Cedar Falls

The city of Cedar Falls is in Black Hawk County in the state of Iowa. It is the home to the University of Northern Iowa. The city was founded in 1845 by William Sturgis and was originally named Sturgis Falls. Students enrolled in English school in Cedar Falls will enjoy strolling down the...

The city of Cedar Falls is in Black Hawk County in the state of Iowa. It is the home to the University of Northern Iowa. The city was founded in 1845 by William Sturgis and was originally named Sturgis Falls. Students enrolled in English school in Cedar Falls will enjoy strolling down the quaint brick sidewalks in downtown, exploring the local restaurants and shops. For an evening of entertainment, be sure to check the schedule for the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center at the university. It hosts over 200 performances a year with its three state of the art concert halls. It is a great place to view the finest in music, theater and dance. Stop in at the Hearst Center for the Arts to view works and performances by local and regional artists. Be sure to make good use of the various city parks with over 30 miles of trails for various forms of recreation. Students taking English courses in Cedar Falls will find that there is a good variety of nightlife in the town. On College Hill, visitors can find plenty of pizza places, sports bars and more. Throughout the town other options include comedy acts, karaoke, live music and dancing. Visitors to Cedar Falls can expect a humid continental climate. This means that the summers are hot and humid, while the winters are cold, harsh and snowy. Regardless of the time of year, residents and visitors in Cedar Falls tend to spend time outdoors enjoying all the area has to offer, including fishing, skiing, snowshoeing, golfing and more.