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College Hill Partnership Executive Director Steps Down

After nearly five years of service, Kathryn Sogard will step down as the Executive Director of the College Hill Partnership. Her official last day will be April 19th, 2022.

Kathryn joined the Partnership in May 2017 as a coordinator, and assumed the role of Executive Director in September 2017. In addition to overseeing the day to day operations of the organization, she was instrumental in the recent adoption of the Imagine College Hill! Vision Plan, she played a vital role in getting The Hill through the pandemic, and she has been a key contributor to the betterment of Petterson Plaza and Seerley Park.

Kathryn leaves the College Hill Partnership in a position for continued growth, and the Partnership sincerely thanks her for her contribution and leadership in her time with the organization. The Board wishes her the best of luck, and are excited to see what she will continue to do for The Cedar Valley.

Following Kathryn’s departure the Executive Team will continue to oversee the College Hill Partnership, along with the help of the Board of Directors, as they work through this transition and decide what is next for the organization. For any communications please continue to use to the email collegehillpartership@gmail.com

April 2, 2022 / Comments Off 2304

Annual Meeting 2022

The meeting will be held at Octopus at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, April 19th.

If you so desire the following documents can be emailed to you:

2022-2023 Slate of Board Members (please note additional nominations will be taken from the floor at the annual meeting)
Benefits of being a member of the CHP
Application for College Hill Partnership membership
Agenda for the meeting (Please email collegehillpartnership@gmail.com if you would like the following documents)

We will have applications for membership at the annual meeting. Feel free to send in your application & dues (or submit your application and dues on our website: https://www.collegehillpartnership.org/product/membership/) if you are unable to attend the meeting. Note: in order to vote in this years election for board members and for the bylaw changes, submission of your membership form and dues must have been completed by March 1st.

If you have any questions at all please contact the CHP directly. You can do so either by email collegehillpartnership@gmail.com. We hope to see you on April 19th.

March 17, 2022 / Comments Off 2304

Open Letter to President Nook Regarding UNI Homecoming Parade

12 October 2021

To: President Mark Nook

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA 50614

Dear President Nook:

On behalf of the neighbors, businesses, and community on College Hill, the College Hill Partnership wants to convey our surprise and disappointment in relocating the UNI Homecoming Parade for 2021.

Our organization was founded on the desires of previous Northern Iowa President, Ben Allen, to bring all stakeholders to the table to talk through issues and events that impact College Hill and the entire community.

The College Hill Partnership has fostered this partnership by participating in UNI Homecoming Committee and through events on College Hill during Homecoming week. Another way the CHP has been a partner with UNI was to join the University in advocating for measures to keep the community safe during a pandemic. This was an effort many other organizations and leaders were unwilling to do.

Building a solid and healthy community is not just important to our city; it is vital to the success of the University. We know the student experience is not limited to campus. With the Hill being a prominent gateway between UNI and the rest of Cedar Falls, we see the role of College Hill as essential when attracting and retaining students. The Hill needs support from UNI to continue our efforts to promote our city and community. The Homecoming parade is just one way our organizations have worked together in the past to achieve this goal.

We have heard from many community members, including business owners, neighbors, and other College Hill supporters, of their disappointment in the relocation of the parade. This iconic event has been a valued tradition to the Hill. The parade and its long 100-year history have been an important symbol of the excellent working relationship between UNI and College Hill. We hope in future years, the University will consider the importance of the parade to our neighborhood. We urge the University to return the UNI Homecoming Parade back to College Hill.

Regards,

Kathryn Sogard, Executive Director

College Hill Partnership

on Behalf of the Partnership Board Of Directors

October 13, 2021 / Comments Off 2349

Mohair Pear’s Pear Fair #10

Pear Fair #10 is headed back to the Hill. Mohair Pear started the annual event in the spring of 2010. They felt hosting an outdoor fair was a great way to showcase local and regional artists to the customers directly. Each year the event has been an outdoor indie fair that bring hand made items to College Hill in Cedar Falls.

We are excited to see you on the Hill for Pear Fair on Saturday, September 25th, from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Weekend parking on the Hill is always free to head up and make it a day on the Hill with your favorite beverages and food from any of the College Hill businesses while you enjoy all the amazing art at Pear Fair.

Pear Fair is located in the parking lot on the corner of West 22nd and College Streets. Come visit vendors like: Wild Sky Studio, Mama Mage, Tena & State, and Arctic Summer. La Calle will also be back on the Hill during the event.

For more information head to http://thepearfair.com/. Or check them out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thepearfair/.

September 23, 2021 / Comments Off 2175

Annual Meeting 2021

The meeting will be held virtually at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, April 13th.

If you so desire the following documents can be emailed to you:

2021-2022 Slate of Board Members (please note additional nominations will be taken from the floor at the annual meeting)

Benefits of being a member of the CHP

Application for College Hill Partnership membership

Agenda for the meeting (Please email collegehillpartnership@gmail.com if you would like the following documents)

If you have any questions at all please contact the CHP directly. You can do so either by email collegehillpartnership@gmail.com or phone 319-273-6228. We hope to see you on April 13th.

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March 22, 2021 / Comments Off 1485

Draft Of Imagine College Hill Vision Plan Ready for Public Feedback

The Draft Imagine College Hill Vision Plan is ready to review! Based on extensive public input gathered over the last nine months, including the Public Kick-Off events, numerous focus group discussions and interviews with community stakeholders, and the week-long Virtual Design Charrette the City held this past October, the plan will provide a framework for future growth and development on College Hill and nearby neighborhoods. All members of the public are welcome to download and review the draft.

We encourage you to review the plan by going to the draft College Hill Vision Plan and watching the presentation and downloading the pdf. After you have time to review the draft vision plan we hope you will take some time to fill out the survey which also can be found here College Hill Draft Vision Plan.

Please feel free to reach out to the CHP with any questions or comments! collegehillpartnership@gmail.com.

Thank you all for everything you do for the Hill and your continued support in making our community a better place to live work and play.

March 10, 2021 / Comments Off 1474

Pettersen Plaza Expansion & Olive Street Box Culvert

The City of Cedar Falls is looking for feedback from you on an upcoming project regarding the Olive Street Culvert. They are hoping you will review the video and provide feedback on the worksheet (via email) both can be located on the website below. This project is a large improvement for the College Hill District. We hope you will take time to provide your opinions on this project as we want this project to serve all in our neighborhood.

Learn more and provide feedback about the Pettersen Plaza Expansion Project/ Olive Street Culvert

Head to https://www.cedarfalls.com/1591/Olive-Street

Stay up to date with the entire process by liking the Olive Street Box Culvert Facebook Page

Olive Street

Find information about Olive Street Construction here.

Virtual Public Information Meeting

Open January 4, 2021 – January 18, 2021

The City of Cedar Falls is conducting a Virtual Public Information Meeting to obtain information for the Olive Street Box Culvert Project and to present initial alternatives that are being considered. This project is located on Olive Street between W. 20th Street and W. 21st Street in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and includes the extension of the Pettersen Plaza.

All interested persons are invited to view the virtual presentation and submit their feedback or questions via e-mail, phone, or by mail by January 18, 2021.

View the Public Information Meeting here:

Submit your comments or questions:

If you have any questions or comments regarding the meeting, please notify the Cedar Falls Engineering Division at (319) 268-5161 or complete a comment sheet: Olive Street Comment Sheet (Pdf) Olive Street Comment Sheet (Word) and email it to OliveStreet@CedarFalls.com.

Stay updated throughout the meeting process by finding us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/OliveStreetBoxCulvert/.

January 6, 2021 / Comments Off 2380

Holiday Gift Guide: “the Panther Fan”

“the Panther Fan”

We know this year has been complicated (to say the least, am I right?), so we wanted to try to help you complete your holiday shopping. We are hoping to share each week some great gift ideas you can pick up, or order online (or by phone), all while support local businesses.

This week we are helping you get gifts for “the Panther Fan” in your life.

1. Every Panther Fan needs a great start to game day (or any for that matter) and who doesn’t love a donut or a dozen from Icon Donuts & Sweetery? Check out their new website here to order online, or pick up on the Hill. You can also swing by and pick up a gift card for your favorite Panther Fan so they can enjoy donuts & sweets any time they want.

2. This cute cozy hat is a Arctic Summer Handmade Goods design which can be found at Mohair Pear. Mohair Pear carries a whole variety of winter weather gear. Winter hats starting at $10. This purple color is perfect for your Panther.

3. This cute Panther ornament is the perfect gift for any Panther Fan young or younger. You can find a variety of décor for the holidays at University of Northern Iowa Bookstore. Ornaments starting at $11.99.

4. Does your Panther Fan love vintage? Our friends at PRICE CHECK KICKS have you covered. This awesome hat is a blast from the past. They are always getting tons of vintage UNI gear in and have an awesome everchanging selection. Hats starting at $20.

https://www.instagram.com/pricecheckkicks/

5. Not sure what to get your Panther Fan? We can help with that too. We offer College Hill Gift Certificates. They can be purchased at Copyworks – Cedar Falls (by cash or check) in increments of $20. Gift Certificates can be used at most College Hill Businesses. (See link in details for more information.)

https://www.collegehillpartnership.org/collegehillgiftcertificates/

6. All Panther Fans need a bit of extra energy every now and again. A gift card, mug, or coffee beans from Sidecar Coffee will be the perfect gift for any Panther that loves coffee or just needs a little pick me up from time to time.

We hope you enjoyed these gift ideas for “the Panther Fan” in your life. Stay tuned for our next gift guide, and we hope you will #HeadtotheHill to do some of your holiday shopping.

November 23, 2020 / Comments Off 1411

OUR CEDAR FALLS IMAGINE COLLEGE HILL – Virtual Design Charrette Oct 3rd-8th

We hope you will join us for Imagine College Hill Charrette Week Oct 3rd – 8th.

What is the Virtual Design Charrette?

A virtual community design charrette focuses on the College Hill area and surrounding neighborhoods. Events will take place on-line, beginning with a Hands-On Visioning session on Saturday morning and wrapping-up with a Work-in Progress presentation the following week.

There will be several other opportunities for public involvement via the web, including daily studio updates, topical presentations, questions and surveys, and opportunities to virtually “drop-in” to the studio to talk with members of the design team. All are encouraged to participate. This effort will lead to a new College Hill Vision Plan, followed by updates to the zoning code for the area.

How Do I Participate?

Check https://ourcedarfalls.com/ for more details and the weblink for each virtual activity.

Important Dates:

October 3: 9:00 am – 11:00 am. The week will start with a virtual Hands-on Community Design Workshop on Saturday morning. Participate from the comfort of your own home (or any other location you choose with an internet connection!) City residents will gather virtually to share their ideas about the future of College Hill. The workshop will include on-line facilitated small group discussions. People will share their aspirations for the future — using words and images to discuss topics like urban design; walkability; character and scale of new buildings; areas for change; and areas for protection. Facebook EVENT – With Zoom Information
October 5: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm; October 7, Noon – 1:00 pm. Virtual Design Studio. “Drop” by at scheduled times to chat with the design team!! The design team will work remotely all week, building on the ideas from the Hands-On Community Design Workshop, exploring and testing options, getting feedback, and creating drawings and visualizations to help us imagine the future of College Hill and surrounding neighborhoods. The studio will be “open” at several times during the week and you are welcome to “stop by” and ask questions about the teams work. October 5th Facebook Event – With Zoom Information, October 7th Facebook Event – With Zoom Information
October 14: 5:30 pm. Wednesday evening, Charrette Week activities will conclude with a “Work-in-Progress” presentation during the Planning Commission meeting. The design team will share the preliminary work on the College Hill Vision Plan. Facebook Event- With Zoom Information

Why is this important?

Because you want…

a vibrant neighborhood center that provides a wide variety of goods, services, and activities for students and the larger community;
the edges of College Hill to transition to your neighborhoods in a positive way;
walkable neighborhoods with a variety of housing types for people of all ages;
your children to inherit a Cedar Falls that is a great place to live, work, and play;
a community that is designed to manage the growth pressures of today and tomorrow,
a chance to express your opinions on College Hill and future developments.

We hope you will join us for this exciting event to help shape the future of College Hill. Again, for more details head over to https://ourcedarfalls.com/. And if you have any questions please feel free to reach out to us at collegehillpartnership@gmail.com.

September 29, 2020 / 1 9391

41st Annual College Hill Arts Festival — June 21-22nd

41st Annual College Hill Arts Festival

Friday, June 21st & Saturday, June 22nd

Head to the Hill for the 41st Annual College Hill Arts Festival on the corner of College Street and West 23rd Street in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Friday, June 21st and Saturday, June 22nd view artwork from 75 Artists. Artists come from far and wide to display their ceramics, fibers, glassware, graphics, jewelry, paintings, sculptures, and more. Special musical performances during the entire festival.

Stay On the Hill

Local favorite La Calle Food Truck will be present along with many other local food vendors, and community clubs serving delicious foods. Make a day out of heading up to the Hill and enjoy everything from a cup of Sidecar Coffee or a donut from Icon Donuts in the morning to all of the nightlife College Hill has to offer.

Check out the amazing selection of beers at our local bars such as Octopus, The Library, and Social House. Want to rest your feet? And you can take a break and grab something to eat in the newly rennovated Other Place or grab a smoothie to go at the Smoothie Bar, The Shakery or looking for something else sweet check out Insomnia Cookies.

Award Winning Festival

“The College Hill Arts Festival has been named to Sunshine Artist magazine’s list of ‘100 Best Fine Arts & Design Shows’ in the United States for nearly the last decade. Gary Kelley’s Festival posters have won many National contests and awards. In addition, the College Hill Arts Festival was named the “2006 Event of the Year” by the Cedar Valley Tourism Bureaus.”

More Details

For more information including all artists attending please head to the College Hill Arts Festival’s Website.

We hope to see you at the 41st Annual College Hill Arts Festival June 21th-22nd.

Times for CHAF:

June 21st, 12-8 pm
June 22nd: 10-5 pm

Head to the College Hill Arts Festival no ticket required. Parking around College Hill is free. Handicapped parking is located in UNI lot East of Bartlett Hall near the food vendors at the Festival.

May 16, 2019 / Comments Off 3907