The Cedar Falls Fire Prevention Week Open House is TODAY from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Center (4600 S. Main St.)! 🔥 Explore rescue vehicles, enjoy food and activities, chat with fire personnel, and get safety information during this free family event.

On Thursday, October 8, Cedar Falls Utilities will close West 26th Street between Olive Street and Walnut Street for gas main repair work. A full-width closure of West 26th Street will be needed. The work is expected to take one day.

Take the Mayor's Halloween House tour - if you dare! Vote for your favorite ghoulish display at bit.ly/CFSpooktober by Monday, October 26. Prizes will be awarded to winners! 🎃

The Cedar Falls City Council will meet today (Monday, October 5) at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. A Committee of the Whole meeting will also be held at 5:10 p.m. Agendas can be found at bit.ly/CFCityCouncil. #CedarFalls #CFCityCouncil

Cedar Falls has earned the ‘High Flyer’ Bird-Friendly Community award for going ‘above and beyond for birds, including providing protected habitats’. Thank you to our Parks team, the North Cedar Neighborhood Assoc., and Prairie Rapids Audubon Society for keeping CF flying high!🐦

Due to the recent heavy rainfall, the City of Cedar Falls will offer extended hours and waived fees for impacted residents at the Transfer Station (1524 State Street). Visit bit.ly/CF10126 for info.

The conversation continues with Rec Recharge! We are excited to launch the second round of outreach with the Community Feedback Survey. Your input will help guide next steps as we explore the future of the Rec Center. Take the survey at bit.ly/RecRecharge2 through Oct. 12.

Today (September 24), the contractor, PCI, will begin work on Phase 2 of the 2nd Street West Parking Lot Reconstruction project. Phase 2 is expected to take approximately 2 months to complete. Phase 1 (the north half) has been substantially completed and is open.

The community is invited to a public meeting on Sept. 30 regarding the Clay Street Park Playground Renovation! The meeting will be held in the shelter area at the park (15th & Clay St.) from 5 to 6 PM. All are welcome to stop by and share feedback on playground design options!

The Cedar Falls City Council will meet today (Monday, September 21) at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Agendas can be found at bit.ly/CFCityCouncil.

We are excited to be at the Downtown Cedar Falls Farmers Market on Saturday, September 26, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.! Connect with staff, elected officials, and learn about City projects and news. Find us at Overman Park! 💚

Rec Recharge! ⚡Help us plan for the future of the @cfrec Center by providing feedback at one of our community board locations or online at bit.ly/RecRecharge!

On Wednesday, September 16, the contractor will begin Phase 2 of the reconstruction of West 22nd Street from Merner Avenue to the UNI Book Store. A full road closure will be required. The road closure will be in effect for approximately 10 weeks, depending on the weather.

Never forget. 25 years later, we remember and honor all those who lost their lives on 9/11.

Frights and delights are back during #Spooktober! 🎃 - Trick-or-treat is Oct. 31, from 6 to 8 pm - Enter the Mayor's Halloween House Decorating Contest! Submit your house at bit.ly/CFSpooktober through Oct. 1. - View spooky activities for all ages at bit.ly/CFSpooktober

It's the LAST DAY to take the Community Survey! Visit bit.ly/SurveyCedarFalls to share your thoughts on quality of life in Cedar Falls, including economy, mobility, and local services. Your input will help shape future City goals, so don't miss this chance to share your voice!