Waste Water Spills onto Cedar Falls Trail; 3rd Spill This Month After 50,000 Gallons Spilled Monday

It is unknown how much waste water may have reached the Cedar River, the DNR said.

Harkin Endorses Bruce Braley for Senate

Braley currently represents Iowa's first district in the House of Representatives. He is seeking the Senate seat that Harkin has held since 1984.

Cedar Falls Mayor Jon Crews Seeks 15th Term

Jon Crews will seek re-election this fall. He was first elected as mayor in 1971.

97 New Americans Take Oath of Allegiance, Become Citizens in Ceremony at UNI

People from 43 countries became Americans Wednesday in a ceremony for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa.

Mayor Crews, Sen. Danielson: State Has Dropped the Ball on Funding For Fire, Police Pension Plans

In the early 1990s, the state of Iowa brought together hundreds of individual city's fire and police pension plans into one statewide program. In the last few years, however, the state's payments into the plan have dropped to zero.

Mayor Crews: City on the Hunt for Further Savings After Laying Off City Attorney

City Attorney Tom Meyer was laid off April 1 in the first of what Cedar Falls Mayor Jon Crews said could be a number of cost-cutting measures.

City Attorney Tom Meyer Laid Off as Cedar Falls Anticipates Budget Shortfall

The city is asking for community member's input as it seeks to find additional ways to trim the budget.

Two Board of Regents Appointees, Including Regent President Lang, Turned Down by Iowa Senate Following Contentious Debate

While Gov. Terry Branstad condemned the Senate for their decision, one nominee and current president of the Iowa Board of Regents said he "respected the Senate's decision."

Iowa Veterans in College Face Challenges Getting G.I. Bill Benefits

Getting the promise of the G.I. bill fulfilled is difficult for some Iowa veterans whose payments arrive as many as two months later than expected, leaving them struggling to pay for housing and other living expenses.

Danielson, Kressig, 69 Other Iowa Legislators Endorse Braley's Senate Bid

Rep. Bruce Braley is running for the Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Tom Harkin.

Iowan Tops List of Federal Judges Attending Seminars Sponsored by Political Donors and Corporations

Some critics say the corporations are funding these seminars in order to influence the outcome of cases in which they, or companies like them, are involved.

Where to File Your 2012 Taxes in Cedar Falls (And Tax Changes for 2013)

Beyond TurboTax: Here's who can help you file your taxes before the April 15 deadline.

Rod Blum Enters First Congressional District Race

The Republican has run for the seat representing 20 Northeast Iowa counties in Congress before.

What's Closed in Cedar Falls on Good Friday and Easter?

School, city offices and garbage collection take the day off Friday.

Iowa Flags Ordered at Half-Mast for Fallen Army Staff Sgt. Steve Blass

Gov. Branstad is ordering all flags in the state to be flown at half-staff from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, to honor Army Staff Sgt. Steve Blass, 27, or Estherville.

Cedar Falls Graduate Nominated to Air Force Academy

Nicholas Heth of Cedar Falls, Taylor Pluim of Sioux City, Jacob Romitti of Madrid, and Cody Winkler of Keokuk have received appointments to the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for the 2013-2014 school year.

Top 9 of Iowa: Adieu Cancer, Imprisoned Investor's Restaurant Sold, Man Blocks Firefighter Rescue Attempt, Police Fatally Shoot University Student

Waukee is the first district in Iowa and one of only 19 school districts in the country that have been honored as a Professional Learning Community. i

Is University Avenue/Iowa 934 Project Too Bike-Friendly or Not Enough?

The stretch between Iowa Highway 58 in Cedar Falls to U.S. Highway 63 in Waterloo could become a "Complete Street" by reducing auto lanes to allow room for bike lanes, installing roundabouts and optimizing traffic lights.

How Long is an ER Wait at Covenant, Sartori and Allen? Feds Spill the Beans

Medicare database shows how hospitals across Iowa —and nation—compare for care.

Move Your Cars, Cedar Falls. Time to Get Rid of the Snow

This designation limits on street parking in different sections of town.

Bruce Braley Calls Out Steve King for Violence Against Women Vote

Braley, who announced he will run for the US Senate Seat being vacated by Sen. Tom Harkin, tweeted about King's vote against a Senate version of VAWA.

Isle Casino Contributes $150,000 to Oppose Linn County Casino

Campaign finance reports were released today, and they show big money, high stakes for the election on whether Linn County should have a casino.

Latham Won't Run for Senate; Congressman Steve King Hasn't Decided

King issued a statement on his Facebook page Wednesday afternoon that he wouldn't rush into a decision on running for U.S. Senate.

Sequestration 2013: Congress to Cedar Falls: 'Drop Dead'?

President Obama today targeted Congress for putting "games" over thousands of jobs, and he asked for help to prevent sequestration. Here's how to contact your Congressman. Meanwhile, Republicans criticized the president for campaigning on

Poll: Support for Medical Marijuana in Iowa Slipping

Support for medical marijuana in Iowa is slipping, but most Iowans still support legalizing pot for the sick, according to the latest Iowa Poll by the Des Moines Register.

Sequester Could Crunch Schools, Social Services, Military, UNI Programs

If lawmakers don't strike a deal, an automatic budget cut would begin that would trim $85 billion from the budget between March and September.

Memorial for Lyric and Elizabeth Planned and Rastetter Comes Under Fire: Cedar Falls News Roundup

A quick roundup of local news links, including progress on an Iowa education reform bill, contention over a bill to restrict political activity by the Board of Regents and some photos of Taylor Morris riding with professional rally driver Ken Block.

UNI Accounting Students Offer Free Income Tax Assistance

Looking for help with your income tax return? Accounting students at the University of Northern Iowa are standing by to help.

Braley Nets Endorsements for Senate Run From Loebsack, Boswell

Rep. Bruce Braley has announced he will run for Sen. Tom Harkin's senate seat when Harkin retires in 2014.

Danielson Sponsors Bill to Prohibit Political Activity by Board of Regents and More Cedar Falls Daily News Links

A quick roundup of local news, including a possible new way of funding the regents universities, a city council update, the Iowa Senate voting to increase school funding and a possible development for an empty Cedar Falls corner.

Cedar Rapids Republican Steve Rathje to Run for Braley's Congressional Seat

Rathje is the second candidate this week to announce he will run for Iowa's First Congressional District. Democrat Pat Murphy of Dubuqe will also seek the seat.

Democrat Pat Murphy Will Run for Braley's First Congressional Seat

The Democrat from Dubuque was Speaker of the Iowa House from 2007 to 2011.

What's Open and What's Closed on Presidents' Day?

Presidents' Day is Monday. Take a look at what's open and what's closed in Cedar Falls on the holiday.

Cedar Falls City Council Update: Leversee Road and Lone Tree Road Reconstruction Project on Agenda

Here is the agenda for the Feb. 11 meeting of the Cedar Falls City Council, which includes a public hearing on the 2013 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project, liquor license applications and zoning changes.

'I'm In': Braley Officially Announces Bid for Harkin's Senate Seat

Rep. Bruce Braley, a Democrat, currently serves Iowa's first district.

4,400-Head Hog Confinement Approved in Black Hawk County and More Cedar Falls Daily News Links

A quick roundup of local news, including state money for K-12 education, education reform, the possible gas tax and an anti-abortion bill in the state legislature.

Saturday Mail Delivery to End, Postal Service Announces

The U.S. Postal Service announced it will end Saturday mail delivery by Aug. 1. Speak out: How will this affect you?

City Issues College Hill, Parkade and High School-Area Parking Ban for Snow Removal Wednesday Night

Cedar Falls Public Works will begin snow hauling operations from the High School, Parkade and College Hill areas beginning at 11 p.m., Wednesday, February 6.

'Super Bug' Norovirus Invades U.S., Symptoms Appear in 48 Hours

As flu season wanes, a new "super bug" from Australia takes the spotlight. Here are some ways to protect yourself from norovirus, and how to recognize the illness.

U.S. Senate Race: Bruce Braley, Steve King, Tom Latham or Kim Reynolds in for Tom Harkin?

Rep. Bruce Braley, a Democrat from Waterloo, confirmed to Facebook fans that he will weigh the possibility with family over the coming days. Rep. Steve King has also openly discussed running for Senate.