Our Community
The Cedar Valley
As a school district we draw strength and values from the community around us, and the Cedar Valley is one of the greatest communities in the Midwest. It is home to great people, a thriving business community, and a family-friendly lifestyle.
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls is a thriving midwest city of 39,260 residents, in a population center of 100,000-plus. The city is situated on the crossroads of interstates 20 and 218. Cedar Falls is less than a four-hour drive from Minneapolis, Chicago, St. Louis, and Omaha. Commonly referred to as the Cedar Valley, it offers all the amenities of larger urban areas, but with a hometown environment.
Quick Facts
39,260
The population of Cedar Falls as of the 2010 Census.
11,928
2014 enrollment for the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls.
Higher Education
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls is home to one of Iowa's three state universities, the University of Northern Iowa.
Hawkeye Community College
Because of a partnership between the Cedar Falls School District and Hawkeye Community College, students may enroll in college-level courses taught during the regular school day.