Iowa Sales Tax Holiday 2013 Starts Friday; What's On Your Shopping List?

The state's sales tax holiday is great for back-to-school essentials.

Cedar Falls Schools Hit Enrollment Landmark; Joins Urban Education Network

New Cedar Falls Schools Superintendent Andy Pattee said he was excited for the opportunities the membership could bring.

New Cedar Falls Superintendent Andy Pattee's First Board Meeting is Monday

Superintendent Any Pattee, who started his new job leading Cedar Falls Schools on July 1, will participate in his first school board meeting in his new district.

These Preschooler's Lemonade Stand Raised $185 in Cedar Falls Thursday

The group, the 3-to-5-year-old class at the University of Northern Iowa's Child Development Center, set up their wares in front of Maucker Union Thursday morning.

Appeal to Keep Price Lab Open Thrown Out

The school, which was closed last year as part of sweeping budget cuts at the University of Northern Iowa, was recently demolished.

UNI Receives $1 Million Gift for Scholarships in Honor of Ben and Pat Allen

The Gerdin Family Foundation created the Ben and Pat Allen Endowed Scholarship fund in honor of UNI's former president.

Stepmother of Fallen Soldier Travis Vaughn Talks About Memorial Dedication Saturday

"It's just really important to us that Travis not be forgotten."

Fallen Soldier Travis Vaughn, a Cedar Falls Alum, to be Honored With Memorial, Ceremony

A ceremony to place a permanent marker at Cedar Falls High School honoring the 1999 CFHS graduate will be held at 3 p.m. June 29.

UNI Dance Marathon and Relay For Life Receive Prestigious Volunteer Award

Several hundred volunteers are recognized each year with awards in one of four categories: Individual, Group, Length of Service or Disaster Volunteer.

Dance Marathon and Relay for Life to Receive This Prestigious Honor

National Professors' Organization Defers Censure of UNI

The AAUP had been formally investigating the university after budget cuts led to the closure of dozens of academic programs and Malcolm Price Laboratory School.

Hundreds Make Cedar Falls High School Honor Roll

A total of 586 Cedar Falls High School sophomores, juniors and seniors made the list.

UNI Receives $1.2 Million Federal STEM Grant

Iowa is the first state to be given an award of this kind.

Cedar Falls School Board Names the Next Superintendent

Four candidates have interviewed for the position of Cedar Falls superintendent.

And the Next Cedar Falls Superintendent Is... Still Under Consideration

After several hours of deliberation, the Cedar Falls School Board did not come to a decision on who will be the next superintendent.

Have Feedback on the Cedar Falls Superintendent Candidates? Here's How to Submit It

Four candidates have interviewed for the position of Cedar Falls superintendent this week.

3 Ways to Celebrate Your 2013 Graduate on Patch

Whether your child is graduating from college, high school or preschool, find out how to post a free graduation announcement on Patch.

Cedar Falls School Board Will Meet Tuesday to Discuss Superintendent Candidates

Four candidates have interviewed for the position of Cedar Falls superintendent this week.

Cedar Falls Principal Powers, Vying for Superintendent Job, Says He's Ready to Lead

Four candidates are interviewing for the position of Cedar Falls superintendent this week.

Superintendent From Fort Dodge to Interview, Meet Public in Cedar Falls Today

Four candidates are interviewing for the position of Cedar Falls superintendent this week.

Update: Cedar Falls is Chance to Learn and Listen, Says Superintendent Candidate Van Soelen

Four candidates are interviewing for the position of Cedar Falls superintendent this week.

Superintendent Finalist Andy Pattee Emphasizes Collaboration, Technology

Four candidates will interview for the position of Cedar Falls superintendent this week.

Update: Superintendent Candidate Finalists Announced; Cedar Falls High School Principal on the List

The Cedar Falls School Board has announced the four candidates who will interview for the position of Cedar Falls superintendent.

Price Lab Building Demolition Set to Begin

Price Lab closed its doors last June. The school served as a teaching lab for college students and a K-12 school for about 350 kids who have been dispersed to local school districts.

2013 College Grads Seeking Jobs Hurting If They Didn’t Get Work Experience in School

While job prospects have improved in some professions since previous years, this spring’s Iowa college graduates with the best chances to land jobs will be those demonstrating professional experience they gained while in college from more than place.

College Grads in Iowa Carry Some of the Highest Student Debt in the Nation

Iowa weighs in with the sixth highest student debt rates in the nation. Last year, graduates from Iowa’s three Board of Regents universities faced debts averaging $27,000. Their private-college counterparts averaged $30,000.

Graduation 2013: What Time are University of Northern Iowa Spring Commencement Ceremonies?

Congratulations, graduates. You've finally made it. Now here's the details to get to your ceremony. Here's key information about times, dates, locations, pictures, parking and more.

Report: Former Employee Stole Hundreds of Dollars From UNI Concessions Stands

The Iowa State Auditor's office released a report documenting theft from University of Northern Iowa concession stands.

Board of Regents Honors Outgoing UNI President Ben Allen

University of Northern Iowa president Ben Allen will retire this summer.

UNI Students Work to Raise Autism Awareness

April is Autism Awareness Month.

Update: A Year Before Public Votes on Referendum for Cedar Falls High School Project?

The Cedar Falls School Board is in the process of deciding whether to pursue renovating Cedar Falls High School, at a cost of around $52 million, or completely rebuilding it, for $73 million.

UNI Receives $2 Million Grant for Educational Research and Development

The University of Northern Iowa has received a $2 million grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust to create a new center for educational research and development.

Cedar Falls Cracks Top 10 of Best High Schools in Iowa

Cedar Falls score well for math and reading, as well as college readiness.

Cedar Falls School Board Update: High School Project on Work Session Agenda

The Cedar Falls School Board meets Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

Where Will Cedar Falls Class of 2013 Athletes Be Playing in College?

Here’s a list of all graduating Cedar Falls High School senior athletes and where they have committed to play in college.

Community Input Sought as Cedar Falls Searches for New Superintendent

Cedar Falls is seeking a new superintendent after Mike Wells' resignation.

UNI Raises Over $157 Million for Scholarships, Academic Programs

The University of Northern Iowa eclipsed its goal for the Imagine the Impact campaign by nearly $8 million, ending its Imagine the Impact campaign a year ahead of schedule.

Cedar Falls School Board Passes $78 Million Budget, Sets Public Hearing for Robinson-Dresser Safe Room

The school board also set April 22 as a public hearing on construction of a $1.3 million safe room at the Robinson-Dresser practice fields.

School Board Update: 2013-2014 School Year Budget Public Hearing on Agenda Tonight

The Cedar Falls School Board meets tonight. Here's what they'll discuss.

Cedar Falls Superintendent Mike Wells Says He's Excited for New Job

Mike Wells has accepted a position as the superintendent of the Mount Pleasant Community School District after being pushed to resign in Cedar Falls.