Established in 1845, Cedar Falls was originally known as Sturgis Falls, for William Sturgis, the first family to settle there. Within a few years, the Sturgis family moved and the town was renamed for its proximity to the Cedar River. It is located in Black Hawk County, Iowa.
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A profile of the city is put forward on its official site, including a description of its departments and services, with contact data for key municipal personnel, and an overview of the community. Online services include access to various public documents, a schedule of events, job postings, maps, property information and public notices.
http://www.cedarfalls.com/
Cedar Falls Historical Society
Charged with preserving, restoring and exhibiting structures and artifacts from the history of the city, the Society operates the Victorian Home & Carriage House Museum, the Ice House Museum, George Wyth House & Viking Pump Museum, Behrens-Rapp Station and the Little Red School House, conducts tours, sponsors events, school programs, and research facilities. An online gift shop is available.
http://www.cfhistory.org/
Cedar Falls Tourism & Visitors Bureau
A calendar of events for the city are presented, including annual events, attractions and exhibitions, as well as a guide to lodging, restaurants, shopping areas, and facilities for meetings and groups. Coupons and special packages are available.
http://www.cedarfallstourism.org/
UNI offers academic programs ranging from education and training to science and mathematics. You can also find out how to order textbooks for your university courses here. You can also follow the university's football team here, the Panthers.
http://www.uni.edu/