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Aquatics 15 Community Main St. 11 University Avenue businesses are open during construction! Please support these businesses, even if Events/Calendar 19 it may be more inconvenient at this time. Access to all businesses is in place, and University Avenue is Hearst Center 12–13 Historical Society 10 open throughout construction. Maps for open routes and access are available on the University Avenue Library 17 Mayor’s Corner 3 project website at www.cedarfalls.com/universityave, and regular construction updates are posted as Parks 16 well. Throughout construction, access may change based on construction needs. Please drive carefully Public Meetings 20 Rec Center 14 and watch for changes as the old road is removed and the new roadway is constructed. Thank you! Waste/Recycling 4–5

PHASE 1 CONSTRUCTION OF UNIVERSITY AVENUE IS WRAPPING UP This spring crews returned to the area between Grove Street and McClain Drive to complete the Waterloo Road intersection, trails, sidewalks, installing trees and other plants, seeding, brick pavers, bus shelters, and building the center of the roundabouts. The Waterloo Road/University Avenue intersection is now functioning as a roundabout, and the Black Hawk Village entrance is open again. Work on the north frontage road (Famous Dave’s to Clarion Inn) will also be completed this summer. Phase 2 of the University Avenue Reconstruction Project is in full swing on either end of this stretch from McClain Drive to Midway Drive. New pavement has been placed from McClain Drive to Rownd Street, and old pavement was removed at the east end of the project between Cedar Heights Drive and Midway Drive. By the end of July, it is anticipated traffic will switch to new pavement on the south side at both ends of the project. Work will then focus on the north side by tearing out the deteriorated pavement, replacing the water main and storm sewer, and pouring a new concrete roadway. The Cedar Heights Drive/University Avenue intersection roundabout is anticipated to be completed late this fall; 2017 construction is expected to continue through November. Regular construction updates are posted on the University Avenue project website at www.cedarfalls.com/universityave and on Channel 15. You may sign up for direct e-mail notifications as well. City Staff is available for presentations about this project or roundabout driving education. Please contact Stephanie Houk Sheetz, Director of Community Development, at (319) 268-5151. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS SPOTLIGHT

Are you looking for a way to become more involved in City government?

Consider serving on one of the many City Boards & Commissions. Here is a brief description of a couple of the boards and commissions.

Planning & Zoning Commission—This is a nine-member board appointed by the City Council. The Commission is responsible for the review and recommendation of all Zoning Ordinance revisions, preliminary and final plats, rezoning requests, public right of way vacations, easement vacations, development site plans, and street naming requests to mention a few. The Commission’s recommendations are forwarded to the City Council, where a final decision is made. Civil Service Commission—The Commission is comprised of three members. The Commission oversees the employment, promotion, transfer, dismissal, discipline, and other related conditions of employment on the basis of merit in accordance with the Code of Iowa, Chapter 400. If these don’t interest you, here is a list of all of the boards and commissions for the City: • Art & Culture Board • Board of Adjustment • Board of Appeals • Board of Electric Examiners & Appeals The Cedar Falls Health Trust Fund Board has been • Board of Mechanical Examiners & Appeals Examiners & Appeals in existence since 1997. It was created when the • Board of Plumbing • Board of Rental Housing Appeals sale of the operations of Sartori Memorial Hospital • Civil Service Commission was sold to Covenant Health Systems. The funds • Community Center & Senior Services Board generated from this sale are held in a separate fund. • rust Health T Fund Board A portion of the interest derived from these assets • Historic Preservation Commission can be used to fund health related projects for the • Housing Commission • Human Rights Commission benefit of the citizens of Cedar Falls. For the past • Library Board of Trustees 20 years, the Health Trust Fund has distributed • Parks & Recreation Commission over $2.5 million to 30 different agencies. • Planning & Zoning Commission Sartori Hospital has received approximately • Utilities Board of Trustees Tourism Board $1.9 million of those distributions. In addition, • Visitors & one of the projects that the fund supported this If something past year was the Unity Point Health facility at interests on this list Prairie Parkway. The Allen Foundation recognized you, feel visit the free the Health Trust Fund Board for supporting this City’s to www.cedarfalls.com/boards website project and presented to them the honor of at to being in the Gerard Circle. gain more

or call information City (319) Hall at 273-8600.

2 · Summer 2017 Greetings!

As you may recall, one of my goals as a Mayoral candidate was to engage and inform the public about the work and actions of the City. An informed citizenry is crucial to the success of the City— so thank you for taking the time to read the Mayor’s Corner and share your concerns with your elected officials. Now on to what’s happening in our great City…

I return for a moment to when the council approved the almost $100 million budget. This was not an automatic or simple process. Time and thought were given to this decision—starting with goal-setting through the CIP (i.e., the five-year planning for spending) starting in October 2016, the public Committee of the Whole discussions, formal Public Hearings, and ending with the vote on the budget. We have strong cash reserves, our books are balanced, and we ensure that we account for infrastructure-improvement projects while balancing the budget. And, speaking of taxes, our actual Mill-Rate—the actual property tax rate for the City of Cedar Falls— is one of the lowest in the state. Last year, it rated as the 4th best. Unfortunately, we have seen our taxes increase over the past two years through work done by other taxable entities such as the state, county, etc.

The City is still growing at a manageable rate. At last count, with two of the most profitable months coming, we are already over the $117 million mark on new taxable (building) valuation. On an ancillary basis, from many discussions I’ve had with business leaders, they are breaking records for employment, profits, and expansion. Many don’t realize the growth of a few sectors in Cedar Falls has pushed existing businesses to expand around the world (mainly to find unique talent). The Courier recently reported the Cedar Valley’s unemployment rate at 10-year lows.

I would like to encourage our citizens, in these upcoming months and years, to get involved in some capacity with the proposed designs and plans for major streets. It’s extremely beneficial for your Mayor and City Council to hear from our public regarding the various options. Even if you aren’t able to attend the public hearings, please reach out to your elected officials with your thoughts. One example where we would welcome your input is the upcoming decision on the Main Street redesign. Please read through the material online, in The Courier, or simply call City Hall to share your thoughts or questions. There is a great deal of information to decipher in order for your representatives to make a well-informed decision. This will be “your” Main Street for decades to come!

There is still work to be done throughout our City. I don’t intend to convey these things through rose-colored glasses. However, I will defend the fact we live in a city that is the envy of Iowa and the Midwest. I believe it’s all because of you, the citizens, and I hope you would share in my opinion that we indeed live in a great city!

It’s a pleasure to serve you, Jim Brown

Summer 2017 · 3 CITY CONTINUES EXPANSION OF GREEN LAWN CARE ONE-SIDED REFUSE COLLECTION Thirty to forty percent higher phosphate On average, the City of Cedar Falls experiences growth of 130 new levels can occur in surface water from streets households each year. The new growth coupled with increased with leaves or grass than from clean streets. landfill tipping fees has challenged the Public Works/Park Division This could cause algal blooms and growth of to implement programs like the One-side Refuse Collection program. unwanted aquatic vegetation in our streams and lakes. The City of Cedar Falls recently implemented its third phase of one- side refuse collection streets. In addition, other areas experienced What you can do to help: a route day change. These changes are an effort to control costs by • Use phosphorus-free fertilizers—sweep balancing route collection numbers and maintaining the current excess fertilizer from sidewalks and number of truck routes. driveways back onto lawn. With the latest one-side route expansion, there are now 20 miles • Spot spray pesticides rather than of streets in the program. That equates to 1940 fewer miles driven, treating the entire lawn. Aerate lawn and and 400 fewer gallons of diesel fuel used each year for both solid waste apply a thin layer of compost and seed. and yard waste curbside collection. Trucks pass slower through one- • Never mow in a direction that blows side collection, reducing overall wear and noise pollution during lawn clippings on the street. collection. Additionally, one-sided collection reduces the need for • Sweep or blow grass clippings back onto large trucks to turn around at intersections. the lawn rather than the street. Compost As the One-side Collection program moves forward, the City is lawn clippings and leaves. hopeful this will help rising landfill costs from being passed on to • Use a compost pile or yard waste residents. The program will further reduce the impact these large collection system. Yard waste can be trucks have on the environment, and help delay adding additional recycled into compost to be used for routes due to residential growth. improving soil quality and plant health. Future considerations for inclusion in the program will be carefully analyzed based on low traffic volume, parking, mail delivery, and the number of households per side. The One-side Collection program will not be implemented on collector or arterial streets. UPGRADE NOW... FOR LESS COST Provisions are in place to assist residents with physical challenges AND MAINTENANCE LATER during inclimate weather. Those who need assistance are asked to call the Public Works/Parks Division at (319) 273-8629 to make For a short time the compost in this yard collection arrangements. made the lawn look like it had been burned in a fire, but a ¾ inch compost application The City of Cedar Falls appreciates the understanding and jump-started the lawn. The grass turned cooperation of residents in the program areas. Continued a beautiful healthy green color. support will ensure efficient, sustainable collection operation. The soil was tested before and after compost For additional information visit www.cedarfalls.com. application. The organic matter content in the soil was raised from <2% to a healthier 5%. The lawn required much less water to stay lush and green, and to keep the grass unstressed. The cost savings can be significant during summer months. Soil tests also showed an increase in available nutrients for the lawn after compost application. Therefore, the lawn required less fertilizer to maintain the lush, green look desired by homeowners. Doing your part now to go green saves time, money, and water later!

Iowa’s Rivers and Lakes… Ours to Protect, Ours to Enjoy

4 · Summer 2017 TOXIC MATERIALS & ELECTRONICS DROP-OFF—SEPTEMBER 23 Contact Waste Trac • (319) 266-TRAC (8722) • Education Team for the Black Hawk County Solid Waste Management Commission The Black Hawk County Solid Waste Management Commission household can recycle two Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) will partner with the City of Cedar Falls to sponsor an electronics containing computer monitors/televisions for free recycling and household hazardous materials drop-off event for (including console TVs and older styles of TVs and ALL Black Hawk County residents to get rid of approved items from computer monitors with the big bump in the back). Additional CRTs their homes and garages (some fees may apply). are $5 each. Please bring exact cash only; bills larger than $20 will Follow the signs from the intersection of Hudson Rd. and not be accepted. Many other electronic and electrical items (newer Technology Pky. to the drop-off site on Saturday, September 23, flat screen TVs/monitors, vacuums, holiday lights, game systems, from 9 am–2 pm at the Cedar Falls Public Works Complex (2200 computer accessories, VCR/DVD players, radios, humidifiers, and Technology Pky.). Volunteers will unload items for you; for safety much more will be recycled at no cost. A list of accepted items can reasons, you must stay in your vehicle. be found at www.WasteTrac.org. Approximately 60 volunteers (age 18+) are needed to make this THESE ITEMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED: paint, appliances (including community event possible! Volunteers assist with unloading items, microwaves, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, water heaters, stoves, directing traffic, surveying participants, and making this event run dryers, washers, refrigerators, etc.), tires, motor oil, antifreeze, efficiently. Two volunteer shifts are available: from 7:45 am–2 pm asbestos, ammunition, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, or from 7:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. To volunteer, contact Tammy Turner radioactive materials, or non-hazardous waste. Electronics waste at (319) 266-TRAC (8722) or [email protected]. and hazardous materials from businesses, churches, and schools will NOT be accepted during this event. For more information Black Hawk County households can get rid of old chemicals, about chemical and electronics recycling options for businesses, propane tanks, fluorescent light bulbs (compact and tube), old please visit www.WasteTrac.org. gasoline, mercury thermometers, and much more. Each vehicle/

SUMMER YARD WASTE REFUSE & YARD WASTE COLLECTION & DROP–OFF COLLECTION—HOLIDAY MAKEUP SCHEDULE SCHEDULE 2017–2018 On July 3, the curbside yard waste collection schedule changes REGULAR DAY RESCHEDULED DAY to every other week during the summer months. Tuesday, July 4, 2017 Wednesday, July 5, 2017 Yard waste will be collected from July–September on the Monday, September 4, 2017 . . No Yard Waste Collection following days: July 3, 17, 31; August 14, 28; September 11, 25. Thursday, November 23, 2017 . Tuesday, November 21, 2017 Yard waste will be accepted exclusively at the Transfer Station on the Mondays curbside collection is provided and also daily in Friday, November 24, 2017 Wednesday, November 22, 2017 small quantities. During off collection Mondays solid waste will be Monday, December 25, 2017 No Yard Waste Collection accepted. The Transfer Station is open Monday–Friday, 7 am–5:45 pm Monday, January 1, 2018 No Yard Waste Collection & Saturday, 8 am–2:45 pm. Friday, March 30, 2018 . . . . . Thursday, March 29, 2018 Starting October 2, yard waste will be collected every Monday for the months of October and November at a reduced rate of $5/dump. Monday, May 28, 2018 . . . . . No Yard Waste Collection Wednesday, July 4, 2018 . . . . Tuesday, July 3, 2018 COMPOST FACILITY OPERATION The compost facility continues operation throughout the summer Monday, September 3, 2018 . . No Yard Waste Collection and fall, open daily May–November from 7:30–dusk. Compost and Thursday, November 22, 2018 . Tuesday, November 20, 2018 wood mulch is available on site for residential use. The use of mechanical loading equipment is prohibited. Friday, November 23, 2018 Wednesday, November 21, 2018 Monday, December 24, 2018 No Yard Waste Collection Tuesday, December 25, 2018 Wednesday, December 26, 2018 Tuesday, January 1, 2019 Wednesday, January 2, 2019

KEEP YOUR GRASS UNDER 8” As our seasons change, so does the focus of Code Enforcement. During summer months, Code Enforcement staff is busy addressing Iowa’s Rivers and Lakes… tall grass and weed complaints. Cedar Falls would like to remind residents of the City to cut their grass on a regular basis. City code Ours to Protect, Ours to Enjoy prohibits grass and weeds exceeding 8 inches high. If staff discovers a violation or complaint is filed, a letter is sent to the property owner instructing them to mow. If the violation is not corrected within the designated time frame, the City performs the work and the cost is assessed to the property owner.

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How Can I Detect Fraud and Identify Errors? Here are a few simple steps you can take to detect possible fraud.

Keep records of your health care visits, services, and equipment provided, significant lab work, etc. Also, file copies of any bills or notices from insurance companies, doctors, hospitals, pharmacies, as well as canceled checks. Always review your Medicare Summary Notice or Part D Explanation of Benefits, and compare these notices to your own records and receipts to make sure they are correct. Detect mistakes or potential fraud in Medicare payments by tracking your medical services in a Personal Health Care Journal.

Look for three things on your billing statement: 1. Charges for something you didn’t get 2. Billing for the same thing twice 3. Services that were not ordered by you or your doctor

Contact your doctor, clinic or hospital to explain the Medicare payment showing on your Medicare Summary Notice. Don’t be shy to ask; you pay for your Medicare coverage and you want the payments to be right! If you aren’t satisfied with the assistance you receive, contact Senior Medicare Patrol at NEI3A for help. Also, contact Iowa SMP to request a Personal Health Care Journal. Request your copy today at 1-800-423-2449 or email [email protected] .

RENTAL TO SINGLE FAMILY OWNER CONVERSION INCENTIVE PROGRAM

Have you ever considered converting a rental Things You Can Do to Avoid Fraud property into your dream home? Cedar Falls How Can I Detect Fraud and Identify Errors? is offering an incentive to help make that HereFinancial are a fewscams simple targeting steps seniorsyou can have take becometo detect sopossible prevalent fraud. happen! This program offers a forgivable loan Keepthat recordsthey’re nowof your considered health care “the visits, crime services, of the 21st and century.” equipment provided, significant lab work, etc. of up to $10,000 for exterior improvements Also,Why? file Because copies ofseniors any bills are orthought notices to from have insurance a significant companies, doctors, hospitals, pharmacies, as to a residential rental property that is being wellamount as canceled of money checks. sitting in their accounts. purchased and converted to an owner Always review your Medicare Summary Notice or Part D Explanation of Benefits, and compare these occupied residence. Exterior improvements Financial scams often go unreported or can be difficult to prosecute, so they’re considered could include new siding, driveway, windows, notices to your own records and receipts to make sure they are correct. Detect mistakes or potential frauda “low-risk” in Medicare crime. payments However, by they’re tracking devastating your medical to servicesmany older in a adultsPersonal and Health can leave Care them Journal. landscaping improvements, etc. The funding in a very vulnerable position with little time to recoup their losses. must be coordinated with the purchaser Look for three things on your billing statement: around the time of closing. 1. Charges for something you didn’t get Crooks use clever schemes to defraud millions of people every year. They often combine If the property you are considering meets 2. Billing for the same thing twice new3. technologyServices that with were old not tricks ordered to get by peopleyou or your to send doctor money or give out personal the criteria below it could be eligible: information. Here are some practical tips to help you stay a step ahead and avoid fraud: • Located between Hudson Road Contact your doctor, clinic or hospital to explain the Medicare payment showing on your Medicare and Main Street (east to west) and Summary1 Spot imposters. Notice. Don’t Scammers be shy oftento ask; pretend you pay to be for someone your Medicare you trust, coverage like a government and you want the between 1st Street and Carol Court paymentsofficial, to bea family right! If member,you aren’t a charity,satisfied or with a company the assistance you do youbusiness receive, with. contact Don’t Ssendenior Medicare (north to south) Patrolmoneyat NEI3A or give for outhelp personal. Also, contact information Iowa SMP in response to request to a an Personal unexpected Health request— Care Journal. Request yourwhether copy today it comes at 1-800 as -a423 text,-2449 a phone or email call, [email protected] or an email. . • The property has been a rental for at least the past three years 2 Don’t believe your caller ID. Technology makes it easy for scammers to fake caller ID • Located in a block of low density information, so the name and number you see aren’t always real. If someone calls asking residential properties, R-1 and/or for money or personal information, hang up. R-2 zoning • Located within a block containing 3 Don’t pay upfront for a promise. Someone might ask you to pay in advance for things less than 75% rental properties like debt relief. They might even say you’ve won a prize, but first you have to pay taxes If you are unsure if the property meets or fees. If you do, they will probably take the money and disappear. the criteria or if you have any other questions, please feel free to contact 4 Consider how you pay. Credit cards have significant fraud protection built in, but Iris Lehmann, Planner 1, at (319) 268-5185 some payment methods don’t. Wiring money through services like Western Union or or [email protected]. For an MoneyGram is risky because it’s nearly impossible to get your money back. That’s also application visit www.cedarfalls.com/ true for reloadable cards like MoneyPak. Government offices and honest companies PlanningandCommunityServices. 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, consult an expert—or just tell a friend.

6 Hang up on robocalls. If you answer the phone and hear a recorded sales 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. 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.

If you suspect you’ve been the victim of a scam… Don’t be afraid or embarrassed to talk about it with someone you trust. You are not alone, and there are people who can help. Doing nothing may only make it worse. Hold onto phone numbers and resources you can turn to, including the local police, your bank (if money has been taken from your accounts), and Iowa Senior Medicare Patrol at 1-800-423-2449 or email [email protected].

Contact Iowa Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) at 1-800-423-2449.

6 · Summer 2017 AVOIDING SCAMS VA SATELLITE OFFICE Cedar Falls Police have noticed a number of recent scams. The most current one goes like this: A Veterans Service Officer from the Black your phone rings, you recognize the number, but when you pick up it’s someone else. Hawk County Veterans Affairs office will be Scammers are using fake caller ID information to trick you into thinking they are someone located at 1500 Bluff in Cedar Falls on Fridays local, someone you trust—like a government agency or police department, or a company from 9am–3pm as the office opens and you do business with like your bank or cable provider. The practice is called caller ID spoofing, begins to see Veterans. Veterans can walk in and scammers don’t care whose phone number they use. One scammer recently used during those hours and have any questions the phone number of an FTC employee. answered by the VSO and also submit claims Don’t rely on caller ID to verify who’s calling. It can be nearly impossible to tell whether for health care, Compensation, Pension, VA the caller ID information is real. Here are a few tips for handling these calls: Home Loans, VA Education assistance, and • If you get a strange call from the government, hang up. Government employees any other matters related to Veterans Affairs. won’t call out of the blue to demand money or account information. We will also have a number of Vietnam • Don’t give out—or confirm—your personal or financial information. Veteran 50th Anniversary commemorative books on hand for those Veterans who are • Don’t wire money or send money using a re-loadable card. In fact, never pay someone who calls out of the blue, even if the name or number on the caller ID looks legitimate. eligible to receive a book. • Feeling pressured to act immediately? Hang up. That’s a sure sign of a scam. If the amount of traffic dictates another day, • Do online searches. Type a company or product name into your favorite search engine then we can expand those hours and days along with words like “review,” “complaint,” or “scam.” Or search for a phrase describing we will be in the office in Cedar Falls. You can your situation, like “IRS call.” You can even search for phone numbers to see if other also call our Waterloo office at (319) 291-2512 people have reported them as scams. to schedule an appointment with the VSO in • Sign up for free scam alerts from the FTC at ftc.gov/scams. Get the latest tips Cedar Falls. and advice about scams sent right to your inbox. WK HA CO Cedar Falls Police ask that citizens think before acting after getting a phone call K U C N requesting money. A T

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DRY RUN CREEK SANITARY SEWER PROJECT In the spring edition of Currents we introduced this project to you, which includes the sanitary sewer replacement from 18th Street south to Orchard Drive. This line collects approximately 65% of the City’s sanitary sewer flows. In recent years, the Environmental SEWER RATES Protection Agency has been stressing to communities the need to A year ago the Cedar Falls City Council voted to increase monthly reduce such water infiltration into these pipes. This project will reduce sewer charges by nine percent each year for three years; we are infiltration and help serve Cedar Falls as it continues to develop. approaching the second year of those increases. The new rates will The Dry Run Creek Sanitary Sewer Project will consist of two phases reflect on your August bill. As a reminder, the rate schedule adopted of construction; Phase I: 18th Street south to Seerley Boulevard; by the City Council is as follows: and Phase II: Seerley Boulevard south to Orchard Drive. These two Current Rate 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year construction phases consist of approximately 3,000 lineal feet of Base (1st 200 cu ft. of water used) $14.30 $15.59 $16.99 $18.52 sanitary sewer pipe, with new pipe sizes ranging from 36-inches to 54-inches in diameter. In January, Phase I of the project began by Incremental—per 100 cu ft. of water used $2.56 $2.79 $3.04 $3.32 boring a pipe underneath Highway 58. This type of work requires a significant amount of time and precision. After approximately 60 days, This means for the average household (based on 700 cu ft. of water the contractor successfully completed the boring and started placing used) in the upcoming second year, there will be an increase of sanitary sewer pipe from 18th Street south to Seerley Boulevard. $2.65/month over the first year to equal $31.80/year. Due to the construction, there are temporary recreation trail closures These increases are necessary to fund various projects in our sewer in the area of 18th Street and Seerley Boulevard. These closures are system. The Dry Run Creek Sanitary Sewer project is the largest expected through early August. The impacted portions of the trail project; it will replace and increase the capacity of the existing are marked with maps mounted on signs. For safety’s sake, please trunk sanitary sewer from Orchard Drive to the new 17th Street stay away from the construction area, as heavy equipment will be Lift Station. This project will also reduce inflow and infiltration (I/I) operating on the closed trail. which can occur in older lines, aiding in the City’s efforts to adhere Construction on Phase I of the project should be completed by early to EPA and DNR standards. August 2017. The construction of Phase II will continue from Seerley If you have questions regarding the sewer increase, please feel Blvd. to Orchard Drive and is anticipated to start in late fall of 2017. free to contact City Hall at (319) 273-8600. Summer 2017 · 7 Cedar Valley Blue Zones Project in partnership with the School of Kinesiology, Allied Health, and Human Services at the University of Northern Iowa, held a recreational triathlon—TRIUNI. This fun triathlon was open to first timers, seasoned triathletes, and anyone who wanted to be active and have a great time. The event was held Saturday, April 22, on the University of Northern Iowa campus. Participants swam 300 yards safely in the UNI Wellness FIREWORKS SAFETY Recreation Center Pool, bicycled 10 miles During the latest session the Iowa Legislature approved the use of inside on a stationary spin bike, and ran a fireworks in Iowa. The City of Cedar Falls would like to remind you and 5K through the beautiful UNI campus. There your family of some recommended safety tips. Please remember that due to Cedar Falls ordinances, fireworks creating noise are not allowed were 35 participants with a first year goal after 10 pm. Fireworks are not allowed to be used on City property of 25! Look for this event again in 2018. without special permission. All retail sales locations need a license from the State Fire Marshal before selling fireworks. Safety is everyone’s responsibility with fireworks: Share our community wellness story with • Obey the laws and regulations for use. others; Blue Zones Project has published • Read and understand safety labels before you light. a beautiful book featuring the Blue Zones • Children should only use fireworks with direct and responsible Project in Iowa and in the Cedar Valley, adult supervision. Children ages 5–9 have the highest risk for highlighting our accomplishments and injuries from fireworks. the impact. These books are an excellent • Do not drink alcohol while using fireworks! tool to attract new people to our Healthy • Wear safety glasses and earing protection. Community and to use as a recruitment tool • Always have a hose and a bucket of water ready. for businesses. Books are available at the • Dispose of fireworks in a bucket of water. Cedar Falls Tourism & Visitors Bureau. • Light ONE firework at a time and move away quickly. • Only use fireworks outside and in a clear area—at least 20 feet away from vehicles and buildings. Cedar Valley Blue Zones Project continues • If the firework does not fire, do not relight. After waiting to lead the community to healthier well- 20 minutes soak it in water. being. In partnership with the Cedar Valley • Do not experiment with homemade fireworks. Good Food Network, the Blue Zones Project • Do not alter fireworks. is working to provide information through • Do not carry fireworks in your pockets handouts, flyers, and packets to help or clothing and do not shoot fireworks at someone else. community members locate opportunities Pets and Fireworks: for cooking, gardening, walking, biking, • Do not bring pets to a fireworks display. and other groups focused on wellness and • Keep pets indoors during fireworks. healthy living. Look for new Blue Zones Staying safe and following some simple signage at local Fareway and Hy-Vee grocery safety tips can help you and your family stores to help nudge your buying decisions enjoy this holiday season. toward healthier options this summer. www.fireworkssafety.org/safety-tips

For more registration information or event updates, please visit Facebook “Cedar Valley Blue Zones Project” or email [email protected]. 8 · Summer 2017 PEDESTRIAN, BICYCLIST & MOTORIST SAFETY Be alert while on the streets and roads so everyone arrives at their destinations safely! Pedestrians • Travel on sidewalks or multi-use trials; if neither exists, walk on the far left side of the traveled roadway, always facing traffic. • Cross streets only at marked crosswalks or intersections. • Pedestrians have the right of way in crosswalks; both bicyclists and motorists need to stop and yield to pedestrians. • Always be alert and monitoring any nearby motor vehicles. Bicyclists • According to Iowa law, bicycles are authorized to use all public roads and streets except for limited access highways like interstate highways. • Comply with traffic laws, including riding on the right side of the road unless turning left, signaling all turns and stops, and obeying traffic signs. • Be alert while on the streets and roads so all arrive at their destinations safely. • Be sure the path ahead is clear and safe. Be prepared to swerve to maintain balance or avoid tire-catching sewer grates, road debris, cracks, or potholes that may cause a crash. Motorists • Be vigilant at all times while driving; put the phone, other hand-held devices, and other distractions away. Distracted driving is nearly as dangerous as alcohol or drug impaired driving. Iowa law prohibits texting, looking at photos, and playing games on a phone while driving; these are primary offenses a law enforcement officer can ticket on sight. WASHING YOUR CAR • The Iowa DOT and most bicycle advocacy groups recommend motorists pass bicycles Protect the Environment— in the adjoining lane just like they would to any other vehicle; allow extra room when Use Green Alternatives following or passing a bicycle. • Iowa law prohibits throwing any objects at a cyclists and failing to yield when a bicycle Try a pressure- is in front of a motorist. washer instead Share the Road of a garden hose, Three ways streets and roads are designated for bicycle accommodation: reducing the 1 Dedicated bike lanes are marked with painted lines, usually along amount of water. the right side of the thoroughfare and with signs labeled “Bike Lane.” Motorists should be able to pass a bicycle that is in the bike lane without changing lanes. 2 Some streets have a painted symbol called a “sharrow” ————> and a bicycle icon sign with a message to “Share the Road” which Wash cars on a designates bicycle and motor vehicle shared use. Motorists need permeable surface to move over to pass a bicycle on a shared street; the safest like gravel or grass, method is to change lanes when passing. so less runoff goes 3 Some streets are marked with signs showing a bicycle icon and state “May Use Full Lane.” into the storm This is a different method of designating a shared-use street; motorists need to move over drains, streams, to the opposite lane to pass a bicycle. and lakes. Most streets and rural roads have no special markings or signage, but bicycles may still use them. In these instances, motorists should change lanes to pass a bicycle for the rider’s safety.

Use a phosphorous- free detergent (phosphorous can cause excess algae JULY 1& 2 blooms in lakes and streams). 2017

Go to a commercial car wash—they Hop on your bicycle and explore the Cedar Valley during the Second Annual Cedar Valley are required by Pedal Fest! Choose from 14 rides! Explore the law to send their parks, bridges, breweries, libraries, churches, wash water to music, fireworks, popcorn, coffee, and more! Family friendly rides will be offered as well as a wastewater a 66-mile Bridge-2-Bridge endurance ride. treatment plant. Find details at www.CedarFallsTourism.org/PedalFest and connect with the Cedar Valley Pedal Fest event at www.Facebook.com/CedarFallsIA. www.iowastormwater.org Summer 2017 · 9 DOWNTOWN CEDAR FALLS (319) 266-5149 HISTORIC DISTRICT NEWS www.cfhistory.org The submission of the Downtown Historic District nomination to the National Register of Historic Places was unanimously approved by City Council on May 15. If the submitted nomination is approved by the State Historic Preservation Office, the district will become official in September 2017! The yellow line on the map shows the boundaries of “Cedar Falls Fire Rescue: 150 Years” Program Series the proposed district. —–——> Fire Truck Show Sunday, July 9, 2–5 pm; Around Overman Park, Cedar Falls Since 2014 the Historic Experience firefighting history as we Preservation Commission and surround Overman Park with fire trucks. Community Main Street have Both vintage and modern trucks will show been working on nominating off their bells and whistles at this fun, family event. Free. the Cedar Falls’ downtown to the National Register of Historic Search & Rescue on the Cedar Sunday, July 9, 2 pm; Places. With the collaboration Island Park, Cedar Falls Members of Cedar Falls Fire Rescue will demonstrate how they locate, of the Cedar Falls Historical rescue, and recover in wilderness areas and water. Free. Society, University of Northern Museum Under the Moon: Firehouse Dog Iowa, and multiple community volunteers, and after multiple reviews, Friday, August 4, 7–9 pm; Victorian Home two grant processes, and public meetings the milestone is now Stop by the museum before the Movies Under the Moon screening of complete. This designation would provide Downtown Cedar Falls Firehouse Dog in Overman Park. See our exhibit and enjoy hands-on recognition of its architectural assets and provide the opportunity activities for all ages! Free. for property owners within the district to apply for historical Fire Rescue Then and Now Sunday, September 17, 2 pm; Victorian Home tax credits on rehabilitation projects. Property owners within A lot has changed in 150 years! Learn about the modernization of the district boundaries interested in using tax credits for equipment and the changes in regulations and procedures from rehabilitation should contact Community Main Street or a member of Cedar Falls Fire Rescue. Free. the Historic Preservation Commission. A Hot Time in the Old Town If you have any questions about the district nomination or its benefits, Thursday, September 21; Downtown Cedar Falls Explore the history of downtown Cedar Falls and discover how fire please feel free to contact Iris Lehmann, Planner I, at (319) 268-5185 has shaped the district’s businesses and architecture. Watch for more or [email protected]. For more information on National details about this event organized in partnership with Cedar Falls Registrar of Historic Places visit: www.nps.gov/nr. Community Main Street.

Suiting Everyone 515 Main Street (Farmers State Bank bldg.) by appt. Saturday, August 12 & PO Box 546 • Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613 Sunday, August 13 319-243-9170 • [email protected] (offered twice), 2–3 pm; Victorian Home Fashion scholar Chris Lorenz will describe the changes in clothing and its manufacture from 1765–1920. The talk will be held in conjunction with her sewing and fashion display in the CONNECTED TO OUR COMMUNITY— Victorian Home. Free. CONNECTED TO OUR PAST History First Tours—Holiday Delights ACCREDITED by The National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations® Join us for a festive bus tour to the OFFERING access to Endow Iowa Tax Credits for qualifying gifts Twin Cities, November 28–December 1. SERVING donors through the creation of meaningful community legacies Highlights will include historic homes decorated for the holidays, stunning COMMITTED to enhancing Cedar Falls poinsettia displays, a glass-making DEVELOPING resources for community enhancement demonstration, and two theater performances. We’ll have plenty of time for Join with us to preserve, build, enhance, and shape our community. holiday shopping, too! Registration closes You are the foundation. The Foundation is you. www.cf-communityfoundation.org August 15. See our website for more details. 10 · Summer 2017 206 Main Street, Suite B | Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613 (319) 277-0213 | www.communitymainstreet.org

3RD ANNUAL CEDAR VALLEY GRANFONDO & FONDOFEST—AUGUST 19 Community Main Street, the Cedar Valley Sports Commission, and the Cedar Falls Tourism and Visitors Bureau are teaming up to host the third annual GrandFondo Cedar Valley and FondoFest Celebration on August 19. During the Cedar Valley’s first and only gran fondo cycling event, registered riders have the option to bike a 100 or 60 mile course, providing an opportunity for riders of any skill level. Routes begin and end in downtown Cedar Falls and include great stops in area communities along the way. Race entry includes a swag bag and food at the post ride party. Finishers of the 100-mile ride also receive a commemorative gold medal. Ride registration is currently open at www.granfondocedarvalley.com. FondoFest is a free, family-friendly street festival, complete with live music, craft beer, and children’s activities held in conjunction with the bicycling event. A cross fit competition will be held after the bike ride launches and will last throughout the morning. The beverage tent and music starts at noon with a special FUNdo Kid’s Area open from 4–7 pm! Bring the kiddos downtown to enjoy a Strider bike obstacle course, face painting, balloon animals, and inflatables. A free bicycle valet service will be available for riders and other guests during FondoFest. For more information, please visit www.communitymainstreet.org.

DOWNTOWN PARKING LOT RECONSTRUCTION INFORMATION The excitement is building in downtown Cedar Falls! Improved parking will be provided east of the 100 block (D lot) as a result of the reconstruction project this summer. The K lot next the levee remains open and a temporary lot has been established across First Street north of the Little Red Schoolhouse, commonly referred to as the Old Broom Factory site. Parking at Gateway park is just a 1YEARS2 short walk across the bridge and limits on overnight parking have been waived during construction. Businesses remain open and accessible. Visit downtown frequently to watch the progress! ARTAPALOOZA Parking information will be updated regularly on the Community Main Street website at www.communitymainstreet.org. Community Main Street is excited to be hosting the 12th annual ARTapalooza on Saturday, September 9, from 9 am–4 pm in downtown Cedar Falls! This celebration of fine art draws many talented artists from throughout the region. In addition, there is something for everyone to enjoy as downtown is filled with artist demonstrations, live entertainment, and free children’s activities. Nearly 50 regional artists will display and sell their work at booths set up along the meandering Main Street. Artists pass a highly competitive jurying process to be accepted into the show. A variety of artwork will be featured including ceramics, paintings, metal sculptures, fiber, jewelry, photography, drawing, printmaking, and mixed media, among others. The Hearst Center for the Arts and several downtown merchants will once again host a variety of children's activities including face painting, easel painting, WCF Symphony Zoo, and various other hands-on activities. Live music will be held on the corner of 4th and Main and outside Cup of Joe. For more information, please visit www.communitymainstreet.org.

Summer 2017 · 11 304 W. SEERLEY BLVD. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 319-273-8641 | TheHearst.org

GALLERY HOURS WHERE ART HAPPENS Monday: Closed Hearst Center for the Tuesday & Thursday: 10 am–9 pm Arts is part of the Department of Municipal Wednesday & Friday: 10 am–5 pm Operations & Programs, Saturday & Sunday: 1–4 pm City of Cedar Falls. sUMMER2017

YOUTH Students must reach the minimum age requirement before or during the program. Questions may be directed to the Education Coordinator. SUMMER CLASSES NATURE AND ANIMALS: MISCELLANEOUS ART AND THE GREAT OUTDOORS CAMP CREATIVITY (AGE 3–4, PRESCHOOL) Monday, August 7–Friday, August 11 GIRLS SCOUTS / BOY SCOUTS WORKSHOP The Hearst introduces preschoolers to a wide variety Celebrate the great outdoors through art! This camp Hearst Center instructors are often available to assist of art mediums in these five-day camps. Little artists has students incorporate pieces of nature and their Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts in meeting art badge explore painting, drawing, and sculpting with additional requirements with themed workshops. Although badges time set aside for a snack, story, and a short recess. surroundings to make a variety of artistic work. are not sold or distributed by the Hearst Center, troops Lessons and activities coincide with the assigned Younger students will focus on creating crafts and can meet the requirements for their badges during a theme for each week. prints while older students will get to try out aspects fun and creative afternoon for just $8 per Scout. Dates: Monday, July 10–Friday, July 14: of eco-printing. The minimum requirement of Scouts per workshop is Nature & Animals 8 and the maximum is 25 Scouts. Troops may combine OUT OF THIS WORLD: SPACE AND ART to reach the minimum requirement. To set up a private Monday, July 31–Friday, August 4: art workshop, contact the Hearst Center Education Around the World Monday, August 14–Friday, August 18 Coordinator at 319.268.5504. Time: Morning option: 10–11:30 am OR Get ready to blast off for a fun week of art! In this Afternoon option: 2–3:30 pm new art camp students create projects related to INDEPENDENT STUDY CERAMICS STUDIO PASSES Location: Rownd I & II Classrooms space exploration and take a look at how artists Independent study includes access to clay studio, firing, Fee: $40 ($36) per week • Limit 12 use art to explain the topic of space travel. and use of glazes. Clay must be purchased (in addition Older students learn how spacial concepts are to the pass) from the Hearst Center at $25/25lbs. CAMP DISCOVERY (AGE 5–8, GRADES K–3*) incorporated into different works of art while younger Open studio time is available when the studio is not being used for scheduled classes. For more information, Time: Group A: 9 am–noon** students work to create their own space stations. stop by the Front Desk at the Hearst Center for a Group B: 1–4 pm** handout regarding our ceramic labs or call the Hearst Location: Rownd I Classroom EULENSPIEGEL PUPPETS RESIDENCY: at 319.273.8641. Fee: $65 ($54) per week • Limit 12 FIVE SUNS OF THE AZTECS * Students must have completed one of these Rehearse, perform, and take part in workshops with FIELD TRIPS AND TOURS Eulenspiegel puppeteers! Five Suns of the Aztecs grades during the spring 2017 school year. The Hearst Center welcomes educational field trips and is a bilingual show based on Aztec creation myths. tours! Trips and tours can be customized to include art ** Students may register in both Group A and It uses beautifully painted articulated flat figures, activities, time in the galleries, and time in the sculpture Group B for a total of $130 ($117) per week. flowing silk, and live music to tell dramatic stories about garden (weather permitting). To set up a field trip or the creation of the world: the sun, mountains, rivers, tour, contact the Hearst Center Education Coordinator CAMP EXPLORATION (AGE 9–12, GRADES 4–6*) rain, flowers, and creatures. The Aztec gods Quetzlcoatl at 319.268.5504. Prices vary and are dependent on Time: Group A: 9 am–noon** and Tezcatlipoca discover that everything goes smoothly types of activities and number of participants. when they work together instead of competing. Group B: 1–4 pm** Location: Rownd II Classroom Residency Dates: Wednesday, June 28–Friday, June 30 FACE PAINTING AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES Fee: $65 ($54) per week • Limit 12 Performance Date: Friday, June 30 Hearst Center instructors are available to do face painting and art activities for community and corporate * Students must have completed one of these Rehearsal Time: TBD Workshop Time: TBD events. For more information contact the Hearst Center grades during the spring 2017 school year. Education Coordinator at 319.268.5504. Prices vary ** Students may register in both Group A and Fee: TBD and are dependent on types of activities and number Group B for a total of $130 ($117) per week. of participants.

DOODLESPLATS: PAINTS, PRINTS, AND PATTERNS Monday, July 17–Friday, July 21 What is art if not a bit messy? This camp breaks down the confines of cleanliness and encourages students to doodle, dot, splish, and splash through colorful activities. While younger students explore painting and print-making, the older students study patterns in art through mixed media projects. Students are encouraged to bring a friend and dress for mess!

AROUND THE WORLD: WORLD-WIDE EXPLORATION THROUGH ART Monday, July 24–Friday, July 28 Buckle your seat-belts and grab your sketchbook—it’s time for an artistic adventure! Students learn about different art forms from around the globe through fascinating lessons and activities; from African masks to Chinese watercolor paintings, Native American beading patterns to European sculpture. This eye-opening week of camp leaves students with a greater knowledge of world-wide artistic practices. 12 · Summer 2017 ADULTS Students ages 16+ qualify for adult Unless indicated, all Hearst events are free and classes. Questions may be directed to the open to the public. For more information and education coordinator. other events at the Hearst, visit TheHearst.org. CLASSES Exhibits Through 09 JUL 2017: First Fifty: WHEEL THROWING I Works by Cedar Valley Artists Develop and hone your basic skills of throwing pottery This salon-style exhibition, developed to present on the wheel to create personal items for daily use. Students can finish the class with cups, mugs, bowls, artistic talent using a non-juried model, includes plates, and serving dishes. Demonstrations and original artwork submitted by the first 50 artists to discussions on form and functionality will take place arrive at the Hearst Center when doors opened at throughout the class. Once the ware is finished with 9 am on Thursday, May 11. glaze it is suitable for use in the microwave, oven, and dishwasher. 07 JUL–20 SEP 2017 Original Book Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 11–27 Illustrations by Nancy Price Time: 6:30–8:30 pm Location: Johns Adams Ceramics Lab Opening Reception: Panel discussion of Sleeping Instructor: Ceramics Lab Technician with the Enemy and reception 1–4 pm July 16 Fee: $50 ($45) + $25 lab fee Limit: 6 Best-selling author Nancy Price exhibits original illustrations she created for her books at the STILL LIFE AND LANDSCAPE ACRYLIC PAINTING Hearst Center in conjunction with the Cedar Falls Students will learn and practice acrylic painting Authors Festival. techniques used for still life and landscape painting. All ability levels welcome! WORKSHOPS Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 11–27 Time: 6–8 pm DIGITAL NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP Instructor: Steven Labadessa Learn basic camera controls and composition that are used in nature photography. The start of each Location: McElroy Classroom session will be about camera controls and composition Fee: $45 ($40.50) Limit: 12 while the second half of the class will focus on taking photographs in the sculpture garden and in the UNI prairie area. Must have a digital camera that has manual settings (no cell phones please). Please note the camera make, model, and CF card type as well as any camera accessories that you would like to learn about when you register. This workshop is best suited for beginner or low intermediate photography students. Bring your camera and the manual to each class. Dates: Sundays, July 9, 16, and 23 Time: 1:30–3:30 pm Location: Nancy Price Room (course will always start here), Hearst Sculpture Garden Instructor: Sheri Huber-Otting Fee: $45 ($40.50) Limit: 8 CERAMICS STUDIO WORKSHOP Students will be able to work on the wheel and/or employ hand-building techniques under the guidance on an experienced instructor. Please indicate whether you are interested in working on the wheel or hand- building techniques when registering. Use of the open studio time outside of class is encouraged. Dates: Sundays, August 6, 13, and 20 Time: 1:30–3:30 pm Location: John Adams Ceramics Lab Instructor: Ceramics Lab Technician 20 JUL–24 SEP 2017 Kim Behm & Family Limit: 6 students Opening Reception: Friday, July 21 from 5:30–7 pm Fee: $45 ($40.50) + $25 clay fee WATERCOLOR PORTRAIT PAINTING WORKSHOP Students will learn and practice techniques used for Cedar Falls Authors Festival watercolor portrait painting. All ability levels welcome! at the Hearst Dates: Tuesdays, August 8, 15, and 22 July 16 Sleeping with the Enemy: Novel vs. Film Time: 1:30–3:30 pm Panel discussion by Grant Tracey, Room Rentals Instructor: Steven Labadessa Greg Holt, and Barbara Lounsberry, 2 pm Location: McElroy Classroom The Hearst Center can accommodate groups up to 150 Fee: $30 ($27) Limit: 12 Sept 7 Jeremy Schraffenberger: “James Hearst people for meetings, private functions, or special programs. and the North American Review” HEARST READING ROOM Rental Fee: $15/hr LINOLEUM BLOCK PRINT WORKSHOP Learn how to design, carve, and print a linoleum block Sept 14 Scott Cawelti: “James Hearst’s poems Capacity: 8–10 print in three or more colors during this three-week as Songs: Reprise and Update” workshop. We will use the reduction method in which MAE LATTA HALL Rental Fee: $30/hr parts of the block will be carved away for each color. Sept 21 Jim O’Loughlin: “Planting Red Geraniums: Capacity: 120 auditorium seating, 140 standing The instructor will demonstrate and guide individuals Discovered Poems of James Hearst” in how to transfer the design on the block, how to carve NANCY PRICE MEETING ROOM Rental Fee: $15/hr the block, and the printing process. Tools and materials Sept 24 Liane Nichols: Readers theater performance Capacity: 10–12 will be supplied. of Just Suppose about Ruth Suckow ROWND CLASSROOMS I OR II Rental Fee: $25/hr, Dates: Thursdays, August 10, 17, and 24 Times: 1:30–3:30 pm Capacity: 30 seated, 50 standing $40/hr for both Instructor: Merle Poland R.J. McELROY CLASSROOM Rental Fee: $25/hr Location: McElroy Classroom Final Thursday Reading Series Capacity: 36 at tables, 45 on chairs, 65 standing Fee: $45 ($40.50) Limit: 8 Open mic sign-up is at 7 pm and begins at 7:15 pm. The featured author takes the stage at 8 pm. Final CORNING PATIO Rental Fee: $35/hr, ECO-PRINTING WORKSHOP Thursday Reading Series is a collaboration of Final Capacity: 35 seated, 65 standing $15/hr if rented in Students will gain an understanding of as well as get hands on experience using natural materials to transfer Thursday Press, the Hearst Center for the Arts, and addition to a classroom and dye onto fabric. This workshop is best suited for the University of Northern Iowa College of Humanities, beginner or low intermediate students. Arts, and Sciences. Dates: Saturday, August 12 Gift Shop (rain date: Saturday, August 19) Aug 31 Patricia O’Donnell, author of the memoir, Find handmade artwork such as pottery, jewelry, cards, Time: 1:30–3:30 pm Waiting to Begin (Bottom Dog Press) books, and more on display by local artists. For more Location: Rownd II and Patio Sept 28 Vince Gotera, poetry editor of Star*Line information about the gift shop, contact Abby Haigh Instructor: Mary Reeves (the journal of the Science Fiction and at 319-268-5508. Fee: $20 Limit: 10 Fantasy Poetry Association) Summer 2017 · 13 110 E. 13TH ST. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (319) 273-8636 RECREATION REC CENTER SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS ADULTCenter FALL PROGRAMS MEMBERSHIP SPECIALS CEDAR FALLS SERTOMA CLUB ADULT FALL 12" SOFTBALL LEAGUE May–August Summer Special VOLLEYBALL (3RD–6TH GRADE) Age: 18 years or older RESIDENT↓ NON-RESIDENT↓ Dates: September 9–October 21 Dates: August 22–end of September 12th Grade & Under $45 $100 Days: Saturdays Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays Adult $72.50 $170 Time: 3rd & 4th grade 9–10:25am Time: 6pm–10pm *Sept. Special for Adults $18 $18 5th & 6th grade 10:30–11:55am Location: Birdsall Park Senior Citizen (65) $65 $140 Registration Begins July 15 Registration Begins July 25 Family $110 $225 Fee: $39 by September 1 Fee: $310 team $44 starting September 1 $330 Mixed League ($60 towards ADULT EXERCISE— Seven, 1 hour & 25 minute sessions complex improvement fund) Players will be taught the basic fundamentals Deadline: August 14 (number of teams FITNESS PASS of volleyball through team practice, fun drills, accepted is limited) The Cedar Falls Recreation Center offers individual instruction, and games. Ten game season one or four month fitness passes. You may All participants will be placed on teams Mixed and Men’s Leagues Divisions 1 & 2 purchase a card permitting your unlimited and receive a program t-shirt. Register early; access to any fitness class that does not all programs are limited in size. ADULT KICKBALL LEAGUE require pre-registration. A recreation facility Age: 18 years or older membership is not needed to purchase a Dates: Beginning August 23 fitness pass. The fitness pass allows usage of Days: Wednesdays the locker room and fitness classes only. NFL FLAG FOOTBALL (1ST–6TH GRADE) Time: 6pm–10pm Fees are half price for Rec Center Members Location: Birdsall Park unless other wise stated. Dates/ Teams start Practices late August Location: Various schools and parks. Registration begins July 25 Session 2 May–August Games begin September 8 Fee: $70 Session 3 September–December at Pfeiffer and Birdsall Parks. Deadline: August 14 (number of teams 4 month pass $96 ($48 Members) Registration Begins July 15 accepted is limited) 1 month pass $35 ($30 Members) Fee: $43 by July 31 Six game season (Cannot run into the next month) $48 starting August 1 Teams may consist of any combination One time class tryout $5 Six game season of men and women 16 years or older. This 5-on-5 game provides exciting, non- Ten people play on the field at a time; contact play with all players being in skill as many players as you want may bat (kick) positions. This game emphasizes the basic with unlimited substitutions. Mixed and Sign up for football skills of passing, catching, defending, Open Divisions with “call-your-own” or at www.cedarfalls.com/notifyme and running. Players will also learn about umpire each others games options offered. to receive a monthly newsletter formations, pass patterns, and different Standings recorded; awards go to top teams. with our programs. types of defense. Participants should sign up according to their elementary school. “Cedar Falls Recreation” All players receive a reversible football jersey. Center on Facebook for updates Register early; all programs are limited in and information! size. Those players signing up after the registration deadline may not have their Follow us at twitter.com/cfrec jersey in time for their first game. Coaches Watch for upcoming fitness class and will schedule practice days, times, and schedule changes coming in September! locations. Players will be notified with details A FULL LISTING OF CLASSES IS AVAILABLE about first practice after August 20. Parent at www.cedarfalls.com/fitness. In addition to all of our great programs and volunteer coaches are needed. If interested activities we offer tickets to these excellent contact Brock Goos at (319) 273-8636. locations at incredible prices! CF FIRE & RESCUE 1ST & 2ND GRADE PERSONAL TRAINERS DESTINATION GATE PRICE / CF REC PRICE DIVISION Recommit to your resolutions! Personal Lost Island Water Park $26.75 / $24 Officiated games on Saturday mornings Trainers are offered to help meet your Six Flags Great America + CF INDEPENDENT INSURANCE fitness needs by working one on one. Hurricane Harbor; Gurnee, IL $72 / $48 AGENTS 3RD & 4TH GRADE DIVISION Individual sessions may be scheduled Six Flags; St. Louis, MO $62 / $47.50 Officiated games on Thursday after 5pm at any time. Your personal trainer will Valleyfair + White Water Country; or Saturday mornings teach you proper techniques, equipment Shakopee, MN $55.65 / $36.25 CEDAR FALLS FIRE & RESCUE usage, and create a routine suitable for Blank Park Zoo, Des Moines Adult: $14 / $8 5TH & 6TH GRADE DIVISION your personal needs and activities. Call Youth: $11 / $7 Officiated games on Tuesday & (319) 273-8636 or visit our web site for Non-Rec Center Member: CASH ONLY Thursday after 5pm more information. 14 · Summer 2017 AQUATICS NOW–AUGUST 23 RECREATIONAL& SPECIAL EVENT NIGHTS WATER WALKING SWIMMING AT THE POOLS NOW–AUGUST 6 The Falls Aquatic Center provides this unique THE FALLS AQUATIC CENTER SQUIRT GUN NIGHTS exercise experience Monday–Friday for 3025 South Main • (319) 266-8468 Mondays Holmes Pool 6:30–8:45pm adults 16 and older now through August 23 Open Daily (weather permitting) from 11:05am–12pm, weather permitting. FLOATATION NIGHT Monday–Saturday 12pm–8:30pm Patrons may choose to walk with or against Tuesdays Holmes Pool 6:30–8:45pm Sunday 1pm–8:30pm the current. Aqua socks are allowed during UFO NIGHT this program. Daily admission ($7) or a HOLMES POOL Thursdays Holmes Pool 6:30–8:45pm summer swim pass is required. 505 Holmes Drive • 319) 553-3012 DOUBLE DOLLAR DEAL Open Daily 1–4:30pm & 6:30–8:45pm Fridays Holmes Pool 6:30–8:45pm Closed for maintenance Aug 7–23 *Should the weather be such that The Falls cannot open DOGGY DIP as scheduled, staff will attempt to open later in the day at 3 pm or 6 pm; weather permitting. Enjoy a true dog’s day of summer on August 24, from 6–8pm (weather permitting). LAP SWIM (16 YEARS +): All dogs must be licensed to use the pool, Fee: $4 or season swim pass for and must be accompanied by at least one respective season adult owner and up to two other people. Cost of admission is $5/dog; additional See website for dates www.cedarfalls.com/aquatics. owners are $4 each. Season swim passes Holmes Pool will not be honored. All those entering the Early Bird Lap Swim pool area should be prepared to get wet. M, W, F 5:45–7:30am @ The Falls Aug 7–23 STRETCHING AQUA TRIM Evening Lap Swim July 20–August 4; Monday–Friday 8:45–9:25am; $32 T, TH 9–9:50pm Closed Aug 7–23 SWIM LESSONS SESSION III (JULY 20–AUGUST 7) Weekend Lap Swim Sun. 5:30–6:20pm The Recreation Division will do everything possible to see at least 10 lessons are held, but we Closed Aug 7–23 cannot control the weather. Class sizes are limited. For a full set of descriptions and schedule visit: www.cedarfalls.com/aquatics. Fee: $32 The Falls We will have one lap lane whenever Adapted Aquatics: For children ages 5–10 with special needs. the facility is open: outdoor adult fee Older Beginners: For children ages 9–14 who have never had swim lessons. ($7) or swim pass applies. Beginning Diving: For children ages 9–16, who meet the prerequisite skill levels listed for DAILY ADMISSION Group 7: Skippers, and want to learn how to dive. Students are taught the proper approach, takeoff, forward dive, backward dive, reverse dive, and forward dive half twist. HOLMES/PEET THE FALLS Infant (2 & Under) $3 $3 Intermediate & Advanced Diving: For those with skills taught in our diving class who want Youth 3–Adult $4 $7 to learn more advanced dives.

POOL RENTAL Lifeguards are provided. HOLMES POOL

Available daily after open recreation 1 Infants Group Group 2 Toddlers 3 Preschool Group 4 Swabbies Group 5 Deck Hands Group 6 1st Mate Group 7 SkippersGroup 8 Captains Group 9 Admirals Group Diving Beginning Diving Intermediate Aquatics Adapted Older Beginner swim hours for private parties. Holmes Pool 8:45–9:25am X X X $60/hr for parties up to 75 people Holmes Pool 9:30–10:10am X X X $75/hr for parties over 75 people Holmes Pool 10:30–11:10 am X X X Holmes Pool 11:15–11:55 am X X X FALLS AQUATIC CENTER Holmes Pool 4:45–5:25 pm X X X Available daily after 8:45pm for two hours. Holmes Pool 5:30–6:10 pm X X X Holmes Pool 4:30–4:55pm X Safari Falls $200 Holmes Pool 5–5:25pm X Rock Falls $325 Holmes Pool 5:30–5:55pm X Safari Falls & Adventure Falls $425 Holmes Pool 6–6:25pm X The Falls 8:45–9:25am X X X X X X Rock Falls & Adventure Falls $525 The Falls 8:45–9:10am X Entire Facility $625 The Falls 9:15–9:40am X +Open Concession Stand Option $25 The Falls 9:30–10:10am X X X X X X The Falls 10–10:25am X The Falls 10:15–10:55am X X X X X X The Falls 10:30–10:55am X Summer 2017 · 15 Information /availability: www.cedarfalls.com/parks Enjoy Our Parks

COMMUNITY PICNIC SHELTER RENTALS TENNIS COURTS Picnic shelters in the parks may be reserved On Monday, May 15, a groundbreaking in advance at the Rec Center by signing ceremony took place on the UNI Campus at a contract and paying $22 a rental fee. the SW corner of Campus and 19th Streets to The Overman Park shelter is only rented in kick off the construction of new community conjunction with the Bandshell. tennis courts. This is a collaborative project between the University of Northern Iowa, GATEWAY CELEBRATION SHELTER Cedar Falls Community School District, Reservation Fee — paid at the time of reservation the City of Cedar Falls, and the Black Hawk Mon–Thurs $70 County Gaming Association. The project Fri–Sun & Holidays $110 includes nine courts to replace aging facilities Damage Deposit $250 on the UNI campus and at Robinson Dresser Sports Complex. The facility will be home to ISLAND PARK BEACH HOUSE UNI and Cedar Falls High School Men’s and PLAN YOUR 2017 218 Center Street in Island Park Women’s Tennis, available for community GOLF OUTINGS Reservation Fee — paid at the time of reservation recreation programs, and open to the public. There is still plenty of time! The Pheasant Two of the courts will also be striped for East side↓ Entire building↓ Ridge Golf staff will be happy to assist you Pickle Ball! Construction is underway with Mon–Thurs $125 $175 in setting up a full-service outing at any of anticipated completion in the fall of 2017. Fri–Sun & Holidays $200 $275 the three Cedar Falls municipal courses. The Damage Deposit $500 $750 pro shop staff will provide assistance with Mark Nook, President, University of Northern The East (bridge side) holds up to 120 people scheduling your event and other tournament Iowa; Jim Brown, Mayor, in banquet style seating if desired, or the services such as meals, prizes, package Cedar Falls; Andy Pattee, deals, and other specials. Golf outings Superintendent, Cedar entire building with banquet style seating Falls Schools; Tim Hurley, holds about 180 people. Each side has a are an excellent social gathering for your Black Hawk County stainless steel serving counter and a sink organization, group, or business. Call the Gaming Association with hot and cold water available. The facility Pheasant Ridge Pro Shop at 266-8266 and comes with tables and chairs located in Golf Professional John Bermel or his staff storage rooms on either side of the facility. will assist you. A garage door separates the two sides. Men’s and women’s rest rooms are located on the east side of the building with access SMOKEFREE AIR ACT from the outside of the building; they are As you enjoy the outdoor recreation areas also available to the general public using the in the Cedar Falls, please remember the trails or park. Windows open easily for great Smoking Regulations in Iowa. ventilation and an enjoyable view of the park The “Smokefree Air Act” is in place to reduce and river. Ceiling fans move the air to help the level of exposure of environmental keep the inside of the building cool on hot tobacco smoke to the general public and summer days. A small deck/patio is available employees, helping to improve the health with the respective ends on the river side of of Iowans. The act restricts smoking in certain the building. areas of City parks or recreational facilities. BIG WOODS LAKE Indoor areas: Smoking is prohibited in CAMPGROUND all enclosed buildings and shelters on For more park property. PAW PARK information regarding Outdoor areas: Smoking is prohibited South of the Highway 58 overpass campground on the grounds—outdoor areas used on South Main Street reservations and in connection with the public building Dog owners…let your dogs roam without prices, contact including: sidewalks neighboring the a leash in this entirely fenced, 3-acre park! Black Hawk County building, sitting or standing areas Annual permits to utilize the park are Conservation Office neighboring the building, patios and decks, $15/dog—available for purchase at City (319) 433-7275. courtyards, swimming pools, and beaches— Hall (220 Clay Street). Daily passes can be of public buildings located within parks. purchased for $2 at the park. Prices are Outdoor areas where smoking may be subject to change for upcoming seasons. allowed include: parking lots, the course Dogs must have current vaccinations to use of play at a golf course, hiking trails, locations the park; other general rules are posted. of an individual campsite or camp fire, lakes, rivers, or other natural body of water. 16 · Summer 2017 524 MAIN ST. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (319) 273-8643 M–W: 10a–9p • TH–F: 9a–6p • Sat 9a–5p • Sun 1–5p Public Library WRITERS OF THE CEDAR VALLEY EVENTS FOR ADULTS Upcoming Meetings: Sunday, July 23, August 20, and September 17, Wednesday, July 12: DIY Electrical Workshop 1–4 pm, Library Meeting Room by O’Donnell Ace Hardware, Library Meeting Room Writers ages 12+ of all experience levels and genres are welcome to Monday, July 17: Home Energy Workshop Green Iowa Americorp write, discuss, and learn. Please email library assistant Erin Thompson Tuesday, July 18: Cookie Decorating Techniques Hy-Vee Bakery at [email protected] for more information or to join our listserv. Find us on Facebook by searching for “Writers of the Cedar Valley.” Thursday, July 20, from 1–6 pm: Red Cross Blood Drive Community Center (Appointments encouraged: www.redcrossblood.org) CULTURAL LITERACY SERIES Tuesday, August 1 & Friday, August 18, from 5–8pm: Local Authors Showcase Kick Off: September 6, at 7 pm Adult Minecraft Access to a unique world with an introductory lesson on how to play the game. Free; registration is required. The Cedar Falls Public Library has launched a Cultural Literacy Series with the goal of providing one culturally relevant event (i.e. immigration, refugees, etc.) each month for the rest of the year. Please EVENTS FOR YOUTH check the Cedar Falls Public Library website for the month’s event! Friday, July 7, at 10 & 11 am: Rad Zoo reptile show The Local Authors Showcase kicks off on September 6, at 7pm Upstairs meeting room with author Jim O’Loughlin. Join us for “reading local” on the first Wednesday, July 12, at 9:30 & 11 am: Babaloo, Wednesday of each month to hear from local talent talk about their children’s musician Community Center writing. If you are a local author who would like to be included, we still want you! Find the application at www.cedar-falls.lib.ia.us by Friday, July 21, at 9:30 & 11 am: Absolute Science, entertaining clicking on the “Local Authors Showcase” icon. science experiments Upstairs meeting room There will be no storytimes in August so we can plan a great program LITCON 2017 line-up for the fall. Storytimes will resume Tuesday, September 5. Saturday, November 11, from 9 am–4 pm Monday, August 21, beginning at 11:30 am: Come view the solar Check the LitCon page on our website for information about our eclipse with us! We have special glasses from the Space Science Vendor Lounge application (new vendor lounge layout, still no Institute for safely viewing the eclipse. table fee!) as well as our application for presentation proposals. Sunday, August 27, at 2 pm: Rainbow Storytime This fall we will have three special events leading up to LitCon, For families of all kinds so be sure to check our website for more information! You can Thursday, August 31, at 10:30 am: Homeschool Jamboree also email [email protected] with questions. Join us for an orientation to the services the library provides to homeschool families. The event also includes a storytime. BANNED BOOKS WEEK Wednesdays, at 3 pm: After School Club for School-Aged Kids September 24–30 Gather in the meeting room unless otherwise noted. During the month of September, the Cedar Falls Public Library Register at www.cedar-falls.lib.ia.us/youth. will host some special events featuring banned books. Check our • July 5: Make a pinhole projection in a box for the solar eclipse. website for information about the Banned Books-club, as well as Registration required, limited to 30 participants. the first-ever presentation on what exactly “banned” means when • July 12: Activities exploring the relative size of the sun to other it comes to library books. celestial bodies. Registration required, limited to 30 participants. Meet at the park behind the first block of Main Street by the river (the park behind Cup of Joe) for these activities. In case of rain, CEDAR FALLS COMMUNITY CENTER the event is cancelled. SENIOR DEVICE ADVICE • July 19: How big, how far, how hot, how old? More sun Second Thursday of the month from 2–3 pm exploration activities. Registration required, limited to 30. Sessions are followed by complimentary • July 26: Sun cookies—learn about the different “looks” of the coffee and cookies. Sponsored by Friends sun and decorate a cookie to model one of them. No registration of the Cedar Falls Public Library. required. For children of all ages. This is a drop-in program while July 13 Cell Phone Device Advice: Bring your smart phone (i.e. supplies last. Apple iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, etc.) or basic cell phone for tips on texting, apps, saving contacts, and other questions. For more information about Library events visit Aug 10 Cultural Literacy—Social Media: Have you been curious www.cedar-falls.lib.ia.us. Registration is available about Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media? at the Library’s website or by calling (319) 273-8643. Do you have questions about your account? We’re here to All events sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls help get you connected, the right way! Public Library, the Cedar Falls Community Foundation’s Robert Sept 14 CFU” “Home Thermostat & Smart Home Tech and Shirley Berg Fund, and Kathryn Ray Fund.

Summer 2017 · 17 July September In July, we celebrate Nancy Several September events highlight James Hearst Price, (1925– ), who’s (1900–1983), who gave us more than 600 poems written 13 novels—five set in many volumes. Called “the Robert Frost of the in Cedar Falls, including Midwest,” Hearst also published essays and his “Sleeping with the Enemy” autobiography, “My Shadow Below Me,” which offers and “An Accomplished a rich picture of Cedar Falls. Many festival events are Woman.” The first was at the Hearst Center—a legacy to his community. The Cedar Falls Authors Festival continues this a 1987 Literary Guild summer and features two more of our five best-selling selection and became the Chalk Talks: Herb Hake’s and nationally-known authors, Nancy Price and famous 1991 film (starring Cartoon Classroom James Hearst, as well as a new play by local authors. Julia Roberts). She has A Cedar Falls Authors Directory is being created, also given us a collection Exhibit opens Sun., Sept. 3, 1 p.m., which will be housed online at the public library and of poems, six short stories, speaker at 2 p.m. UNI’s Rod Library. If you consider yourself an author and illustrates her books. UNI Museum at UNI Rod Library, or would like to nominate someone else, please visit first floor, available during library hours www.cfauthorsfestival.org and complete the survey Exhibit—Nancy Price: Herb Hake was a local cartoonist, television found on the homepage. Original Book Illustrations personality, historian, and 33-year UNI staff www.cfauthorsfestival.org Fri., July 7–Wed., Sept. 20 member. The exhibit will feature his cartoons; www.Facebook.com/CedarFallsIA. Reception Sun., July 16 at 1 p.m., discuss his inspirations; and explain how his in conjunction with panel discussion work with cartoons influenced his career in Hearst Center for the Arts theatre, radio, and television. Original radio AT OVERMAN PARK The exhibit will feature Price’s book illustrations. and television broadcasts will also be featured. Cinema in Seerley Park— James Hearst and the “Sleeping with the Enemy” (Rated R) “North American Review” Fri., July 14, music and beer garden, Thurs., Sept. 7, 7 p.m. movie at dark Hearst Center for the Arts This 1991 psychological thriller starring Julia Jeremy Schraffenberger, UNI associate professor Roberts is based on Price’s 1986 novel and is of English, will discuss Hearst’s connections to set in Cedar Falls. the “North American Review,” the oldest literary magazine in North America. College Hill Tour of Homes Sat., July 15 at 1– 4 p.m. I’m published! Now what? A behind- College Hill Neighborhood, the-scenes look at the crazy, wild and begin at Seerley Park, Cedar Falls wonderful life of writers on the road. The tour includes Price’s past home and three Sat., Sept. 9, 2 p.m. others featured in “Sleeping with the Enemy” Reception and book signing to follow. as well as the UNI president’s house. Cedar Falls Public Library This visual and entertaining program features Panel Discussion: “Sleeping with Jeff Copeland’s experiences as a published the Enemy”: Novel vs. Film author, and what it took to become one. Sun., July 16 at 2 p.m. James Hearst’s Poems as Songs: 13th ANNUAL Come at 1 p.m. for reception for concurrent Price illustration exhibit. Reprise and Update Hearst Center for the Arts Thurs., Sept. 14, 7 p.m. Join Grant Tracey, Greg Holt, and Barbara Hearst Center for the Arts Lounsberry for an entertaining discussion of the Scott Cawelti will play a selection of Hearst’s poems differences in the movie from the original book. set to music, discussing in detail why they work as songs, and share new ones previously unrecorded. August Newly Discovered Poems Birthday Party and Readathon of James Hearst Sat., Aug. 5 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 21, 7 p.m. Cedar Falls Public Library Hearst Center for the Arts July 7 Mannequin Celebrate not one but three of the five featured Jim O’Loughlin, UNI assistant professor of English, authors and their August birthdays. Listen recently discovered 18 previously unpublished July 21 Trolls to readings of all five authors by Cedar Falls poems by James Hearst; this is the public unveiling. celebrities and enjoy refreshments all day. Aug. 4 Firehouse Dog “Just Suppose: The Life of Aug. 18 The Karate Kid “Just Ann” Iowa Novelist Ruth Suckow” Written by UNI’s Cynthia Goatley & Sun., Sept. 24, 2 p.m. FREE family-friendly films at dusk in Overman Park, Rebecca Burkhardt Hearst Center for the Arts following live music by beginning at 6:30. Regent Studio Sampler Series: Aug. 10–13 Liane Nichols will offer a readers theatre Presented by Community Main Street, Oster Regent Theatre (Tickets required.) interpretation of “Just Suppose,” providing the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, This premier production about former Texas more insight into this local author. An in-depth the Cedar Valley Acoustic Guitar Association, Governor Ann Richards reveals a dynamic, discussion with the author and actress who and the Hearst Center for the Arts. larger-than-life personality. originated the part will take place in June. 18 · Summer 2017 TOURISM CALENDAR OF EVENTS

12–15 Riverview Gospel 20–23 Waterloo Open Golf 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 College Hill 26 The Marksmen & The 9–10 NHRA Summit Points JULY Sing Riverview Conference Classic Irv Warren Golf Farmers Market Punches Family Riverview #11&12 Cedar Falls Center, 439 N. Division St. Course, 1000 Fletcher Ave. 2205 College St. 4pm Conference Center Motorsports Park, 268-0787 W'loo waterlooopen.com 439 N. Division St. 7227 Waverly Rd. 4, 11, 25 Friday Fun Night riverviewministries.com 268-0787 7pm 987-2537 racecfmp.com 21 Live to 9—Nickel John Cedar Falls Motorsports riverviewministries.com 14–16; 20–23 Nunsense Sturgis Park, 121 Center St. Park, 7227 Waverly Rd. 9 ARTapalooza on Main St. Hope Martin Theatre 5:30pm liveto9.com 987-2537 6pm 26 Harleys & Hot Rods Cedar Falls Downtown 225 Commercial St. 7pm racecfmp.com Cedar Falls Motorsports 277-0213 9am 21 Movies Under Waterloo Sun 2pm Park, 7227 Waverly Rd. cedarfallsdowntown.com the Moon—Troll 4–6 Iowa Irish Fest Lincoln 291-4494 wcpbhct.org 987-2537 racecfmp.com CV Acoustic Guitar 6:30pm Park, E 4th & Mulberry St., 9 UNI Football vs Cal Poly 14 Cinema in Seerley Park— 277-0213 Movie at dusk Waterloo 234-9029 UNI-Dome, Sleeping with the Enemy cedarfallsdowntown.com iowairishfest.com 2401 Hudson Rd 4pm 1 Steve Hess & Southern Seerley Park, 2300 Iowa St. 273-4849 unitix.uni.edu 22 Saturday Fun Day & 4 Movies Under the Moon Salvation Riverview 268-4266 7pm SEPTEMBER Midnight Mania Cedar —Firehouse Dog 10 Fall Harvest Festival Conference Center cfauthorsfestival.org 439 N. Division St. Falls Motorsports Park, CV Acoustic Guitar 6:30pm CV Arboretum & Botanic 268-0787 7pm 14 Live to 9—CB & Company 7227 Waverly Rd. 277-0213 Movie at dusk Gardens, 1927 E. Orange Rd. riverviewministries.com Sturgis Park, 121 Center St. 987-2537 racecfmp.com cedarfallsdowntown.com Waterloo, 226-4966 11am liveto9.com 5:30pm Cedarvalleyarboretum.org 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Cedar Falls 23 Cedar Valley Chamber 5, 12, 19, 25 Cedar Falls Farmers Market Overman 14, 28 Friday Fun Night Music—Dirty Dancing Farmers Market Overman 14 REO Speedwagon Park, 300 Clay St. 8:30am Cedar Falls Motorsports GBPAC, 8201 Dakota St. Park, 300 Clay St. 8:30am GBPAC*, 8201 Dakota St. Park, 7227 Waverly Rd. 6pm cedarvalleymusic.org 3pm unitix.uni.edu 7pm 5 NHRA All Access 1–2 Cedar Valley Pedal Fest 987-2537 racecfmp.com Gateway Park 28 Live to 9—Checker and Challenge “Run for 14–17 National Cattle 206 Grant St. 268-4266 14–15 BBQ’Loo & Blues Too the Bluetones Sturgis the Wally” Cedar Falls Congress Fair Cattle 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Cedar Falls cedartrailpartnership.org Lincoln Park, 201 E 4th St. Park, 121 Center St. Motorsports Park, Congress Grounds, Waterloo Fri 5:30pm liveto9.com 5:30pm 7227 Waverly Rd. Farmers Market Overman 250 Ansborough Ave., 4, 11, 18, 25 Cedar Falls 291-2038 Sat 11am 987-2537 racecfmp.com Park, 300 Clay St. 8:30am Waterloo 234-7515 Municipal Band 29–31 NHRA Summit Points mainstreetwaterloo.org 2 Saturday Fun Day & nationalcattlecongress.com “Marching Along” Cedar Falls Motorsports 6 Sunday Bracket Bash Midnight Mania Cedar Overman Park 15 River’s Edge 10K Park, 7227 Waverly Rd. Cedar Falls Motorsports 16 Doggie Dash 5K Run/ Falls Motorsports Park, 300 Clay St. 7:30pm Black Hawk Park 987-2537 racecfmp.com Park, 7227 Waverly Rd. Walk Hartman Reserve, 2410 W Lone Tree Rd. 987-2537 racecfmp.com 7227 Waverly Rd. 657 Reserve Dr. 8am cedarnet.org/cfband 29 Iowa Shrine Bowl All Star 575-0989 6:30am 987-2537 racecfmp.com 277-2187 6–9 BLAST Iowa Summer Football Classic & Parade 10–13 Just Ann trekmanracing.com 4 Cedar Falls Municipal doggiedash5k.weebly.com Sizzler The Falls Aquatic Downtown Cedar Falls— Oster Regent Theatre, Band Labor Day Encore Center, 3025 Main St. 15 College Hill Tour of Parade 9:30am 103 Main St. Thurs–Sat 17 Fire Rescue Then and Concert Overman Park, 290-6261 blast.usswim.net Homes College Hill UNI-Dome—Game 4pm 277-5283 7:30pm; Now Carriage House Neighborhood, beginning 2401 Hudson Rd. osterregent.org Sun 2pm 300 Clay St. 7pm Museum, 308 W. 3rd St. 2pm 6, 13, 20, 27 College Hill at Seerley Park 268-4266 iowashrinebowl.org cedarnet.org/cfband 266-5149 cfhistory.org Farmers Market 12–13 NHRA Summit Points cfauthorsfestival.org 7, 14, 21, 28 College Hill 2205 College St. 4pm 29–8/6 96th Annual Cedar Cedar Falls Motorsports 21 Newly Discovered Poems 15 Night of Fire Cedar Falls Falls Bible Conference Park, 7227 Waverly Rd. Farmers Market of James Hearst 7 Movies Under the Moon Motorsports Park Riverview Conference 987-2537 racecfmp.com 2205 College St. 4pm **Hearst Center, Mannequin (1987) 7227 Waverly Rd. Center, 439 N Division St. 7 Paul’s Journey Concert 304 W. Seerley Blvd. 7pm 30th Anniversary 18–20 Old Time Power Show 987-2537 racecfmp.com 268-0787 Riverview Conference 273-8641 thehearst.org CV Acoustic Guitar 6:30pm Antique Acres, riverviewministries.com Center, 439 N. Division St. 277-0213 Movie at dusk 16 Cedar Valley Chamber 7610 Waverly Rd. 21 A Hot Time in the 268-0787 7pm cedarfallsdowntown.com Music Fest 2017— 987-2380 antiqueacres.org Old Town Cedar Falls Dancing “Czech to Czech” riverviewministries.com Downtown 266-5149 18 Movies Under the Moon 8 The Texas Tenors GBPAC* Cedar Falls Woman’s Club, cfhistory.org —Karate Kid (1984) 7 PROJECT Trio— 8201 Dakota St. 7pm 304 Clay St. 3pm AUGUST CV Acoustic Guitar 6:30pm wcfsymphony GBPAC* 23–24 Terry Stumpf 273-4849 gbpac.com cedarvalleymusic.org 277-0213 Movie at dusk 8201 Dakota St. 7:30pm Memorial Race Cedar 8 Accel Triathlon 18–23 141st Annual Iowa cedarfallsdowntown.com 273-4849 wcfsymphony.org Falls Motorsports Park, George Wyth State Park State Trap Shoot 7227 Waverly Rd. 19 Gran Fondo Cedar Valley/ 8, 22, 29 Friday Fun Night 3659 Wyth Rd. 596-1101 Cedar Falls Gun Club, 987-2537 racecfmp.com Fondo Fest Downtown Cedar Falls Motorsports acceltriathlon.com 8am 6138 W Cedar Wapsi Rd. Cedar Falls 493-5371 Park, 7227 Waverly Rd. 6pm 23 The Whisnants iowastateshoot.com 8am 8 Diesel Drags Cedar Falls granfondocedarvalley.com 987-2537 racecfmp.com Riverview Conference Motorsports Park 20–23 Sturgis Youth Theatre Center, 439 N. Division St. 19 Downtown Panther 8–10; 14–17 The Man Who 7227 Waverly Rd. —The Wizard of Oz 268-0787 7pm Prowl Cedar Falls Shot Liberty Valance 987-2537 racecfmp.com UNI Strayer Wood Theatre, riverviewministries.com Downtown 277-0213 Hope Martin Theatre, 2572 27th St. Cedar Falls 9 Search & Rescue on the 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August cedarfallsdowntown.com 225 Commercial St., 30–1 Mopar Max Cedar Falls July 20–22@7pm; Cedar Island Park 2pm Ensembles—Cedar Falls Waterloo 7pm; Sun 2pm Motorsports Park, 21@10:30am; 22&23@2pm 19 Saturday Fun Day & 218 Center St. 266-5149 Municipal Band Overman 7227 Waverly Rd. 273-2149 theatreuni.edu Midnight Mania Cedar 9 Park to Park Park, 300 Clay St. 7pm 987-2537 racecfmp.com Falls Motorsports Park, George Wyth State Park, cedarnet.org/cfband 7227 Waverly Rd 2659 Wyth Rd. 7:30am 987-2537 racecfmp.com trekmanracing.com

6510 HUDSON RD. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 FOR UNI GAMES VISIT www.unipanthers.com (319) 268-4266 • (800) 845-1955 *GBPAC: Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. www.cedarfallstourism.org All times and dates subject to change. Summer 2017 · 19 City of Cedar Falls PRSRT STD 220 Clay Street ECRWSS Cedar Falls, IA 50613 U.S. POSTAGE PAID Public Meetings Cedar Falls, IA Permit No. 41 4 Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Duke Young Room 5:15 pm 5 Library Board of Trustees, Library 4:00 pm Postal Customer 10 City Council, Council Chambers 7:00 pm Cedar Falls, IA 50613 11 Housing Commission, City Hall Conference Room 5:00 pm 12 Civil Service Commission, Duke Young Room 8:00 am

JULY Community Center & Senior Services Board, Cedar Falls Community Center 1:00 pm SCHOOL BOARD Utilities Board of Trustees, 2nd Floor Board Room 2:00 pm ELECTION POLLING Historic Preservation Commission, Duke Young Room 4:00 pm LOCATIONS Planning & Zoning Commission, Council Chambers 5:30 pm PCT 1 (16) Eagle’s Club, 2125 W Lone Tree Rd 13 Health Trust Fund Board, Duke Young Room 7:30 am Cedar Falls Ward 1 Pct 1—Eagle’s Club Parks & Recreation Commission, Rec Center 4:30 pm Mt Vernon TWP—Country View (Portion in 17 City Council, Council Chambers 7:00 pm Cedar Falls School District; not Waterloo, Janesville, or Denver) 18 School Board, Council Chambers 5:30 pm Washington TWP—Antique Acres (Portion in 19 Visitors & Tourism Board, Visitors Center 4:00 pm Cedar Falls School District; not Janesville) 24 Board of Adjustment, Duke Young Room 7:00 pm Union TWP—American Martyr Retreat House (Portion in Cedar Falls School District; not 26 Art & Culture Board, Hearst Center for the Arts 4:30 pm Janesville, Dike-New Hartford, or Planning & Zoning Commission, Council Chambers 5:30 pm Waverly-Shell Rock) PCT 2 (17) City Hall, 220 Clay St 1 Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Cedar Falls Ward 1 Pct 2—St. John Duke Young Room 5:15 pm Lutheran Church 2 Library Board of Trustees, Library 4:00 pm Cedar Falls Ward 1 Pct 3—City Hall 7 City Council, Council Chambers 7:00 pm PCT 3 (18) Church Of Christ, 2727 W Fourth St 8 Housing Commission, City Hall Conference Room 5:00 pm Cedar Falls Ward 3 Pct 1—Cedar Falls School Administration Building 9 Civil Service Commission, Duke Young Room 8:00 am Cedar Falls Ward 3 Pct 2—Church Of Christ Utilities Board of Trustees, 2nd Floor Board Room 2:00 pm Cedar Falls Ward 3 Pct 3—University Historic Preservation Commission, Duke Young Room 4:00 pm Book & Supply Planning & Zoning Commission, Council Chambers 5:30 pm PCT 4 (19) Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 10 Parks & Recreation Commission, Rec Center 4:30 pm 4000 Hudson Rd

AUGUST 14 School Board, Council Chambers 5:30 pm Cedar Falls Ward 2 Pct 1—United Church of Christ 16 Visitors & Tourism Board, Visitors Center 4:00 pm Cedar Falls Ward 2 Pct 2—Bethlehem 21 City Council, Council Chambers 7:00 pm Lutheran Church (Portion in Cedar Falls 23 Art & Culture Board, Hearst Center for the Arts 4:30 pm School District; not Hudson) Planning & Zoning Commission, Council Chambers 5:30 pm Cedar Falls Ward 4 Pct 3—Gilchrist Hall, UNI 28 School Board, Council Chambers 5:30 pm Cedar Falls TWP—Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Portion in Cedar Falls School District; Board of Adjustment, Duke Young Room 7:00 pm not Dike-New Hartford) PCT 5 (20) Trinity Bible Church, 125 Orchard Dr 4 City Council, Council Chambers 7:00 pm Cedar Falls Ward 5 Pct 2—Orchard Hill Church 5 Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Cedar Falls Ward 5 Pct 3—Trinity Bible Church Duke Young Room 5:15 pm PCT 6 (21) Cedar Heights Community 6 Library Board of Trustees, Library 4:00 pm Presbyterian Church, 2015 Rainbow Dr 11 School Board, Council Chambers 5:30 pm Cedar Falls Ward 4 Pct 1—Cedar Heights 12 School Board Elections, Locations to the right 7:00 pm Community Presbyterian Church Housing Commission, City Hall Conference Room 5:00 pm Cedar Falls Ward 4 Pct 2—Hearst Center 13 Civil Service Commission, Duke Young Room 8:00 am PCT 7 (22) St Timothy’s United Methodist Church, 3220 Terrace Dr Community Center & Senior Services Board, Cedar Falls Community Center 1:00 pm Cedar Falls Ward 5 Pct 1—St Timothy’s United Methodist Church Utilities Board of Trustees, 2nd Floor Board Room 2:00 pm Waterloo Ward 3Pct1—River’s Edge Christian Historic Preservation Commission, Duke Young Room 4:00 pm Church (Portion in Cedar Falls School District; Planning & Zoning Commission, Council Chambers 5:30 pm not Waterloo) 14 Parks & Recreation Commission, Rec Center 4:30 pm Waterloo Ward 1 Pct 1—Ascension Lutheran Church (Portion in Cedar Falls School District; 18 City Council, Council Chambers 7:00 pm not Waterloo) Human Rights Commission, Duke Young Room 7:00 pm PCT 8 (23) Heartland Vineyard Church, Visitors Center 4:00 pm 1405 Greenhill Rd

SEPTEMBER 20 Visitors & Tourism Board, 25 School Board, Council Chambers 5:30 pm Cedar Falls Ward 2 Pct 3- Heartland Vineyard Church (Portion in Cedar Falls School District; Duke Young Room 7:00 pm Board of Adjustment, not Waterloo Or Hudson) 27 Art & Culture Board, Hearst Center for the Arts 4:30 pm Waterloo Ward 1 Pct 2 -YMCA (Portion in Planning & Zoning Commission, Council Chambers 5:30 pm Cedar Falls School District; not Waterloo) 20 · Summer 2017