Cedar Falls City Council to discuss future of train tracks through downtown

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (KWWL)- During a special meeting on Monday night, Cedar Falls City Council members will discuss applying for a federal grant that...

September 26, 2022
10:20 AM

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (KWWL)- During a special meeting on Monday night, Cedar Falls City Council members will discuss applying for a federal grant that would cover part of the project's cost to remove the railroad tracks that currently run through downtown. The tracks have not been used since 2010.The item initially came up at the September 19 city council meeting but was voted down 4-3. After the vote, Cedar Falls Mayor Rob Green said two city council members, CFU General Manager Steve Bernard and Cedar Falls City Administrator Ron Gaines met with the Iowa Northern Railway.

Daniel Perreault