Monday, January 28, 2013
Here's the agenda for Monday's Cedar Falls City Council meeting.
The third and final reading of an ordinance to expand the list of areas where pets are not allowed at Sturgis Falls is on the agenda for the Cedar Falls City Council tonight. Since 1991, an ordinance has been in place prohibiting dogs from the popular Sturgis Falls Celebration in Cedar Falls. A newly proposed ordinance amendment from Sturgis Falls Celebration and the Cedar Basin Jazz Festival would expand the locations which animals are prohibited from, according to Jay Stoddard, president of the Sturgis Falls Celebration. The expansion will include more event locations, the parade and the streets. The ordinance has already passed its first two readings. On a vote of 5-2, the ordinance passed the second reading, with Councilmen Frank …
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Cedar Falls officials are considering banning dogs from Sturgis Falls this year.
Officials are considering banning dogs from the annual Sturgis Falls celebration, at the organizers request. Cedar Falls City Council will vote on the matter at its next meeting. There's some disagreement as illustrated by a split vote on the first reading. Sturgis Falls, which this year is from June 27 to 30, stretches across many parts of downtown, and the ban would include places like parks and streets, according to the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier. Officials say it's an issue of public safety with such large crowds and the unpredictability of dogs, although there's been no known bites or attacks. And, of course, there's stepping in the doggie doo. But, on the flip side, people are very protective of their pets, perhaps more so than …
Monday, June 25, 2012
Thousands braved the heat to enjoy the funnel cakes, smoothies, music and art at the 2012 Sturgis Falls festival.
Sturgis Falls is an indispensible part of summer in Cedar Falls. Here are some photos from this year's event. This festival is too big for us to capture on our own. We want to see your photos, too! Share them here by clicking "Upload photos and videos" above. Need more Sturgis Falls information? Patch has got you covered: See the schedule for Gateway Park here. See the schedule for Overman Park and the parade here. See the schedule for the Kidsway Stage here. See the schedule for the Cedar Basin Jazz Festival here.
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Who else is excited for Sturgis Falls? The festivities kick off tomorrow and last through Sunday. Here's everything you need to know.
Schedule from www.SturgisFalls.org. See the schedule for the Kidsway Stage here. See the schedule for Gateway Park here. See the schedule for the Cedar Basin Jazz Festival here. Patch will have a table at the Gateway Market. We hope to see you there! Masters of Ceremonies: Friday - Matt Reisetter, Dan Hensing & John Luzaich Saturday - Tony DiCecco & Melody Judge and Teri Lynn & Vicki Reece Sunday - Colleen O'Shaughnessy & John Wilmer 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM 8:15 PM - 8:45 PM Saturday, June 23, 2012 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 1:00 PM - 1:15 PM 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Sunday, June 24, 2012 11:00 AM - 12:00 …
Who else is excited for Sturgis Falls? The festivities kick off tomorrow and last through Sunday. Here's everything you need to know.
Schedule from www.SturgisFalls.org. See the schedule for Overman Park and the parade here. See the schedule for Gateway Park here. See the schedule for the Cedar Basin Jazz Festival here. Patch will have a table at the Gateway Market. We hope to see you there! Master of Ceremonies: Mallorie Sckerl 2:15 PM - 2:45 PM The Magic of Eric Michaels 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM "Ditzy & Dizzy" The Amazing Clown Duo Find them throughout Overman Park and the Kidsway all afternoon! 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM Lee Przybylski & Richie Korneisel - "Things on Strings" 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM Children's Parade Intermission Led by 2012 Color Me Sturgis Coloring Contest Winners - The King & Queen of Mardi Gras! 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Lee Przybylski & Richie Korneisel…
Who else is excited for Sturgis Falls weekend activities? The Cedar Basin Jazz Festival kicks of Friday and lasts through Sunday.. Here's everything you need to know.
Schedule from http://www.cedarbasinjazz.org/ The Cedar Basin Jazz Festival is a longstanding tradition during Sturgis Falls weekend celebrations in Cedar Falls. Here's the schedule of bands. Want to know what else is going on this weekend? See the schedule for Overman Park and the parade here. See the schedule for the Kidsway Stage here. See the schedule for Gateway Park here. Patch will have a table at the Gateway Market. We hope to see you there! FRIDAY, JUNE 22 CEDAR BASIN STAGE IN STURGIS PARK 5:00 – 5:45 pm Saints Dixieland Jazz Band, Cedar Falls, Iowa 6:00 – 6:45 pm Natural Gas Jazz Band, San Francisco, California 7:00 – 7:45 pm Petra’s Recession Seven, Chicago, Illinois 8:00 – 9:20 pm Hoo Dads, Cedar Falls, Iowa 9:30– midnight Jacob…
Our Top 9 list of news from around Iowa includes why you should be careful about what's on your computer.
Why nine? Because the Patch community includes nine sites in Iowa: Ankeny, Ames, Cedar Falls, Iowa City, Johnston, Marion, Urbandale, Waukee and West Des Moines. Here are some of the top stories from our Patches. 1. The Sex Sale is Over A hotel in Marion was part of a multi-day prostitution sting in Linn County that netted more than 30 arrests. More than 20 law enforcement agencies participated in the sting, which involved multiple hotels, including at least one in Cedar Rapids. Police arrested 40 people, including 37 for prostitution, in the sting that ended Friday. 2. A Couple-Hundred People Taken for a Ride The Cedar Valley Cyclists put on the 27th annual Tour De Sturgis Falls Ride Saturday morning in Cedar Falls, and many of the …
Saturday, June 23, 2012
A couple hundred cyclists showed up early Saturday for the 27th annual Tour De Sturgis Falls Ride.
The Cedar Valley Cyclists put on the 27th annual Tour De Sturgis Falls Ride this morning. About 200 people came out for the ride, which left from Big Woods Lake and had a short loop to Janesville and a longer ride out to Shell Rock. Attached are pictures from today. To add your own, click "Upload Photos and Videos." If you are out at Sturgis Falls today. Cedar Falls Patch has a booth at Gateway Park and we are giving away prizes including a $100 gift card. Stop by and say 'hi.'
Friday, June 22, 2012
We'll be here all weekend long. Come say hi!
New to Sturgis Falls this year is the Gateway Park Market, just across the Cedar River from downtown. Patch will be here all day Thursday, Friday and Saturday. We've got a lot of Patch gear to give away, and we want to meet you, our readers, in person. So stop by and say hello! The market will feature a large number of vendors selling family friendly items, from sunglasses to Minnesota emu products, (whatever those may be). There will also be informational tables like Patch's. If shopping and free swag don't entice you, the park will also host a chain saw wood carving demonstration, and Monster Energy Drink will be bringing their BMX bicycle stunt team to Gateway Market on Saturday. There will also be live music throughout the weekend. …
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Who else is excited for Sturgis Falls? The festivities kick off tomorrow and last through Sunday. Here's everything you need to know.
Schedule from www.SturgisFalls.org. See the schedule for Overman Park and the parade here. See the schedule for the Kidsway Stage here. See the schedule for the Cedar Basin Jazz Festival here. Patch will have a table at the Gateway Market. We hope to see you there! New to the Sturgis Falls Celebration in 2012 - Gateway Market Dates: Thursday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Vendors will fill the area near the shelter at Gateway Park selling family friendly items. Monster Energy Drink will be bringing their BMX bicycle stunt team to Gateway Market on Saturday. Ten to Twelve Chain Saw Carvers from around the Midwest will be in Gateway Park. Carving will be done: FRIDAY - June 22nd - 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. SATURDAY - June 23rd - 8:00…
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No pets allowed but if you've got a permit you can carry a loaded gun. Ah, where did common sense go? http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/iowa.pdf more ›