About our community

Cedar Rapids is recognized nationally as a fabulous place to live and work. Expansion Management gives Cedar Rapids the highest rating possible for quality of life and according to Outlook Magazine, Cedar Rapids ranks second in the nation for overall quality of life; including the number one safest place to live and the number two favorable drive times. Also, Iowa is ranked as the nation’s third most livable state based on 43 different factors including categories such as median household income, crime rate, sunny days, and infant mortality rate. (Morgan Quitno, 2006.)

Community information:

Cedar Rapids Area Convention & Visitor's Bureau

Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce

Relocating to Cedar Rapids

Downtown Cedar Rapids

Government:

City of Cedar Rapids

City of Marion

City of Hiawatha

Linn County

News:

Cedar Rapids Gazette

KCRG TV9

KGAN TV2

Area Schools:

Cedar Rapids Area School District

LinnMar Area School District

Marion School District

Prairie School District

Cedar Rapids Metro Catholic Education System

Medical community:

Cedar Rapids Medical Education Foundation

Iowa Medical Society

Medical District

Physician's Clinic of Iowa, P.C.

St. Luke's Hospital