The City of Cedar Falls is excited to announce that it has been named a 2025 All-Star Community by the Iowa League of Cities in recognition of the Gateway River Park!

Cedar Falls is a popular destination for visitors for many reasons! Warm, welcoming residents, a wide variety of things to do and places to go, and lots of experiences to enjoy.

The City of Cedar Falls is located in Black Hawk County, in the State of Iowa. Originally named “Sturgis Falls” after its first settler, William Sturgis, it was later renamed after the river that …

Between 1855 and 1860, Cedar Falls grew from approximately 450 persons to just over 1,500. Shortly thereafter, the area began to develop, and the following “firsts” occurred including a …

Departments The City of Cedar Falls is made up of four departments and within the departments a number of divisions. The four main departments are: Community Development Finance and …

The Cedar River bisects the community from west to east. In addition to being located on the Cedar River, the City of Cedar Falls is located on U.S. Highway 20 and Iowa Highways 57 and …

The City of Cedar Falls is excited to announce that it has been named a 2025 All-Star Community by the Iowa League of Cities in recognition of the Gateway River Park!

The Community Natatorium is a collaborative effort between the Cedar Falls Community School District, the City of Cedar Falls, as well as the recreational and competitive swim community.

An elephant slide, bubbling water, floatable features to climb on and interactive play structures where children create fountains. Sprays and geysers are all about and a large dump bucket …

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