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It's always a great time to support local businesses, but it's especially important during the post-holiday winter months when things start to slow down a bit.

At the start of 2026, I made a new year's resolution to visit the Cedar Valley once a month to try a new (to me) restaurant. I'm off to a good start!

Cedar Falls residents are invited to review and comment on proposed new College Hill zoning rules during a public meeting on January 28 at City Hall.

An Iowa dog named Samsyhn is starting to get quite a bit of media attention because of his size. He may be the greatest of Great Danes!

Courtlin asked Cedar Valley residents to share their favorite area restaurants, and there were lots of awesome suggestions!

The City of Cedar Falls has released its 2025 Popular Annual Financial Report, offering residents a clear and simplified look at city finances, projects, and spending.

Cedar Falls has released its holiday facility closures, adjusted refuse collection dates, and seasonal pickup details for late December and early January. Here’s what residents need to know.

Cedar Falls has opened a new municipal parking lot downtown, offering free four-hour parking with enforcement Monday through Saturday. The lot will serve as a temporary solution through spring 2026.

Small Business Saturday in Waterloo and Cedar Falls has been rescheduled to December 6, with shopping giveaways, free reusable bags, and a family-friendly pickle scavenger hunt to support local businesses.

The City of Cedar Falls is declaring a Snow Emergency for Downtown and College Hill from 8 p.m. December 3 to 7 a.m. December 4, with parking bans on designated streets to allow for snow removal.