Cedar Falls Forward

11/19/2024

Hello,

Please see the Doodle Poll for folks interested in the group, "Cedar Valley Blue Dot."

The group plans to meet in December & needs input on best days/times for interested persons. Please go to poll and mark your availability.

Poll:
https://doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/aOqQv6Rd
This poll can be shared with your like-minded friends too.

In the meantime, here is a link to a Google Doc with 12 things you can start doing tomorrow to help Blue Dots advance the cause.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ugKf5HpRNKbhPXF2caEcrKl-YOgTva_93NDWVwUI2ck/edit?tab=t.0

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04/11/2022

The City of Cedar Falls invites the community to a public presentation for the Cedar Falls Resilience Plan on April 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Cedar Falls Community Center (528 Main Street).

The Resilience Plan will be available for public viewing on the City's website from April 13 to April 27. Citizens will be able to submit input and questions online as well.

Following the public review period, the Resilience Plan may be updated based on the collected community feedback. It will then move forward for City Council consideration tentatively scheduled in late spring or early summer 2022

11/30/2021

There's a Run-off Election in Cedar Falls today, Tuesday, Nov. 30th! This election is an important one -- make sure to vote! It's easy, fast, and essential for defining the direction of Cedar Falls!

The Run-off Election includes two races:
Mayoral Run-off Election: Rob Green vs. Dave Sires
Ward 3 Run-off Election: Carole Yates vs. Daryl Kruse

11/17/2021

There's a Run-off Election in Cedar Falls. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 30th, but you can VOTE EARLY at the ONE-DAY SATELLITE LOCATION on SATURDAY, Nov. 20 from 9am to 3pm. The satellite location is located in the heart of Ward 3 at the CF Christian Church at 2727 W. 4th. Any CF registered voter may vote at this location on this date. Make this stop part of your Saturday plan, and check it off your to-do list!

The Run-off Election includes two races:
Mayoral Run-off Election: Rob Green vs. Dave Sires
Ward 3 Run-off Election: Carole Yates vs. Daryl Kruse

11/16/2021

There's a Run-off Election in Cedar Falls. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 30th, but you can vote early now through Monday, Nov. 29th at the Black Hawk County Courthouse at 316 E. Fifth in Waterloo, 8:00am - 4:30pm. Vote now and check it off your to-do list!

The Run-off Election includes two races:
Mayoral Run-off Election: Rob Green vs. Dave Sires
Ward 3 Run-off Election: Carole Yates vs. Daryl Kruse

11/04/2021

Absentee ballot requests are available now through Nov 15 for the November 30 runoff.

You may request an absentee ballot now for the Nov. 30 runoff election for Cedar Falls Mayor and 3rd Ward Councilmember. The deadline to request a ballot is Nov. 15. For a Runoff Election Calendar, click here: https://www.blackhawkcounty.iowa.gov/211/Current-Elections

11/03/2021

Thank you to ALL the CF city candidates who took the risk to run for elected office. Congratulations to Gil Schultz - Ward 1, Dustin Ganfield - Ward 5, and Kelly Dunn - At Large, for their wins.

There will be a run-off election on Nov 30 for the following seats:
Mayor: Rob Green and Dave Sires
Ward 3: Carole Yates and Daryl Kruse

We look forward to working with each of you as Cedar Falls steps into future!

11/02/2021

Today's the day! Polls are open until 8pm. (They close one hour earlier than in the past.)
Do you know where to vote on Tuesday, November 2nd?
If you need to find out what ward or precinct you live in, find out at the Iowa Secretary of State's website:
https://sos.iowa.gov/.../voterreg/pollingplace/search.aspx
We hope you'll join us in voting for our picks for a bright, positive future for Cedar Falls:
Mayor: Tom Blanford
Ward 1: Gil Schultz
Ward 3: Carole Yates
Ward 5: Frank Darrah
At-Large: Kelly Dunn

CF School Board:
Brenda Fite
Jeff Orvis
Alan Heisterkamp

Hawkeye Comm College:
Christy Twai

11/01/2021

Do you know where to vote on Tuesday, November 2nd?
If you need to find out what ward or precinct you live in, scan the QR code, or find out at the Iowa Secretary of State's website:
https://sos.iowa.gov/.../voterreg/pollingplace/search.aspx
We hope you'll join us in voting for our picks for a bright, positive future for Cedar Falls:
Mayor: Tom Blanford
Ward 1: Gil Schultz
Ward 3: Carole Yates
Ward 5: Frank Darrah
At-Large: Kelly Dunn

CF School Board:
Brenda Fite
Jeff Orvis
Alan Heisterkamp

Hawkeye Comm College:
Christy Twait

10/31/2021

We've been tracking the issues, and the candidates throughout this election season. We've shared information on our website and postcards. We've reviewed the candidates' websites, social media, questionnaire answers, and watched the debates. Our choices and reasons for our endorsements are noted in this WCF article:

https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/cedar-falls-forward-endorses-tom-blanford-for-mayor-slate-of-four-council-candidates/article_ba3e7bc7-4fc5-535e-b049-a8b382d39cec.html

10/29/2021

Here's another take:

https://www.kcrg.com/2021/10/28/judge-denies-cedar-falls-firefighters-union-petition-rescind-public-safety-appointments/

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (KCRG) - A judge has ruled in favor of the city of Cedar Falls regarding the appointments of nine public safety supervisors.
In 2019, the Cedar Falls Firefighters’ union filed a petition asking the Black Hawk County District Court to rescind the promotions, along with several other requests regarding the Public Safety Department.
At the time the petition was filed, the firefighters’ attorney said the promotions violated state law, prohibiting employment of people in fire department positions if they’re unable to meet reasonable physical condition training. The petition said it could endanger the safety of citizens.
The two sides have been in disagreement after the city started to cross-train law enforcement to also work as firefighters. While the city says this helps save taxpayer money, firefighters say public safety officers aren’t ready to fight fires.
After a six-day bench trial in June 2021, a judge ruled to uphold the nine promotions and that the city is allowed to make decisions regarding the public safety model.
The judge also ruled denying the motion to add physical fitness requirements to the job classification.
However, the judge ruled the city will have to update the job descriptions, including specified experience and training.
The city said it plans to update the job descriptions in accordance with this ruling.
Copyright 2021 KCRG. All rights reserved.

A judge has ruled in favor of the city of Cedar Falls regarding the appointments of nine public safety supervisors.