With four vacancies not yet filled and the remaining members not yet trained, at least one Cedar Falls Human Rights Commission member was worried one resident wasn't getting the help they needed in time.
The Salvation Army of Waterloo/Cedar Falls' 12th annual "Battle of the Bells" took place Dec. 12 between Waterloo Mayor Quentin Hart and Evansdale Mayor Troy Beatty.
Cedar Falls City Council proposes work session to clarify roles of mayor, city administrator as issue of shifting top elected official to part-time is taken off the table.
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DeBuhr noted that one of the goals was marked "Transition to Part-Time Mayor," and wanted to know if that was added mistakenly, since the council agreed only to discuss the possibility.
At least two council members planned to oppose the proposed changes.
"From my seat in the cheap seats, I think the majority party is gearing up for a tax cut," said Iowa Rep. Dave Williams.
The city has extended their face mask mandate for another six weeks, and changed the mask requirement to match the governor's of anyone over two years old, as the coronavirus pandemic rages on.
A former Cedar Falls city council member who died last week is being remembered as an open-minded, approachable public servant who defended the public safety model and helped start and grow one of the city's largest shopping districts.
Six of the seven Cedar Falls City Council members as well as the mayor spoke with The Courier on what they'd like to see the city focus on next year.
The Waterloo Flight just started up in August, and members -- including the mayor of Cedar Falls -- are hoping to get the word out.
The city's Human Rights Commission will no longer focus on investigating discrimination, leaving that up to the state, but wants to pivot to advocating for those who might be discriminated against and provide training on bias to the city's businesses.
CEDAR FALLS — Despite concerns from the public about whether masks are effective at curbing coronavirus spread, the City Council on Monday nig…
CEDAR FALLS — When a frequent critic of city government spoke out against business tax exemptions Monday night, the mayor and council decided …
Cedar Falls officials are encouraging residents to complete their U.S. Census forms as the deadline to be counted approaches. The once-a-decade effort wraps up next Wednesday.
"There are commissioners that very much want to be in the investigative role, and they're frustrated the city has not given them training."
Not a single city council member wanted to vote on or even discuss a recommendation by the mayor to remove an appointed city commissioner over a Facebook post.
CEDAR FALLS -- The mayor of Cedar Falls will ask the City Council to consider removing an appointed planning and zoning commissioner for a pos…
CEDAR FALLS — The mayor of Cedar Falls has asked the City Council to consider removing LeaAnn Saul as a zoning commissioner for a post she mad…
A citywide mask mandate similar to the one Waterloo has in place is likely to be voted on at the next Cedar Falls City Council meeting.
Most council members who spoke at the work session were at least willing to take a look at a mandate, similar to those passed in other Iowa cities.
Craig Berte is Cedar Falls police chief following City Council approval of his new job Monday in a 5-1 vote. Dave Sires dissented and Kelly Dunn abstained in the council decision.
Cedar Falls City Council Monday will consider the mayor's recommendation to appoint Craig Berte police chief. Currently assistant chief, he has been interim chief since January.
CEDAR FALLS -- Mayor Rob Green officially nominated interim police chief Craig Berte for police chief of Cedar Falls, saying Berte was "best s…
Community leaders are asking businesses through the Take 5 initiative to help their employees complete their 2020 census forms.