News
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Pocket Points allows users to cash in
The popularity of the app “Pocket Points” has grown tremendously in recent months locally and across the nation. The app uses a system where students...
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World languages starting early for some eighth graders
After adopting the suggested changes from last year’s foreign language committee, eighth graders are now able to take a foreign language for the first time...
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Job shadowing seeing recent growth
“Job shadows are a great way to explore interests you may have …” — Counselor Chris Wood The counseling department is partnering with Cedar Valley...
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Power hour restrictions set tone for incoming sophomores
Last year, power hour restriction was introduced for the first time to the 2016-2017 sophomores because of the misuse and abuse of the system. Many...
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Health Deficit: Mental health resources available for students dwindling in Iowa
Celeste Ki felt isolated when she attended the Cedar Falls High School. She had few true friends, and the one she thought was by her...
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Increasing nitrate levels threatening drinking water from three of Cedar Falls’ eight public utility wells
By Staff Writers Elise Leasure, Sabine Martin and Katie Mauss Across the street and a few doors down from Meghan and Sean O’Neal’s Neola Street...
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CF public transport resists discriminatory trend
Compared to other cities more than twice its size, Cedar Falls has a few less barriers for disabled people attempting to access public transportation. Local...
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Authors festival celebrates successful Cedar Falls writers
Cedar Falls has been a home for talented writers for hundreds of years. To reunite five best-selling authors and encourage many others to follow their...
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Foster teen overcomes trials, graduates from local school
According to the most recent research, across the nation only 54 percent of children in the foster care system will graduate from high school. Research...
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Students building bracelets for a new park
More than $900 in less than three weeks. Sarah Corkery and Amanda Weichers are hoping to enlist the city’s cooperation in constructing the disabled-friendly playground...
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Blackhawk Children’s Theater auditions for Beetlejuice Jr. open Oct. 30, Nov. 1
Standing center stage, audience roaring, spotlights shine in the performers’ eyes after they finish a song they spent almost nine weeks working to perfect. After the show, their castmates...
