schools are not in session.

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PUBLIC MEETINGS

DAY

TIME

JAN.

FEB.

MAR.

City Council

Mon

7:00 pm

Jan 3 & 17

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Tues

5:15 pm

Jan 4

Feb 1

Mar 1

Library Board of Trustees

Wed

4:00 pm

Jan 5

Feb 2

Mar 2

Feb 7 & 21 Mar 7 &21

Tues

School Board

Mon

5:30 pm

Human Rights Commission

Mon

6:00 pm

Jan 10

Feb 14

Mar 14

Housing Commission

Tues

5:00 pm

Jan 11

Feb 8

Feb 8

Historic Preservation Commission

Tues 5:30 pm

Jan 11

Feb 8

Feb 8

Community Center & Senior Services Board

Wed

1:00 pm

Jan 12

Utilities Board of Trustees

Wed

2:00 pm

Jan 12

Feb 9

Mar 9

Planning & Zoning Commission

Wed

5:30 pm

Health Trust Fund Board

Thurs 7:30 am

Parks & Recreation Commission

Thurs 4:30 pm

Jan 13

Feb 10

Mar 10

Visitors & Tourism Board

Wed

4:00 pm

Jan 19

Feb 16

Mar 16

Art & Culture Board

Wed

5:00 pm

Jan 26

Feb 23

Mar 23

Jan 10 & 24 Feb 14 & 28

Jan 12 & 26 Feb 9 & 23

Mar 22

Feb 9 & 23

Changes are noted at www.cedarfalls.com

SEE FRONT COVER FOR ADDITIONAL MEETING LOCATION INFO. FOR 2022.

Prior to meetings, verify the meeting location on the corresponding agenda.

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