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Emergency Incidents
75-year-old man falls accidentally at retirement home
Medical Emergency
S Main St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a possible accidental fall involving a 75-year-old man at a retirement facility on South Main Street. The man is reported to be conscious, breathing, and on the ground.
Traffic control on Highway 58 near University Ave
Traffic
University Ave, Cedar Falls, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers report a possible traffic control situation on Highway 58 northbound south of University Avenue in Cedar Falls.
Lift assist provided near 4th Street, Cedar Falls
Medical Emergency
W 4th St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible lift assist near 4th Street by 2nd and 3rd streets.
Odor concern from dry pipe trap on Chadwick Court
Fire
Chadwick Rd, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a possible odor issue involving a dry P-trap near Chadwick Court in Cedar Falls. A neighbor from a nearby home reported the concern, and units were advised to slow down before clearing the scene.
Dryer fire concern at Chadwick Road apartment
Fire
Chadwick Rd Apt 1, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were sent to an apartment on Chadwick Road in Cedar Falls for a possible appliance fire. A dryer would not turn on and the caller reported a burning smell, but no flames or smoke were seen. The occupant, who is pregnant, evacuated the unit, and the dryer was left plugged in while additional units were diverted to the scene.
Appliance fire reported on Chadwick Road
Fire
Chadwick Rd, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible appliance fire with no structure involvement near Chadwick Road in Cedar Falls, with multiple units diverted or en route to the scene.
Gas odor reported at store restroom area
Fire
Nordic Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were sent to a gas station on Nordic Drive for a possible gas odor near the back of the store by the restroom. Crews later cleared from the gas station and were diverted to a reported appliance fire with no structure involved.
Gas odor reported inside Cedar Falls convenience store
Fire
College St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a possible gas release inside a convenience store on Nordic Drive, where a rotten egg smell was reported near the restroom area.
42-year-old woman with infected toe and tooth abscess
Medical Emergency
W Ridgeway Ave, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment complex on West Ridge Way in Cedar Falls for a sick 42-year-old woman, reportedly with an abscess, an infected broken tooth, and an infected toe.
Older woman falls at Cedar Falls motel but not injured
Medical Emergency
Center St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a motel on Center Street for a medical assist involving a 75-year-old woman who reportedly fell but was not injured.
Intoxicated woman at Blackhawk apartment
Substance Use
Blackhawk Ln, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to an apartment on Blackhawk Lane in Cedar Falls for a reportedly intoxicated woman, with police already on scene.
Minor injury crash at 1st and Center
Traffic
Center St & W 1st St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible minor injury crash at the intersection of 1st Street and Center Street, with a person reportedly cut on the hand. Police are already on scene and a unit is en route.
Crash causing partial road blockage at intersection
Traffic
Center St & Franklin St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is on scene at Franklin Street and Center Street in Cedar Falls for a possible partially blocked roadway traffic hazard.
Stalled vehicle partly blocking road in Cedar Falls
Traffic
Center St & Franklin St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible disabled vehicle partially blocking the roadway near Franklin Street and Center Street in Cedar Falls. The vehicle is reportedly unoccupied and unseen.
Crash causing partial road blockage on Center Street
Traffic
Center St & Franklin St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible traffic hazard at Franklin Street and Center Street in Cedar Falls, where a roadway was reported to be partially blocked.
Single car crash near pizza restaurant
Traffic
W 23rd St & College St, Cedar Falls, IA 50614
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible single-vehicle crash near 23rd Street and College Street in Cedar Falls, where a vehicle was reported up on a trailer with both doors open in front of a local business.
Car hits pole, driver reports broken wrist
Traffic
W 23rd St & College St, Cedar Falls, IA 50614
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a single-vehicle crash into a phone pole at 23rd and College, with airbag deployment. A 74-year-old woman in the vehicle reportedly has a broken wrist and cannot get out, and a unit is being sent from Waterloo.
Scooter rider hit by car at Orchard and Rownd
Traffic
Rownd St & Orchard Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a scooter rider hit by a car near Orchard and Rownd in Cedar Falls. The rider was bleeding from the legs and feet, was not wearing a helmet, and was awake and talking. A separate medical call for abdominal pain was also sent to a location on Eldene Court, with transport to Mercy One.
Person with chest pain at senior center in Cedar Falls
Medical Emergency
Magnolia Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a senior center on North Magnolia for a possible chest pain medical call involving an older adult with back pain radiating to the chest. In a separate call, a three-vehicle crash near 74 and 53rd was reported with an infant in one vehicle and no airbags deployed.
Disabled vehicle with flat tire at northbound scale
Traffic
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a disabled Hyundai Palisade with a flat tire at the northbound scale in Cedar Falls. The driver reportedly has a spare tire but a back injury that limits lifting, and scale staff are available to assist. Police are told they can disregard the call.
