CommunitiesCedar Rapids Area

Known as the “City of Five Seasons,” Cedar Rapids offers a unique balance of big city amenities without the typical hassles and headaches that come with a large city. Here you’ll find a vibrant community with a rich heritage, balanced with steady employment opportunities, family-friendly activities all year long, ample parks and green spaces, and a variety of restaurant and nightlife options. 

Cedar Rapids is:

• the second largest city in Iowa with a population of nearly 140,000 (2020 census)
• the largest corn-processing city in the world
• one of the leading bio-processing and food ingredient centers in North America
• home to Collins Aerospace, an RTX Company

The Cedar River runs through the heart of Cedar Rapids, and the region is served by the Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), offering five airlines and 17 direct flights to destinations around the globe.